Laura STRACHAN

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STRACHAN: Laura Louise Strachan passed away on December 30, 2016 at the Seven Regions Health Centre at the age of 101 years. Laura was born on June 9, 1915 and raised at Shoal Lake, Manitoba. She married Reginald “Rex” Hadland, a grain elevator agent in 1937. In 1938 she had a daughter Gail, and in 1940, a son, Gary. The family lived in various small towns throughout central Manitoba. Laura and Rex moved to Neepawa in 1959. She remained there after Rex’s passing in 1966, where she was a dental assistant until 1976. She married Jock Strachan, and moved to Westbank, BC. She remained in her home after Jock’s passing in 2008, until October 2016 where she moved closer to her daughter and son. Laura was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 68 years. She was an avid curler, and when unable to curl, watched every game she could on T.V. She loved watching a good baseball game too. She loved trailering, throughout Canada and the States. She loved gardening, and did so until 100 years of age. Her love of family was very strong. She cherished every moment with us all, in her stories, pictures and memories. She was predeceased by her parents; 2 sisters and 4 brothers; 2 loving husbands Rex and Jock. She is survived by her daughter Gail Goertzen; son Gary Hadland (Jacqui); stepsons Mo Strachan (Elaine), Todd Strachan (Jacquie) and Pat Strachan (Myra); many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Muriel Kirby of Calgary and Numerous nieces and nephews. A Come & Go Tea will be held at Centennial Apartments on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Interment will take place at a later date at Shoal Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregorwww.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 05, 2017