Hilda Jene “Jean” Sealock of Vulcan passed away Thursday October 7, 2004 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 79 years.
Jean was born at Ashcroft, B.C. December 27, 1924 to Joseph Smith and Violet Ella (Lyne) Place. She grew up on a ranch and received her education at Dog Creek, B.C. Jean married Charles Harrison Sealock, an airman in the Airman’s canteen at the 11th staging unit of the R.C.A.F., at Dog Creek on March 17,1944. Due to Charlie’s many job locations, they moved around Canada many times. They moved to Vulcan in 1972 where Jean continued to reside until her death.
Jean loved her family and their times together. She also enjoyed needle work, knitting, cooking, tv soap operas and reading. Jean was an active associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion #21 Vulcan where she enjoyed the comradeship and helping with different events.
Jean is survived by her loving husband Charlie of sixty years of Vulcan, three daughters Jeanette Lancaster of Dartmouth, N.S., Linda (Wayne) Peckham of Cape Breton Island and Bev (Randy) Schumacher of Calgary, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters Kay (Albert) Patenaude of Merritt, B.C. Mildred Olson of Canim Lake ,B.C. and Joyce (Morley) Shaw of Bowden, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, an infant daughter, a brother Harold and his wife Betty Place, a son-in-law Terry Lancaster and a brother-in-law Walter Olson.
Memorial service was held on Tuesday October 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vulcan Legion Hall with Padre Doug Barrie officiating.
Inurnment to follow at the Field of Honor Vulcan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Jean’s memory can be made to the Osteoporosis Society of Canada #162,1402-8th Ave. N.W. Calgary T2N 1B9 or the charity of you choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.
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