Carol Stier

Carol Stier of High River, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on November 2, 2022, at the age of 78 years. Carol is survived by her daughter Tracey (Dan) and son Rob (Alana); grandchildren Erin and Colin (Natalie); sisters Joy Comeau and Muriel Knowler; very close extended family David (Nora) Schier, John Evans, Mike Spady, Nya and Alex Evans, as well as nieces, nephews and many close friends. Carol was predeceased by her parents Bill and Reta Black and long-time companion Jack Evans. Carol was born in Dawson Creek, BC and spent most of her childhood in Milo, Alberta. Fond memories of growing up included working at the General Store with her family and being a swimming instructor at Lake McGregor. Carol took secretarial administration at Mount Royal College, married Wayne Stier, and they briefly lived in Calgary before settling in Blackie. Carol was a fixture in the tight-knit Blackie community. She was very involved in the Blackie Women’s Community Group, was very active in the Blackie United Church, Blackie Gladys Players Theatre Group, curling and women’s baseball. She enjoyed sewing many wedding, bridesmaid, and graduation dresses and making numerous wedding and birthday cakes for people throughout the community. For several years she helped the Montgomery family show Belgian draft horses and always enjoyed assisting the Cooke family at their miniature donkey events. Very special memories are many years of Christmas Eves spent with the Andersen family. Carol lived in High River for the last 20 years and became very involved with the Highwood Curling Club and enjoyed many years actively curling, including this season. She was also an on-ice official for regional, provincial, and national curling events throughout Alberta. She was a member of the High River United Church and spent endless hours volunteering with meal preparation with the Simple Suppers group. Carol really enjoyed golfing in the Rio Ladies League at the Highwood Golf & Country Club where many new friendships were made, and old friendships rekindled. She indicated that her final game of this season was her best round ever! One of Carol’s passions was being outdoors. She enjoyed her large garden, her many flowers and perennials, and for a number of years worked with local landscaping and greenhouse companies. Carol was the greatest spectator of all sporting events – she loved them all! Some of her favorite times were travelling to many Briers, Tournament of Hearts, and World Curling Championship events all over the world. She also enjoyed her trips to Australia, Hawaii, Mexico, Portugal, New York, Ireland, Scotland, Oregon coast and many more. The past number of years she expanded her sewing skills to excel at quilting. She really enjoyed the many close friendships she made with her quilting group. Her quilts are family treasures, and she donated many projects to the High River Hospital Auxiliary to comfort others. A couple of quilting trips were enjoyable highlights of her travel. Carol’s absolute pride were her kids and grandkids. Her attendance at their events was near perfect, she was always encouraging, and had athletic nuggets of wisdom to share. Carol was very kind and willing to lend a helping hand. She will be dearly missed by family and friends and fondly remembered. Memorial Donations may be made to the High River District Health Foundation, highriverhealthfoundation.ca, 560 – 9th Avenue SW, High River, AB T1V 1B3 A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the High River United Church, 123 MacLeod Trail SW, High River, AB and will be live-streamed at that time. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Carol Stier

December 20, 1943 - November 2, 2022