Vicy Poffenroth, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019 at the age of 90 years.
Vicy was born and raised in Calgary, one of eleven children, to Harry and Elizabeth Collett.
She went on to become a hairdresser until she met and married Harvey Poffenroth, a farmer in the Red Deer Lake area. It was on their farm they worked hard and raised a family. Being a city girl, the change from city life to farm life was a challenge that… Read More » she embraced whole heartedly.
In 1978 she moved to Okotoks and began her career in the Ginger Tea Room, staying until her retirement.
Vicy was an amazing, wonderful mother, a kind caring person to all and had the greatest sense of humor. She loved knitting, sewing, quilting, bowling and cooking but most of all she loved her family.
She will be sadly missed.
Vicy is survived by her children Corinne (Brian) Lynch, Rhonda (Graham) Cannon, Joan Poffenroth and Kevin Poffenroth. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jesse (Sarah) Lynch, Amy (Tavis) Agnew, Sheena (Glenn) Nielsen, Kelsey Lynch (Len), Winston David, Riley David, Joel (Jessica) Cannon, Jody Powers; as well as by 9 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son Brian, infant son Henry and great grandson Benjamin.
The family would like to thank all her care givers for their support, kindness and care over the last years. It was all deeply appreciated.
Donations in Vicy’s name may be sent to Age Care MIdnapore, Sundance Unit (500 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB T2X 3S3 (403) 873-2600) or Sandstone Lodge Okotoks (101 Centre Ct, Okotoks, AB T1S 1G5 (403) 938-6404)
At Vicy’s request no formal funeral service will be held.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Victoria Elizabeth Poffenroth Okotoks May 24 1928 February 18 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Okotoks, Province: Alberta