Obituary of Mona Alice VAN VERDEGEM

VAN VERDEGEM, Mona Alice (nee Cassidy) February 7, 1935 – February 20, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mona Van Verdegem, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her son Michael; grandchildren Taylor, Megan, and Hunter Van Verdegem; brother Mike (Sheila) Cassidy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mona was predeceased by her husband John; brother Walter (Butch) Cassidy; and parents Walter and Margaret (Midge) Cassidy. Mona was born in Radville, SK. After finishing high school, she moved out west in the late 1950’s arriving in Red Deer, but then moving to Strathmore. Mona worked for Alberta Government Telephone as a telephone operator. During that time, she met John Van Verdegem. They were married in October of 1963 and farmed east of Strathmore. Their son, Michael, was born on October 29, 1965. Michael farmed together with his parents for many years until John and Mona retired into Strathmore in 2000. Mona spent many years involved with the Strathmore Legion. She was employed as a bartender and sold Nevada tickets. She was also a lifetime member of the Strathmore Ladies Auxiliary and spent numerous hours volunteering at the Legion. Mona enjoyed playing cribbage, doing puzzles, watching the Blue Jays play baseball and watching curling. Her greatest pleasure, however, was spending time with her grandchildren. Mona will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A Celebration of Mona’s Life will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Hall at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made directly to Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 (Box 2041, Strathmore, T1P 1K1). To send condolences, please visit Mona’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca Send Condolences