Anna Elizabeth Shadlock

Anna Elizabeth (McArthur) Shadlock of Hanna, AB, passed away at the Drumheller Continuing Care Facility on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

Anna was born June 17, 1934, on the McArthur family farm at Huxley, AB. She was the fourth child of Orval and Alice McArthur. Anna went to school in Huxley and at 17 she attended Olds College where she met the love of her life, Walter Shadlock. Anna and Walter married on October 4, 1952.

Anna is lovingly remembered by her surviving children, Joanne (Mike Haworth) and Lawrence (Margy Weaver) and sisters, Ella Felker and Verna Peebles. She was predeceased by her youngest son, Darcy (Lorna Redhead) in 2001 and husband, Walter in 2012.

Anna was an avid gardener and a true matriarch of her extended family. She was especially proud of her 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Anna and Walter lived in many rural communities in southern Alberta and made strong bonds with friends that have lasted over the years. A Celebration of Anna’s Life will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the First United Church in Hanna, AB. The service will be officiated by Anna’s nephew, Lyle McArthur.

In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial donations made to S.T.A.R.S. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. Anna received excellent care at the Drumheller Continuing Care Facility.