Mr. Wilbert Jestin
1926 - 2014
Mr. Wilbert Weston Jestin was born January 12, 1926 at Ardley, Alberta and passed away on May 12, 2014 in Stettler, Alberta at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his wife June Baird of Stettler, his children Jerry (Janice) Jestin of Texas and Loretta (Lawrie) Ross of Delburne; grandchildren Charles Ross of Edmonton, Scott Ross of Delburne and Cole Ross (Amber Fika) of Red Deer and one great-grandson Ashton Ross of Dapp, Alberta. He is also survived by his brothers Dale (Shirley) Jestin and Edward Jestin and sisters Verna Allison, Nellie (Vernon) McCauley, one sister-in-law Rachel Sanderson, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Wilbert was predeceased by his first wife Betty Jestin (nee Sanderson), brother and sister-in-law Aubrey and Charlotte Jestin, brothers-in-law Lowell Allison and Ian Sanderson, sister-in-law Harvalee Jestin, nephew Lonnie Jestin, mother-in-law Mary Sanderson and by his parents Harold and Mae Jestin. A funeral service was held at the Stettler United Church in Stettler, Alberta on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Jan Richardson officiating. A reception and fellowship followed in the Christian Education Wing of the Stettler United Church which was graciously prepared and served by members of the Stettler UCW. Wilbert was laid to rest at the Great Bend Cemetery, near Delburne, Alberta on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Wilbert, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Society in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315.
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