The Official Obituary of

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOREEN LILLIAN SWAN MARCH 21, 1921 ~ MARCH 2, 2014

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014, in Calgary. Doreen was born in Edmonton, Alberta to Queenie and George Fallwell, the oldest child with three sisters (Maree, Pat, and Shirley), and a brother (Ron). After the family moved to Lethbridge, she married the ""Love of her Life"" Dan on August 22, 1942. Together they worked as part owners of Purlex Dry Cleaners for over 25 years. They raised their two children and took every opportunity to experience life and nature to the fullest; with weekend camping trips over the Logan Pass, to Rosen Lake and Tie Lake in BC, where they built their family cabin. Dan passed away in 1970. Doreen was an inspiration to all as she carried on her life travelling the world, even while working at Hagen Electric from 1965 - 1989 as their office manager. Upon retiring she moved to Tie Lake, where she lived with her dogs and enjoyed her ""little piece of heaven""- the cabin, the mountains, and the lake. Doreen is survived by her son Barry (Deb) Swan and daughter Peggy (Garth) Johnston; her grandchildren Kerry (Chris) Spanos and their children Alie and Ashton; Tara (Ron) Stone; and Amber (Ryan) Chelle and their children Savhanna, Gavin and Brooklyn. The family would like to thank all of the very special people in Mom's life. We would especially like to thank her dear niece, Marilynne, who cared for her with love (Doreen's Guardian Angel). Also, thank you to the nurses and staff at Bow-Crest Care Centre in Calgary. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society, 317 10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9.