BROADFOOT-Ione Marie late of Birch Hills, SK. On Sunday November 22nd, 2009 Ione passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children. Ione was born July 20, 1945 in Melfort, SK. She spent her early childhood in Meskanaw moving to Birch Hills with her mom and six brothers when she was 14. It was here she met the love of her life Vern and they were marred on December 4th, 1965. Together they raised their four children, Vikki, Michelle, Todd, and Tara on the farm at Birch Hills. She was a loving mother and a very proud, supportive, and special “Grandma Ione” to her grandchildren Christine, Chad, Derek, Brittany, Caleb, Danika, Meredith, Kahlila, and Mya and her two great grandchildren Aiden and Alexis. Each and every one had a special place in her heart and were her pride and joy. Ione took great pride in her work as a special care aid at Birchview Nursing Home and considered her co-workers there “family” as well as the residents. She worked there until illness forced her to retire in 2007. The family she had there continued to be a source of friendship and support for her in her battle with cancer during the past two years. Ione is survived by her husband of 44 years Vern, children Vikki (Elston) Macfie, Michelle (Michael) Tarry, Todd (Michelle) Broadfoot, and Tara (Curtis) Gariepy. Her grandchildren, Derek & Brittany Macfie, Christine (Paul Papp) and Chad Tarry, Meredith, Kahlila & Mya Broadfoot, Caleb & Danika Gariepy and great grandchildren Aiden & Alexis Papp. Her 6 brothers Ray (Shirley), Garry (Kathy), Ron (Brenda), Cliff (Jean), Dale & Doyle (Armande) Haugen. Mother in law Nina Braodfoot, Sisters in law Jean (Orval) Larson and Linda (Wayne) MacGillvary, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. Ione was predeceased by her parents Roy & Hazel Haugen, Father in law Gordon Broadfoot, Grandparents Olga & Perry Musselman and John & Edna Haugen. In lieu of tributes Memorial Donations may be made to Birchview Auxillary, Birch Hills, SK, or to Chemo Unit – Care of Victoria Hospital Foundation. The Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:00 PM in Northern Funeral Service-MacKenzie Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Lake Park Baptist Church, Birch Hills, SK. Interment Birch Hills Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Northern Funeral Service- MacKenzie Chapel, 130-9th St. E. Prince Albert, SK, Brian Stobbs, Bev Stobbs, Jennifer Wildeman Funeral Directors. 763-8488