MRS. DOROTHEA “DORIS” OKART, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Okart of Coaldale, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the age of 82 years.

Doris is survived by her loving husband Robert, daughters, Monika (Dennis) Walshe of Cranbrook, B.C., Cindy (Louis) Brandsma of Lethbridge, Carolynn Rempel (Steve Dahl) of Carmangay and Robby (Garth) Savilow, along with 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Marga and Wilma of Germany.
Doris was predeceased by her parents August and Marta Bertram, brother Achim Bertram and granddaughter Lindsay Brandsma.

Robert and Doris were married December 11, 1946 in Hanover, Germany and spent 62 happy years together. They immigrated to Canada in 1954 where they resided in Coaldale until Doris’s passing.

Doris was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable woman who loved her family and took great joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doris had a wonderful personality with a kind and generous heart. She also had a unique sense of humour and a quick wit.
Regardless of the situation, Mom had a genuine smile and twinkle in her eye. She never spoke an unkind word of anyone.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive, South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 7:00-8:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held at REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2006 - 20th Street Coaldale, AB, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Mr. Folker Stanke officiating.

Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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