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Sybil May Christensen (Moysey) of Moose Jaw,
Sask.died peacefully on Saturday September 16, 2006 at age 89. Sybil
was born in Eston,
Sask. on May 4, 1917. She attended Moose Jaw Teacher's College in 1935
and taught school in Eston before marrying Clifford Christensen in
1940. They lived in Lanigan, Brownlee, Medstead, and Elrose,
settling in Moose Jaw
in 1954. Sybil returned to teaching in 1954 at William Grayson and
King
George
School
until her retirement in 1971. Sybil was a dedicated member of St. Andrew's United
Church, especially Club XVI and the Octogenarians. She was a charter
member of the Kiwaniannes of Moose Jaw, serving as secretary for
several years, and a long time member of Pioneers Lodge Auxiliary.
The library, the Spa, the Cultural Centre, and the Festival of
Words received her unwavering support. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Mabel Moysey,
brothers Teddy, Noel, and Kirby, and her beloved husband Cliff.
Sybil is survived by her loving family: daughters Marion (Les)
Martin of Moose Jaw, Anne (Barry) Mooney of Saskatoon, and Nora
(Dave) Bowler of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Leslie Martin of
Calgary, Joan Martin (Dave Harvey) and their children Mira and
Douglas of Saskatoon; Margot (Dave) Sauer and their sons Jordan
and Brendan of St. Walberg, SK; Patrick (Shelly) Mooney and their
daughters Alyssa and Emily of Southey, SK; Scott Mooney of
Calgary; Meagan (Ben) Weber of Calgary; and Brad Bowler of
Victoria, BC; brother Eric (Mary Jean) Moysey of Winnipeg;
sister-in-law Helen Edwards of Victoria, BC; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins in Canada, England, and Denmark. Sybil had a great love of music, reading, poetry, and
humor. In her earlier years she enjoyed softball, curling and
square dancing. Although there is sadness at her death, family and
friends take comfort from contemplating the richness of her life.
She lived her life with grace, dignity, and courage. She had many
friends and cherished them. She was devoted to her family, and
took special pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday September 20 at 1:30 pm at
St. Andrew's
United
Church, Moose Jaw. Sybil's niece, Reverend Teresa Moysey of Winnipeg, will officiate. Cremation will follow, with memorialization to
take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St.
Andrew's United
Church, 60 Athabasca St. E.,
S6H OL2 or The Festival of Words,
217 Main St. N., S6H OWl, would be appreciated.
Think
of her as living
In
the hearts of those she touched
For
nothing loved is ever lost,
And
she was loved so much
In
living memory of Sybil, a tree will be planted in Wakamow
Valley
by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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