BLATCHFORD – Theresa Rose (nee Kury/Hardowa)

June 19th, 1934 – April 16th, 2009

A Graveside Service for the late Theresa Blatchford will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Rosedale Cemetery. Pastor Bill Thomson of Trinity United Church will officiate. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Moose Jaw Funeral Home by 12:45 p.m. to process to the cemetery. A Time of Fellowship for family and friends will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Theresa on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at the age of 74 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Theresa was an avid reader and enjoyed working in her flower beds. She valued her family most in life. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend. She was born in Moose Jaw, SK and married Ken in 1956, having 52 happy years together. Affectionately known as “Grandma B” she was proud of her grandchildren and they brought a twinkle to her eye. Left to cherish her memory are husband Ken; son Keith (Shannon); daughters Kendra (Mike) & Kim (Darcy); grandchildren Nichole, Kyle, Alyssa, Brian, Samantha, Kayla & Kadey; sister Sharon(Don); brother Gord (Shirley), sister-in-law Ivy; Ray, Mary & the extended Blatchford family. Theresa was predeceased by her birth father Peter Kury; parents Peter & Kay Hardowa; brothers Bill, Fred & Garry; sisters Elsie, Mary, Anne & Nella. Funeral arrangements are pending. The time and date of the Service to be held in Moose Jaw will be announced. A tree will be planted in her honour at the Red Deer Hospice Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers donations in Theresa’s name may be made to The Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Ave., Red Deer, AB., T4R 3S6 or Canadian Cancer Society for Research, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 2M2.