Lahd, Claire Levona passed away August 11, 2010 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 91 years.
Clair was born February 6, 1919 at Calgary and was raised in the Gleichen/Arrowwood area. She married Orden Lahd of Queenstown in 1940 and they settled on a farm in the Queenstown area after the war. They raised five children. Dancing, music, quilting and knitting were her hobbies and she was a member of the WI for many years. In her later years, Claire became quite a good artist working in oils and ceramics.
Claire is survived by four daughters Loretta (Jim) Todrick, Levona (Telford) Dixon, Betty Papp, Anne (David) Zaytsoff, son Bill Lahd, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one sister and two brothers.
A memorial gathering was held Friday, August 13, 2010 to celebrate her life.
Inurnment Gleichen Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.