"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Remembered With Love -
"Lucy was born on the family farm near Radway, Alberta 14 October 1924 to Sam and Ann Stachniak. She was one of the younger children, having a number of older siblings and her beloved younger brother, Billy. She was much loved by her older siblings and they were equally loved in return. Lucy was the last surviving member of her family.
Today I would like to focus on the many ways Lucy will be missed by reflecting on her relationships with family, friends, neighbors and members of her church community.
For many people, family becomes the top priority in their lives. This was certainly true for Lucy. In reflecting on the memories of Lucy those of you here today have, I hope to show how we all became 'FAMILY' to Lucy.
As a neighbor, Lucy was always there to lend that egg or a half-cup of sugar. She and her neighbors had their morning coffee group where they shared recipes and ideas on child-rearing skills. Lucy became a mother later in life so those younger women always looked to her for wisdom and advice. Lucy was always sensitive to the needs of others, coming to their rescue when needed, always giving to others.
As a member of her ladies' church community, Lucy took part in the alter guild that involved making certain the church was clean and ready for Sunday service. She participated in the church Christmas chocolate making and sales in the late 60's as well as the planning and execution of 'church parties'. A number of the ladies, including Lucy, reached out to the broader community by volunteering as a group to be tree guardians at the annual Festival of Trees. As such they all wore red 'Festival of Trees' sweat shirts, still being worn by a few of the volunteers today.
A testament as to how they valued their relationships was the contact they maintained over the decades, meeting with one another for lunch from time to time. When this was no longer possible, generally due to health issues, phone calls became their method of connection. This sounds like FAMILY to me.
Most of Lucy's time and efforts were spent on her giving and providing for her family's needs. Lucy was a great cook so it is little wonder that the most remembered and anticipated times were the 'Sunday dinners'. Some of the favorite dishes were: stuffed roast chicken (from her brother Alec's farm) ending with a delicious rhubarb, apple or blueberry pie. No wonder many a boyfriend (and Sally) were delighted to be invited to Sunday dinner!!
Everyone ate well during the week too; always a salad and then some other favorites – mine was Lucy's liver and onions, porcupines (hamburger and rice rolled into balls with tomato soup that became the sauce), and those tiny baked sweet and sour ribs (I cannot remember the special name Lucy had for that dish). Lucy's Christmas baking always included snowballs, pecan fingers, chocolate noodles, shortbread cookies and Christmas cake all of which brings back wonderful memories .
After preparing Sunday dinners, Lucy still had energy to play ball in the backyard with her grandchildren. One of their favorite games included using a big yellow plastic bat. She would play until the children had had enough.
Lucy was attentive to the needs of her grandchildren long before they were old enough to participate in backyard games. Sally recalls the times when she was breast feeding her babies and Lucy would, if the child was fussy, hold the child out and say, "He just needs a little sip". This still brings a chuckle. Lucy or 'Mimi', as she was known by her grandchildren, a name started by granddaughter, Eva, and continued by those who followed, was a term of endearment and a reflection of how special she was to her grandchildren.
Over the years as her grandchildren attended school and reached their individual milestones, Lucy showed great pride in their achievements.
With her own children Lucy was exceedingly kind and patient. She was the nicest, kindest lady they knew. She certainly provided unconditional love and hugs when one of them had a moment of celebration and a soft place to land when there was need of shelter from one of life's storms.
Lucy was an aunt for many years before becoming a mother. Niece Carolyn remembers Lucy sewing doIl clothes for her dollies. This cemented Aunt Lucy as being the favorite aunt for all time. It was tradition in the Stachniak family to gather together at Peter, Ann or Lucy's at some point during Christmas week to celebrate the season and strengthen family connections over a turkey dinner. Lucy continued her family connection by being attentive to the needs of her siblings as they aged, often visiting nursing homes where they resided to brighten their days.
Lucy became an accomplished painter as well, showing her skills in a variety of subject matter. Her successes with this hobby are evident by the fact one of Robert's boys is hoping to hang one of them in his bedroom. (So Bob, you know where to look if you see an empty space on one of your walls.)
Bob and Lucy loved to travel, visiting several countries in Europe, taking a trip down the Yangtze River, a cruise or two and several trips to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba. Lucy kept diaries of their travels so these adventures could be shared with others and relived over and over again.
Lucy's passions also included her gorgeous begonias and rose garden that she tended lovingly while Bob groomed the remainder of their huge backyard.
