Mae was a kind, generous person who loved a celebration. She gave fantastic hugs and her smile could light up the room. Her eyes twinkled when she was happy. Mae looked for happiness every day. She was determined to live a happy life and create family where ever she was. She was gifted in math, art, English and sports and trained at Teachers College, Saskatoon, to work with children.
She loved animals and with her beloved palomino horse, Ripple, she rode with the Townline Riders. As an athlete Mae won numerous metals in Seniors Games Track and Field and competed into her 80’s. She still holds some Canadian records in track and field.
Mae faced many hardships in life. She suffered from illness and pain. She was determined to live her own life as a true original. She was a faithful friend, a care giver to others, a loving Mom, Gramma and Great Gramma.
In Loving Memory of
Mae Henrietta Theresa Turek.
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Born May 6th, 1932 in Saskatoon Sask.
Grew up in Meadow Lake, Sask.
Raised her family in Surrey, BC
Retired and lived in Vancouver, BC
Died Nov. 9th, 2020 in Vancouver, BC
Nov 23, 2020 Burial at Gardens of Gethsemani
Mae leaves behind her loving family and many friends who miss her. Mae’s sister in her heart, Phyllis Wiens, Daughter Lorelei Rogers, Daughter Monica Rogers, Son Marvin Rogers, her grandchildren and great grand children. Mae is safe, warm and loved, home in the arms of the Father. Rest in eternal peace.
“Oh, write of me, not ‘Died in bitter pains,’ But ‘Emigrated to another star!’”
- Helen Hunt Jackson