Obituary of Stella May Hart

With sadness, we announce the passing of Stella Hart in Hanna, AB.  We find comfort in knowing she loved a challenge and took pride in her accomplishments along the way.

Stella was born in Vegreville on August 10, 1931, and spent her childhood in Lavoy/Vegreville, AB.  She has fond memories of carefree days with her 2 sisters, Lorraine (Stan), Jeannie (Doug), and brother Raymond (Mennah).   Stella was a proud graduate of nursing from the University of Alberta.  She met her husband, Bill Hart, in her final year of nursing at the U of A.

Her proud nursing accomplishments were teaching at the University and nursing during the polio epidemic.  Stella went on to operate a successful cattle artificial insemination business/ranching with Bill.    The final years of her career found her working as Director of Nursing at Hanna Long Term Care.  Stella also enjoyed these years, active in rural politics, participating in the senior’s choir and volunteering with the Hanna Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. 

Stella asked that we give special thanks to the people in her life who passed to her the beliefs of hard work, dedication to democracy, and women’s equal rights.

Her 4 sons, Edward (Beth) (Darlene deceased), Dean (Verna), Michael (Laura) (Debbie deceased), Thomas, and daughter, Trish (Bruce), were truly her focus.  Stella knew she was blessed to have 5 children, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren.

Stella was predeceased by her son Tom, husband Bill, brother Raymond, and sister Lorraine.

With respect to Stella’s wishes, no funeral service will be held at this time.

A special thank you to the staff at the Hanna Hospital and Hanna Long Term Care, who provided dignity to Stella in her final months.

If desired, donations in memory of Stella can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 5241Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8.