Remembering Claudia Lefferson January 9, 1936 ~ January 14, 2015 Claudia was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan to James Alexander Turkington and Dorothy Alma Turkington.She was the middle child with three older brothers, Cy, Tom, Jim, and three younger sisters, Nita, Mary, and Stella.
Claudia grew up on the family farm at Daylesford, Saskatchewan and in Viscount, Saskatchewan.
Claudia met Claude Lefferson at Cultus Lake, B.C. They married in July 1955. Daughter, Karen arrived on April 12, 1956 and son, Patrick on March 27, 1965.
Nanie loved sports of all kinds, especially the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampeders. She loved to visit, to take picture, knit, crochet, scrapbook, listening to Irish Music, and play piano.Mom enjoyed playing cards with her daughter-in-law, Candy, going on trips to B.C. with her son, Patrick and family and visiting with her friend Karl there. Claudia also enjoyed a trip to Hawaii with her friend Karl, and a trip to Ireland with her daughter, Karen and granddaughter Elise.Being with friends and family was always a highlight for Claudia.
Claudia leaves behind, her two younger sisters, Mary Paul and Stella Britton, daughter, Karen (Murray) Martin, Elise, Heather and Jessica, son, Patrick (Candy) Lefferson, Jayden and Kayley, numerous nieces, and nephews.
Claudia dearly loved all her girls and boys.
Memorial service to take place at a later date.
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Claudia Adeline Lefferson
January 9, 1936 — January 14, 2015