ROBLICK, Thelma Christina
September 20, 1921 - September 9, 2015
Thelma Christina Roblick passed away peacefully at the Brentwood Care Centre in Calgary on September 9, 2015. Thelma was born on September 20, 1921 in Calgary and grew up on a farm near Beynon and attended school at Rabbit Lake. She attended Normal School and eventually completed her B. Ed. Degree on weekends and summer school at the U of C. She began her teaching career in a one room school. She then taught in Carbon, Wayne, and retired after many years teaching in Drumheller. She also spent many summers marking provincial exams and developing a new language arts curriculum in Edmonton. Thelma was a member of the Royal Purple, enjoyed Bridge, baking for her friends and family, and won many bowling championships with her husband Mickey. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother (Nana), and teacher whose enthusiasm, strength, and wit will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. Thelma is survived by her only son Daryl (Marie), granddaughter Kristin (Raul), grandson Michael (Candice), sister in law Stella Jackson and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Mickey, brother Gordon, and sister June. As per her wishes, there will be a private family interment. Messages of condolences for the family may be left at www.myalternatives.ca
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