ROSE LEISMEISTER, beloved wife of the late Jack Leismeister of Foremost passed away at the age of 96 years at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, August 17, 2009.

She is the loving mother of Lloyd (Greta) Leismeister and family of Sherwood Park, AB., Midge (Rudy) Enns and family of Lethbridge, AB. and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by sister Alice Long and family of Lethbridge, AB., brothers Ron (Doris) Wolfe and family of Calgary, AB. and Jack (Linda) Wolfe and family of Kelowna, B.C.

She is predeceased by husband Jack Leismeister (1962), daughter Della, sons Alvin, Harold, and Gordon Leismeister, granddaughter Laurie Leismeister, sisters Lillian (Bob) Drennan and Betty (Stan) Degenstien and daughter in law Linda (Gordons).

Mom was born January 6, 1913 at Winnifred, AB. the first child of John and Maryann Wolfe. A short time later they moved to Foremost and she resided there until spring of 1963. After dad passed away she moved to Edmonton for a few years, then in 1977 moved back south to Taber until 1978, then made her home in Cumberland Tower’s until she moved to Alberta Rose Lodge. In June she moved to St. Therse until her passing.

Mom lived for her 2:00 P.M. coffee and smoke time for years, at the old Wal-Mart mall. Many friends, old and new, were always welcome. Mom lived a full life and worked hard at various jobs. Now she is resting in peace.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY at THE SCATTERING GARDENS, 11th Street & Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

A reception to follow at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. “Coffee is on Rose”