Norton, Laqueeda Gertrude passed away April 27, 2010 at Arrowwood, Alberta at the age of 74 years.
Laqueeda was born October 31, 1935 at Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Cornie and Rhea Versluys. She attended Champion School and graduated in 1953. Laqueeda worked for the Bank of Commerce in Champion for two years. She quit work and attended the University of Alberta, Calgary Branch, to get her teacher training. Laqueeda’s first teaching job was at Arrowwood School. She married Janus Norton of Arrowwood on August 24, 1957 and she continued to teach as a substitute teacher for many years.
Laqueeda had a very generous nature. She loved children, gospel music and was very active in the Arrowwood community. Laqueeda taught Sunday School at the United Church at Arrowwood, sang in the choir and served on the United Church Board. She was a member of the Arrowwood Home and School, Women of Unifarm and the Booster Club. Laqueeda was an immaculate gardener and maintained a huge, beautiful yard of evergreens and shrubs. She had a favorite saying “You get out of life what you put into it.”
Loving wife of 52 years of Janus, loving mother of three sons Byron, Murray (Carla) and Kent, three grandchildren Winona, Tara and Ty (Courtney), two brothers Don (Peggy) Versluys, Dale Versluys, sister Frances (Gary) Banks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Laqueeda was predeceased by her parents.
Funeral service Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Arrowwood Community Hall with Sue MacDonald DM officiating.
Casket bearers Tyrel Norton, Monty Beagle, Dale Beagle, Cody Bexte, Lane Steiner and Charles Oberholtzer.
Interment Arrowwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Laqueeda’s memory can be made to the Arrowwood School Garden Project, Box 180, Arrowwood T0L 0B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I am so saddened to hear of Laqueeda’s passing. Our families were neighbors for many years and she always had smile and made me feel special. I loved her gardens – I remember them being so color coordinated! My heartfelt condolences to Janus, Byron, Murray and Kent. She will be missed.
I was saddened to hear of Laqueeda’s passing. I will remember her wonderful smile, and always remember her and Janus’s visit to my Mom, Eunice Cockwill, when she was in hospital. We are sorry for your loss.
How absolutely shocked and saddened I was to learn of Laqueeda’s sudden passing! Just last week I saw her and had the chance to chat briefly with her at the parade in Vulcan and she seemed so well! She was truly a lovely lady – kind … thoughtful … and loving! I shall miss her Christmas letters … her smiling, happy face … and the interest she always maintained in family. She was a sweetheart … and she will be remembered with love by many! May she rest in peace!