CALKINS, Jane

CALKINS, Jane
1941 – 2016

Jane Calkins of Strathmore, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Strathmore Hospital on Monday, November 7, 2016. Jane was born in England and immigrated to Canada in 1946 with her war bride mother and younger sister Sarah. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her brother Paul Wilson (Mary Jo) of Cranbrook, B.C., sister Sarah Stevens of Penticton, B.C., daughter Brenda Jure and son Dennis Richmond of Williams Lake, B.C., her “adopted” son Bill Southern of Strathmore, who cared for her as well as friends and caregivers John McGinnis and Joyce Friend. She will also be missed by her friends at the Mountain View Hutterite Colony. Jane was raised in the south Okanagan of B.C. and will be remembered by her friends in that area. Jane was predeceased by her husband Ernie Calkins and soulmate Erwin Dobler, parents Fay and Phoebe Wilson and brother in Law George Stevens. She also leaves to mourn grandchildren and great grandchildren in Canada and numerous relatives in England. Jane was a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a celebration of life has been held in her honour at the Strathmore Legion. To send condolences, please visit Jane obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca