Lueba’s Obituary
With heavy hearts, the family of Lueba (Koshieff) Boyd announce her passing December 23, 2022 in Edmonton, at the age of 86.
Lueba was born in Fairview on July 19, 1936. She grew up on a farm near Gage. After graduating from Fairview High School, she attended the University of Alberta were she received her teaching certificate. She enjoyed her long career in Fairview, including the junior high students she spent the most time with.
In 1959, Lueba married her high school sweetheart Gordon Boyd, and they raised their family on their farm in Vanrena. In addition to helping Gordon on the farm, Lueba was involved in the St. Paul’s United Church choir, the Fairview Drama Club, and the Vanrena Ladies Organization. In retirement years, she canvassed for the Heart & Stroke fund, and volunteered as a n enumerator for the census.
Reading, gardening, and sewing were her favorite pastimes. Gordon and Lueba had an active social life with many friends and family. In 2013, after living 14 years alone on the farm, she moved to Sherwood Park to be closer to her children. Her family was her greatest joy in life.
Lueba was predeceased by her parents, her husband Gordon Boyd, and her brother Mitch Kosheiff.
She is suvived by her children Sandra (Willie) Gruber, Jeff Boyd, Val Boyd; her grandchildren David (Brittany) Gruber, Laura (Pasha) Medvedev, Emily Gruber (Matt Tan), Annie Boyd, Aaron Boyd, Luke Thiessen, and Daniel Thiessen. Two great-granddaughters were welcomed this year. Also left to mourn is her sister Kathy (Bernie) Poulin.
A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Wednesday, January 4 at 11:00 am.
If desired, a donation in Lueba’s memory may be made to the Robin Hood Association in Sherwood Park. (Donate to Robin Hood Association)
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Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Lueba Boyd 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
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Décès pour la Ville:Fairview, Province: Alberta