Idabel Grayston

Idabel Lola Grayston passed away in St. Martha's Place,

Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, Banff at the age of 92.

Idabel was born in Moose Jaw, Sk. to William King and Lola King

(nee Grose). She finished high school in Newdale, Manitoba, and attended Winnipeg Business College where she learned secretarial

& administrative skills. Idabel studied piano as a young woman and was often the pianist at many worship services conducted by her father.

She met her spouse John Grayston in Newdale, Manitoba, and they were married August. 26, 1950. She shared her love and appreciation

of music with her children, encouraging them to choose an instrument

to learn.

Idabel and John worked together to operate EB Chick Agency

in Brandon, Mb. which they later purchased and operated as

Grayston Hatchery @ 1441 Pacific Ave. in Brandon until 1989.

They were avid curlers in wintertime and enjoyed camping and our family cabin in the summers.

Idabel moved to Banff in 2007, living with her daughter and at Cascade House. She was active in the Seniors Drop-In Center, and spoke with great enjoyment of her time and good friends there, visiting over tea. She was fond of reading and puzzles, often with a word puzzle book

at hand or a large puzzle spread out on a card table.

Idabel was predeceased by her siblings Harold and Mae who died in 1944 and 2016, respectively; and her spouse, John Grayston who died in 2006.

Idabel is survived by her four children, Harold Norman Grayston (Marg Janick-Grayston) of Gorlitz, Saskatchewan, Margaret Nora Alfred and Garry William Grayston (Gabriella)of Banff, Alberta, and Isobel Mae Gregoire (Al) of Edmonton, Alberta, along with her grandchildren Michael Alfred, and Rylan, Janicka and Nathan Grayston (Carla),

great-grandchild Jim Grayston, nieces and nephews, Wynn Collier,

Lew Collier, Mel Collier, Douglas Kruse, Duncan Kruse Rowan Shirkie and Linda Kulesha. She will be missed by us all.

Idabel was taken care of by the staff of Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and St. Martha's Place until her death. Our thanks is extended to the all the staff and Dr. D. Smiljic who oversaw her ongoing medical care.

A special thanks to Linda Bowman and Regina Egbogah whose extra efforts made her last years enjoyable.

Cremation has taken place and an interment of her ashes will occur

at a later date In Newdale, Manitoba . Flowers are gratefully declined . Donations may be made, in Idabel's memory, to a charity of one's choice, if friends so desire.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.