BIGELOW (GEYER), Regina Johanna Adelgunde
January 2, 1929 – March 21, 2019
With heavy hearts, we share with you the
passing of Regina Bigelow; wife, mother, sister, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend to many. She died peacefully in her sleep at her
home in Cochrane at the age of 90.
Regina was born to Arno Geyer and Erna
Werner in the beautiful German village of Oelze and grew up in the neighboring
village of Grossbreitenbach. Her father was a forestry ranger and instilled a
love of nature in her that lasted a lifetime. She absolutely loved hiking,
whether it was in Bavaria or Kananaskis, and continued hiking difficult treks
into her late seventies. She also enjoyed cross-country skiing, camping, and
picnics, often in the company of her husband, Garnet.
Regina also cherished her time working as a
teacher assistant with special needs students in Nanaimo, BC and Drumheller,
AB.
Although Regina was raised in the Lutheran
faith, she always felt closest to God when she was out in nature. In keeping
with her wishes, she will be returning to her beloved mountains in the early
summer.
Regina is survived by her husband of 65
years, Garnet; daughters Susan Bigelow, Hazel Brillinger, Nancy Bigelow and
their families; as well as sisters, Christal and Waltroud in Germany. She was
predeceased by her parents, brother Harry, son Gary, and son-in-law John.
You will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochrane Country Funeral Home, Florence (Flo) Simpson, Funeral Director. Ph: 403-932-1039.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of BIGELOW GEYER Regina Johanna Adelgunde January 2 1929 – March 21 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Cochrane, Province: Alberta