Hilda Elnora RIPLEY

Hilda Elnora Snedden March 28, 1907 - October 17, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Regina Funeral Home SNEDDEN, Hilda Elnora – It is with great sadness, but great memories that we announce the passing of Hilda Snedden, of Pioneer Village on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the age of 98 years with her family by her side. Mum was predeceased by her father, Charles Ripley; her mother Lillian Smith; her stepfather Charles Smith; husband Charles Snedden; brother Tom Ripley; sister-in-law Beth Ripley; brother-in-law Thor Halfso; sister-in-law Margaret Smith and nephew Norman Ripley. Hilda is survived by her daughter Lynn (Andy) Sieffert; sister Marj Halfso; brother Jim (Exilda) Smith; granddaughters Laurie (Vern) Ell and Terrie (Rick) Hoffman; great grandchildren Carrie (Brad), Kristy (Brandon), Brittany, Tanner; great great grandchildren Corbin and Sydney as well as her extended family Vern, Carla and Glenda and nieces and nephews. Mum was born in Antwerp, New York on March 28, 1907. When mum was 6 weeks old her family came and homesteaded outside of Ernfold, SK. Throughout her life she lived in many locations, including Assiniboia, Radisson, Kerrobert, Morse, Reno Nevada, Saskatoon and Regina. Mum attended Normal School in Saskatoon and began her teaching career at Charlotte, just outside of Ernfold. During this time she met Charlie Snedden who she married April 6, 1929. Ten years later their only child Lynn was born. Over the years mum had many triumphs and tragedies. Mum taught school in Ernfold for over 2 year when she and dad purchased the General Store, which they owned and operated for 52 years. In 1945, after they finished remodeling their home over the store and paying off their mortgage everything was lost to a fire – home and store. Not to be defeated they preserved and rebuilt and new store and house. This house has since been destroyed by a tornado. They sold the store in 1977 and 10 years later moved to Regina. Mum and dad were always very active in the community of Ernfold and enjoyed many, many friendships. They also loved to travel and saw most of the United States and Canada. Many of their holidays also included their two granddaughters. Mum loved to dance, play cards – particularly bridge, and belonged to many clubs such as Eastern Star, UCW, Cemetery Association, Bridge Club, Curling Club, Lioness Club as well as participating in all kinds of drama and fashion shows. Mum loved to dance – and spoke often of the Charleston as one of her favorites. Mum was young at heart and took extreme care of her appearance, always wearing the latest fashion and always looking younger than her years. Mum was very passionate about her family and had a special love for her two granddaughters Laurie and Terrie. As years passed she extended that love for her great grandchildren Carrie, Kristy, Brittany and Tanner and later still to her great great grandchildren Corbin and Sydney as well as her step-grandchildren Vern, Carla, Glenda and families. In November of 2000, Mum moved from her apartment in Palliser Place into Pioneer Village where she resided until her passing. The family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers of Pioneer Village who have looked after mum (Grandma) over the past 5 years, and in particular the staff of 2East. Your compassion and care has been truly appreciated. At Mum’s request, there will be a private family memorial with her final resting place at Ernfold, SK where she will join dad. Those wishing may make donations in Mum’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 – 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1A6. Family and friends are invited to sign a book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850. God made a wonderful mother, A mother who seemed never to grow old, He made her smile of the sunshine, And he molded her heart of pure gold. In her eyes he placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see, God made a wonderful mother, And he gave that dear mother to me.