On Friday, March 15th, 2013 at the age of 70 a much loved wife, momma, grandma and friend was able to rest her mind and body and feel at peace. She left this earth to be with the Lord, her mother and father and so many close family and friends. Two days before Mom passed she awoke to say, “Ready, I am going to get a social life!” and then put her fist in the air. We think we know where that new social life will be. We know that you are not alone and that gives us all great peace. Mom was predeceased by her father and mother, Harold and Doris Clark and her step-mother Blanche Wilkie; Mom leaves to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, her beloved husband Ernie Coulson; her cherished three children Clark Coulson, Stacey Coulson-Edwards and Carla Coulson; one amazing daughter-in-law Tara Baum-Coulson and two wonderful sons-in-law Ward Edwards and Thomas Hamilton; and seven grandchildren who were the love of grandma’s life: Katie, Max, Allie, Jordan, Matthew, Aidan and Mattea; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was born in Regina, grew up on the family farm in Belle Plaine and attended grade-school there, then went to Peacock High School in Moose Jaw. She received her Education Degree in Home Economics at the U of S in Saskatoon. It was there that Gail met the love of her life Ernie Coulson. They married in August, 1963 and lived in Saskatoon where they both taught. They later moved to Regina where they had their 3 children, then spent many years living on the family farm in Belle Plaine. For their retirement years, they moved to Moose Jaw and spent their winters in Arizona. Mom taught and nurtured students for many years of her life. She developed and ran the School Age Parents Program for teen mother’s continuing their education. Mom touched a lot of people and made them believe they were something special. She was passionate as a board member at Hunger Moose Jaw and the Chairman of the Moose Jaw Hospital Board. The most important thing in Mom’s life was her family. They brought her so much joy and she in turn brought us all so much joy! She loved family gatherings with all of her children and grandchildren. She was the glue that brought us together. Each summer we would travel to Regina Beach to spend quality time with Mom and Dad. Their home in Arizona was another gathering place for our family and the foundation of many great memories. The grandchildren will never forget the efforts and love that Grandma always devoted to finding special gifts for each of them. She had endless love and energy for them. Whether she was playing tennis with them, playing cards, baking or just cuddling, Grandma was the absolute best! She was never too busy to talk or take time for any of us. Hearing her voice and seeing her smile was the joy that lit up every day. Mom established the same amazing relationships with many friends and extended family. She was a leader and often the social coordinator in her group of friends and in her community. She had such commitment and valued these friendships deeply. Mom thought nothing of hosting a casual dinner for 30, as she loved having her family and friends together. In Mom’s final days on the Palliative Care ward she decided she wanted to have a party in the solarium. She wanted a chicken dinner, wine and as many of her family and friends around to celebrate. We invited 20 people for dinner that night and mom sat in her wheelchair and loved it all. Mom gained so much strength from all of her friends love and compassion through her journey with cancer. Thank you to all of you! From the time of mom’s diagnosis in September, 2011 until her final breath, mom taught us so much about having a positive attitude, hope, and living life to its fullest. She showed us how to find joy in the simple pleasures in life. She made cancer fit into her life by rescheduling her radiation treatments in the early morning so she could get back for her morning tennis match. Mom, you have left an amazing legacy for all of us! You were an amazing Wife, Mom, Grandma, passionate teacher, generous volunteer and incredible friend. Your legacy of caring, loving and giving will be embodied in your children and grandchildren as we all carry a piece of you in our hearts. We will continue to live the way you have modeled and taught us to live. Thank you Mom for being you! We love you so much! We extend our deepest gratitude to two of Mom’s heroes: Dr. Vincent Picozzi, for giving her the hope and tools to fight her pancreatic cancer and to Dr. Sandra Rayson, for having so much compassion and giving mom hope to believe in the power of medicine, her mind and her faith. Thank you to the nurses and doctors on 3B and the Palliative Care unit at the Regina Pasqua Hospital, as well as the Moose Jaw Palliative Care home team. Mom felt so thankful and blessed to have you all giving her special attention and caring for her. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held in Moose Jaw on Friday, March 22nd, 2013 at 4:30pm at Minto United Church, 1036 – 7th Ave NW. Della Ferguson will officiate. We know Mom always enjoyed wearing lively and colorful clothes and we plan to dress similarly to that. Please feel free to do so as well if you’d like. Immediately afterwards, we invite all of you to come and raise a glass and enjoy some food and memories to celebrate her life at the Cosmo Centre at 235 – 3rd NE. In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, donations are gratefully accepted at “Hunger Moose Jaw” in honor of Gail Coulson. A tax credit will be provided for each donation. This was a charity very close to mom’s heart. Thank you. In living memory of Gail, a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).