Obituary of Eileen Mary KENT

KENT, Eileen May 3, 1919 – September 1, 2015 With deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother Eileen. She resided with her parents (Charlie and Carmen Bur) homestead in Lyalta. She attended Turner District School and Crescent Heights High School, Calgary. In 1938 she married Les Kent, they began farming in Lyalta in 1938, and in 1945 they purchased the Gregory ranch in the Irricanna/Beiseker district where the family ranched until retiring to Strathmore in 1975. Eileen loved the ranch and in retirement spent her leisure hours gardening and became passionate with China plate painting. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart Parish and Catholic Women’s League receiving a 50 year recognition. She is survived by her brother Raymond Bur, daughter; Pat (Ron) Hlady, sons; Gordon (Joann), David (Debra), Dennis (Sherri); thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Les in 1987 and grandson Gregory in 2000. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Lord Of All Lutheran Church, (112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Handi-Bus (680 Westchester Rd., Strathmore, T1P 1J1) or to Wheatland County Housing Management (76 – 2 St., Strathmore, T1P 1J8) To send condolences, please visit Eileen’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca Send Condolences