Effie Lillian Madson of Coaldale, beloved wife of Waine Madson, passed away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 79 years.

Effie was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on September 3, 1944, to Norman Beck and Gladys Manning. She attended school in Ravenscrag for 2 years then the family moved into Eastend. After graduating grade 12, Effie went to Balfour Technical School in Regina for a secretarial course.

Waine and Effie were married in Eastend on June 27, 1964. They lived in Eastend, moved to Taber, then to Lethbridge. In 1992, they moved to Coaldale. They enjoyed camping and golf. Effie curled for several years.

Besides her loving husband Waine, Effie is survived by her two sons; Dean (Tanya) in Kelowna, BC and Mark in Sherbrooke, Quebec; grandchildren, Rikki (Jake), Danielle (Lance), Kevin (Carmen), Ashley (James), Alexandre (Valerie); great-grandchildren Caleb, Samuel, Oliver, Liam, and James; sisters, Marion and June; and sisters-in-law, Inez and Joyce.

She is predeceased by her daughter Sherry Handsaeme in 2015.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Coaldale United Church. A private family interment is to follow at the Coaldale Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada 306, 10430 - 61 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6H 2J3.