PENNY ROLLEFSTAD

Posted: September 14th, 2024

PENNY ROLLEFSTAD 1933 ~ 2024
Elizabeth Frederika Rollefstad (nee Stock), 90, of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away on September 10, 2024. Born October 2, 1933, she grew up on the prairies on a farm near Schuler, AB. Raised by her Aunt Rose and her grandparents, Phillip and Elizabeth Schafer, until the passing of her grandmother, at which time she moved to Golden Prairie, SK, to live with her parents. She later moved to Medicine Hat and worked at Medalta Potteries with her mom. She married Earl Rollefstad on June 28, 1952, and they had 2 sons. Penny lived her life to the floor and go! She had a deep love for travelling and enjoyed many trips all over the world, highlighting her adventurous spirit. She was a social butterfly and thrived on interacting with people and made friends wherever she went. She loved to laugh and tell jokes and was well known for her storytelling with immense passion and enthusiasm. She always had food and treats around because she wanted everyone to feel comfortable and happy. She had a deep love of music and the way music can impact your emotions and state of mind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Rollefstad; her father, William Stock; and her mother, Katherine Stock (nee Schafer). Survived by her son, Rob and Sue Rollefstad ((grandchildren, Kyle and Jill Rollefstad (great-grandsons, Ronin and Arie Rollefstad), Joel Rollefstad and Larissa Svekla (great-granddaughters, Ivy and Ruby Rollefstad), and Bryce and Staci Rollefstad)); her son, Scott and Sherry Rollefstad (grandson, Colin Bolinger). She had a special connection with Shannan Unrau and her family and Valerie Schafer and her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Wellington, 1595 Southview Dr. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0A1, on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elizabeth “Penny” Rollefstad. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL
CHAPEL CREMATORIUM &
RECEPTION CENTRE,
“The Chapel in the Park
#1 Dunmore Road SE,
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5
(403)528-2599
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