April 30, 1935 – March 11, 2011
Joan Ames of Hinton, Alta. passed away peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2011 at the age of 75 years. Joan leaves to mourn her passing, her five children: Dawn (Ray) Tyrell of Airdrie, Alta. and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Sarah, Dana and Corey; Dale (Cheryle) Ames of Lloydminster, Alta. and grandson Travis; Kevin (Charlene) Ames of Penticton, B.C. and grandsons Dylan and Mitchel; Holly Ames (Tim White) of Edmonton, Alta. and grandchildren Samantha and Ethan; Ken Ames (Lisa Rowe) of Hinton, Alta. and grandchildren Brandon, Carson, Jenna, Callie and Tyson.
Joan is also survived by her sister Lois Gottselig (Al McPhee) of Calgary, Alta. and her brother Bill (Dale) Ketcheson of Winnipeg, Man., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joan was predeceased by her husband and soul mate Cecil, infant son Kimberly Allen and her parents Ken and Margaret Ketcheson.
A celebration of Joan’s life took place on March 17, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hinton with Pastor Doug Heine presiding. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred next to her beloved late husband Cecil at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
We would like to thank Dr. Brad Armstrong, Dr. Katherine Sorenson, and the staff of the Hinton General Hospital as well as the EMS team for their compassionate care of our mother. A special thank you also to mom’s best friend Elsie Klingbeil and her husband Al who always made time to include mom in their busy lives. We are forever grateful.
Thank you to all who have given so freely of their time and condolences in our time of loss.
Ever close in mind and heart.
Hinton Funeral Services, 780-865-1234 and Foothills Crematorium entrusted with all arrangements.
To send condolences online, please visit edsonfuneralhome.com.
The Foothills Memorial Chapel, “Serving West Central Alberta for more than 60 years.”
