SIBBALD, Letty
October 31, 1920 - October 2, 2011
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Letty Sibbald. Mom was born in Edmonton, on October 31, 1920 and passed away in Drumheller, October 2, 2011 just short of her 91st birthday. She was raised in Munson and married her one true love, Ken Sibbald in 1938. They resided in Fleet, Twining, Acme, Bircham, and spent almost 20 years in Huxley where Dad was a grain buyer for the Alberta Wheat Pool. When Dad retired, they moved into Drumheller. In August of 2009, Mom moved into the Sunshine Lodge where she lived until her passing. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Ken in 1982, her parents Nick and Dana Zlatteff, two brothers; Stan and Danny and one grandson, Michael. Devoted to her family, she leaves behind four loving children: Jerry Sibbald (Helen) of Red Deer, AB, Lynn Hughes of Calgary, AB, Pam McLellan (Kerry) of Munson, AB, Dan Sibbald (Grace) of Pincher Creek, AB. Seven grandchildren: Jan (Russ), Lori-Ann, Chris (Krista), Kenneth, Alyssa (Rob), Nikki (Alan), Mallary (Colin), and ten great grandchildren, and her brother Mark in Calgary, AB. Mom was also survived by numerous other family members and friends. She loved knitting, bowling, curling, playing bingo and was the Calgary Flames biggest fan. Her grandson, Kenneth took her to many hockey games and she collected Flames memorabilia for years. Mom was a devoted member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Her legacy is the love, laughter, good food (butterhorns and flapper pie especially) and fond memories that we will each cherish. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Knox United Church in Drumheller, AB at 2:00 PM. An 11:00 AM Graveside Service will be held at the Drumheller Municipal Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of the Drumheller and Red Deer hospitals and to Dr. Racz for being there for Mom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunshine Lodge, 698-6th Ave, E. Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y5. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).
