MRS. ESTHER HOUSTON BODELL HORN, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Melvin Horn, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
She is survived by three children; Dan (Marilyn) Bodell of Lethbridge, Lois (John) Jardine of Lethbridge and Sharon (Ray) Baker of Calgary; 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by one sister, Barbara Suffisick; Esther was predeceased by her mother, Florence Houston, son, Dale Bodell; 2 brothers, Herbert and Jack Houston, and by one great-grandson Garrett Jardine.
Esther was born in Calgary, Alberta January 12, 1921. She moved to Twin Butte, Alberta where she, her two brothers, one sister and their mother resided with their uncle, Buddy Jamieson. Esther attended Spread Eagle School in Twin Butte. At a very young age she worked for neighbours in the area and in Pincher Creek. In 1939 she married Frank Bodell and moved to Lethbridge in 1940 where they raised their four children. Frank passed away in 1974. Esther then was involved with Automatic Electric and Pre-Built Trailer Manufacturers. She was also involved in the organization of the Westminster Neighbourhood Association and was on the board for 11 years, and for a time managed the Westminster Hall. Esther was involved in the development of the Nord-Bridge Senior’s Centre and founder of the Mind Joggers Writing Club. She joined the Minus One Club where she met Melvin Horn and married him in 1986.
Their favourite past-times were spontaneous trips in their car and motor home to places that included Florida, the Vancouver area and west to her beloved mountains.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 1:00 PM, with Bishop Randy Smith officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow at the Nord-Bridge Senior’s Centre, 1904 - 13 Ave. N.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In memory of Esther, contributions in her memory may be made to the Nord-Bridge Senior’s Centre.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
