Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother on November 25th, 2022, in High Prairie, AB.
Christine was born on June 21st, 1920 in Warsaw, Poland to Frank & Felica Bubiak. In 1926 Frank immigrated to Edmonton, AB to get settled before Christine & Felica joined him in 1928. She attended the Sacred Heart School where she excelled. In 1933 the family moved to the High Prairie/Enilda area to farm. Christine attended the Big Meadow School and finished her education by correspondence as the closest high school was in High Prairie and at that time travel was difficult. She helped with the farming, did sewing & spinning yarn.
She met the love of her life Adolph Nordin in 1938 and they were married on October 25, 1940. Born to this union were three children, Ronald in 1943, David in 1948 & Dianne in 1952. Besides raising the children, running the household & helping with the farm work, Christine was active in the Big Meadow W.I. and was an avid gardener. Christine & Adolph loved camping and would take trips to Jasper, Banff, the Okanagan and enjoyed trips to Hawaii. They farmed in the Enilda area until Adolph’s passing. Christine then worked as a “House Mother” at the AB Vocational College in Grouard until her retirement. After she sold the farm and moved to High Prairie, she continued gardening, square dancing and traveled to the surrounding towns for shuffleboard, card playing & potluck suppers with the Golden Age Club of High Prairie. Her beautiful flowers & yard won her several awards from the Town of High Prairie. Dealing with some health issues, Christine moved into the High Prairie Lodge and then to the J.B Woods Continuing Care Centre where she remained until her passing.
Christine will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: David, Colleen & Gail. Grandchildren: Shawn & Shelley Nordin, Chris Nordin, David Nordin, Dawn & Luciano Borghi, Reid & Mel Henry, Mitch & Megan Clark. Great Grandchildren: Jonas & Sami Nordin, Jack & Annelise Henry, Eva & Matias Borghi.
She was predeceased by her beloved Adolph in 1976, son Ronald in 2015, daughter Dianne in 2019.
Christine will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
The family is sincerely grateful to the staff at J.B. Wood Continuing Care Centre for the care they have given Mom.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Christine Nordin June 21 1920 November 25 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Chapel of Memories Funeral Homes & Crematorium
Death notice for the town of: High Prairie, Province: Alberta
David
Our deepest sympathies. We loved Christine! She was a great lady.
Allan & Tanis Sandquist
I met Christine at the lodge when my late father lived there. She was always smiling and laughing and very friendly. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Anna Poole (Shybunia)
My condolences to the family. I remember visiting Great Aunt Christine and Great Uncle Adolf on their farm in Big Meadow with my Mom and Dad. There were always great conversations around the kitchen table, plenty of coffee, and an immaculately kept yard. She will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered.