Mary Sturtevant

1920 ~ 2015

Mrs. Mary (Michaelis) Sturtevant of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 95 years.

Mary was born on May 26, 1920 on the family farm near Milk River, and was raised and educated there. Mary married Don Sturtevant on January 29, 1941. They farmed together at Lucky Strike for over sixty years. In the fall, she helped with the harvest by driving the grain truck. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and reading lots of books. She enjoyed her final years at Sunrise Village Supportive Living, and Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge.

Mary was predeceased by beloved husband Don (2005) of 64 years; daughter Marilyn (1972); parents Fred and Ida Michaelis; seven brothers and five sisters.

Mary is survived by her son Darwin; grandson Loren (Kelly); great-granddaughters Keira and Paige; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB (located on the south end of University Drive)

Those who wish may make flower or memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7