Sonya SCHMID

ISLEY, Sonya May 30, 1964 - November 12, 2008 God called one of his precious ones home too soon.Born in Calgary, May 30, 1964, Sonya was a loving soulmate to her husband Gerry. Together they operated GIT Landscape Supplies and GIT Salers. She passed suddenly November 12, 2008. Sonya was a wonderful mother to her adored children, Taylor, Riley, and Cody and cherished the special family vacations to the United States, B.C., Mexico, and Germany that they were able to enjoy. She will remain their "Guardian Angel" forever. Predeceased by her sister Susan, Sonya will be sorely missed by her parents Frank and Pauline Schmid and Gerry's family, Gerald and Jean Isley; sister Toni (Ken) Garlock; brothers, Scott and Kelly (Nancy); and loving nieces and nephews, Caitlyn, Breanna, Braden, Andrew, Marshal, and Alex. Sonya had a passion for animals, in particular raising and showing Salers cattle with her family. She was so thrilled by the many banners they won at Edmonton Farm Fair last weekend and so proud of her children's many 4-H and academic successes. As a hard working and dedicated community worker Sonya was a director on the Alberta Salers Association board, a senior leader in the Bow Valley 4-H club, and a board member at the Dalemead Church. She will be missed by her many friends and family who loved her and relied on her strengths. Visitation will be held at PIERSON'S Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 - 17 Avenue S.E.) on Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Dalemead Church on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Alvan Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at the Dalemead Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca . Arrangements are in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 403-235-3602. Published in the Calgary Herald on 11/16/2008