Kathleen Marie Lawrence passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Jay; 3 children, Lee (Heather) Lawrence, Glen (Danelle) Lawrence and Angelina (Xaviour) Campbell; granddaughter, Sadie Campbell; brothers, Richard (Islay) Shortland and Dennis (Darlene) Shortland; sister-in-law, Marg Shortland; brother-in-law, Grant Lawrence; several nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Mabel Shortland; brother, Melvin Shortland; and parents-in-law, Richard and Josephine Lawrence. Kathleen was born July 1, 1954, the youngest child and only daughter of William and Mabel Shortland. She was raised along with her three older brothers; Melvin, Richard, and Dennis on the family farm southwest of Briercrest, Saskatchewan. Kathleen attended Briercrest School and after graduating from Grade 12, began working at Kresge’s in Moose Jaw where she met her husband-to-be Jay Lawrence. In the summer of 1973, Kathleen began her career with CIBC in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She married Jay on July 19, 1974 and moved to Red Deer, Alberta. In 1976 Lee was born in Red Deer and by 1977 the family moved to Turtleford, Saskatchewan. The family was completed with Glen in 1980 and Angelina in 1984. Kathleen enjoyed reading, playing piano, knitting, being a mom, baking, family vacations, and gardening. The memorial service for Kathleen was held at The Good Shepherd Church, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Don Skinner officiating. Gloria and Randy Kanten read a heartfelt tribute during the service. The hymns sung were "In the Garden" and "Morning has Broken," along with the choir solo "Let There Be Peace on Earth" accompanied by organist, Bev Meikle. A piano solo, "Tears in Heaven," was played by her daughter, Angelina Campbell. The honorary pallbearers were, Brie Shortland, Candace Shortland, Andrea McQueen, Christina Doepker, Elaine Shortland, Sadie Campbell and all of Kathy’s family and friends who shared in her life throughout the years. The active pallbearers were Michael Shortland, Dean Shortland, Todd McQueen, Grant Doepker, Steven Shortland, Patrick Shortland and Jim Drewlo. Donations in memory of Kathleen may be made to the Lloydminster SPCA, North Battleford Humane Society or to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Funeral arrangements were administered by McCaw Funeral Services Ltd. Of Lloydminster, Alberta.
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CARD OF THANKS
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all doctors and staff at Riverside Health Complex and the staff of C.O.P.S at Battefords Union Hospital. We would also like to thank all those who called, visited, brought food, flowers, and/or donated to a charity in Kathy’s memory. Thank you to Reverend Don Skinner, Bev Meikle, the Choir, as well as, Joel and Dave McCaw along with their staff for providing a compassionate and heartfelt memorial service.
