It is with extreme sorrow that we announce the passing of Lila Marie Greebe of Crossfield, Alberta on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 83. She leaves behind, the love of her life, her husband, Casey (Cornelis) Greebe of Crossfield, Alberta; sons, Ritchie (Cheryl) Barclay of Calgary, Brett (Shelley) Barclay of Crossfield, Wayne Barclay of Toronto, Brian (Donna) Greebe of Calgary; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Lila was born in Wyep, Idaho and lived in the Stettler / Tees area before moving to Carstairs and marrying Casey. She was a strong, self-sufficient woman and loved her family, her beautiful gardens and their many dogs. We are all richer for having shared our lives with Mom as these memories will never be forgotten. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lila Marie Greebe May 24th 2020..
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Death notice for the town of: Airdrie, Province: Alberta
After we laid my grandma Gigi (Lila) to rest we found these poems in her belongings and felt they needed to be included here.
To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me
Author Unknown
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear
Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and welcome you home.
Let Me Go
Author: Christina Rossetti
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me–But Let me Go!