HAWLEY, Verna
Posted: January 17th, 2020
VERNA CECILIA HAWLEY
June 11, 1933 – January 12, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Verna Hawley, beloved wife of the late Allan (Al) Hawley, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 86 years.
Verna is survived by her children; Gloria (Larry) Silsbe, Darlene Hawley, Colleen (Doug) de Casmaker and Wes (Diane) Hawley; grandchildren Shawn (Mini) Silsbe, Kayla (Ryan) Silsbe, Scott (Chelsea) de Casmaker, Amanda (James) Fehr and Melissa (Derek) Fehr; great-grandchildren; Nevaeh, Hayden and Piper de Casmaker. She is also survived by her sister Cecilia (Ron) Chapman of Lethbridge; Sister-in-laws Ilda Robblee, Rose Hawley and Sylvia Forczek. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. Verna also leaves behind her caregiver and best friend Evangeline Wagang.
Verna was predeceased by her loving husband Allan in 2010; grandson Matthew in 2006. Also her parents Stanley and Ludwika Forczek, siblings Mary, Dancha and Stanley; and her life-long best friend Sophie Shiels in 2019; as well as many other family members and friends.
Verna was born in Lethbridge on June 11, 1933 and raised and educated in Lethbridge. Mom married Dad on July 28, 1952 and in 1953 started their family raising four children. In August 1960 Mom and Dad started Al Hawley Trucking which is still operating today by their son Wes.
Verna will be remembered as a loving and amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Her door was always open to anyone that wanted to have a meal, a cup of coffee or just a shoulder to lean on. Mom enjoyed gardening, baking, playing crib, and most recently Poker Dice. She and Dad loved dancing and camping in their younger days.
Mom will be remembered for her kind heart, her witty sense of humor and her words of wisdom that she loved to share with everyone. She was strong in her faith and faced life’s challenges, especially in her later years, with grace and dignity, never complaining.
Mom will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – 411 – 11 ST South, Lethbridge, Alberta at 1:00 P.M. with Canon James Robinson officiating.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family at
www.willowcreekfuneralhome.com
I don’t know if you will remember me, the tall nurse who used to visit Al. I wanted to tell you how much your Mum’s kindness, love and wonderful faith touched me in those days. There were many miracles of answered prayer during that time. There is no doubt in my mind where she is now. I will never forget her. My heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends.
Since my mom Sophie Shiels had a bad fall which left her in a nursing home, Verna and I had many long conversations. From how much she loved and missed my mother, to how much she loved her family and how well she was taken care of by her care givers and her very much loved family. I had met her when I was very young, but when we talked it was like we were the best friends ever. Her and Al were introduced by my father Ray and my mother Sophie way back when and the four were then the best of friends. Almost family and they all spoke so very highly of Verna and Al. My parents are gone now and were I am sure enjoying time with Al. And tho Verna loved her life here with her children, she wanted so much to back with Al and the gang. Well it hurts to see them go, but she is now where she wanted to be, and that was with Al and her best friend. I am sorry for your loss, but she is in a very good place with many others watching out for her. My sincere condolences for your loss.
Gary and Aleksandra Shiels
Your Mom was a super lady and a pleasure to know. We had many coffee times together and I learned many interesting things from her. My family sends our condolences. Al