Gales, Elma (Dixie)
May 6, 1932 - December 6, 2013
The family of Dixie Gales is saddened to announce her passing on December 6th, 2013. Dixie was born May 6, 1932 in Steinbach Manitoba, the 6th of 10 children of Aaron and Catherine Reimer. She spent her youth in Crooked Creek, Alberta and moved to the Linden area in 1944. She attended Nursing School and married Weldon Gales in 1953. Dixie spent her life improving the lives of those lucky to have known her. She assisted in delivering countless new babies into the world, worked as a volunteer on the local Ambulance for years, and comforted all those in need with sincere compassion and warmth. Her smile brought assurance that you were safe and in good hands, and her love of family and friends was the cornerstone of every part of her life. Dixie is survived by her sons Jim of Calgary, Derryl (Corinne) of Airdrie, Rick of Calgary, and 1 daughter, Lori-Dawn (Ray) Wildeman of Three Hills. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Christopher (Tara), RaeAnne, and Amanda Gales, Nichole Young, Lisa Bottomley, Matthew and Alyssa Wildeman, 4 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service for Dixie will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Bethel Evangelical Church, 123 - 4th Ave South, Three Hills, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made in Dixie’s memory to the Three Hills and District Palliative Society. Condolences may be sent to condolences@sunsetltd.ca