If I have not mentioned a special moment you shared with Lucy, I hope those I have shared will spark within you a memory that you can savor and perhaps be willing to share with the family.
I would like to finish with a quote, even though it does not speak directly to our time with Lucy, it makes me think of her.
"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Please think in terms of her being like time or a river, someone who has touched us all, and we will never again be touched in the same manner by someone as giving of herself as she was.
Aunt Lucy, thank you for all that you gave each and every one of us. Your FAMILY deeply misses you. May you rest in peace forevermore!"
Sharon (Goddard) Livingstone
Lucy Turner
1924 – 2018
On January 6, 2018, Mrs. Lucy Turner of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Leo Robert Turner, her five children: Norman Goddard, Lisa Khoury (Dennis), Cathy Turner, Janet Turner, and Robert Turner (Sally), and her niece Sharon Livingstone (Drew). She was blessed with seven grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lucy Turner.
Published in the Edmonton Journal 12 January 2018.
Remembered With Love -
"Lucy was born on the family farm near Radway, Alberta 14 October 1924 to Sam and Ann Stachniak. She was one of the younger children, having a number of older siblings and her beloved younger brother, Billy. She was much loved by her older siblings and they were equally loved in return. Lucy was the last surviving member of her family.
Today I would like to focus on the many ways Lucy will be missed by reflecting on her relationships with family, friends, neighbors and members of her church community.
For many people, family becomes the top priority in their lives. This was certainly true for Lucy. In reflecting on the memories of Lucy those of you here today have, I hope to show how we all became 'FAMILY' to Lucy.
As a neighbor, Lucy was always there to lend that egg or a half-cup of sugar. She and her neighbors had their morning coffee group where they shared recipes and ideas on child-rearing skills. Lucy became a mother later in life so those younger women always looked to her for wisdom and advice. Lucy was always sensitive to the needs of others, coming to their rescue when needed, always giving to others.
As a member of her ladies' church community, Lucy took part in the alter guild that involved making certain the church was clean and ready for Sunday service. She participated in the church Christmas chocolate making and sales in the late 60's as well as the planning and execution of 'church parties'. A number of the ladies, including Lucy, reached out to the broader community by volunteering as a group to be tree guardians at the annual Festival of Trees. As such they all wore red 'Festival of Trees' sweat shirts, still being worn by a few of the volunteers today.
A testament as to how they valued their relationships was the contact they maintained over the decades, meeting with one another for lunch from time to time. When this was no longer possible, generally due to health issues, phone calls became their method of connection. This sounds like FAMILY to me.
Most of Lucy's time and efforts were spent on her giving and providing for her family's needs. Lucy was a great cook so it is little wonder that the most remembered and anticipated times were the 'Sunday dinners'. Some of the favorite dishes were: stuffed roast chicken (from her brother Alec's farm) ending with a delicious rhubarb, apple or blueberry pie. No wonder many a boyfriend (and Sally) were delighted to be invited to Sunday dinner!!
Everyone ate well during the week too; always a salad and then some other favorites – mine was Lucy's liver and onions, porcupines (hamburger and rice rolled into balls with tomato soup that became the sauce), and those tiny baked sweet and sour ribs (I cannot remember the special name Lucy had for that dish). Lucy's Christmas baking always included snowballs, pecan fingers, chocolate noodles, shortbread cookies and Christmas cake all of which brings back wonderful memories .
After preparing Sunday dinners, Lucy still had energy to play ball in the backyard with her grandchildren. One of their favorite games included using a big yellow plastic bat. She would play until the children had had enough.
Lucy was attentive to the needs of her grandchildren long before they were old enough to participate in backyard games. Sally recalls the times when she was breast feeding her babies and Lucy would, if the child was fussy, hold the child out and say, "He just needs a little sip". This still brings a chuckle. Lucy or 'Mimi', as she was known by her grandchildren, a name started by granddaughter, Eva, and continued by those who followed, was a term of endearment and a reflection of how special she was to her grandchildren.
Over the years as her grandchildren attended school and reached their individual milestones, Lucy showed great pride in their achievements.
With her own children Lucy was exceedingly kind and patient. She was the nicest, kindest lady they knew. She certainly provided unconditional love and hugs when one of them had a moment of celebration and a soft place to land when there was need of shelter from one of life's storms.
