| Bowthorpe - Sophie Bowthorpe was born on August 31, 1908 in Worms, Russia and passed away on May 18, 2007. She immigrated to Canada in 1910 with her parents and resided in the Castor, Loyalist and Veteran areas where she completed her education. She left home at an early age to go to work. It was then she met Joe Bowthorpe. They were married on December 6, 1927. They took up farming south west of Veteran. To this union three sons were born, Fred, James and George. They resided on the farm until retirement when they moved into Veteran (1955). Sophie resided in Veteran until moving into the Consort Lodge in November 1992, then to the Coronation Long Term Care in June 2004. Sophie enjoyed many things in life; her family and friends, gardening, crocheting, knitting, travelling and poetry to name a few. Sophie was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Elisabetha Muhlbeier, her husband Joe; sons, Fred and George; brother, Peter; sisters, Roseabelle, Deanna and Emma; daughter-in-law, Teresa; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished by her loving son James (Steffie); daughter-in-law Joy; eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and her friends. Sophie passed away in the Coronation Continuing Care on May 18, 2007 at the age of 98 years. The funeral service to commemorate Sophie’s life took place at the Veteran United Church, Veteran, Alberta on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Stephen Shantz officiating. Betty Moruzzi gave the eulogy. Linda Schetzsle played for the congregational hymns, “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Active Pallbearers were Lyle, Murray, Wayne, and Larry Bowthorpe, Tim Lozinski and Terry Elliott. Honourary Pallbearers were all Sophie’s family and friends. The interment took place at the Veteran Cemetery. Following the service family and friends gathered at the Church for a time of visiting and reminiscing. A beautiful lunch was prepared and served by the Veteran United Church Women. In Sophie’s honour, memorial contributions may be made to The Consort Lodge Memorial Fund, The Coronation Hospital Foundation, Continuing Care, or to The Alberta Lung Association, in care of Coronation Funeral Home, Box 35, Coronation, AB. T0C 1C0. Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 1-888-578-2928. “Knowledge, Experience And Professionalism With A Personal Touch” |