It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Mae Denning on August 27, 2021 at the age of 86.
Florence was born in Turner Valley on November 18,1934 to Alec and Edna McKellar and lived in the Turner Valley area her whole life.
She married the love of her life Harry A. Denning on November 27, 1954 (passed October 1986). They raised 7 children. Debb (Ron) McLaren her three sons Mike Melick, Ryan, and Jeff (Aslihan) and their daughter Zoe. Danny (Gerarda) three daughters Erin, Elise, and Danielle. Leonard (Cathy) his two children Grant (Amy) and their three children Riley, Mac, and Quinn, and daughter Leah. Patti (Don) Evans and her three children Elwyn, Terra Dawn (Kristen) Allison and their children Karleigh Bester, Riley, Lincoln, Emmie, and Calvin (Dani) and their children Sebastian and Christopher. The youngest boys Roy and Jeff. Then the baby of the family Kathy (Allen) Bowlby and her two children Zach (Tia) and their twin boys Elliott and Emmett and daughter Kassidy Rae. She also leaves behind her sister Irene McClelland, brother Jack McKellar and her Aunt Elaine Howard.
Florence and Harry raised their seven children on the Bar VX Ranch south of Turner Valley. They were extremely busy working on the ranch as well as following their children in various activities such as Turner Valley swim club, hockey in Turner Valley and Okotoks, High School sports and band.
Florence was passionate about the genealogy for which she wrote seven books detailing the various branches of the Denning and McKellar families. She was very involved in the writing of the local history books “In the Light of the Flares” and “Tails and Trails”.
She filled her time with beautiful embroidery work and various types of puzzles.
A private family service will be held at the Foothills Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers: donations can be made to either Canadian Lung Association, 885 Meadowlands Dr, Suite 502, Ottawa Ont, K2C 3N2 or Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, 7015 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary AB T2H 2K6.
To express condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes Ltd. (High River) 403 652 2222.
MISS ME, BUT LET ME GO
“When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me. I want no tears or gloomed filled room, why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little-but not too long; and not with head bowed low.
Remember the love that we all shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all part of the Master’s plan. A step on the road to Home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, see family and friends we know.
Take time to heal, tho’ we must part Miss me, but let me go."
