Mrs. Hazel Cobb passed away Thursday evening, May 22, 2014 at the Theodore Health Centre. She was 86 years of age. Hazel "Shay" Maude Price was born August 25, 1927 in Armstrong, B.C. She was the ninth of ten children born to Ewart and Mabel Price. As a young teen she made her choice to serve God, a choice that guided her life. In 1947, she met Richard Cobb, a young man from Ontario who had come to B.C. for the apple harvest. After two years of letter writing, he returned to Armstrong to claim his bride on September 9, 1949. Their honeymoon was the train ride back to his farm at Powassan, ON where they raised their three sons and farmed for twenty-nine years. In 1978, they made Theodore their new home, following their sons who one by one had already moved to Saskatchewan. They enjoyed travelling, being close to their grandchildren and helping with convention preparations on their son George's farm. Shay was well known for her spotless house, delicious baking and faithful letter-writing to workers, friends and family world-wide. Life took a drastic turn when Richard had a major stroke in October of 1991. After two years of hospitalization, with Shay constantly by his side, he came home and she became his dedicated caregiver until he passed away in January of 2001. She continued in her home until failing health necessitated a move to Theodore Long Term Care Facility in 2009. There she was lovingly cared for until her death. We will miss her. She was a deeply spiritual lady whose love for God influenced her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings: Triss (Ormand) Graham, Enid (infant), Ron (Pearl), Kitsy (Aage) Kofoed, Harry (Doris) and brother-in-law Bill Lansdowne; her loving husband of 51 years, Richard; and daughter-in-law Mavis. She leaves a legacy of love with her sons and their families: George (Jan) of Theodore and their sons Jeff (Jodi), Jolan (Julie), Jayden (Donna) and Justin (Candace); son John (Anita) of Lumsden and their family Linnea, Alissa (Mark) McMeeken, Jackson and Laura; son David of Wroxton (fiancé Bonnie) and his children Phillip (Mindy), Faron, Regan (Lindsey), Jesse (Audrey), Emily (Jeff) Clarkson, Dickon and Rowan, as well as sixteen great-grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Jack and sisters Em Lansdowne and Edna Price, all of Kelowna; surviving Cobb in-laws Fred, Frank (Dorothy), Jim (Helen), Phillip and Mervin Birt; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Theodore Rec Centre with Morris Grovum, Mary Roper and Linnea Cobb officiating. The Graveside Officiant was Mike Hassett. Pianist, Cordell Young led the congregation in the singing of the hymns. A Special Selection, We Love The Perfect Way of God was sung by the grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Attending the Guest Registry were Alissa McMeeken, Laura Cobb and Maria Gross. Serving as ushers were Richard King and Dale Wipf. The Interment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery with Faron Cobb, Jolan Cobb, Dickon Cobb, Jayden Cobb, Jackson Cobb and Mark McMeeken serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Hazel's life may be made to the Theodore Health Centre, Box 70, Theodore, SK S0A 4C0. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
