Mollie Kristin NELSON

Wade: Mollie Kristin Wade (nee Nelson). Born in Rosedale, Mollie was a lifetime resident of the Drumheller Valley until her death at home on March 14, 2002 in Drumheller. After completing teachers training at Normal School in Calgary she had a fulfilling career teaching in Drumheller, East Coulee and Three Hills. On July 1, 1947 she married Walter Brooke Wade. A defining moment in Mollie's life was the early death of her husband Walter who passed away September 25, 1958 at the age of 35. At that time, as single mother of two young boys she stepped in to run the thriving jewellery business that had been founded by Walter and continues today under the stewardship of Walter's brother Bernard and his family. Mollie's generosity and commitment to service lead her to volunteer her time to support a variety of local charities, youth and community groups. An example of this was her participation in the executive of the minor baseball association in Drumheller for over 30 years as secretary and treasurer. She was an active and devoted member of the congregation of St. Magloire's Anglican Church and the Drumheller chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star Mollie is deeply missed by her sons, Brooke and Eric Wade, brothers Eric and Ralph Nelson, sister Ruth Hanson, grandson Robert Wade, granddaughter Isabel Wade and by her granddaughter Kristin, husband Kevin and great grandson Aiden Michael Thygesen born February 24, 2002. In addition Mollie is survived by a number of brothers and sisters in-law and many nieces and nephews. The family is very appreciative of the special efforts of Jean Kelly, Anita Adams, Dr. Racz and of the team from Helping Hands who with the support of the Home Care group of the local health care unit made it possible for Mom to spend her last days at home. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff of Drumheller Hospital for their compassion and professionalism during her time in hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 3:00 PM at St. Magloire's Anglican Church in Drumheller with the Reverend Florence Macdonald presiding. Cremation will follow. Donations may be made in Mollie's memory to the Drumheller Community Cancer Centre (Box 4500, Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y0) Arrangements entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL. 403-823-2666.