Wanda Lucille Cofield, of Claresholm, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2022 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care at the age of 92 years.
Born May 21, 1930 in Nanton, AB, where she attended school and later went to the Bar U ranch to help her mom cook, where she met Gerald (Buck) Cofield, they were married December 20, 1947. In 1962 Wanda trained as a Certified Nursing Aid and worked in several hospitals, she also worked for Dr. Barry Mitchell and Dr. Larry Hoogeveen in their office.
Wanda loved to dance, cook, camp and excelled at knitting and crocheting. She was always accompanied by a little dog at her side.
Wanda was predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald “Buck” of 65 years her parents, two sisters and a brother.
Wanda is survived by her daughter Jayverlin (Harold) Lewis a son Randi (Marlou) Cofield, four grandchildren Jory Cofield and Misty (Howard) Cofield Forseth, Alan and Angel.
Private Family Graveside service at a later date in the Nanton Cemetery.
Tributes in Wanda’s Memory Can Be Made to either the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation 2888 Shaganappi Tr. N.W. Calgary T3B 6A8 or S.T.A.R.S. (1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7).
Wanda’s family would like to thank Dr. Leishman, the staff at Willow Creek Continuing Care, an epic thanks to Gaylene Carlson for her endless hours of time she spent with mom.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.