MRS. JOSY CLARA SHERMAN, beloved wife of the late Mr. Frank Sherman of Lethbridge, passed away with her family by her side at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit , Wednesday, July 14, 2010, a few weeks shy of her 81st birthday and after fighting a short battle with cancer.
Josy is survived by her son; Rennie Sherman of Black Diamond, AB., daughters; Frances (Dave) Gaskell and Cidnee Sherman of Lethbridge, AB.; as well as four grandchildren; Scott (Krista-Lee) Gaskell, Robin (Jodie) Gaskell, Lonnee (Travis) Lodermeier and Dallyn Robinson (Justin Reimer); also four great-grandchildren; Phoenix Reimer, Frankee Lodermeier, Braeden Gaskell, Parker Gaskell and soon to arrive baby boy Reimer.
Josy was predeceased by her husband Frank Sherman, sisters; Angelina Hleucka and Nina Mykytiuk, and brothers; Arthur Giovinazzo and Alfred Joevenazzo.
Josy was born August 13, 1929 in Coalhurst, AB. She moved to Lethbridge where she attended St. Patrick’s High School. She and Frank were married on August 21, 1948 and resided in Lethbridge where they raised three children. Josy was a homemaker and an excellent cook for more than 62 years. She loved to travel and enjoyed her most recent trip to Hawaii. She was a woman who enjoyed her life, family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Darren Parkin officiating.
Private Family Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Josy’s name to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, P.O. Box 783, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 3Z6.
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