Lois Mary Peard

Lois Mary Peard passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Lois is survived by her husband of 27 years, Graham Barnes; children, Heather and Geoffrey; brother, Philip (Cathy) Peard; uncle, Jack; and many cousins and friends. Lois was predeceased by her son, Clinton James Peard and her parents, Henry and Katherine Peard. Lois was born in Vulcan, Alberta on May 15, 1954. Her family moved to Taber when she was seven and she attended St. Mary’s school. In her youth, Lois played basketball and badminton, and was an accomplished pianist. Lois graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1977. She was a chartered accountant by profession and worked 26 years with the CRA. Lois enjoyed spending time at her cabin near Columbia Lake in B.C with her family, including many trips around the east and west Kootenay regions of B.C. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Service will be celebrated at Evan J. Strong Funeral Services (5502 2 Street SW) on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Graveside service will be held at Queen’s Park Cemetery on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 9:30 am. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Lois’s family through www.evanjstrong.com.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in memory of her son James directly to Calgary chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (600-60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5; 1-888-884-2232; calgary@crohnsandcolitis.ca). The family wish to thank Dr. Cenabre and Dr. Nation’s team at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the staff at Dulcina Hospice for their care of Lois. Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES.  (403) 265-1199.

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