Ms. Elsie "Kathy" Kathleen Hardcastle

January 2, 1932 - May 10, 2014

Kathy, beloved friend of Charles Meadows of High River passed away on May 10th, 2014 at the High River Hospital at the age of 82 years. She was born on a farm at Alderson, Alberta. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her daughter Lynda (Bill) Niemans; sons Dale (Gladys) Hardcastle and Kevin (Michele) Hardcastle; grandchildren Todd, Chad (Erin), Laura, Randy (Chelsie), Lisa, Koreena, Bessie, Lonnie, Sydny, Spencer, Slader, Sage, Trey; great grandchildren: Dustin, Treyton, Chase, Bryson, Keston, Liliana, Layla, and Rayne. Kathy is also survived by her brothers Leo (Muriel) Foster, and Neil (Shirley) Foster as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Leslie, granddaughter Tanya, parents Fern & Elmer Foster and sister Mildred. Kathy’s father bought her a guitar at the age of 6 years and her sister an accordion at the age of 8 years. They lived in a small cabin west of Water Valley, Alberta. That is where they taught themselves to play and sing. The love of her music continued through and she played in bands and just loved to sing and entertain with her daughter at many jams. Her passion was to travel all over to join friends who also entertained. For many years she was very pleased to entertain at the Wednesday Senior Suppers at the Legion. The most memorable moment in her life was when she was gifted by a band to record a CD. . A Celebration of Kathy’s Life was held on Thursday, May 15th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71, High River, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the High River Legion “Building Fund”, 25 Veteran’s Way (8th Ave.) SE, High River, AB T1V 1E8. To send condolences and view Kathy’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (403.652.4242).