Zeer – Ethel Marie Zeer, widow of the late Ray Zeer, passed away in Brooks on May 29th, 2003 at the age of 83 years.
Born in Regina on September 23rd, 1919 she came to Alberta with her family residing in the Steveville and Duchess areas. Ethel and Ray were married on December 24th, 1938 in Hanna and resided in Alberta and British Columbia before moving to Brooks. She had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion – EID Branch, Brooks. Ethel will be remembered for her love for her family and for making a good home.
She was predeceased by Ray on September 3rd, 1996, a great grandson, her parents and all 6 of her brothers and sisters. Ethel is survived by her loving children, Blain (Gayle) Zeer of Rocky Mountain House, Sharon (Roy) Cody of Brooks and Gail (George) Neely of Duchess; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; her special friend Dennis Brand of Tilley and his daughters Lora Lee (Kevin) Moore of Medicine Hat and Jan (Tom) MacDougal of Lady Smith, British Columbia; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 31st from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. John Theiss officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were Ken and Chris McKnight, Chuck Hale, Peggy Cameron and Jack and Lillian Nester. Active Pallbearers were grandchildren Cindy Wolfer, Janette Neal Bob Galloway, Penny Pontarolo, Jim Neely, Shelley Currier, Kelly Deschamps, Patty Visser, Wade Galloway and Rhonda Anderson. Interment followed at Duchess Cemetery.
In memory of Ethel, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Brooks and District Health Foundation, Bag 300, Brooks T1R 1B3. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or 1-866-362-4652.
