EDITH QUARTLY
1922 - 2013

Mrs. Edith Quartly passed away surrounded by her loving family in Red Deer on July 18, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She was born August 30, 1922 to Donald and Annie McMillan at Innisfail, Alberta. She grew up in the Antler Hill and Hill End Districts and took her schooling there as well. Edith married Frank Quartly on November 7, 1940. They moved to the J.M. Marshall farm on February 20, 1946 where they raised their three children: Donald, Janette, and Clifford. They continued to farm there until they retired and moved to town in October 1982. Edith enjoyed gardening, traveling, bowling, playing cards, and going to bingos. She always had time for visiting and having coffee with her friends and family. She moved into the Country Manor in May of 2007 and continued to live there until her passing. She is survived by her daughter Janette (Roy) Sparks, two granddaughters, Arleen Frank (Jeff Knowles), and Fay (Patrick) Stemmler; nine great grandchildren: John and Wyatt Sparks, Caitlin Rankin, Curtis, Lindsay and Nikki Frank, Amanda, Simon, and Dwight Stemmler. She is also survived by Pierre Cadieux and Don’s friend Joan Birchall. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Frank (1986), her brother Robert McMillan (1998), her sons Clifford (1970), and Donald (2013) and grandson Dwayne Sparks (2010). A Funeral Service will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403.227.0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com.