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Tupper: Jane Elizabeth (Forsyth) 1929-2004 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on July 13, 2004 at the age of 75. She had a long term illness at home and a brief stay in the Drumheller Hospital. Jane was born in Edmonton, Alberta to John and Margaret Forsyth on February 18th, 1929. She leaves to mourn her husband Calvin of 57 years, her 5 children, Kathyrn of Drumheller, Robie (Deanna) of Cranbrook, B.C., Kevin (Kate) of Leduc, Glenn of Drumheller, Colleen (Dave) of Woodville, Ontario. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Brent Rowell, Lisa Steward, Carrie Rowell, Micha Smith, Amber Tupper, Megan and Collette Tupper, Kalvin, Kyle and Halye Blake and her 3 great grandchildren, Natasha and Britanie Steward, and Jesse Lavine She is survived by her brother Jim Forsyth (Lee) of Invermere B.C. and her sister Margaret O Handley of Agassiz, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jane was predeceased by her father John, her mother Margaret, brothers David, Peter, Ron, Jack and sister Annette. She was loved and admired by all that knew her. There was a presence of warmth whenever she entered a room. Her friendship was one to be treasured and remembered. She enjoyed life to the fullest, took each day as it came, treasured it until her illness. She loved her family unconditionally and devoted all her time and energy into keeping us close. We will miss her, treasure our memories and we will honour the legacy left always. Jane was raised and took her schooling in Lethbridge. She worked in a cannery at 13 and at 15 worked in a Metropolitan Store. In 1947 Jane moved to the Crowsnest Pass with her family and there she met Calvin. After a short courtship they were married in 1948 at Belleview. In 1953 they moved to East Coulee, the mines brought them there. Mother worked as a cashier at Louie Lengal grocery until their move to Drumheller in 1957. Jane operated Drumheller Transport in the 60 s. She was a grocery store cashier for many years at Jimmie and Vickers Supermarkets. She could frame and lay flooring as well as anyone. Jane loved poetry and wrote many poems. She ran Janie's Greenhouse for 9 years. Jane went back to school at 54 and completed her Grade 12. A Service of Remembrance was held at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 17, 2004. If desired, donations may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Foundation. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel was entrusted with the arrangement.