HOY, Ellen
1918 - 2015
With sadness we announce the death of our dear mother, Ellen. Alice Ellen Murdoch was born 31 March 1918 at the Dack farm near Michichi. She was the daughter of Alice Dack and Walter Murdoch and grew up with her sisters, Betty and Marj, midst a flurry of activity, in the town of Michichi. As Smoky, she pitched for the Morrin Flyers who won the Provincial Title in 1933. She married her childhood sweetheart, Bob Hoy in 1937. During the first years of their marriage they lived in several different places, but in 1948 they bought the Bill Smeal farm in the Michichi district and settled there. They worked hard and participated happily in all the community activities until they retired in the 1970s. It was then they moved to Drumheller and enjoyed many years in the Valley. When Bob died in 1994 Ellen continued to live in Drumheller. She was a devoted parent and leaves a large family to celebrate her life. Her children: Bobbie (Ted Belke), Bert (Margaret Urch) and Pat (Ralph Thompson), 16 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren, will all miss her counsel, her great spirit and her sense of humor. Her family would like to thank the staff at Drumheller Continuing Care for their cheerful, willing and competent care and many kindnesses. Interment took place at Mountain view Cemetery on 4 March 2015 with her family in attendance. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Knox United Church, Drumheller. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice or an Act of Random Kindness in her honour would be appreciated. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
