Obituary of Kathleen-Emily Dawson

LUST, Kathleen Emily We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Kathleen Lust. Kathleen passed away at the Strathmore Hospital in the early morning hours of December 12, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Kathleen was born in Elnora, Alberta on May 18, 1924. She later migrated to Calgary where she met and married her soulmate, Arthur B. Lust on August 15, 1944. Kathleen and Arthur resided in Bowness where they raised six children. Kathleen possessed a kind and generous heart, and was a foster mother to many children throughout the years. She was a recipient of Calgary's Mother of the Year award, and touched the lives of all who knew her. Upon meeting her, people were instantly captivated by her feisty spirit and sense of humor. She will forever be remembered for her strength, determination and love for life. Kathleen was truly one of a kind. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine (Hank) Gerritsen of Calgary, Patricia (Carlos) Del Carpio of Calgary, Susan (Joe) Sartore of Conrich, Deborah (Claude) Solda of Strathmore, and Cheryl (Kim) Klippert of Mayo, Yukon; one son, Arthur Miles (Roxy) Lust; as well as fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Pauline (Jack) Barker of Calgary, and her brother Vincent Dawson of Chase, B.C. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 1984. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Herbert Onwudiwe for his constant dedication, friendship, and loving care. Prayer Services will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church (7624 - 39 Avenue N.W., Calgary) at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2007 at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association (P.O. Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9) or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (No. 200, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca . WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. Telephone: 934-5666. Published in the Calgary Herald from 12/14/2007 - 12/15/2007