Thursday May 23, 2013




WESTBERG - Carol Ann


CAROL WESTBERG

Carol Ann Westberg; December 4, 1954 - January 24, 2013 Carol Westberg of Calgary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the age of 58 years. Carol was a dearly loved daughter, sister, mom, Oma, friend, and warrior. Born in Broadview, SK Carol's early years were spent moving around the province with her family who finally settled in the small town of Saltcoats, SK in 1967. It is here that she started her own family, became a care aid, local artist and valued community member. Moving to Calgary, AB in 1999 Carol followed her passions establishing herself as a landscaper and professional organizer. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2004.  A fierce, brave, and dedicated warrior whose focus and mission became one of helping others with this devastating disease. Carol started the Myeloma support group in Calgary and co-founded the Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society (SAMPS) whose mission is to raise public awareness of this rare cancer and to raise funds for Myeloma research.  Carol loved her family above all. Always putting the needs of family, friends, and fellow warriors before her own. Carol is survived by her Soul mate Doug Bauer; her parents Alvin and Helen Westberg; her children, Craig Hanson, Shona (Chris) Evans, Lee (Shantel) Hanson; eight grandchildren, Seija, Bronte, Kai, Wyatt, Zaiden, Jager, Oakley, Cruz and a grandchild on the way; her sisters Bev (Randy) Westberg, Leslie (Gerry) Adam and their children Hannah and Justin; her brother Dean (Shelly) Westberg and their children Carly and Avery. Funeral Services will be held at the Saltcoats Community Hall on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Carol's memory directly to the Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society, c/o William Holt, 5640 Lodge Crescent S.W., Calgary, AB  T3E 5Y7.


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