Lucy was an aunt for many years before becoming a mother. Niece Carolyn remembers Lucy sewing doIl clothes for her dollies. This cemented Aunt Lucy as being the favorite aunt for all time. It was tradition in the Stachniak family to gather together at Peter, Ann or Lucy's at some point during Christmas week to celebrate the season and strengthen family connections over a turkey dinner. Lucy continued her family connection by being attentive to the needs of her siblings as they aged, often visiting nursing homes where they resided to brighten their days.
Lucy became an accomplished painter as well, showing her skills in a variety of subject matter. Her successes with this hobby are evident by the fact one of Robert's boys is hoping to hang one of them in his bedroom. (So Bob, you know where to look if you see an empty space on one of your walls.)
Bob and Lucy loved to travel, visiting several countries in Europe, taking a trip down the Yangtze River, a cruise or two and several trips to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba. Lucy kept diaries of their travels so these adventures could be shared with others and relived over and over again.
Lucy's passions also included her gorgeous begonias and rose garden that she tended lovingly while Bob groomed the remainder of their huge backyard.
If I have not mentioned a special moment you shared with Lucy, I hope those I have shared will spark within you a memory that you can savor and perhaps be willing to share with the family.
I would like to finish with a quote, even though it does not speak directly to our time with Lucy, it makes me think of her.
"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Please think in terms of her being like time or a river, someone who has touched us all, and we will never again be touched in the same manner by someone as giving of herself as she was.
Aunt Lucy, thank you for all that you gave each and every one of us. Your FAMILY deeply misses you. May you rest in peace forevermore!"
Sharon (Goddard) Livingstone
Lucy Turner
1924 – 2018
On January 6, 2018, Mrs. Lucy Turner of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Leo Robert Turner, her five children: Norman Goddard, Lisa Khoury (Dennis), Cathy Turner, Janet Turner, and Robert Turner (Sally), and her niece Sharon Livingstone (Drew). She was blessed with seven grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lucy Turner.
Published in the Edmonton Journal 12 January 2018.
"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Remembered With Love -
"Lucy was born on the family farm near Radway, Alberta 14 October 1924 to Sam and Ann Stachniak. She was one of the younger children, having a number of older siblings and her beloved younger brother, Billy. She was much loved by her older siblings and they were equally loved in return. Lucy was the last surviving member of her family.
Today I would like to focus on the many ways Lucy will be missed by reflecting on her relationships with family, friends, neighbors and members of her church community.
For many people, family becomes the top priority in their lives. This was certainly true for Lucy. In reflecting on the memories of Lucy those of you here today have, I hope to show how we all became 'FAMILY' to Lucy.
As a neighbor, Lucy was always there to lend that egg or a half-cup of sugar. She and her neighbors had their morning coffee group where they shared recipes and ideas on child-rearing skills. Lucy became a mother later in life so those younger women always looked to her for wisdom and advice. Lucy was always sensitive to the needs of others, coming to their rescue when needed, always giving to others.
As a member of her ladies' church community, Lucy took part in the alter guild that involved making certain the church was clean and ready for Sunday service. She participated in the church Christmas chocolate making and sales in the late 60's as well as the planning and execution of 'church parties'. A number of the ladies, including Lucy, reached out to the broader community by volunteering as a group to be tree guardians at the annual Festival of Trees. As such they all wore red 'Festival of Trees' sweat shirts, still being worn by a few of the volunteers today.
A testament as to how they valued their relationships was the contact they maintained over the decades, meeting with one another for lunch from time to time. When this was no longer possible, generally due to health issues, phone calls became their method of connection. This sounds like FAMILY to me.
Most of Lucy's time and efforts were spent on her giving and providing for her family's needs. Lucy was a great cook so it is little wonder that the most remembered and anticipated times were the 'Sunday dinners'. Some of the favorite dishes were: stuffed roast chicken (from her brother Alec's farm) ending with a delicious rhubarb, apple or blueberry pie. No wonder many a boyfriend (and Sally) were delighted to be invited to Sunday dinner!!
Everyone ate well during the week too; always a salad and then some other favorites – mine was Lucy's liver and onions, porcupines (hamburger and rice rolled into balls with tomato soup that became the sauce), and those tiny baked sweet and sour ribs (I cannot remember the special name Lucy had for that dish). Lucy's Christmas baking always included snowballs, pecan fingers, chocolate noodles, shortbread cookies and Christmas cake all of which brings back wonderful memories .
After preparing Sunday dinners, Lucy still had energy to play ball in the backyard with her grandchildren. One of their favorite games included using a big yellow plastic bat. She would play until the children had had enough.
