REES
Violet May
1929 - 2017
Violet May Rees passed away in Hanna on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Violet was born in Hanna on May 11, 1929 to Bill and May Smith. Vi spent most of her life in Craigmyle, leaving for a brief period to obtain schooling as a Nurses Aide. Vi married Dave Rees in November 1951 and they raised two children; Bruce (oldest) and Brian (youngest). Vi loved gardening, serving her community, and was a big history buff. Vi loved to tell everyone stories of life in and around Craigmyle over the years she lived there. She was keen on not only her family history but those of many folks in the area. After Dave’s death in 2002, Vi moved to the Villas in Hanna. Vi was a wonderful mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will have many wonderful memories of all the things Vi did to make them feel special. Vi leaves to mourn her oldest son Bruce (Susan) Rees, Katie (Justin) LaFavor, Olivia, Hannah, and Madeline. Robert (Katelin) Rees, Andrew (Kirby) Rees, Cohen, and Cooper. Vi’s youngest son Brian Rees and his children Adam and David Rees. As well, Vi leaves to mourn Barbara Jeffs, and Randy Smith, and was predeceased by Steve Smith. She also leaves to mourn numerous nephews and nieces. A celebration of Vi’s life was held June 28, 2017 at the Craigmyle Historic Church, with Pastor Paul Warnock officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to: The Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5, or The Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200 - 119 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.hannafuneral.ca. Arrangements in care of Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., Hanna, AB, 403-854-5956. 26c
