DUMKA, Mary Elaine   1917 – 2014

DUMKA, Mary Elaine

June 5, 1917 – December 29, 2014

Mary passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 at Coaldale, Alberta at the age of 97 years.

Mary was born on the family homestead near Cluny, Alberta, the only child of Irene and Hubert Tabor. In 1939 she attended Calgary Normal School and obtained her teaching certificate. After teaching several years she married Neal Dumka in 1944. As an only child she often said she would like a big family. They resided in Lethbridge, Arrowwood and Milo area before moving to Vulcan in 1953 where she taught elementary school for many years. She was very active with ACW, Royal Purple, the Auxiliary Legion and Pioneer Acres. After retiring from teaching in 1979 she lived in Standard, Strathmore, Lethbridge, and Coaldale.

She is survived by her 6 children: Carolyn (Dennis) Burke of Coaldale, Linda (Willard) Peterson of Kelowna, Don (Willa) Dumka of Calgary, Marilyn of Calgary, Bob (Barb) Dumka of Vulcan and Deb (Craig) Kushner of Calgary, 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Irene Tabor of Vulcan, 2 grandchildren (Mark and Katherine), and by her husbands Neal Dumka, Sigfred Selgensen and George Risdon.

Mary loved people and visiting with her family and friends gave her so much pleasure. She always said, “expect the best from people and you will get it” and she truly lived her life that way.

We will miss her so.

At Mary’s request there will be no service – a family gathering will take place in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coaldale Health Centre Long-Term Care (2100 – 11 St, Coaldale, AB T1M 1L2) in Mary’s name.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

 

DUMKA, Mary Elaine 1917 – 2014
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  • April 20, 2015 at 5:41 pm
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    I was searching the internet and found this obituary. So sorry to hear od the loss. Just curious to hear how all you and your family is doing.
    Bob Engen
    Vulcan, AB

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  • January 8, 2015 at 9:07 pm
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    So sorry for your family’s loss but so happy to learn your mother led a very full life.
    Best wishes for the family.
    Fondest regards
    Kyle

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  • January 7, 2015 at 6:57 pm
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    iAYTlyUWr82Y Don, I was sorry to read that your Mother passed away last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Mike and Sue Duckett

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  • January 3, 2015 at 2:25 pm
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    To Mary’s Family.

    I’m at Maddy’s place and just learned of Mary’s recent passing. She was one of my very regular hair- dressing customers when she was in Strathmore. At times I did her hair at her place and she always had a cup of tea with goodies for me. Often I had a delicious dinner at her place. She would drive me home if the weather was bad. Your Mom was very kind to me.
    With sympathy and love,
    Alice Brown.

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  • January 3, 2015 at 9:15 am
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    To the Special Family of Mary,

    We were saddened to read of your Mom’s passing in the Herald. She was so much part of our early life at Cluny and will leave special memories for us too She was so proud of her family and at any time could show pictures or pass on the latest endeavors of each one. Your Mom was special. To spend her final years close to “her” nurse would have been a perfect ending for a wonderful lady.
    Thinking of you with love.
    Madeline and Geoff Scott, Strathmore.

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