7 January 1924 - 17 February 2012

SOPHIE JAKOBER passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the age of 88 years.

Left with loving memories are her daughter Elizabeth (Carl) Johnson and their children Ryan (Julie) and great grandchildren Leah and Maren, Cam (Poppy) and Jacob, and Lana (Brian) Gould and Annika and Chloe; her son Matt (Kathy) and their children Kristen (Jason), Curtis (Shyla), and Jodi (Wyatt); and her son Ken (Katherine) and their children Paul (Lindsey), Robert and Lucas.

Sophie was born in Neudorf, Yugoslavia. She and Matt were married in 1942. During WWII, they were relocated to Austria, where Liz and Matt Jr. were born. In 1954, the family emigrated to Canada, settling in Turin, at which time Ken was born, then to their own farm in the Barrhill area.

Sophie and Matt farmed until 1985, when they retired to Lethbridge. Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Matt Sr. in 2007. Sophie faced many challenges in her life, but her faith and loving nature were constant. She worked hard on the farm. She loved her garden and to bake and cook for her family. Her greatest joy was her time spent with her grandchildren.

The family thanks the caring staff at Columbia Assisted Living for their gentle care of Sophie in these past few years. By Sophie's request, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D, 12A Street N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 2J1 or to a charity of choice.