Mrs. Grace Leona Suitor

May 11, 1910 - August 27, 2012

Grace Suitor passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 27th, 2012 at the High River Hospital at the age of 102 years. Grace is survived by her grandchildren David Suitor, Donna (Winston) Buckland, Darrell (Dianne) Suitor, Rhonda Suitor, Toni (Darryl) Bouvier, Glenn (Sharmayne) Groeneveld, Tim Groeneveld, Jeff (Susan) Groeneveld, Jay (Angela) Groeneveld; great-grandchildren Donald Suitor, Darcy Suitor, Shannon (Cory Mack) Suitor, Erica Suitor, Jeanette (Duke) Wilkie, Parker Buckland, Jeffrey Suitor, Shawna Suitor, Justin Batty, Rayanne Simpson, Trevor Simpson, Brittany Bouvier, Brooklyn Bouvier, Clinton Groeneveld, Curtis Groeneveld, Reid, Kyle & Elle Groeneveld, Chase, Tanner & Tessa Groeneveld; as well as 4 great-great-grandchildren. Grace is also survived by her extended family members Flores (Margaret) Groeneveld, Ilah (George) Hockin and Louann Suitor. Grace was predeceased by her husband James Suitor; children Donald Suitor and Marilyn Groeneveld; sisters Dorothy Watson, Myrtle Schaefer, Margaret Davis, Marion Black and her grandson Chris Groeneveld. Grace was born in Rochester, Minnesota and moved to Alberta while still an infant with her parents. She attended school in Okotoks, Alberta and married James Suitor in 1928. They moved to the Davisburg area and farmed together until James’ passing. Grace stayed at the farm where she celebrated her 100th birthday 2010. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful friends who were such an important part of her life. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, August 31st at 1:00 p.m. at the Okotoks United Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the High River Hospital Foundation, 560 – 9th Ave. SE, High River, AB, T1V 1B3. To send condolences and view Grace’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Arrangements in care of Lyle Reeves Funerals (High River) Craig Snodgrass (403.652.4242).