With profound sadness we announce that Jean Christie passed away peacefully in her sleep at St Michael's Health Centre on Feb 17, 2021.
Born in Regina Sask. she grew up on a farm near Colfax, moved to the U.K. for a time and returned west to nursing in Weyburn. She eventually moved to Lethbridge AB where she met her husband Hugh.
Raising her three children and running a household, she worked at Eaton’s and Greens shoe store. Jean enjoyed camping trips, golf, x-country skiing and was a lifelong member of the 5pin bowling association.
She is predeceased by her parents, Jim & Alice Barrett, and sister Margaret Bigg.
She was the proud mother of Linda Christie, Doug (Karen) Christie and Brenda (Dave) Howe;
Grandmother of Jim (Laura) & Roy Scarrow, Kate (Ryan) Vogelaar, Riley Black, Sarah Christie, John (Monique) Howe & Christie Howe; Great Grandmother of Joey Scarrow, Ruby Rosas, Ava & Oliver Vogelaar, Payton, Madison & Parker Howe.
Jean will be dearly missed but shall remain forever in our hearts.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
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