Gwen was born at Chinook, Alberta to William and Nellie Short. Gwen met and married Bruce McKay. Together they farmed and raised their three children in the Reid Hill District and later moved into Vulcan. Following Bruce’s passing in 1970, Gwen moved to Calgary. She met and married Ed Coskey in 1974. After Ed’s passing in 2005, Gwen moved back to Vulcan into the Wheat Country apartments, then the Peter Dawson Lodge and finally Vulcan Extendicare.
Over the years Gwen enjoyed curling, golfing, bowling, painting and later doing many handy crafts with her grandchildren.
Gwen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Gerry (Ron) Northcott, son Gordon McKay,son-in-law Cody Whiteside, grandchildren Mike (Vickie) Whiteside, Susan (Jeff) Jones, Karen (Dave) Cardinal, Greg (Stephanie) Northcott, Bruce (Dianne) McKay, Brad (Melanie) McKay, several great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Gwen is predeceased by all of her seven brothers and sisters, husband Bruce McKay, daughter Linda Whiteside, granddaughter Dawn Bexte and second husband Ed Coskey.
Following cremation, a family graveside service was held Friday April 9, 2010 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary with Sue MacDonald D.M. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Gwen’s name can be made to Vulcan Extendicare Ladies Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan T0L 2B0
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I was sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I had the priviledge of meeting her a few times and she was a lovely lady! Please accept my condolences.
Mary
Dear Gerry and Ron, I just happened to see your Moms obit online in the Herald and want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ralph Gardner
Sometimes things are easier to bear when you know friends and family care. Aunt Gwen was such a classy lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay, Jean, Grant, Marilyn and Barry and family
Gordon & Gerry & families
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. Bob & I have a ton of really great memories – she was a great aunt to be sure.
Chuck & Virginia Engen
Bob & Anna Engen