Isabel HIGHFIELD

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HIGHFIELD: Isabel "Cogy" passed away following a short courageous battle on September 5, 2009 at the BRHC with her family at her side. Cogy was born September 25, 1921 at Tantallon, SK to George and Elizabeth Coghill. Following her mother's accidental death, when Cogy was 3, she was raised by her Uncle George and Aunt Dolly Malcolm. After graduating as a nurse in 1943 Cogy nursed in Hamiota and Flin Flon where she lived until 1979, when she moved to Brandon. Family and friends meant everything to Cogy, and she kept in touch with "good old-fashioned hand-written letters". She had many interests - baking, reading, knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, travelling, scrapbooking - and nothing was more important than a"family event". Cogy loved watching curling, golf, and her "beloved BlueJays"; and was an active bowler in the Senior Pastime league. Cogy is survived by her children: Judy Maitland and Doug (Carol) Maitland; grandchildren: Reanna, Andrew (Tara), great-grandchildren: Carson Maverick and Blake Isabel; step-daughter: Elaine (Dennis) Ballard, step-grandchildren Chris (Kristin), Jaime (Cathy); and step-great-granddaughter Jade; plus her special extended family, "the kids": Lynn (Wayne) Waterman; their children, Blair (daughters Hannah, Olivia),Chad, Joel (Robyn) (daughter Macy); and Heather Dickson, her children, Aaron (Trish) their son Jacob Nelken, Shane, Danny, Adam, Rebecca Nelken. Cogy is also survived by her brother Jim Coghill, and sister Neta Leslie; plus many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husbands, Andy Maitland and Alf Highfield; and siblings, Betty, Cena, George, Frances, Clarance, Kay. One ofthe most significant feelings we can have as human beings is to be known by another - to have someone who knows your history, where you come from, whoyour people are. Because Cogy had so many strong and loving connections with others, she carried that history for many people and we will all miss being known by her. Following a private family interment at Hamiota Cemetery, a Memorial Service was held at Memories Chapel in Brandon, on Friday, September 11, 2009. Donations in Cogy's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 26, 2009