Lucy was attentive to the needs of her grandchildren long before they were old enough to participate in backyard games. Sally recalls the times when she was breast feeding her babies and Lucy would, if the child was fussy, hold the child out and say, "He just needs a little sip". This still brings a chuckle. Lucy or 'Mimi', as she was known by her grandchildren, a name started by granddaughter, Eva, and continued by those who followed, was a term of endearment and a reflection of how special she was to her grandchildren.
Over the years as her grandchildren attended school and reached their individual milestones, Lucy showed great pride in their achievements.
With her own children Lucy was exceedingly kind and patient. She was the nicest, kindest lady they knew. She certainly provided unconditional love and hugs when one of them had a moment of celebration and a soft place to land when there was need of shelter from one of life's storms.
Lucy was an aunt for many years before becoming a mother. Niece Carolyn remembers Lucy sewing doIl clothes for her dollies. This cemented Aunt Lucy as being the favorite aunt for all time. It was tradition in the Stachniak family to gather together at Peter, Ann or Lucy's at some point during Christmas week to celebrate the season and strengthen family connections over a turkey dinner. Lucy continued her family connection by being attentive to the needs of her siblings as they aged, often visiting nursing homes where they resided to brighten their days.
Lucy became an accomplished painter as well, showing her skills in a variety of subject matter. Her successes with this hobby are evident by the fact one of Robert's boys is hoping to hang one of them in his bedroom. (So Bob, you know where to look if you see an empty space on one of your walls.)
Bob and Lucy loved to travel, visiting several countries in Europe, taking a trip down the Yangtze River, a cruise or two and several trips to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba. Lucy kept diaries of their travels so these adventures could be shared with others and relived over and over again.
Lucy's passions also included her gorgeous begonias and rose garden that she tended lovingly while Bob groomed the remainder of their huge backyard.
If I have not mentioned a special moment you shared with Lucy, I hope those I have shared will spark within you a memory that you can savor and perhaps be willing to share with the family.
I would like to finish with a quote, even though it does not speak directly to our time with Lucy, it makes me think of her.
"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Please think in terms of her being like time or a river, someone who has touched us all, and we will never again be touched in the same manner by someone as giving of herself as she was.
Aunt Lucy, thank you for all that you gave each and every one of us. Your FAMILY deeply misses you. May you rest in peace forevermore!"
Sharon (Goddard) Livingstone
Lucy Turner
1924 – 2018
On January 6, 2018, Mrs. Lucy Turner of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Leo Robert Turner, her five children: Norman Goddard, Lisa Khoury (Dennis), Cathy Turner, Janet Turner, and Robert Turner (Sally), and her niece Sharon Livingstone (Drew). She was blessed with seven grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lucy Turner.
Published in the Edmonton Journal 12 January 2018.
Remembered With Love -
"Lucy was born on the family farm near Radway, Alberta 14 October 1924 to Sam and Ann Stachniak. She was one of the younger children, having a number of older siblings and her beloved younger brother, Billy. She was much loved by her older siblings and they were equally loved in return. Lucy was the last surviving member of her family.
Today I would like to focus on the many ways Lucy will be missed by reflecting on her relationships with family, friends, neighbors and members of her church community.
For many people, family becomes the top priority in their lives. This was certainly true for Lucy. In reflecting on the memories of Lucy those of you here today have, I hope to show how we all became 'FAMILY' to Lucy.
As a neighbor, Lucy was always there to lend that egg or a half-cup of sugar. She and her neighbors had their morning coffee group where they shared recipes and ideas on child-rearing skills. Lucy became a mother later in life so those younger women always looked to her for wisdom and advice. Lucy was always sensitive to the needs of others, coming to their rescue when needed, always giving to others.
As a member of her ladies' church community, Lucy took part in the alter guild that involved making certain the church was clean and ready for Sunday service. She participated in the church Christmas chocolate making and sales in the late 60's as well as the planning and execution of 'church parties'. A number of the ladies, including Lucy, reached out to the broader community by volunteering as a group to be tree guardians at the annual Festival of Trees. As such they all wore red 'Festival of Trees' sweat shirts, still being worn by a few of the volunteers today.
A testament as to how they valued their relationships was the contact they maintained over the decades, meeting with one another for lunch from time to time. When this was no longer possible, generally due to health issues, phone calls became their method of connection. This sounds like FAMILY to me.
