Obituary of Loretta Annie Alice Wolfe

Loretta Annie Alice Wolfe (nee: MacTavish) May 4, 1937 - June 22, 2015 Annie Alice “Loretta” Wolfe was born to Bud and Alma MacTavish in Indian Head on May 4th, 1937. In her pre-school years, Loretta’s family moved around due to her father finding work where he could. Loretta started her education in a small country school close enough to the family farm, and she could walk to and from school. Growing up on the farm Loretta honed her gardening, cooking and baking skills. She, like all farm kids at the time, also had to help out caring for the livestock, milking cows before and after school along with other responsibilities. Loretta was not afraid of work, helping out wherever she could at a young age. Loretta finished her grade 12 in Rosetown in June of 1956. That same year her father had hired a fellow to build a garage on the farm at Herschel. Apparently the smell of Loretta’s baking drew in the carpenter. It wasn’t long before Loretta and the carpenter, Bob Wolfe, were in love. They married in November of 1956. Loretta had acquired a movie camera at an early age, and was exceptional at taking pictures, making movies of friends and family that are still treasured by the family to this day. Loretta’s siblings have fond memories of her spoiling them growing up, so it was no surprise when she had her own children, her parenting skills kicked into high gear. She was a very attentive mom that always tried to instill a solid work ethic and values in her children. Loretta and Bob loved to travel to many places. They would work together to camps where Loretta used to do the cooking. In 1977 the Wolfe family moved to Canwood to pursue farming and a business venture. Loretta loved to garden, and enjoyed preserving fruit, veggies and canning meat. She always enjoyed the times at the rink, cheering her boys on. Loretta took great pride in the achievements that her daughter Candace and her grandchildren had with their endeavours with the miniature horses and petting zoo that she had gotten them started on. Loretta was very community minded, helping out with bake sales, ticket sales and any other place where she was needed. Loretta was well known around the area for her beautifully decorated cakes. She had a strong devotion to God; she joined the neighborhood Bible Study Group. Loretta was a strong-willed, spirited, intelligent, loving, caring woman who was always capable of speaking her mind. We will all her miss her deeply. Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her children: Bill Wolfe of Shellbrook and his son, Matthew; Jeremy (KerriLynn) Wolfe of Shellbrook and their children, Tanner, Ashlee and Jessie; Marie Wolfe of Prince Albert and her children, David, Tasje, Damaris and Turell; Candace Wolfe of Shellbrook. Her special family, Ella Lillies; Mike Drangsholt; and Tracy Neighbours. Her siblings, Grace (Alban) Young of Weyburn; Grant (Muriel) MacTavish of Prince Albert. Loretta is predeceased by her husband Robert Wolfe; her parents Bud and Alma MacTavish; her brother Jimmy MacTavish. Loretta’s funeral service took place on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from the Canwood Elk’s Community Centre with Pastor Glenn Blazosek officiating. The interment was in North Concordia Cemetery. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Loretta to the choice of the donor. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Tammy Smart - Director (Shellbrook 306-747-2828).