DEMETER, Ivy

Ivy Irene Demeter 1936 – 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Ivy Irene Demeter (Nee: Fisher) at Chinook Regional Hospital on October 21, 2024, at the age of 87.
She is survived by her husband Mathew (Mike) Demeter; children Tracy of Edmonton and Shelley of Lloydminster; nieces Colleen Fisher, Kathy Fisher, Donna Fisher and Pat (Bev) Bayer ; nephews Gregory Fisher, Robert Fisher Jr., Parry Olesen (Viault) and Larry Kostyal; cousins Barbara Driscoll, Irene Collinge, and Sheila Zimmerman; As well as several great nieces and nephews.
Ivy was born on November 10, 1936 in Innisfail, Alberta, where she received her high school education, and worked for Alberta Telephones. She met her husband Mike and the two were married on March 2, 1957. She was blessed with three beautiful daughters Valerie (dec.), Tracy and Shelley. Ivy and Mike lived in Melfort, Saskatchewan for many years where she worked at Sask-Tel. Ivy loved traveling, flowers, birds, autumn and fall colors. Ivy could have a competitive streak when it came to Yahtzee, Marbles and Crib. Ivy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ivy was predeceased by her daughter Valerie Hope Demeter; parents Jack and Grace Fisher; brothers Leslie J. (Marion) Fisher, Arthur Fisher, and Robert Fisher; sister Margaret Ruth (Bud) Olesen; cousin Keith Pedersen; and nephew Kenneth Fisher.
A memorial service will be held at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. with a reception to follow. Interment with Ivy’s daughter Valerie will be held at Archmount Cemetery.
To send a message of condolence please visit www.generationsfh.ca