Theresa ‘Teri’ Rose Fortney nee Loster passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on February 26, 2009 at the age of 63 years. She will be loved and missed be her beloved husband of 45 years, Paul; her 5 children Christine, Kelvin (Sandra), Debbie, Joe and David (Michelle), as well as her 6 grandchildren Matt, Nikki, Miranda, Kirt, Alexandra and Annabelle, as well as her siblings Percy, Edna, Doreen and Ken. Teri was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Theresa, her brother George and sisters Elise and Ruby. Teri was born in Bangor, Saskatchewan on July 14, 1945. Teri spent her childhood in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Even from a young age she nurtured and cared for her family. In Teulon, Manitoba Teri met the love of her life. Paul and Teri married on April 20, 1963. Paul and Teri spent their early married life together in Winnipeg. It was there they welcomed their first 4 children. The family moved from Winnipeg to Lethbridge in 1978 where her baby David joined the family. Teri was a hard worker and spent over 25 years at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. She met many lifelong friends through her work. She was looking forward to retirement next year. Teri loved spending her spare visiting with family and friends. Teri’s joy in life was caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a dedicated grandmother, always putting her grandchildren first. Whether it was watching them play sports, dance, participate in school concerts or quietly coloring, she was always a presence in their lives. Funeral services will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Elizabeth Brown officiating. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.