Ivy Lee

1929 - 2022

Ivy Grace Lee, beloved wife of the late Glen Lee, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

Ivy is survived by her son Tom (Glenda) Lee; sisters Joyce Lypka and Frances (Jerry) Thacker; sisters-in-law Carol Annon, Karen Annon and by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Glen Lee; parents William and Margaret (née Keeler) Annon; stepmother Bertha Annon; sisters Nona Cuthill and Wilma (Warren) Quinnell; brothers Anthony Annon and Roger Annon; daughter-in-law Debbie Lee; brothers-in-law Martin Lypka, Eddie (Mary) Lee, Ralph (Doreen) Lee and sister-in-law Lora (Dean) Mcknight.

Ivy was born in Winnifred on January 29, 1929, the eldest daughter of William and Margaret Annon. She attended River School which was situated near the coal mine where her dad worked. She always said she was born a coal miner’s daughter. This school closed when the teacher joined the air force. Ivy completed high school in Bow Island before she obtained a Teacher’s Certificate from the University of Calgary. She taught school at Sunnynook, Alberta, taking over from a supervisor and at Etzikom for two years. In 1950 she married Glen Lee and a year later their son Tom was born. For the first five years they lived at the Huff place with only a prairie trail leading in resulting in weeks at a time being snowed in. In 1956 they moved to Grandpa Lee’s place so Tom could go to school. In 1961 they built a new house with their first running water, both in and out! She resided there till 2013 before moving to Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island. Following a fall, she moved to the long term care facility just two years ago.

Ivy belonged to the Women’s Institute, Community Club, Sunshine Club, she was a 4-H Clothing Club leader and a also member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Ivy loved teaching so much she continued to substitute every chance she got. In reading her journals back to her, the days were filled with having company for coffee, going for coffee, shopping, babysitting and sometimes all on the same day!

Ivy and Glen were fortunate to take many trips back to South Dakota, Hawaii, a legion trip to Europe, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Disneyland, bus trips to Alaska, Nashville/Indianapolis/Chicago. Most of their car excursions were enjoyed in the company of Harry and Betty Cooper.

Ivy was always a classy dresser and her weekly hair styling trips were a must. Mom loved little kids and they loved her. Sewing was her passion. She made many clothes and enjoyed taking every sewing class that came along. Later, she turned to quilting and nieces, nephews and others received quillows as grad gifts. She did all the trends as they came along, be it ceramics, leatherwork, decoupage or artex and was an accomplished knitter as well.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Etzikom Cemetery.

One of Ivy’s proud moments was the completion of the Etzikom history book for which she spent countless hours fretting over getting it ‘just right’. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ivy’s name may be made directly to the Etzikom Museum, Box 585 Etzikom, Alberta T0K 0W0.

Ivy was grateful for the friendships that were forged with both the residents and caregivers during her time at the Lodge. The family gives thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the care that she received at both the Lodge and Long Term. We know you will be missing her as well.