In Memory Of

Eldora Theresa Kowal

Mar 18, 1928 - Jul 9, 2024

Service

Saturday, July 20, 2024
11:00 am
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Innisfail, Alberta.
4304 49 Ave, Innisfail, Alberta.

Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at the Red Deer Hospice.

Eldora Theresa Isley was the 6th child born to Alfred and Eda Isley in Perth, Ontario on March 18, 1928. When she was 1 year old the family moved to Saskatchewan for a farming opportunity provided by the government. She was raised on the farm which provided her with the core characteristics of her person. Hard work, dedication and a strong faith that carried her through her 96 years on this earth.

Being a caring and considerate person, she entered the nursing profession and graduated as a registered nurse from Saint Pauls Nursing School in Saskatoon in 1950. Her career took her to several locations in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. One of her job positions led her to Lloydminister where she met her husband Roman Kowal, and they were married on January 19th, 1957. They had 63 years of a dedicated marriage until his passing on July 27, 2020.

Eldora was also predeceased by her parents, 12 Isley siblings, and most sadly her beloved son James Kevin Kowal in 2016.

This woman leaves a true legacy with 4 living children: Ray (Rea) Kowal in Calgary, Art (Shelley) Kowal in Calgary, Karen (Ed) Cargill in Sylvan Lake, and Linda Thiel (Dwain) in Drayton Valley.
She was a grandmother to 10 grandchildren and great grandmother to 20 great grandchildren. Her dedication and time with her family was always a priority.

After the passing of her husband, our mom moved out of her home in Rocky Mountain House to the Hamlets in Red Deer Independent Living. Here she enjoyed the company of many new friends who became like an extended family. With no more cooking or cleaning responsibilities she was able to relax and enjoy the activities that were offered such as Bingo, Cards, Music performances and meal celebrations. She was also able to enjoy family visits along with outings and always appreciated a home cooked meal.

Many would marvel at how well she looked and moved for a 96 year old woman. She was active and her wit along with an incredible memory amazed us all. Sadly a few weeks ago, her body started to fail her, and it became a reality that it was her time to leave us and pass from this world into the next.

It is hard to measure a full life on this earth. Well done our dear and sweet Eldora. May you rest in peace and enjoy the rewards that heaven has to offer.

A Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Innisfail, Alberta on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at the Drayton Valley Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband and son.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society or a charity of your choice.

Condolences for the family may be left below.

Condolences

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We send to all family our condolences. We are sure she had a happy life with a lovely family . Rest in peace

Margaret Pawelek:

It is with a heavy heart, I offer my sincere condolences! Aunty Eldora was such an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. My thoughts and prayers with all of you! Especially Karen, Raymond, Arthur and Linda (my cousins).

Colleen Boucher:

Our sincere sympathies to Aunt Eldora’s family.
It saddens us that the last of Mom’s siblings has passed. However they are all united and resting in peace . Hugs and prayers to the Kowal family.

Nancy Pawelek & François, Joey and Leo Bak, Ottawa ON:

I have warm memories of visiting you and Roman in Rocky Mountain House with my boys -- and in Egypt in 1983 with my friend Isabelle, when I was still single and travelling the world

Your kids always included us in Kowal gatherings and we got to meet your many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You leave behind a legacy of love and family. Our sympathies to each amd every one of them.

Rest in peace, Aunt Eldora.

Nancy

Mary LeBlanc:

Karen, what a remarkable mom you had. A life well lived will long be remembered by all her knew and loved her. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.

Peter/Brenda O’Toole:

Deepest sympathy to the family. Had many great memories of your parents. Always enjoyed when your dad invited me over to visit and always had your mom give us some of her banana bread. Well enjoyed by both of us.

Peter, Brenda and family

Rayleen Fagan :

My sincere condolences to Karen, Ed, Melissa, Josef, La Rae and families from Australia.xx

Sheila & Bruce Humphrey:

We are very sorry to hear this news. What an amazing legacy your mom leaves in her kids, grand kids & great grandchildren. Love & hugs from the Great White North.

George W Isley:

Sincere condolences to all! So many fond memories of Eldora and Roman from past Isley reunions. Rest In Peace, Eldora!

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