Most of Lucy's time and efforts were spent on her giving and providing for her family's needs. Lucy was a great cook so it is little wonder that the most remembered and anticipated times were the 'Sunday dinners'. Some of the favorite dishes were: stuffed roast chicken (from her brother Alec's farm) ending with a delicious rhubarb, apple or blueberry pie. No wonder many a boyfriend (and Sally) were delighted to be invited to Sunday dinner!!
Everyone ate well during the week too; always a salad and then some other favorites – mine was Lucy's liver and onions, porcupines (hamburger and rice rolled into balls with tomato soup that became the sauce), and those tiny baked sweet and sour ribs (I cannot remember the special name Lucy had for that dish). Lucy's Christmas baking always included snowballs, pecan fingers, chocolate noodles, shortbread cookies and Christmas cake all of which brings back wonderful memories .
After preparing Sunday dinners, Lucy still had energy to play ball in the backyard with her grandchildren. One of their favorite games included using a big yellow plastic bat. She would play until the children had had enough.
Lucy was attentive to the needs of her grandchildren long before they were old enough to participate in backyard games. Sally recalls the times when she was breast feeding her babies and Lucy would, if the child was fussy, hold the child out and say, "He just needs a little sip". This still brings a chuckle. Lucy or 'Mimi', as she was known by her grandchildren, a name started by granddaughter, Eva, and continued by those who followed, was a term of endearment and a reflection of how special she was to her grandchildren.
Over the years as her grandchildren attended school and reached their individual milestones, Lucy showed great pride in their achievements.
With her own children Lucy was exceedingly kind and patient. She was the nicest, kindest lady they knew. She certainly provided unconditional love and hugs when one of them had a moment of celebration and a soft place to land when there was need of shelter from one of life's storms.
Lucy was an aunt for many years before becoming a mother. Niece Carolyn remembers Lucy sewing doIl clothes for her dollies. This cemented Aunt Lucy as being the favorite aunt for all time. It was tradition in the Stachniak family to gather together at Peter, Ann or Lucy's at some point during Christmas week to celebrate the season and strengthen family connections over a turkey dinner. Lucy continued her family connection by being attentive to the needs of her siblings as they aged, often visiting nursing homes where they resided to brighten their days.
Lucy became an accomplished painter as well, showing her skills in a variety of subject matter. Her successes with this hobby are evident by the fact one of Robert's boys is hoping to hang one of them in his bedroom. (So Bob, you know where to look if you see an empty space on one of your walls.)
Bob and Lucy loved to travel, visiting several countries in Europe, taking a trip down the Yangtze River, a cruise or two and several trips to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba. Lucy kept diaries of their travels so these adventures could be shared with others and relived over and over again.
Lucy's passions also included her gorgeous begonias and rose garden that she tended lovingly while Bob groomed the remainder of their huge backyard.
If I have not mentioned a special moment you shared with Lucy, I hope those I have shared will spark within you a memory that you can savor and perhaps be willing to share with the family.
I would like to finish with a quote, even though it does not speak directly to our time with Lucy, it makes me think of her.
"Time is like a river - you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again."
Please think in terms of her being like time or a river, someone who has touched us all, and we will never again be touched in the same manner by someone as giving of herself as she was.
Aunt Lucy, thank you for all that you gave each and every one of us. Your FAMILY deeply misses you. May you rest in peace forevermore!"
Sharon (Goddard) Livingstone
Lucy Turner
1924 – 2018
On January 6, 2018, Mrs. Lucy Turner of Sherwood Park, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Leo Robert Turner, her five children: Norman Goddard, Lisa Khoury (Dennis), Cathy Turner, Janet Turner, and Robert Turner (Sally), and her niece Sharon Livingstone (Drew). She was blessed with seven grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home, 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lucy Turner.
Published in the Edmonton Journal 12 January 2018.
Family Members
Siblings
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Olga Stachniak Kotylak
1906–2002
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Maria "Mary" Stachniak Kochanowski
1909–1971
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Maria "Mary" Stachniak Kochanowsky
1909–1970
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Alex (Elek) Stachniak
1913–1990
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Katherine Stachniak Faryna
1914–2008
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Ethel Stachniak Balko
1917–1998
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Peter Stackniak
1918–2004
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Anne Stachniak Letersky
1920–2006
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John (Ivan) Stachniak
1922–2003
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Michael Stachniak
1923–1923
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Sophie Stachniak
1926–1931
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Roy Stack
1927–2001
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William "Billy" Stackniak
1930–2005
