JEANNE DIRK

1936 ~ 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces that their beloved mother, Jeanne Marie Dirk, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Medicine Hat, at the age of 84 years. Jeanne attended Alexandra High School Business program and worked at the C.P. Telegraph as an office worker. She married Aloysius Dirk in Medicine Hat on May 3, 1958. Upon marriage, she embraced being a wife, homemaker, mother, and especially a grandmother. Jeanne employed her business skills as bookkeeper for her husband’s finish carpentry work. She will be remembered by many for her laugh. Jeanne’s memory will be treasured in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, Marcel (Andrea) and their son, Pierson, Doug (Bonnie), Roger (Carol) and their son, Matthew, Kathy and Lynnette (Bruce); sister, Mary Ann “Merc” Weigel; sister-in-law, Kay Tarnoczi (nee Pederson) as well as many nieces and nephews. Jeanne was pre-deceased by her husband, Aloysius, as well as seven sisters and brothers-in-law and their spouses. A Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend the Graveside Service are asked to meet at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to join in the procession. If friends so desire,  memorial donations in Jeanne’s name may be made directly to Kerby Centre c/o Meals On Wheels Veiner Centre, 225 Woodman Ave SE., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3H2. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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