Jean Alberta Bracken (nee Charlton) passed away May 8, 2022, at the age of 97.
Jean went to Siebertville school and after leaving school she worked at the Didsbury & Carstairs Cafes. She would open the Didsbury Café in the morning then catch the train to the Carstairs Café for 10 cents a trip and work in that Café then back on the train to Didsbury. Later she worked at Jenkins Variety store in Calgary.
At her brother Ray’s wedding she met Frank Bracken. Jean and Frank were married Nov. 15, 1958, and together they worked the family farm until Franks passing in 2013. They were happy and content in their lives. She loved farming, cattle, gardening, going for walks, reading, card games and floor curling. Her family meant everything to her, she loved it when we could all get together.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Frank, granddaughter Brenda Ware, her parents Evelyn & Edgar Charlton, sisters Evalyne (Bob) Eckel, Phyllis (George) Campbell, brothers Robbie, Howard (Ruth) Charlton, Ray (Elma & Joyce) Charlton, In-laws Francis & Mina Bracken, Charles, Sarah Mae, Lora (Bill) Smith, Hazel (Tom) Camps, Ruth (Rueben) Bouck, Ethel Bracken.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Heather (Martin) Foster, Karla (Don) Ware, Grandchildren: Marsha, Marlene, Russell (Laura), Derek (Jenne). Great Grandchildren: Mikayla, Ryenne, Ryder, Tallen, Taylor, Ty, Dex, Brooke, Casen, Drew & Alexander-Quintin & numerous nieces & nephews. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
