Mildred Irene Honess, of Lomond, beloved wife of the late Russell Honess, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Brooks, AB at the age of 90 years .
Mildred was born in Big Valley, AB on May 19, 1923. The family moved back to Lomond and she resided north of Lomond with her father, Glen Armstrong and sister Muriel.
Her early school years were at the Green Prairie School and Midway School, grade 8 in Calgary where Mildred & Muriel resided with their Grandma Armstrong , grade 9 at the Midway School and the next three years at the Armada Dormitory to complete high school.
Mildred married Russell Honess on June 18th , 1943 And they farmed east of Lomond until they moved to Orchard Manor in Brooks in 2002. Russ & Mildred were married for nearly 70 years.
Mildred’s greatest love was her family. Her life centered around Russ, her kids, grandkids & great-grandkids. Her friends came next . She loved playing cards, visiting and cooking for them. She always had time for everyone.
Mildred loved the farm, raising chickens, washing windows, gardening , preserving, writing, music and dancing.
She was one of the original founders of the Lomond Home & School. She was a member of the Lomond Community Club since 1969 and served as secretary for many years. For years Mildred would run the Lomond Centre’s kitchen for a week or two during hockey season and never missed the Centre’s spring cleanup.
To Mildred the greatest place in the world was the Lomond community but health problems forced her to move to Brooks, AB in 2002.
Mildred is survived by a, son Patrick (Delores) Honess of Lomond and daughter Lynn (Dennis) Orsten of Enchant, 4 Grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Muriel Sokvitne and numerous nieces & nephews.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Russell who passed away June 7, 2013, brother-in-law Leonard Sokvitne, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Ethel & Allan Vaile, Marion & Edward Howell, Gilbert & Norma Honess, nieces Bev Howell and Linda Schlaht.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the Lomond Community Centre (upper Level) .
Tributes in Mildred’s memory can be made to the Lomond Community Centre, Box 264, Lomond T0L 1G0
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1 403-485-2633 E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca
Our deepest sympathy to Mildred’s family. For years we farmed near the Armstrongs, and Mildred and Muriel’s Dad, Glen would drop by to have Dad do some blacksmithing for him and often stayed for supper. One time, when we were young, most of us including Mum was sick with something (perhaps chicken pox) and Muriel came over to cook for us. I was probably about 7 years old. She brought a potato ricer with her and I was so impressed! It was the first time I had had potatoes served that way!
She will definitely be missed by many.
Family of Mildred Honess,
I’d like to express my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, etc.
She was a very special lady.
She gave me a book that she wrote of her life which I cherish.
With sympathy,
June Fekete( McAlister)