THURSDAY, January 4, 2017

NICOL

FERROL JEAN NICOL, beloved wife of Brian Nicol, of Coaldale, passed away surrounded by the comfort of her family at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 58 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Stefanie (Nick Kuhl) Nicol of Taber and Brent (Brinn Lemke) Nicol of Coaldale. She is also survived by her father William Robert Sinclair, her brother Tracy (Heather) Sinclair and her sister Jolayne (Sid) Manning, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son Kyle Johnathan Nicol and her mother Beatrice Joan Sinclair.

Ferrol was born in Lethbridge on August 30, 1959. She graduated from LCI High School and worked for a summer at the COOP hatchery. In the fall of 1977, Ferrol enrolled in Henderson College and earned her secretarial diploma. From there, she went to work for RK Trucking for seven years where she took care of the books and provided dispatch services. In the summer 1977, Ferrol met a farmer and bull rider and she thought he was a special something else. She would follow him to the rodeos and bring supper out to the field for him with her little Datsun car. Ferrol took to the farm life easily and especially to all of the animals. In 1978, Ferrol and Brian got engaged and on January 22, 1983 they were married. Their wedding song was titled “Finally” – if you did the math on the years between. The couple resided on the farm in Kipp. On June 25, 1984, their son Kyle was born, but passed away two days later due to health issues. This was very hard on them, but they stayed strong together. On October 11, 1985, the couple’s daughter Stefanie was born and it was the happiest day of their lives. Later on, their son Brent came along and their family was complete.

The family transitioned in the Purebred Shorthorn business in 1998 and Ferrol could always be found at every show, working hard in the background. All the breeders knew her and respected her. She took up a big role as 4-H mother and assistant leader. She took great joy in helping all the members and she was often referred to as their “4-H Mom.”

Ferrol made friends everywhere she went; taking her kids to curling, soccer practice, tournaments and cattle shows. She was often more concerned with how friends and family were doing, rather than herself.

Brian was often asked how he got a wife that worked so hard on the farm. Brian would say, “It’s easy, all you have to do is give them a job they love.”

Ferrol was an amazing wife, mother and friend. She will be loved forever. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care and the many other medical professionals they encountered for their kindness and care.

A Celebration of Ferrol’s Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ferrol, please bring a non-perishable food item to the service.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Tenna McCormick
1957 – 2018
A beloved wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother and sister, Tenna Marie McCormick, passed away unexpectedly in Bow Island on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 60 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Vauxhall Cemetery on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Vauxhall Legion, 217 – 5 Street North, Vauxhall on Friday, January 5, 2018 between 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Tenna will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gordon McCormick; daughters Jolynne (Aaron) Block of Medicine Hat and their children Sorscha and Xander; Jaycee Cichy of Bow Island and her children Kayleb and Liberty; step-son Jeremy McCormick of Bow Island. She is also survived by her siblings Roy (Gerri) Unser, Bob Unser, Sharron (Butch) Porter, Helen (Gord) Moore, Jean (Greg) Miller and Carla (Jaap) de Jager as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and all the fur babies.
Tenna was born in Taber on October, 14, 1957 to Flory and Veleta Unser. She grew up in Vauxhall where she raised her two good humoured daughters. Tenna lived in Lethbridge for a short period before settling down in Bow Island, with Gord McCormick. She was a warm hearted grandmother who loved visiting with family and friends. Tenna always had an animal or four by her side. She had a variety of hobbies, from cross-stitch and crafting to reading, doing jigsaw puzzles or playing games and music. You would rarely catch Tenna without her Pepsi and puppies.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” Maya Angelou.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tenna’s name may be made directly to the Humane Society of choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.