ELSIE FINNERTY passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at the age of 102 years.
She was born in Brouse, B.C. and moved to Coaldale and then to Lethbridge. She had a great sense of humor and was a special woman with many talents. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, darts, bowling, clogging, playing cards, bingo, camping, and golf. She was an extremely good cook and loved making jams as well as did lots of canning.
Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Jack Finnerty, two daughters, Mary Ann Shiels and Arlene Bedster, as well as her special friend Walt Hartman.
She is survived by her sons, Jack Finnerty Jr. (Audrey Alexander), Art (Carol Ann) Bedster, and her son-in-law Tom Shiels. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Brenda (Warren) Funk, Michelle, Arlene, Mike Bedster, Troy Finnerty; great-grandchildren Crystal (Justin) Neels, Kyle Levenne, Warren Jr., Ashley & Brittany Funk; great-great-grandchildren Jordan, Meeya, Kingsley and Payson, as well as numerous nephews & nieces and special friends Allen & Patsy Hartman.
Elsie will be laid to rest with her husband in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge during a private service.
The family thanks all the staff at Park Meadow's Village for taking such good care of Elsie.
Lori Bell (Finnerty), October 24, 2017
Crystal Neels, October 24, 2017
James Schwarz, October 24, 2017