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Rhoda Vold Obituary
Rhoda (Willcox) Vold passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, while on a holiday with family. Fairmont was a special place for her with many cherished memories for her and five generations of her family, starting in 1965.
She is lovingly remembered by her children Betty Grayson, Beverly (Larry) Comeau, Barbara (Bill) Vold-Bowd and Philip (Brenda) Vold. Granny will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Carleen Grayson, Christie (Casey) Moore, Thea Comeau, Jeremy (Jade) Comeau, Alysse (Robin) Bowd, Gradyn (Jenelle) Bowd, Bretton (Michael) Bowd, Tianna Stretch, Jordan (Damian) Vold, Josh Vold. She was given so much joy by her great grandchildren Fallon, Grayson, Sloane, Avery, Reese, Coco, Cohen, James, Jacob, Eden and Griffin.
Rhoda was predeceased by her parents Philip and Eva Willcox and her brother Franklin Willcox.
Rhoda was the daughter of Philip and Eva Willcox, and was born on June 15, 1928, at the family homestead in the Manfred district east of Ponoka. She grew up on the farm with her brother Franklin and attended school in Manfred. She won many accolades with her piano, became an excellent ball player, was a keen participant in the C.G.I.T. and graduated from Bashaw High School in 1946.
When Rhoda supervised at the Schultz School from 1946 to 1947, she would faithfully ride her horse nine miles every day, no matter what the weather. Then in 1947-48, she enrolled at the University of Alberta to pursue her teacher training.
She was excited about her first teaching job at the Reo School in 1948. Then her next venture was to accept a teaching job on the initial staff of the new Mecca Glen School from 1949 to 1951.
In 1951 Rhoda married Everett Vold. Over the years, they would live on the family farm in the Asker district where they raised their four children.
During her teaching career, Rhoda dedicated many years to the Wood River Festival working with choirs, duets, trios and soloists. Rhoda obtained her Bachelor of Education Degree in 1984 after many hours of travel and study. She continued to teach at Mecca Glen until her retirement in 1993.
Rhoda served as an active member of the Asker Ladies’ Aid for 52 years as well as faithfully attending the Asker Church, where she taught and played music for Sunday school.
In 2019, Rhoda moved from the farm to Legacy place where she resided until her passing.
Life’s Work Well Done
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to FCSS Ponoka, Asker Lutheran Church or a charity of your choosing.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Ponoka Funeral Home. To view the livestream of the Funeral Service, please scroll down to the viewer available at service time. Refreshments and visiting to follow at St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall.
Rhoda will be laid to rest with her parents and brother at the Mirror Cemetery at a later date.
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June 15 1928 August 17 2024 96 Years Old
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta
death notice Rhoda Willcox Vold June 15 1928 August 17 2024 96 Years Old
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