ARDELE GRACE BOTHNER (Apr. 14, 1962 - Feb. 21, 2021)
Ardele Bothner passed away suddenly on February 21, 2021 in Calgary, AB.
Ardele was born on April 14, 1962 to Lester and Phyllis Bothner. Ardele’s smile and laughter were contagious to all who met her. Her love of family, friends, animals and nature was a gift and although she faced her own grief and struggles, she was always there for anyone who needed her help. She loved nature. Ardele had a passion for her fur babies She probably saw every dog park in Calgary over the years and always said dogs brought her peace and joy.
Ardele is survived by her beloved daughter Marita, son-in-law Braydon and grandsons Charlie and Brody; and step-son Chris, daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and family. She leaves behind her four sisters and best friends Alloha (Joe), Linda, Elaine and Vivian. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ardele is preceded in death by her parents and recently by her adored life partner, James Freeman.
She will be incredibly missed by those who knew and loved her and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
The family requests that memorial donations go to Parks Foundation Calgary, Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program, for Ardele's Bench # 4 at Sue Higgins Dog Park, in memory of Adrele. We would like to raise $4200 for this project, and immediate family will ensure that this goal is reached. The bench we have chosen faces the park area that Ardele visited several times a day. It just became available for a new memoriam as they do renew every 10 years.
Debit/Credit card donations can be made via the following link:
Dedication Bench for Ardele Bothner
Cheques should be made payable to: Parks Foundation, Calgary, Dedication Bench for Ardele Bothner, and mailed to 225 13th Ave. SW, Calgary AB T2R 1N8
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