Miriam Vallentgoed passed away peacefully at the Riverside Nursing Home in Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Miriam was born in the Blackfoot area on May 31, 1920 to Nicholas and Miriam Vallentgoed. She was raised and attended school in the Blackfoot School District, along with her 4 siblings, driving a horse and buggy for 3 ½ miles. At Christmas time the school books were brought home where her mother supervised their studies until the roads became passable again, usually after Easter. Upon gaining her grade 8, she decided to devote her life to farming, a decision which she never regretted. In later years, she was a loving care giver to both her parents. Miriam will be sorely missed by: her sister, Ruth (Bill); sister-in-law, Angie (Larry); brother-in-law, Fred and numerous nieces and nephews.
Card of Thanks
The family of the late Miriam Vallentgoed wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to: Rev. Skinner for his compassionate service and his kind assistance throughout; to Noreen Williamson for her music and to the choir; to the eulogist and the urn bearer, Darren Vallentgoed; to the Mervin ladies for a delicious lunch; for the many cards, telephone calls and donations received in her memory; and to McCaw Funeral Service for their thoughtfulness and their professional handling throughout. Also, very much appreciated was the care given to Miriam over the years by the Turtleford medical staff, the Home Care ladies, and the nursing home staff which made her last years so much better.
Ruth (Bill), Angie (Larry) and Fred
