Cathleen Helen Cree

Cathy Cree passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Ronald; children Lynne Corner of England, Debbie (Grant) Wight of Okotoks, Richard (Kiima) Cree of Calgary, Becky Cree of Scotland and James Cree of Calgary; grandchildren Spencer (Catherine) Wight, Brandon (Marisa) Wight, Jesse Wight, Riley Wight, Braedon Cree, Chloe Cree, and Beckham Cree; great grandson Gabriel, and another great grandchild expected in 2 weeks; sisters Margaret (Paul) Brooker of Australia and Jacqueline Utley of England; brother Fred Howick (Denise); and many more family and friends. She was predeceased by her father James Howick, mother Emily Crow, and sister Mary Farrow. Cathy was born and raised in England. In her early twenties she met and married the love of her life, Ronald. They started their family in Leeds, and emmigrated to Canada in 1973, making Calgary their home. Cathy was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which she joined in 1957, and enjoyed sharing her testimony with all who knew her. She was a hard worker and was employed as a switchboard operator at Rocky View Hospital well into her 70’s. Cathy enjoyed gardening, but her greatest love was her family. A Visitation will be held for Cathy at Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel (4121 – 17 Ave SE, Calgary) on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will then be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Foothills Stake Center (30 Everstone Boulevard SW, Calgary) on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 10:00 am, with viewing starting at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Okotoks Cemetery

Funeral Home:

Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel

4121 – 17 Avenue SE

Calgary, AB

CA T2A 0T1