In Loving Memory of Kathleen Florence Rackel who was born Dec. 29, 1917 at Herbert, Sk. and passed away Dec. 20, 2014 at Battleford, Sk. Left to cherish her memory: her loving sons and their families: Ross(Lou), Cochin, Sk – grandchildren: Kurt(Linda) and Rebecca(Jackson) Meston and great-granddaughter Brynn; Brent, Edmonton, AB; Daryl(Judy), Spruce Grove, AB – grandchildren Joel and Leah; sister-in-law, Josephine Rackel; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her husband, Vernon John Rackel, April 5, 2008; parents, Herman and Marie Heft; sisters: Eva Heft, Dorothy(+Joe) McDermott, Edna(+Jim) Gilbey, sister-in-law, June(+Jerry) Koopman, Fern(+Arthur) Dexter, Jean McCormick, Ora(+Jiggs) Koopman; brothers-in-law: Warner Rackel, Omar(+Vera) Rackel, Owen(+Fran) Rackel. Celebration Of Life was held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Sk. with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared memories were shared by Grandchildren – Kurt, Rebecca, Joel and Leah. Urn Bearer was Karen Willis. Music Ministry was Glenn Goodman – Organist/Pianist; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Lou Rackel – Soloist: “Amazing Grace”; Robert MacKay – Soloist: “Peace In The Valley”; Hymn Selections: “In The Garden” – “O Little Town of Bethlehem”; Recessional: “Children Go Where I Send Thee”. Memorials are requested to The Battlefords District Care Centre Box 69, Battleford, Sk. S0M 0E0. Interment at Cremation Section – City Cemetery, North Battleford, Sk.
