Obituary of Irene Edith Fee

Irene Fee 1946-2017 “I feel you walk beside me, I know I’ll see you again” It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Fee on the morning of December 17, 2017 with Shelley and Sheryl by her side. She was at peace following an 18-month battle with cancer. Irene was born on July 7, 1946 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Adrian and Mary Heyden. She was the youngest of eight children, and attended Belbutte and Medstead schools. She participated in many school activities but most of all enjoyed curling, following in her father’s footsteps. Irene had a good heart and volunteered countless hours to the Belbutte Ladies Club, Bapaume 4-H, Chitek Lake Recreation Club, Bingo calling in both Chitek and Spiritwood, as well as being a Chitek Lake First Responder. She worked in the postal service for many years, Sears, Pineview Service, Surprenant’s General Store and Super A. She enjoyed dancing, bingo, embroidery, yard work and could get the most challenging fire started in the fire pit. Irene met the love of her life, Albert, at a dance some 54 years ago. Albert and Irene married in 1965 and had two daughters, Shelley and Sheryl. They were blessed with son-in-laws, Brent Buchan and Reed Ludwig, and grandchildren, Carrington, Jamie and Lanny Buchan, and Brett and Larissa Ludwig whom she loved dearly. In the early years of their marriage Irene and Albert travelled many places throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan eventually moving to the Bapaume area where they resided for many years. They moved to Chitek when they purchased Pineview Service in 1987 and moved to Spiritwood in 2014. Irene was predeceased by her husband Albert, parents Adrian and Mary Heyden, brothers John Heyden, Donald (Lorraine) Heyden, Ralph (Mary) Heyden, sister in law Rita Heyden, brother in law James Starling. A celebration of life was held on December 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm. from the Spiritwood Civic Center with Delores Beaulac officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations in Irene’s name can be made to the Medstead Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Edward Beaulac, Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306-883-3500).