ASHLEY MARIE NEELS passed away in Iron Springs on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age of 20 years. Ashley is survived by her son Brodie, mother Sandy (Monti), brother Wesley, father Jim, Opa's and Oma's Ann and Walter Ankermann and Joost and Maria Neels, Aunts and Uncles; Tony (Kim) Ankermann, Dave (Katie) Ankermann and their children Lukas, Nicholas and Mitchell, Angie (Rob) VanderHeyden and their children Haylee, Amanda and Jessie, Tunte Ellie (Gary), Tunte Wanda (Hubert), Gloria (John) and Jason, Matilda and family, Mike (Freda) Neels, Pete (Wilma) Neels, Dave (Nancy) Neels, Mattie and Ben Bisshop, Lena (Chris) Adams, Joe (Tammy) Neels, John (Helen) Neels, Wim (Wilma) Neels and Mart (Pauline) Neels as well as numerous other cousins from both sides of the family. She was predeceased by her great grandparents Gram and Grampa Csiki, Opa and Oma Ankerman and Uncle Ed Brenner. Ashley Marie Neels was born in Lethbridge on June 6, 1987 and was loved by all who knew her. She was a dedicated and loving mommy to her son Brodie who turned 1 in February. She loved daisies, music and animals, especially the 'Misfits'. Ashley kept everyone on their toes and always voiced her opinion when she had something to say. She loved her new job and new co-workers and was looking forward to the summer and new beginnings. Ashley looked forward to a new day and new adventures with her son, family and friends. She loved her family and bugging her little brother Wes. She was a beautiful young lady with a lot of spunk and she always had a smile on her face, especially when it came to Brodie and uncle Tony. Ashley will be sadly missed by her son, mother, brother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and all those near and dear to her. Thank you to family and friends for all their support and prayers at this time. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Chaplain Albert Kolk officiating. Cremation to follow with Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in trust to Brodie Neels at Scotiabank, Box 190, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0 or to the Southern Alberta Epilepsy Association, 515 - 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2G8.
Jennifer Grimes, December 11, 2014