Rose Coombes

1937 - 2015

Rose Coombes, beloved wife of the late Larry Coombes, passed away in Taber on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the age of 78 years. 

 Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service was held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. A private burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden. 

 Rose is survived by her son Tim Coombes of Calgary and his daughter Jennifer Coombes & Alex Watt (her children Brandon, Angelle, Chase and step-children Kyla, Emily and Logan), Troy Coombes; son Tom Coombes of Taber; daughter Susan Coombes (Richard Bacho) of Taber; brother Hurley (Margaret) Price of Taber; brother-in-law Gordon Coombes of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 She was predeceased by her husband Larry Coombes; parents Charlie and Marcella Price; sister Devota “Buddy” Godfrey; brother-in-law Joe Godfrey and most of Larry’s family.

 Rose’s family was the pride of her life. She was always up for a family outing or reunion. She loved knitting, fishing and camping, with gardening being her favorite pastime. Rose was interested in native cultures and would help anyone who was in need. Rose always looked forward to meeting with the Tea Party Ladies once a month, a tradition that spanned forty years.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rose’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9 or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, #430​, 1324 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 5S8.