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It
is with sad hearts that the family of Audrey Jobling bids
farewell to our cherished Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
who passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat,
Alberta
on February 8, 2010 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her
sons Jim (Mary Anne) Jobling of Lundar,
MB, Calvin (Amy) Jobling of Medicine Hat, AB and daughter Lael (Brian)
Dyck of La Salle, MB; and by her grandchildren: Tony, Caylen,
Kristin, Tyler, Stefan, Nicole, Katerina (Jobling) Biech, and Erica Jobling as
well as two great-grandchildren, Sapphire Olivia Jobling-L’Heureux
and Cameron Nelson Jobling. Audrey was predeceased by her loving
husband of 54 years, Norman. And by her granddaughter Nancy Jean, daughter Catherine Ann,
great-granddaughter Audrey Elizabeth and Audrey’s older sister
Grace, brothers Ron and Allan Jacobson
and sister Dorothy Patteson. She is survived by her brother
Howard (Joy) Jacobson. Audrey was born in Moose Jaw, third child and daughter of Alfred and Eva (Probert) Jacobson. The
family lived on Ominica Street and later moved to Stadacona Street
where they lived for many years. In 1937, she, older sister Grace
and younger brother Howard, were stricken by typhoid fever. After
recovering, Audrey resumed attending
Alexander
School
and
Central
High School. She was a top student excelling in sports (especially speed
skating) and academics. Along with her family she enjoyed attending
the Salvation Army church, singing hymns and playing music. She
enjoyed helping out at CHAB (the radio station founded by her
father) and working at Eaton’s Department Store. Norman
first noticed Audrey while skating on the Moose Jaw Creek. He often
recalled the outfit she wore that day along with her long-blade
‘racers’. When finally they met a year later while skating at
the Moose Jaw Arena, both were completely smitten with each other.
After
Norman’s WWII service they married and began their life together on
South Hill where they raised a family of four. Career advancement
took them to other parts of Canada
and around the world until retirement to Victoria
in 1985. Later they returned to the prairies in 2000. Audrey’s
family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Hirsch and wonderful
staff at Sunnyside Haven Care Centre at South Country
Village
in Medicine Hat. They took such good care of Audrey in her last years. We will
remember their warmth and loving kindness towards Mom. A
private family service was held in Moose Jaw February 13, at
W.J.Jones & Son Chapel, officiated by Major Don Law of the
Salvation Army. In
lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made through
donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. In living memory
of Audrey, a tree will be planted in Besant
Park
by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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