Anna Elizabeth Shadlock
January 30th, 2018
Anna Elizabeth (McArthur) Shadlock of Hanna, AB, passed away at the Drumheller Continuing Care Facility on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
Anna was born June 17, 1934, on the McArthur family farm at Huxley, AB. She was the fourth child of Orval and Alice McArthur. Anna went to school in Huxley and at 17 she attended Olds College where she met the love of her life, Walter Shadlock. Anna and Walter married on October 4, 1952.
Anna is lovingly remembered by her surviving children, Joanne (Mike Haworth) and Lawrence (Margy Weaver) and sisters, Ella Felker and Verna Peebles. She was predeceased by her youngest son, Darcy (Lorna Redhead) in 2001 and husband, Walter in 2012.
Anna was an avid gardener and a true matriarch of her extended family. She was especially proud of her 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Anna and Walter lived in many rural communities in southern Alberta and made strong bonds with friends that have lasted over the years. A Celebration of Anna’s Life will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the First United Church in Hanna, AB. The service will be officiated by Anna’s nephew, Lyle McArthur.
In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial donations made to S.T.A.R.S. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. Anna received excellent care at the Drumheller Continuing Care Facility.Messages:
My prayers go out to all of you as you mourn the passing of Aunty Anna. Though her life's journey is over she will be fondly remember by all for her warm heart and smile.
To the Shadlock family, Thinking of all of you as you remember Mom, Grandma and auntie. We shared many good times over the last 60 years. See you soon. Love Fred & Gerri
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you.