It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. LaVerne Chipley of Sylvan Lake, AB on Friday January 29, 2016 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 77. At her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family. LaVerne was born in Odessa on November 7, 1938 and married the love of her life Elmer Chipley, on July 8, 1955. LaVerne enjoyed crafts, sewing and was a fantastic cook and baker. She was affectionately known as Bubba. Most of all, she loved her family with all her heart. LaVerne leaves to mourn her loving husband of 60 years Elmer, daughter Debra Sveinson-Flynn (Mike) of Grande Prairie, AB, sons Daryle (Joy) of Calgary, AB, and Darren (Tracy) of Sylvan Lake, grandchildren Erika Sveinson, Kristin Ouellette (Gannon) and Kerri-Ann Gillett (Drew) of Grande Prairie, Myana and Tynan Chipley of Calgary and Jeffrey and Joseph Chipley of Sylvan Lake, great grandchildren Tyler-Ann, Ryder, Colton, Beau, Oakley and Emberleigh of Grande Prairie, brother Cliff Lennie of Red Deer, AB, and sister Trena Hamilton of Saskatoon. Cousin Ernie Gerry (Sandra) of Creelman, and numerous nieces and nephews. LaVerne was predeceased by baby sister Fay, brother, Ron Gerry and parents William and Pearl Gerry. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 6, at the Sylvan Lake Legion between 2 and 5 p.m. A funeral and burial will be held in Creelman, at a later date. Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made in LaVerne’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca. Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-845-2626.
