Obituary Mina Gladys Pool passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 27, 2016. She was born May 17, 1920 at the Pool home farm outside of Beaverlodge, Alberta. She trained as a nurse, graduating in 1943 from the Royal Alexandria Hospital in Edmonton, AB. After a few years of nursing in Beaverlodge and Lloydminster areas, she attended the University of Alberta obtaining a Diploma in Public Health Nursing in 1956. Mina spent 10 years as a Public Health Nurse in various locations in Northern Alberta, driving thousands of miles every year to service small communities in the north. In 1966, Mina left nursing to become a Deacon in the United Church of Canada serving in Hudson Bay, SK. In 1970, she attended St. Stephen’s Seminary at the University of Alberta, becoming a United Church minister. She served in a number of parishes, including Daysland, Westlock and Busby, AB before retiring to Grande Prairie in 1985. She then moved to Edmonton in 1990. She combined her two careers to become a mentor in the United Church Parish Nursing program. Mina continued to be involved with her nursing cohort and in the wider governance of the United Church following her retirement. The family was very proud when Mina was saluted by her peers with an honorary Doctorate of Divinity in recognition of her many contributions to her profession throughout her life. Mina was an avid sports fan, never missing a Grey Cup party and cheering vociferously for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. She also watched hockey games and golf tournaments with great enjoyment. Mina was the last survivor of her generation. In addition to her extensive circle of friends, Mina’s many nieces, nephews and their descendants will mourn her loss. She knew the names and birthdays of all of them and followed their lives with great interest, often helping out when the need arose. Her determination, good advice, assistance to those in need, kindness and strong faith were hallmarks of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Mina will be held Friday June 10th at 11 A.M. at Riverbend United Church, 14907 45th Avenue, Edmonton. Internment will be at the Beaverlodge Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Riverbend United Church or to the charity of one’s choice.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mina G. Pool.source

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