Evelyn Grace HERMAN

GAUTHIER, Evelyn Grace With great sadness the family of Grace Gauthier announce she passed away peacefully May 12, 2008. Grace was the daughter of Anna and Emanual Herman of Delia. She grew up on the farm and attended high school in Drumheller. Grace had many fond memories of farm life and then living in the dormitory to attend high school. She was a graduate of the Royal Alexandra Hospital School of Nursing in Edmonton and she treasured her affiliation there throughout her life. In 2007 Grace attended her sixtieth nursing reunion in Edmonton. She worked for a short time at the Colonel Belcher Veterans' Hospital prior to her marriage to Charles (Chuck) Gauthier in 1948. Grace was predeceased by Chuck in 1993. She lived most of her life in Calgary but was always interested in the world and enjoyed traveling to many places as far away as Thailand. Home, family and friends were of the utmost importance to Grace. She spent most of her final days with visitors in her home and on the phone. Grace truly appreciated each and every visitor and was sincerely touched by the attention paid to her. Those who knew her have said they were inspired by her courage, determination and positive outlook. Grace will always be missed by her children: Sharon Gauthier of Calgary and Dr. Charles Gauthier (Karen Thomas) of Banff; her grandchildren Carissa (Schaane) Cameron of Tennessee, Lisa Wenger (Travis Lucier) of Airdrie and Kate Gauthier of Banff; her great-grandchildren Marquell, Hannah, Emma Joy, and Amaris Cameron; her brothers Albert (Anne) Herman and Don (Joan) Herman both of Drumheller, and many extended family and friends. The family wish to thank all those involved in Grace's care especially Dr. Michelle Deyholos, Dr. Ghatage of the Tom Baker Center, Dr. Chu at Evergreen Acupuncture, Dr. Christine Perkins and each of their staff members. Also a special thanks to Janice, Krystal and Michelle of the Palliative Home Care Team and everyone at Carewest Sarcee Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada, 145 Front Street East, Suite 101, Toronto, ON M5A 1E3 (Telephone 1-877-413-7970). A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity MemorialPublished in the Calgary Herald from 5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008