Mrs. Clara "Verna" Laverna Srigley

Mrs. Verna Srigley, formerly of High River, AB passed away peacefully at the Manor Village at Fish Creek in Calgary on December 28, 2024 at the age of 91 years. Born November 18, 1933 in Rimby, AB to Bessie Wilton and Bernard Miles. Verna spent most of her youth in Rimby and Brooks, later settling in Calgary with her Mom and sisters. Verna considered herself lucky to live two doors down from her sister and her 4 sons, allowing her the opportunity to watch them grow and to be a big part of their lives. She was an attentive and caring daughter to her mother Bessie Miles and her sister Mary until their passing. With her mom’s encouragement to get an education, she attended Henderson Business College where she earned good marks, despite her atrocious spelling. Following her graduation she had a long and rewarding career with Merrill Lynch which she was very proud of. Verna met a quiet Ray Srigley at the curling rink where their romance budded. After many curling games, he swept her off her feet and they were married August 31, 1965. In 1993 Verna & Ray moved to High River to be closer to their treasured Highwood Golf Club, where they were members of since 1970. She was very privileged to be named a Honourary Life Time Member of the Club. She was an avid golfer, celebrated a hole in one and was very involved in the Club. Verna was a talented curler enjoying many bonspiels over the years. She took “The Girls” from High River under her wing playing with Linda, Terina, Cathy, Donna and Rita, eventually cheering them on from the lounge when she gave up the game. Through both sports Verna made many wonderful friends and fond memories. As well as being sports minded Verna was an accomplished crafter and artist, her quilting, crafting and sewing were of exceptional quality, her art showed great promise. She also enjoyed many card games and played excellent bridge and Maj Jong. Due to health reasons and the desire to downsize Verna relocated back to Calgary in 2014 where she resided until her passing. Verna is survived by her niece Jan Weir & her husband Jacques Gendron, nephews Len (Maxine) Kraemer, John Kraemer & David Kramer. Verna is also remembered by Ray’s nephew Cory Cheshire & family and friend Cathy Couey & family. Verna was predeceased by Ray in 2012, her nephew Ross Kraemer, Mother and sisters Viola, Bernice and Mary. A special thank you to the staff at both the Colonel Belcher and The Manor at Fish Creek for their compassion and care of Verna over the past several months. Memorial Donations in honour of Verna can be made to the Junior Program at the Highwood Golf Club - Box 5503 High River, AB T1V 1M6 or the High River District Health Care Foundation 560 – 9 Ave SW High River, AB T1V 1B3 highriverhealthfoundation.ca A Celebration of Verna's Life will be held at the Highwood Golf & Country Club on Thursday, March 27th at 2:00 p.m. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mrs. Clara "Verna" Laverna Srigley

November 18, 1933 - December 28, 2024