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Geraldine Loretta “Gerry” Sparrow Rowbottom

Birth	:	12 Nov 1923 Empress, Hanna Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	22 Mar 2018 Drumheller, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Drumheller Cemetery, Drumheller, Strathmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	51.4522200, -112.6920800
Plot	:	Sec 808W Row 11 Block 1
Description	:	Geraldine Loretta Rowbottom of Drumheller, AB beloved wife of Tom Rowbottom passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at the age of 94 at the Drumheller Health Centre. Gerry was born November 12, 1923 in Empress, Alberta and moved to Drumheller with her parents. As a child she was an avid bowler, baseball and hockey player and would say that teams would pay her $5.00 to come play with them. Gerry was very proud to say she served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943-1946 with her sister Madge. Gerry was known for always hosting... Read More	Geraldine Loretta Rowbottom of Drumheller, AB beloved wife of Tom Rowbottom passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at the age of 94 at the Drumheller Health Centre. Gerry was born November 12, 1923 in Empress, Alberta and moved to Drumheller with her parents. As a child she was an avid bowler, baseball and hockey player and would say that teams would pay her $5.00 to come play with them. Gerry was very proud to say she served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943-1946 with her sister Madge. Gerry was known for always hosting family and friends, food and drink was aplenty. The evening would end with the famous costume parade. Her love for animals was, Disney’s version of Snow White, faithfully feeding the blue jays, deer and squirrels. G-G cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. You would see her cheering them on in sporting events, playing with playdoh or drawing and coloring with them or out in the yard playing ball. Her love for life, taught us to enjoy it fully no matter what age you are. Geraldine Loretta Rowbottom is survived by her daughter Jackie (Bill) McTavish of Drumheller, grandchildren Les (Kim) McTavish, great grandchildren Shaye, Brennan & Teya of Lethbridge, Brad (Ashley) McTavish, great grandchildren Lachlann & Henley of Edson, brother Bill Sparrow, numerous nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of many friends. Gerry was predeceased by her loving husband Tom, her parents Frank & Corinne Sparrow, son Terry Maki, brother Pat Sparrow, sisters Francis Duffin, and Madge Contenti. Funeral Mass for Gerry was held Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion #22 or the Drumheller & District Senior’s Foundation Sunshine Lodge. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes is in care of the arrangements. Thanks to tina for the grave photo

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Geraldine Loretta “Gerry” Sparrow Rowbottom's memorial is located at: Drumheller Cemetery, Drumheller, Strathmore Census Division, Canada.
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Geraldine Loretta “Gerry” Sparrow Rowbottom death on 22 Mar 2018 in Drumheller, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 51.4522200
Longitude: -112.6920800

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Devereux “Frank” Sparrow

(1891 - 1977)

Marie Corinne Lambert Sparrow

(1894 - 1970)

Spouse

Thomas E “Tom” Rowbottom

(1916 - 1993)

Siblings

Marjorie Evelyn “Madge” Sparrow Contenti

(1919 - 2015)

Patrick Charles Joseph “Pat” Sparrow

(1926 - 2016)

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