EDNA MCKELVIE
Posted: December 8th, 2023
1942 ~ EDNA MCKELVIE ~ 2023 Edna Eloise McKelvie of Park Meadows Medicine Hat, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, due to lung cancer, on Monday, December 4th, 2023 at the age of 81 years. She was born January 18, 1942 to Howard and Eloise (Willock) Ireland of Oyen, Alberta. Edna attended school in Oyen and received her teaching certificate from the University of Calgary. Edna married Dean McKelvie on December 22, 1962 and they began their married life together, farming in the Benton area for 23 years. Edna and Dean wintered in Arizona for many years where hiking the Superstition Mountains became a passion for her. Edna became a very active member of the Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat, travelling many paths all over Alberta. She was a competitive player in many sports and was always up for a game of cards. Gardening and stain glass were favorite hobbies. Edna had many friendly and giving qualities, creating many lifelong bonds. She contributed to Plan International Canada, supporting orphans in many developing countries. Edna will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Edna is survived by her husband, Dean McKelvie; brothers, Ken (Kate) Ireland of High River and Roger (Jackie) Ireland of Wetaskiwin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Eloise Ireland; brother-in-law, Grant Wood; sister, Yvonne Wood; brother, Bob Ireland; niece, Melanie Wood and nephew, Jake Wood. Funeral service arrangements will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to your local Food Bank. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna McKelvie. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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Edna was a special person. I will miss her very much. Condolences to Dean and family.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to All in the loss of a very Dear “old” family friend, Cherish the Memories, RIP Edna!!!
We are so very sorry about Edna. She was a special Aunt to me. I have great childhood memories of visiting Uncle Dean and Aunt Edna at the farm, in Oyen and Medicine Hat. My first kid trip on my own without parents was to visit them in Oyen. I have wonderful memories of that trip. While geography meant we didn’t see each other often I treasured the relationship we had. Our hearts are broken for Dean and her family.
With much love Trish, Larry, Madelyn and Daniel Belliveau
(Halifax, NS)
Dean. So sorry to hear of the passing of Edna. We did stained glass together at Superstition Sunrise. She was always willing to help and give us good ideas. She made a lot of stained glass angels. I think of her when I look at my angels.
I enjoyed the friendship we had at Supersun and glad we kept in contact after we both stopped going,
Take care and my thoughts are with you,
Ann Read