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Hilda SMITH
August 4, 1928 - November 29, 2020
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Hilda Smith announce her passing on November 29, 2020. Left to cherish her memory are her 6 daughters & 1 son and their families, Lynn (Jim) Blacklock, Cherry (Garry) Christian, Vicki (Neil) Hackl, Melodee (Pat) Davis, Robin (Trevor) Wilson, Dean (Sharon Crawford) Smith & Twila (Jeff) Dzeryk; grandchildren, Stacy (Ryan) Parkyn, Mandy (Kylan McAskile) Blacklock, Amber (Chris) Baxter, Lane Scriber, Taylor Scriber (Marcel Jepson), James Hackl, Andrew Hackl, Kelly Hackl, Matthew Wilson (Alannah Webb), Evan (Jay Lundin), Emery (Kirstin Formanek) Wilson, Logan Crawford, Bobbie Smith, Sierra Smith, Lanie Smith, Ashton Dzeryk & Paige Dzeryk; great-grandchildren, Kingston Parkyn, Harrison Parkyn, Sadie McAskile, Emersyn Baxter, Cori Baxter & Hazel Lundin. Hilda will be missed by her sister-in-law, Darlene Smith, and many nieces & nephews whom she dearly loved. She also had many friends who are going to miss her cups of tea
Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Bob Smith in 2000; her parents, Chris & Amy Nelson; her siblings, Audrey (Fred) Lorenson, Edward (Gwen) Nelson, Beulah (Ray) Williams, Carl (Olive) Nelson, Irene Melin, Hazel (Clarence) Hoard & Neil (Mary) Nelson; son-in-law, Pete Scriber.
A Private Funeral Service will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. Pastor Kevin Nelson will be officiating, with interment in Frog Lake Community Cemetery. Those wishing to view the service online may do so by clicking the Live Service link above. Hilda made many quilts with love for people in her community. The family is requesting that you please email a photo of yourself with your handmade quilt from Hilda to office@gracegardens.ca for them to make a photobook in her memory. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Dale Womacks
Relation: Neighbour, friend
My very special thoughts and condolences to you all at this time! Hilda was a wonderful mother and grandmother, very well regarded and loved by all that knew her! For us, we grew up along side her and her family, and we were made so very much richer for this! My love and best wishes to her family at this time! Dale and family
From: Shannon Sharkey Peats
Relation: Childhood friend of Twila
Our deepest condolences to everyone. Sending you all love and strength. Hilda was a very beautiful and kind soul. She’s going to be greatly missed.
From: Murray and Monique Hart
Relation: Friend of family
Condolences to your family. Always enjoyed a visit with your mom and dad. May your many memories be your guiding light at this time.
From: Mair Jones
Relation: I taught her children and became friends with their lovely Mom.
Tony and I were very sad to hear that Hilda had passed away.
I have many fond memories of time spent drinking tea with Hilda.
We left Heinsburg in 1980 to move to Jasper but Hilda and I had regular phone calls to keep updated on each others lives.I will miss those calls very much.
Sincere condolences to all of her large and loving family.
From: Marjorie Carter
Relation: I taught four of Bob and Hilda’s children.
Hilda was a force to be reckoned with, yet there was always tea and home made bread waiting for me at the Smith home when I was a young teacher in Heinsburg. Condolences to the Smith families on their loss. Hilda will be missed.
From: Kevin and Glenda Bristow and Family
Relation: Neighbour and family friend
We have many happy memories of Hilda. She always sent us a Christmas card with hand written greetings inside. Kevin remembers the many visits he had at her home when he was young and recalls all those cookies she use to make. We will cherish our memories of her kind words and loving smiles. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. She will
Be greatly missed. From Kevin, Glenda, Tyson , Justine, Alexis and Ryan
From: Ray and Carol Hellquist
Our deepest sincere to all of Hilda’s family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.
From: Wesley Neumeier
Relation: Close friend and neighbour
It is with profound thanksgiving and sadness that I offer my condolences to the Smith Family. Hilda and Bob opened their home to many neighbourhood children. They were supportive, grounding influences and they welcomed us for life into their family. Together we broke bread, shared our stories and struggles, and enjoyed life. They granted life-long acceptance and belonging for so many. For me, Hilda was like a second mom, always generous and welcoming, supportive of my accomplishments and consistent in her desire for my wellbeing. She made the best chicken noodle soup I’ve ever tasted, and I will always remember her table for its wholesomeness and its laughter, not to forget her delicious chocolate chip cookies! She gave so many of us her cherished Patchwork quilts and blankets, and in this giving we felt her abiding love, her joy, and her charitable heart. Hilda’s passing represents a deep loss to family, friends, and neighbours, and yet we are consoled by the life we shared with her. I thank her and Bob, the Smith family, and cousins always and forever for the kindness and love. I offer you each and all my condolences.
From: Elna Eidsvik
Relation: neighbour and friend
My heartfelt condolences to you all. Hilda was always such a happy and gentle person to visit with.
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