Remembering Blanche Irene Dedul (Patton)
May 12, 1927 ~ October 29, 2012 Blanche Irene Dedul passed away October 29, 2012 at the Cedar Villa extended care facility in Calgary, AB at the age of 85 years.
Blanche will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by; her two sons, Gordon and Robert, her sister, Grace, her brother, Hartley, her four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as many other family members and a multitude of friends.
Blanche was born in Drumheller, AB on May 7, 1927. She graduated as a Nursing Aide in August 1952, and began her nursing career at the Drumheller Hospital. In August of 1954 she married Jacob Peter Dedul.
Blanche's passions were; her flower garden, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and traveling (Sunday afternoon car rides were a staple). Thanks to her sister-in-law Bernice, she was able to enjoy a few more car rides before moving to Calgary. Blanche adored all children especially her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Blanche enjoyed company and nothing made her happier than to cook something special for them.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Edgemont Retirement Center for all the added help, and to the wonderful staff at the Cedar Villa for going out of their way to make her last days comfortable.
A Celebration of Blanche's life will be held at Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel 199-2nd Street West, Drumheller, AB on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Skip MacArthur officiating. Interment to follow in the Drumheller Municipal Cemetery. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home is in care of arrangements (403 823 2666).
