Leona Gayle Tabish of High River, AB peacefully passed away on February 17, 2014 in High River at the age of 60 years. Leona Tabish was born in Weyburn to Julian and Jean Leippy on November 24, 1953. She graduated from Weyburn High and went on to earn a certificate in Accounting from Athabasca University. She worked as an accountant for 20 years. Leona lived a life full of adventure as she travelled the corners of the globe. She loved to tour historical sites and experience new cultures. When she wasn't touring, she would spend quality time painting. Her love of creating a beautiful canvas transferred into her yard where she would spend hours using her yard as another form of creative expression. Leona also enjoyed horses, from her riding days in her youth to watching equestrian events at Spruce Meadows. She loved many things, but her greatest love was for her family, she would spend hours telling stories to anyone who would lend an attentive ear. She was loving, kind and generous to everyone she met. Leona Tabish is predeceased by her two brothers, John and Wayne Leippy. Leona Tabish is survived by her Husband, Allen Tabish of High River; two sons Jeremy Tabish and Chad Tabish; one brother Lloyd Leippy; 1one sister Sharon Leippy; parents Jean and Julian Leippy and four granddaughters Mercedes, Shaelynn, Hailey and Brianna Tabish. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Heng, Dr. Powell, Dr. Kelly, all of the High River Home Care Nurses and the Hospital Staff that attended to Leona's needs with compassion. A funeral service was held at the High River Full Gospel Church on Friday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Dean Kennedy of the Full Gospel Church officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Leona's memory to the Kidney Cancer of Canada, P.O. Box 25034, 411 The Queensway Ave. S., Keswick, ON, L4P 4C2 or www.kidneycancercanada.ca. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes Ltd., High River, AB. (403-652-2222)
