Obituary of Leona Wessner

WESSNER – Leona passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years on June 24, 2008 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. Predeceased by her husband Emil in 1995, her parents, Fred and Martha Manske; brothers, Harold and Edward Manske. She leaves to mourn: sisters, Selma Rosenke and Lorraine (Clarence) Priebe; one daughter, JoAnn (Helmer) Schwartz of Medicine Hat, AB; 4 sons, Donald (Faye), Ralph (Vivian) of Medicine Hat, AB, Wayne (Loretta) of Regina, SK and Klint (Joy) of Airdrie, AB. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. Leona was born in the Hodgeville district. She met and married her husband Emil Wessner in 1938. They farmed in the Morse district until semi-retirement in 1980 when they moved to Swift Current. Leona later resided in Airdrie, AB and then at the Montarey Place in Calgary until her passing. Up until her last few years of declining health, she continued to live on her own, looking after her house, lawn and garden. Making quilts was a hobby she also enjoyed until her health no longer allowed her to do so. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Houston officiating. The organist for the service was Arlene Olson. Leona was interred with her husband at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current, SK. The family respectfully declines flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family would also like to thank the staff at Montarey Place and the staff and doctors at the Calgary Foothill Hospital for their exceptional care. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence, visit our website at parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.