1952 – 2023
Mrs. Lynne van Doornum passed away peacefully at Sunset Manor on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 70 years, after a brief battle with cancer.
Lynne was born on March 21, 1952 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Boyd and Gladys Wilde. The youngest of three sisters, Lynne was always active and curious. She loved spending time on the family farm and in her teen years, going to Camp Christopher, first as a camper and then as camp cook.
She moved to Calgary, Alberta for three years before returning to Saskatchewan to marry Rudy van Doornum on September 11, 1976. Patricia joined the family the following year. In September of 1985, Lynne and Patricia joined Rudy in Innisfail, Alberta after he started working at the Bowden Institution. Lynne became an active member of the Innisfail Curling Club and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Later, she served as President of Innisfail Meals on Wheels and often as a fill-in driver.
She will be remembered for her sharp sense of humor and infectious laugh. Celebrating Lynne’s life are her beloved daughter Patricia (Mike), her nieces Carol Laewetz, Sherry Hoffer and their families, her sister Beth, and numerous friends.
Lynne was predeceased by her father Boyd (1991), her mother Gladys (1999), her sister Jean (2005), and her husband of forty-six years Rudy (2022).
Lynne’s family would like to thank the staff at both Sunset Manor and the Innisfail Health Care Centre for their amazing care and kindness in the last few months.
A Celebration of Life for Lynne and Rudy van Doornum, who passed away in September 2022, will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4716 50 Ave, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1N1 on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made in Lynne’s honor to Innisfail Meals on Wheels or the Alberta Cancer Foundation (www.albertacancer.ca).
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd. , 4415-49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone 403-227-0006
