Obituary

Barbara Pitcher
PITCHER, Barbara Joan June 6, 1949 - July 9, 2010 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Barbara having lost her courageous battle with cancer on July 9, 2010. She now joins her eternal and loving companion Terry with whom she was married for thirty years. She is survived by her five children: Ryan (Laura) Pitcher, Michael (Mandy) Pitcher, Brandon (Stephanie) Pitcher, Wes (Amanda) Pitcher, and Tara (Darren) Bateman; her mother Katherine Rolfson, her two sisters Anne (Stuart) Norton and Monica (Bob) Berglind, and many life-long friends. Her greatest joy was her eleven wonderful grandchildren. She was born in Raymond, Alberta to Dean and Kay Rolfson where she developed a love for music, learning, athletics, and the outdoors. Music was Barb's passion in life. Whether by her unmatched singing voice or her talent in leading choirs and in playing the piano, she found joy in all areas of music. Barb attended BYU where she obtained a degree in nursing and met Terry. As her children grew, it was her privilege to be able to raise them from home. For the last twenty years Barb worked at the VRRI and Arnika Centre as a Nurse Coordinator where she developed many great friendships with her co-workers. Barb spent many dedicated years of service in the LDS Church. Her favorite assignments included working with the scouting program, directing and leading choirs, and in serving in all organizations of the Church. We will miss Mom's home-cooked meals, home-made chocolate turtles, hugs, wisdom, strength of character, faith in the gospel, her laugh, and in always supporting us in our endeavors. A viewing will be held at PIERSON'S FUNERAL HOME (4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary) on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at the Calgary Stake Centre of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2120 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary) on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca . Arrangements are in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 403-235-3602.