Obituary of Barbara Clare Oglestone

Barbara Clare Oglestone (nee Bishop) 1952 - 2015 Barbara Oglestone of Edgewater, BC passed away peacefully at the Invermere and District Hospital at the age of 62 on Saturday, October 24, 2015 surrounded by her immediate family. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years Ken, daughters Heather (Nathan Bartch) of Cranbrook and Susi (Shawn Murray) of Wilmer, grandchildren Caitlin and Hailey Bartch and Dustin and Alisha Murray. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sisters Cathi Bishop (Greg Michaud) of Calgary and Carol Bayley (Ellery Haftner) of Oliver, step-father Fred Cabelka of Bentley, AB, mother-in-law Fern Oglestone of Invermere, sisters and brothers-in-law Carol and Albert Robideau of Edgewater, Howie Oglestone and Joanne Urquhart of Invermere and a close-knit extended family. Barb was predeceased by her father Keith Bishop, mother Ruth Cabelka and infant brother Jonathan. Barb was born on December 6, 1952 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. She spent her first seven years on the family farm and then in the town of Assiniboia where she was richly blessed with the close company of both sets of grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In 1968 Barb, her mother and sisters moved to Lake Louise, Alberta where her mother was the postmaster. Barb graduated from Banff Composite High School and completed a year at the University of Calgary. On September 15, 1973 she married her high school sweetheart Ken Oglestone. Barb and Ken made Lake Louise their home for many years where Barb worked with Parks Canada, the ski resort and as a bookkeeper for the Post Hotel. Daughters Heather (1976) and Susi (1979) were born in Banff during those years. Barb and Ken were very involved in Lake Louise community organizations and Barb also served as a Justice of the Peace and Commissioner for Oaths. In 1991 Barb and Ken purchased a beautiful log home acreage at Edgewater and that became the family home. Both enjoyed caring for their gardens, hosting large gatherings of family and friends and being involved in the community. Barb worked many years as office manager for MacDonald Thomas Law Office in Invermere until her illness forced her to give that up. Ken, Heather and Susi are grateful for the loving support of family and friends over the past three and a half years as Barb journeyed courageously through her battle with cancer. They would also like to especially thank Dr. Page of Invermere Medical Clinic and the health care team and support staff at the Invermere and District Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion. In keeping with Barb's wishes, and her love of a good party, friends are invited to join the family at a Celebration of Life to honour her memory on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Radium Community Hall (4863 - Stanley Street) in Radium Hot Springs. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Barb's honour may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com