With broken hearts, much love, and deep loss, we announce the passing of Hope. She passed
away tragically and suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
From the instant she was born Hope brought joy happiness and love to everyone who knew her, she was one of a kind. Happy, loved life, loved her family. The best daughter a parent could ask for, the best big sister in the world, a best friend to many.
She was her mommy’s soulmate, pride and joy.
She was so excited about her future, she had plans.
Hope gave everyone a chance and was always welcoming. She greeted everyone with her
signature big warm beautiful smile.
She cared deeply and unselfishly about her loved ones, she always wanted to help. She loved
treating, surprising, and gifting people. She had a strong moral compass and sense of justice.
She was a huge animal lover and doted on her baby dog Rusty endlessly.
She had a blast on the ski hills, Lifeguarding, being outdoors. Hope truly lived life to the fullest.
She was affectionate, a big hugger and gave love and affection so freely to those she loved.
She was the most thoughtful, kind, genuine girl in the world.
She will be missed beyond measure. By so many.
We are forever broken and lost at losing her so early and so unfairly.
She leaves behind her mother Amy, Dad (stepfather) Reg McKinney, younger sisters, Hayley,
Grace & Rose. Her father, Chad Lister, stepmother Tiffany, and younger siblings, Morgan,
Tacie, & Brody. Stepsister, Shelby McKinney, and stepbrother, Colton McKinney. Great
Grandpa, Doug Rahnell, Grandparents John & Sylvia Orr, and Suzanne Rahnell. Great
grandparents, Ted and Reva MacKenzie, Grandparents Ray & Carol Lister, Grandparents Gail & Garry McKinney, and Grandparents Peter & Bev Scott. Aunt & Uncle Kirby & Leah Dietze,
cousins Jack, Mary, & Emma. Aunt & Uncle Sara & Mike Arduini and cousins Hana, Eliana, and
Charley. Aunt & Uncle Katie & Lee Hirotsu. Aunt & Uncle Shannon & Terry Mayer and cousin
Tal. Aunt & Uncle Keri & Trevor Pratt, cousins Keagan and Lindley; Aunt & Uncle Karli & Jon
Coombs, and cousins Zander and Nixon. Special mention to her many Step Aunts, Uncles and
cousins who loved her and she them. Long time best friend, Casey Powlik and the Powlik
family. Loving boyfriend, Keiran Sloan. Numerous friends & co-workers (lifeguarding and
Rabbit Hill). And her dog, Rusty, who she adored.
A Funeral Service for HOPE will be held on Monday February 17th 2020 at 1pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 80 Michigan Street South. Devon, Alberta.
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
I still can’t believe you’re gone
It ain’t fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I’ve been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you’d be today
Would you see the world,
would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Some days the sky’s so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
I know it might sound crazy
It ain’t fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows . . .
Serenity Funeral Service Leduc 780-980-3688
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of HOPE MACKENZIE LISTER February 9 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta