Obituary of Margaret Soldan

SOLDAN, Margaret (nee Grekul) On May 26, 2015, Mrs. Margaret Soldan of Two Hills, Alberta passed away peacefully, into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 97 years…. after a short stay at the Two Hills Health Center. Up until recently, Mom enjoyed her life in the Two Hill Lodge with constant contact with her family and friends, visiting, playing games and sharing stories of times and life gone by during her farming life. ………………………………………… Margaret was born on May 22, 1918, just east of the town of Two Hills, during the great world flu pandemic of 1918 / 1919 that claimed her healthier twin sister and over 23 million people worldwide. She has lived her entire life in the Two Hills area. Her enduring strength was only exceeded by her compassion for her family …her husband, her children her grand children, and her great grandchildren. Our Mother was a servant, with a servant heart and a servant attitude. She is survived by her sons: Don (Alene) of Two Hills, Allan of Two Hills, Jim (Shirley) of Chilliwack, B.C., and Harvey (Pat) of Two Hills. Mother was the proud grandmother to 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren: Tom (Alana) and their children; Daniel, Nathan, Joshua and Kristin: Steven, Nicholas, Kimberly and Darren. She was predeceased by her infant daughter - Julienna; husband Thomas; daughter-in-law Heather ; her parents Anna and Elia; brothers Bill and Mike Grekul and sisters Rose and Mary. A Celebration of Mother’s life will take place at the Two Hills Fellowship Chapel with Pastor Warren Charlton officiating on June 2, 2015. Viewing at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m.. Interment to follow at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cemetery - Two Hills, with Reverend Michael Sawchenko officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Two Hills Resident Council Club” or to a charity of your choice.