Louise Dow

Mrs. Alice Louise (Minor) Dow, wife of Mr. Leonard Dow of Magrath, passed away peacefully at the Magrath Good Samaritans Care facility on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the age of 94 years.

Louis is survived by her sister Laverna Jean Wyman of Auburn, Washington and many nieces and nephews.

Louise was predeceased by her loving husband Leonard who was killed in France in August of 1944 and her parents Chester Minor and Eva Ellen Smith; three brothers George, James Calvin, and Chester Robert (Bobby); three sisters Rhoda Ellen Minor, Norma Elizabeth Seward, and Marilyn Durand.

For many years, Louise worked and served the community in the town of Magrath, volunteering with the seniors and selling Remembrance Day poppies. In 1988, Louise was named Citizen of the year for the town of Magrath.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the MAGRATH CEMETERY with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating. Following the Graveside Service a luncheon will be held at the Magrath Seniors Center, 32 - 1 Street West. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the United Church of Canada in Magrath Memorial Fund | 181 W 1 Ave N, Magrath, AB T0K 1J0.