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Laverna Grandfield Obituary
Laverna Grandfield of Camrose, Alberta passed away on February 14, 2025 in Bashaw, Alberta at the age of 96 years.
She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Edna; sister Joyce Wiuff and her husband Jarvis; twin brother Verne and his wife Lily.
Laverna is survived by nieces Bonnie (Dave) Bamford, Linda (Rob) Windross, Edna Mae (Sheldon) Bjorgum; nephews Paul (Fern) Christensen, and John (Sandra) Wiuff.
She was born April 29, 1928 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Grandfield family moved in 1930 to their farm at Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Laverna enjoyed living at Mabel Hill Farm until 1947 when she began her post secondary education.
She was a graduate of Aldersgate College in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (Awarded Alumnus of the year in 1976).
Laverna was also a graduate of Moose Jaw Union Hospital School of Nursing 1950 – 1953 where she received the Canadian Nurses Award and University Scholarship.
She received her Diploma in Teaching and Supervision at the College of Nursing University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon.
Laverna also studied at the Royal Maternity Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland (1956) achieving State Midwife Certification.
Her life was devoted to Christian service, and care for those in medical and spiritual need. She provided excellent service at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital School of Nursing, Greenville Hospital in South Africa, Chikombedzi Hospital in Zimbabwe.
Laverna’s service changed in 1968 in response to the African Church Conference of Southern Rhodesia’s request for Laverna to be released from Hospital Service.
She was asked to join with the District Ministry under the African Church. Laverna’s tasks included district ministries, holding medical clinics, living with the African people, having sewing classes, teaching scripture memorization, and planting churches. In 1976 Laverna came to North America on furlough and was unable to return to Zimbabwe due to the dangerous political situation. Laverna returned to Saskatchewan, and resumed her Canadian life at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital as Acting Assistant Director of Nursing (1976-1977), Director of Nursing at Regina Pioneer Village in Regina (1977 – 1987), Director of Care at Hudson Bay Pioneer Lodge (1987-1989), and Quality Assurance and Infection Control Coordinator at Rosehaven Care Centre in Camrose (1989 – 1993).
Laverna remained active in the church and community during retirement. She held great love and respect for Camrose youth and showed that through her time and resources provided to the Camrose Open Door.
She held a great love and care for her family. She cheerfully shouldered the responsibility to help assist, visit, and care for her parents, sister, brother, and sister-in-law in their declining years, and last days. Laverna’s love for family included her extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Laverna’s love was also great for her nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Laverna treasured her family, friends, and mission associates.
A life lived fully and well.
Laverna’s final years were in care at Bashaw Bethany Meadows and Laverna’s family is grateful for the love and care she received there.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Camrose Church of God, The Battle River Community Foundation, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held near Nipawin, at Ravine Bank Cemetery, at a later date.
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