OXBURY, Jean Eileen (nee Burt)
March 20, 1938 - September 3, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mom at the age of 77. Eileen was born on March 20, 1938 in Drumheller, AB and passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Drumheller, AB. Eileen leaves to mourn, her family; Elwood “Babe” Oxbury; daughter, Dawn Oxbury; son, Darren Oxbury; grandchildren, Nicole (Steve) Cale, Corey (Jody) Cronkhite, and Drake Oxbury. She also leaves to mourn, her siblings; Christina (Jim) Byrnes, Robert (Mary) Burt, David (Beatrice) Burt, Marilyn (Gary) Strang, Elaine (Jim) Macartney, Sheila (Dan) Tabor, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Jean and William Burt; sister, Isabelle Lloyd; and daughter in law, Debra Oxbury. She loved gardening, crocheting, walking the arena, and enjoying coffee with friends and family. Eileen was very independent and would always put other people’s needs before her own. She has touched the lives of all her family and friends. She will forever be in our hearts. A Celebration of Life will be held at Midland Hall, 113 1st Street NW, Drumheller, AB on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Drumheller Regional Hospital 351 9th Street, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
