Isabelle Raab
September 16, 1924 – April 24, 2018

The passing of Isabelle (nee Dick) Raab of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, (and formerly of St. Gregor, SK, and Humboldt, SK), occurred at her residence on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  She was 93 years of age. Isabelle was born on September 16, 1924, to Wilbur and Vada (nee Passmore) Dick in Vancouver, BC.  On November 20, 1946, she married Frank Raab in Edmonton, AB.  They began their life together in St. Gregor, where five children were born to them.  Isabelle was a devoted wife and mother, and Frank’s best assistant, always at his side helping him. Isabelle enjoyed curling, playing cards, bingo, and camping.  In her leisure time, many hours were spent sewing, knitting and crocheting.  She also made many trips to Edmonton to visit family.  Isabelle and Frank retired to Humboldt in 1988 where she began her new hobby of driving the golf cart while Frank golfed.  Her source of pride was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Always of great importance was her faith, and she was a member of the CWL for 63 years.  On March 7, 2011, Isabelle and Frank moved to Evergreen Country Home in LeRoy and, on April 20, 2011, they relocated to Bethany Pioneer Village.  They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1996, and their 65th Wedding Anniversary in 2011.  Frank passed away on March 14, 2012.  Isabelle continued to reside at Bethany.  A quiet person who sincerely appreciated family and friends, she was known for her big heart and friendly, gracious smile.  Isabelle will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by four children, and nine grandchildren:  KEITH (Patricia) Raab of Edmonton, AB, and family, Jason, Jeff, and Ken (Keenyn) Kaminski- Raab; YVONNE (Martin) Bley of Humboldt, SK, and family, Kimberly (Harvey) Kiedrowski, Blair (Nadine) Bley, and Sheldon (Angela) Bley; JACQUELINE Raab of Edmonton, AB; and CHARLENE Raab of Humboldt, SK, and daughter Samantha (Colby); Diana’s children: Shawn and Morley; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Adele) Dick of Calgary, AB; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Raab; daughter, Diana Kaminski; son-in-law, Edward Kaminski; granddaughter, Adrienne Bley; father, Wilbur Dick; mother, Vada (nee Passmore) (Dick) Bracegirdle; step-father, Fred Bracegirdle; sister, Elenor McKay; brother-in-law, Cliff McKay; and all of the John and Mary (nee Sageter-Borner) Raab family.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Gregory R.C. Church, St. Gregor, on Monday, April 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Augustine Osei-Bonsu.  Others taking part were:  Carson Bley, crossbearer; David Zimmerman, altar server; Angela Bley and Nadine Bley, scripture readers; Nadine Bley, intentions; Kim Kiedrowski and Samantha Raab, giftbearers; Blair Bley, eulogist; Taylor Kiedrowski and Remi Bley, memorial table attendants.  Music ministry was provided by organist Doug Schmidt and the St. Gregory Parish Choir.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Isabelle’s life”.  Active pallbearers were Blair Bley, Harvey Kiedrowski, Colby Kozak, Sheldon Bley, Ken Kaminski-Raab, and Morley Kaminski.  Interment followed at St. Gregory R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Gregory R.C. Cemetery Fund or Bethany Pioneer Village.

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114