Winnie passed away July 4th, 2023, at
the age of 93, in the Beaverlodge Hospital
following a short illness.
She was born June 28th, 1930, the daughter
of John & Cora Stephenson, who were long
time residents of the Meadowbank district
and High River, Alberta. She attended the
Springdale School from grades 1 – 9 and
completed her high school in High River.
In 1950 she married Clarke Scobie of
the Cayley district. They moved to Cecil
Lake, B.C. and operated a grocery store
and service station. At this time, they also
purchased land in the district. After a few
years they made another move farther
north, purchasing a ranch along the Halfway
River. She helped her 4 children take their
schooling by correspondence. Winnie would
tell some wonderful and fascinating stories
of their years on this ranch. They semi
retired and purchased a small farm north of
Hythe, Alberta.
She had a lifetime love of horses. They raised
Anglo Arabians, and after moving from the
Halfway, she participated in competitive
endurance rides. They made winter trips
to Arizona and enjoyed doing this for
29 years. They eventually sold their land and
moved into Hythe. Winnie became involved
and attended several Alberta 55+ Summer
Games. She competed in shot-put, javelin
and discus, and latterly was awarded gold
medals for these events at the age of 91.
Winnie was predeceased by her husband,
Clarke; two brothers; two brothers-in-law
and two sisters-in-law. She is survived by
her four children, Allister (Dianne); Jack
(Barbara); Tess (Howard) and Linda Lee;
8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;
nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Wayne
Scobie; sister-in-law Kay Clark and sister
Rose Dayment.
A Celebration of Life was held on July 9th at
the Royal Canadian Legion in Hythe, Alberta.
