CLARA EVELYN STROM

July 7, 1928 – April 21, 2018

Clara Evelyn Strom, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home in Ponteix, SK., on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Clara leaves to cherish her memory three children and their families: Shirley (Norman) Christianson of Bracken, SK., and their family: grandson, Clinton (Kali) Christianson; great-grandchildren, Lochlan, Kade, Sarah and Avery of Bracken, SK.; grandson, Tim Christianson (Christina); great-grandchildren, Jesse, Joc and Brielle of Val Marie, SK.; Larry (Judy) Strom of Stettler, AB., and their family: granddaughter, Amberly Strom (Curtis); great-grandchildren, Kira and Carter of Blackfalds, AB.; granddaughter, Dianna (Troy) Walgenbach; great-grandchildren, Hayley and Owen of Botha, AB; Raymond Strom of Two Hills, AB., and Myrna Strom of Hays, AB., and their family: granddaughter, Ricki Lynn (Aaron) Sorenson; great-grandson, Kelton of Redvers, SK.; granddaughter, Jaime (Marshall) Lynch; great-grandchildren, Brett and Mylah of Sherwood Park, AB. Clara is survived by her sister, Geneva Schuler of Swift Current, SK., along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Erling Olaf Strom in 2006; parents, Edgar Akister and Vera (Darrow) Akister; one brother, Clarence Akister as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Clara was born in Tuberose, SK., and was raised on the family farm at White Bear, SK., where she attended school. As a young woman, she worked in the Mutlow family grocery store in White Bear and had many memories of rationing certain goods during the wartime years. Clara married Erling Olaf Strom on April 25, 1947, in the United Church in White Bear, SK. In their many years together, they resided in several communities. They began their married life at Clearwater Lake and then purchased a farm in the Horse Butte District west of Kyle, SK. In 1963, they moved to the Cantuar, SK., District where they continued to farm and raise cattle. In 1995, they sold the farm and purchased a home in Medicine Hat where they resided until 2017 when Clara made her way back home to Swift Current, SK. In her many years as a farm and ranch wife, Clara’s kitchen was always a hub for everyone that came and went. She took great pride in making sure everyone was well fed and cared for. Clara enjoyed the many young people that helped on the farm and treated them all like family. She grew many large gardens and when required, was able to make a bounty with very little. In her younger years, she loved to sing and was active in the rural communities. As she had more time to herself, she enjoyed bowling and watching curling, baseball, football, rodeo and the chuck wagon races on TV. She cherished all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they came along, trying to never miss sending a birthday card or a greeting on special occasions. She loved to bake homemade buns, cookies and cakes, sending them home with family, friends and neighbors. Clara had a feisty and spunky personality. She will be missed and dearly remembered by all those who got to know her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Clara’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Clara may be made to the Phoenix Safe House in Medicine Hat or your local Community’s Safe Shelter. Honoured to serve the family is

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455