Tribute

With family by her side, Hilda Dorothy Lee passed away in Calgary, Alberta after a lengthy illness on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the age of 72 years. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, Picky, son Mark (Nicki), daughter Joanne (John) Griffioen and grandchildren Tegan, Jordan, Denton and Kevin as well as cherished friend Hahn Chung. Hilda also leaves two brothers Bill and Jimmy Smith, two sisters Beatrice (Don) Sharp, Margaret (Robert) Parnell and one brother-in-law Bill Lee.

Hilda was born on October 26, 1939 in Coleman, Alberta to Bill and Dorothy Smith, the third of five children. She spent her youth in Coleman and met the love of her life in 1957. She married Picky Lee on May 17, 1958 and together they had their two children, Mark and Joanne. They moved to Cranbrook in 1965 and here she started her career as Administrator in various businesses. Her longest occupation was as the Administrator of the Dr. F. W. Green Home for 26 years. Hilda was very instrumental in construction of the new phase of the Dr. F. W. Green Home in 1986. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering for organizations associated with her tenure with the Green Home. Hilda was the founder of the Festival of Trees which was a fundraiser for the Interior Health Authority.

Hilda was a very loving and giving person – never asking for anything in return. She touched the lives of many people and was a very humble and loving woman. Hilda gave unconditionally to others. She was a cherished part of the family, not just to her own children, but to all of her many nieces and nephews. To her, family was number one and her legacy will live on.

To honour Hilda”s request and because of her humble nature of unconditional giving and never wanting to receive, there will be no funeral service. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics, 1040 – 19th Ave S., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3E8. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com