Faye passed away in the morning hours of June 19th, 2024 at the Invermere Hospital.
Faye was born August 2nd, 1946 in southern Alberta. Here she spent her early years with mum, dad, older brother Gordon, and younger sister Gail to join the family later on. The family moved up to Cranbrook where Faye spent the majority of her youth, making many friends and memories over the years. In the 1960’s Faye moved out to Vancouver to work as a waitress and seamstress, and she found time to meet the love of her life and long time partner Ed Almas. The two of them spent a few happy years working and exploring the Vancouver area together. After briefly moving out to Ontario, the two of them headed back west to start their life together along with their new son Dale. Soon after landing in the small community of Edgewater they settled down and welcomed their second son Dean. Faye began working for the school district, leading into a long and thoroughly enjoyed career with Parks Canada. Faye spent her time outside of work out in her flower beds, at the fish pond with Ed, volunteering with her dear friend Sylvia or fixing just about anything for anyone who needed help.
Faye had a passion for mechanics, gardening, sewing, beadwork, crocheting, history, and animals among many other things. She made a true effort to bring all these passions to her two granddaughters Kirsten and London. Taking the girls to experience nature was a vital aspect of Faye’s life, whether it was canoeing down the Columbia River, looking for turtles or frogs in the wetlands or admiring bugs in the backyard. After losing Ed to a battle with cancer Faye continued living in Edgewater, and after retiring from Parks she enjoyed having more time to watch everyone grow up and having the time to take her bucket list trip down south to Arizona with pal Sylvia. One of the greatest attributes to Faye’s life was becoming a great-grandma to Sophia. Having a great grand-child brought boats of joy for Faye in her last years.
Faye was always available for a chat over coffee, a hand to help or an answer to a problem. She will be gravely missed by all those who loved her.
Donations can be made to any Animal or Wildlife conservancy as Faye was eager to help save and protect all animals and land. Any efforts made to respect our environment made in Faye’s honor are greatly appreciated.
