KNAPP, LOLA MAY (nee Bateman). Our dear mother passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in Lethbridge on Sunday, July 13 in her 89th year. Predeceased by husband Chester Lawrence (Bill) Knapp in 1996, brothers Robert, Glenn and Earl, and sister Vella Friend. Survived by brother Henry Bateman of Carmangay and sister Jean Bignell of Trail.

Lovingly remembered by son Blaine (Carolyn (nee) Irwin) of Ottawa, daughter Karonne Maxwell of Vancouver and son Paul (JoAnne Collins) of Calgary, granddaughters Amanda Knapp of Duncan, Ashley Knapp of Ottawa and Sidney Knapp of Calgary, grandsons Michael Weld of Vancouver and Mitchell Knapp of Calgary, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and former students.

Lola and Bill farmed near Vulcan Alberta, and Lola taught elementary at Brant and Vulcan Schools from 1956 to 1975. In 1980 they retired to Sooke BC, and then returned to Lethbridge in 1990.

At Lola's request, there will be no service, and in keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

The family would like to thank Community Care Nurse, Vanessa Freel and friend Marge Ormandy for their extensive support in the last few months. An additional thanks is extended to the staff and volunteers at St. Michael's Nursing Home, the Chinook Regional Hospital and Heritage Retirement Lodge for their loving care and compassion.