LINDA ANN NEIS, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the age of 60 years. Linda is the loving wife of Jack Neis and the wonderful mother to Garnet (Lori), of Lethbridge, AB, Marty (Melissa), of Brooks, AB and the proud nana of Mackenzie, Jayson and Ross. Linda is remembered by her siblings, Rose of Wetaskiwin, AB, Lawrence (Lorna) of Edmonton, AB, Ned (Barb) of Hobbema, AB, Glen (Antonette) of Calgary, AB, Marlene (Doug) of Cayley, AB, Pat (Sam) Goodfish Lake, AB Dennis (Loretta) of Lloydminster, AB, as well as her chosen family, parents Jim and Marion Mackenzie of Mirror, AB, and siblings, Herb (Laura) of Redwater, AB, Bonnie of Mirror, AB, Jim (Kim) of Beaumont, AB, Cindy (Ed) of Mirror, AB, and Murray (Cathy) of Red Deer, AB. Linda is also survived by her brothers in-law Bill (Marlene) of Mirror, AB, Doug (Jeanne) of Spruce Grove, AB, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by biological parents Leonard and Julia Wolfe, sister Heather Mackenzie, father in-law, Henry Neis and mother in-law, Barbara Switner. Linda was born November 9, 1948 in Lacombe, AB. Attending school in Mirror and Alix, graduating in 1969. In July of 1971, Linda married Jack, living in Edmonton and Spruce Grove until moving to Lethbridge in 1979, where she resided until her passing. Linda had a passion for crafts and did custom knitting and crocheting for many years. Linda enjoyed time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed. A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 19, 2009 At 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Mr. Cliff Bogdan, Officiating. Interment will take place at Mirror Cemetery. No flowers by family request. In Memory of Linda, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.
Jayson neis, April 14, 2018