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Obituary For Barbara Childs
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Barbara Childs.
Mom passed away, peacefully, at the age the age of 89 the morning of March 21, 2023, in Magrath, AB.
Mom leaves to mourn daughters, Gerry (Stan Jackson), Freda (Keith Still) and Vickie (Don Mackey, predeceased); 8 grandchildren (and grand-in-laws); 23 great grandchildren; 3 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and many good friends.
Mom was predeceased by her first husband, Fred Norton in 1954; second husband, Jim Childs in 1986 and son in law Don Mackey in 1992.
Barbara Jean Starkey was born in Walsall, England on August 1, 1933, to Gerald and Doris Starkey. After the passing of Gerald, Grams (Doris) along with her children, Barbara, Margaret, Doris and Christine set sail for Canada in 1947. Mom made sure she and her sisters (except Christine whom they put to sleep early) explored every corner of the ship as they made their way to their new adventure. They made their way west to the Debolt area in northern Alberta. Mom moved to Bezanson when she married Fred. After his passing, mom moved her 2 daughters, Gerry and Freda and HOUSE to Grande Prairie. In 1957 Mom married Jim and daughter #3, Vickie, was added. Mom lived in the same house for 70 years until she moved to Magrath last year.
Mom was a great and loyal friend to many, working and serving in her community. She holds very special her service as a lifetime member and executive of The Royal Purple. Mom was a member of the Legion and was so proud to be the volunteer photographer for the newborn babies at the QE II Hospital in Grande Prairie. Always one to reach out when neighbors, friends, and family needed her; Mom leaves a legacy of goodness. For the past 20 years her hobbies, crafts and baking were found at many craft sales.
Grandma/Nana will always hold a special place in the hearts of each of her grand and great grandchildren or “scallywags” as mom called them. Such special memories and many knitted sweaters and crafts made with love. You could always plan on a card and a phone call for your birthday.
Our family is heartbroken with the loss of our dear Mom. Mom’s love was a constant in our lives. We wished that her time with us could have been prolonged but as she continues on her eternal journey we say: We love you forever mom and “Till we meet again”
With much gratitude we express thanks to Dr. Kyle Bourne, the wonderful LPNs and staff at The Garden Vista (Good Samaritan Society of Magrath) and Karen Van Hill and Rob King and of Home Care. Thank you for the loving care you gave to our mom.
At mom’s request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held in Magrath, Saturday, April 15 at 1 pm at the Garden Place Chapel 170 N Center Street Magrath AB. Another celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:30pm at Elks Hall at 10806 106 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2Z4.
Mom LOVED flowers but in lieu of flowers she would love donations to be made to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. (Mom’s granddaughter received her first hearing aide through this fund)
Services
15
Apr
Celebration of Life
01:00 PM
Garden Place Chapel 170 N Center Street Magrath, AB
Passed 21/03/2023
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta
death notice Barbara Childs Passed 21/03/2023
obituaries notice Barbara Childs Passed 21/03/2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Childs Passed 21/03/2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
