SCHOWALTER – Eva Alberta Schowalter passed away in the Stettler Health Care Centre on Monday, July 7, 2003 at the age of 85 years.
Eva Alberta Schowalter (Carter) was born July 1, 1918 at Manyberries, Alberta, to Ernest and Mary Carter. Eva was raised in the Hayter area and in 1944 met the love of her life, Walter Schowalter. They were married November 6th of that same year and shared 581/2 wonderful years together. They lived in Hayter, Rumsey, Tilley and Big Valley before making their final home at the Willow Creek Lodge in Stettler.
Eva enjoyed a lengthy career as an elementary school teacher. It was not uncommon, even in recent years, for former students to come and visit Eva – evidence of a truly gifted and memorable educator. Eva also enjoyed her dedication to the United Church and the United Church Women, gardening, volunteering with many organizations including the Superfluity and the Big Valley Historical Society, and of course, garage sales.
Eva loved to talk and laugh and she lit up any room that she walked into. Her energy and obvious enthusiasm for life were an inspiration for all of us.
Eva’s greatest love was her family and she is mourned by: her beloved husband, Walter; her loving children, Ed (Inge) of Halkirk, Mary (Mike) of Tofield, Tim (Laraine) of Michichi, Margit (Grant) of Kingman; cherished by her grandchildren, Bill (B.J.) of Rumsey, Angela (Richard) of Stettler, Quinten (Leigh Ann) of Botha and Peep (Ken) of Stettler as well as 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear sisters, Ruth (Rudy) of Forestburg and Irene (Bob) of Strome as well as her brothers Bill and Leo (Alice) all of Provost.
Eva was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Mary, as well as her brother, James.
Funeral Services for the late Eva Albert Schowalter were held in Big Valley United Church, on Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Lori Gordon officiating. A tribute was given by Allan Johnston. The congregational hymns were “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” and “Praise To The Lord Almighty” accompanied by organist Marguerite Kerbes, soloist Alana (Carter) Danyliw sang “Amazing Grace.” The interment followed funeral services in the Big Valley Cemetery. Family and friends then gathered together in the Big Valley Drop In Centre for a time of fellowship and sharing with the luncheon prepared and served by the Big Valley U.C.W. and the Big Valley Seniors Club.
Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Eva’s memory to the Big Valley United Church or to the Canadian Red Cross Society.
Stettler Funeral Home “Families Serving Families” are entrusted with care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 742-3422.
