STEPHAN, Waltraud Elisabeth
Jan. 20th, 1936 – Feb. 20th, 2013
It is with great sadness that the family of Waltraud (Wally) Stephan announce her passing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 77 years. Wally was predeceased by her husband Bruno in 2000. Wally is survived by six children; Monika Anders (Seth), Wolfgang Stephan (Karen Hay), Angela Jahnke (Bob), Bernd Stephan, Edeltraud Stephan (Billy Dixon), and Andreas Stephan. She leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Waltraud was born in Cladow Landsberg an der Warthe, Prussia and, along with her husband, moved their family to Canada on June 10th, 1967. The last several years of her life were full of laughter and good times with her family. She enjoyed all kinds of music and will be remembered for blasting music and dancing around her living room. Wally had a great love of pop culture, including current books, movies and music. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at church, cleaning her house, and gardening. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her neighbours and church friends who helped her on many occasions throughout the years.
For Oma -- "I'll be back so soon you won't have time to miss me. Look after my heart --- I've left it with you."
A service to commemorate her life will be held at Cornerstone Gospel Chapel, 5911 63 Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In honor of Wally, donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Suite 101-6751 52 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4K8 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040