Isabel Bilton

December 11th, 2013

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Isabel Holmes was born in Calgary, November 23, 1918 to Fred and Bertha Crawshaw. She passed away at Innisfail Rosefield Centre, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the age of 95. She was raised in the Chinook & Innisfail districts and after high school she attended normal school in Camrose. At age 18 she was sent out to teach. She taught for 9 years at numerous rural schools in Alberta. She married Thomas Bilton in 1948 where three children were born at the farm in Harmattan. In 1956 she went back teaching and continued for another 21 years in country schools. They moved to Olds in 1970  and then after retirement moved to Creston. BC; where for the next 20 years she enjoyed growing roses and many other flowers. Dad & Mom took several trips including Australia, New Zealand, England & Europe. After Dad passing in 1980 she continued to enjoy Creston, but decided that she should be closer to family. In 2002 she moved back to Alberta to a condo in Sunrise Village, Olds and due to ill health in 2011, she moved to Rosefield Centre in Innisfail where she was wonferfully cared for. She is lovingly remembered by 3 children, Marg Hosegood (Garry Stewart), Laura Chrapko (John), Fred Bilton; 5 granddaughters, Lorraine Henderson, Carol High, Sandra Parker, Jennifer Barry, Maria McLean; 6 great grandchildren, Tanya Henderson, Travis Henderson, Amanda High, Jake High, Sydney Barry, Cooper Barry, as well as two nieces, Kathy Williamson & Janet Simpson. A Private Memorial Service will be held in the spring.

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to the Bilton family - my deepest condolences to you. Though I last saw your Mom when I was in high school with Laura, Isabel was a memorable lady. She was a practical and down to earth lady with a great sense of humor. My best to each of you.

Debbie Lang (nee Pihl), Red Deer , Alberta, Canada

Sorry to hear of Isabel's passing. She was a wonderful lady. We have fun memories of how she put up with Fred and Bruces antics. They put frozen beaver pelts in her freezer and she almost thaughed them out as a cake and they tryed to make black powder in her blender. When we visited her and Tom in Creston, she sent us home with our car so full of plumbs the car could hardly make it through the mountains. She will always live in our heart. She will be missed. Leata and Bruce Murdock

Leata Murdock, Olds, Alberta, Canada

So sorry to hear about Aunt Isabel's passing from Kathy just recently. We're glad that Isabel lived a long and happy life close to family. I can still remember when she used to come down for the Alberta teacher's convention every year and she would sit in the living room in Calgary and regale us with stories about her experiences as a teacher. She had Dad in stitches numerous times. I also remember her going shopping with Mother in Calgary, the two of them indulging in buying fabrics and notions, many of which Mother never ended up using for anything since she didn't really sew much. But they had a great time and a lot of laughs. They were quite the pair. Your mother will be missed. We're so sorry for your loss. I hope you are all well. Would love to hear from you. -Jan Simpson, WA

Jan Simpson, Clinton, Washington, United States

To the Bilton family - our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you. Your mom was quite an amazing lady - we had lots of good and very interesting visits with her over the years while she was at Rosefield. Cherish all those great memories, they will bring great comfort to you. Sincerely, Ethel and Trudy (Goldstrom)

Trudy Loughlean , Innisfail , AB, Canada

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