Jean Copland Halliday 1920-2016
Jean died peacefully on October 25, 2016 in Calgary after a brief illness. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, she was predeceased by her loving husband Allan and son Wesley. Jean is survived by her loving family, including son Bruce, daughter in law Lynda, granddaughter Katharine (Tom Peterson), great granddaughter Jasper, sister Ruth Johnstone (Lorne) and many nieces and nephews whose companionship she cherished.
Born in Saskatoon SK with eight siblings, she became a resident of Prince Albert(PA) SK in 1947. She and Allan retired in 1980 to enjoy community service, travel and fun, with family and friends at their Round Lake Outing Club cottage. Jean participated fully with friends including the Watsonaires Choir, Red Hatters, the Caledonian Society, PA Historical Society, CanSurmount, and volunteered at the Rawlinson Center for the Arts.
Active in Wesley United Church and choir for 64 years, Jean relocated to Calgary in 2011.
Jean embraced life in Calgary, making new friends in Garrison Green and Westview seniors communities, finding new audiences for her repertoire of jokes, and enjoying horse races, concerts, choirs and theatre.
At Jean’s request, a graveside service will be held next summer in Prince Albert.