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In Loving Memory of

Fern Darlene Pelton

1938-2012

Fern Pelton was born in Edmonton, Alberta on February 17, 1938. She passed away on November 19, 2012 at the Bonnyville Health Centre due to illness. Fern is survived by her children, Geraldine (William) Tiller of Glendon, Alberta, Dale (Theresa) Pelton of Clearwater, British Columbia and Cindy (Jerry) Makaruk of Glendon, Alberta, her eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and by her sister, Doreen Hobson, of Ladysmith, British Columbia. Fern was predeceased by her husband and friend always, Michael Pelton, her parents Ferdinand and Wanda Schultz, sister Audrey Madden, and a few nieces and nephews.

Fern loved the fact that she and a couple of friends purchased Dinny’s Convenient Store in Drumheller, Alberta, and retired doing that job. Fern’s favourite hobbies included scrabble, puzzles, BBQs and wagon rides.

A Memorial Service was held for Fern Pelton in the Conference Room at the Wells Gray Inn, Clearwater, BC on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Mr. Lloyd Strickland officiated. Interment followed immediately at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, BC. Condolences may be expressed on-line and a webcast of the service may be seen by visiting www.norththompsonfuneral.com. Clearwater arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, telephone 250-674-3030.



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