Carma Elaine FINKBEINER

JOTTREAU, Carma Elaine Carma Elaine Jottreau (nee Finkbeiner) passed away on July 2, 2008 in Foothills Hospital, Calgary at the age of 83. Elaine was born in Hanna, Alberta. She lived with her family at Craigmyle, Alberta until 1938 when they moved to Leslieville, Alberta. After finishing school she purchased the McKinnon store in 1947 which she operated until 1949. In 1950 she moved to Calgary where she furthered her education. Soon she accepted employment with the Immigration Department of the Federal Government, and continued working there for over forty years. Elaine was married to Walter Jottreau in 1956 and together they formed many lasting friendships. Predeceased by her husband Walter, her parents Clarence and Bertha Finkbeiner and her brother Leslie Finkbeiner, she is survived by her sister-in-law Myrtle Finkbeiner, two nieces, Geraldine (Gerald Dirsten), Muriel Finkbeiner, and nephew Ron (Karen) Finkbeiner. She is also survived by five great-nieces and five great-nephews. Interment will be in Leslieville Cemetery. Published in the Calgary Herald on 8/14/2008