Obituary of Thelma Ivy-Jean Ransom

RANSOM, Thelma (Buddy) July 30, 1925July 12, 2009 With great sadness and a profound sense of loss, we announce the passing of Thelma Ransom (ne McKenzie) on July 12, 2009. Predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd, her parents John and Jessie, brother Jack and sisters Florence and Catherine, she is survived by her children Diane (Allison), Shelley (Barry), Brian, Brent, grandchildren Jessica and Sarah (Tyler, and great-grandchild to be), brother Charles (Gwenn), and many nieces and nephews. Thelma was born at Grenfell, Saskatchewan on July 30, 1925, and married Lloyd Ransom on August 23, 1951. Together in Regina they raised their children with a generosity of heart, caring and thoughtfulness for family, close friends, and good neighbours. We will be forever grateful for our moms unconditional love and support, and we will deeply miss her kind, gentle spirit. Buddy bravely faced many health challenges over the past several years. We wish to thank her physicians, especially Dr. Dolores Logan and her colleagues at Regina Community Clinic, as well as the nursing staff at Pasqua Hospital for their compassionate care. A Funeral Service celebrating Buddys life will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina with Rev. Maya Landell officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina S4P 2R3 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 " 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon S7K 2H8. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com