Katheryn Elizabeth Medd (Reeson)
The family of Katheryn Elizabeth Medd (nee Reeson) is saddened to announce her passing on December 15, 2022.
Kathy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia August 9, 1942. She made her way across Canada living in Regina, Calgary, Watson Lake, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Lacombe and spending her final year in St. Albert.
Kathy was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Larry Ernest Medd. She was also predeceased by her brother Kenneth Reeson, sister-in-law Valerie Keulker and her parents Howard & Jean Reeson.
She leaves behind her son Daryl (Sandra) and daughter Kari (Russ), along with grandchildren Kirsten (Daniel), Alex (Anna) and Tamas (Basha), Dylan (Veronica), Desiree (Koran), great grandchildren Gavyn and Travis.
She is also survived by her sister Judy (Bryan), brother Tom (Betty), sister-in-law Barb, brother-in-law Paul, brother-in-law Bryce (Dawn) as well as 8 nieces and nephews and their children.
Kathy made the best bread, was an avid reader, bridge player, loved to travel, and enjoyed both playing and watching curling. She was filled with love for her family and friends and treasured everyone in her life. She lived a life of love, and her smile will be missed by all that knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Andrews United Church (9915-148 St, Edmonton AB) on December 22 at 2:00pm
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Pilgrim’s Hospice where Kathy received exceptional end of life care. https://pilgrimshospice.com
As news of Kathy’s progress towards the end of her earthly time with us comes to me from her sister Judy, I feel my heart contract to think of the sorrow Kathy’s family will experience in the days and months to come. Although I never met Kathy, I know that you will always remember the happy times and her wonderful smile as time goes on. I am holding you and your family in the Light, Judy. Much love from Helen
Thanks Helen-I appreciate your support very much! Judy
Kathy was a very special lady. She was an important part of the Lions Club for many years. We also enjoyed many weekend camp outs in our motor homes. She will be missed.
Thank you for your message-we enjoyed weekends camping with all of you! She was a true lady to the end! Judy
Our deep sympathy to all. We were blessed to have spent time with Kathy and Larry while travelling with our trailer in Arizonia and Alberta. Cousin Kathy also arrived at our wedding with Aunt Jean 43 years ago! We were so happy when our western cousins organized the ‘Jordan cousin reunion’ and we were able to make some wonderful memories with family. Our condolences and love, Bonnie and Ivon Leblanc
Thanks Bonnie and Ivan-we indeed have many memories of the Jordan clan as our paths crossed over the years. I especially remember the time you came to Alberta and camped out with us in Lacombe and went to the Ponoka Stampeded and Kathy and Larry hosted us at their home for brunch.
Sending our condolences to Kathy’s family. She was a special lady, a great helper loafing and packing campfire wood; we enjoyed visiting and camping with both Kathy and Larry 🤗, Pat & Bill Allen
Bonnie and Ivon-thank you for you kind words. We will miss her very much.
She had planned a move to St Albert and we were going to do lots of things together. She had bought a place but was never able to move into it. Judy
Kari, sorry to hear of your loss. Laurie W-L
Dear Judy, Bryan and family,
Sincere condolences.
Thinking of you in loving kindness.
Love, light and hugs,
our deeepest condolences to the family of Kathy, to Judy her sister and family and the Liions family which she has been a part of. May Angels welcome here to her heavenly home. Prayers for all who grieve her departure.
Lions Barb and Jack Riley if St. Albert Host Lions
Into the arms of our Heavenly Father and her loving husband 💕. Rest in peace dear friend 🥰
Please accept my sincere and deepest condolences on the passing of your mother,grandmother and great grandmother in addition to all the other family members. Katheryn was a nursing classmate of mine and we shared many memories relating to our three years as nursing students! We enjoyed our nursing reunions as well as our yearly lunches in Olds. Katheryn, we will miss you and may you rest in eternal peace. Joanne Vermette
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Kari and Daryl and their children. Kathy and I shared good times back in the early 80’s when we worked together and a dinner that lasted 3 hours last summer. You will be missed, my friend.
We will all miss Kathy. I don’t think she ever had someone who disliked her, and that is from her classmates from the Calgary General Hospital where she graduated from in 1963. No one is perfect but love always makes it easier and Kathy had a lot to give. With love from Prue and George Watts.
To Judy, Tom and the Reeson family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I am thinking of your sadness as you go through losing your older sister. I am sending you hugs! Kathy was an inspiration to all of us. Take care. Ginny
To Daryl,Kari, and families,
We were saddened to hear of Kathy”s passing. I spent many years growing up with Kathy attending elementary, Junior High and High School and CGIT together. Later as a couple, my husband and I enjoyed many visits and adventures with Kathy and Larry. I will miss her friendship.
With condolences to Kathy’s family. She was a good friend through nursing school. Colleen Gould(Little)
Kathy’s sister, Judy is our sister-in-law, and we had the pleasure of getting to know Kathy through her. Kathy’s smile and the mischievous twinkle in her eyes made each time we saw her, a special occasion. As we grow older, we’ve learned that those we love and cherish are really just on loan to us. When they leave us, they give us their spirit and our memories to hold onto.
Blessings to all the Medd family and those who hold Kathy dear.
Dennis and Patricia Evans, Naramata
To all of Kathy’s family,
Your east coast cousins remember Kathy fondly. She was such a kind, positive, and spunky lady who brightened any room she entered. She left us all with warm memories and a role model to handle life’s challenges with grace and a smile. Sending love and sympathy, Mel, Cheryl and family, and Marnie.
Kathy was a 1963 nursing graduate of the calgary general hospital arily and a close friend & companion of my husband & me. She will be Sorely missed, by all her classmates.
Marilyn
Dear Judy, Daryl, Kari, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Kathy and I were introduced by cousin Paula and shared our interest in genealogy. We communicated about our Jordan family origins in Jordanville and Port Hilford Nova Scotia. Please accept my sincere condolences regarding the loss of your dear loved one. May your memories of time spent with her be a comfort.
Kelli
We are sadden with the passing of Kathy. We have many fond memories of Kathy and Larry when we were in Watson Lake YT, in many social events. and activities. May they rest in peace.
My sympathy to all who knew and loved Kathy. She was a wonderful kind and generous person and she made our class reunions fun.
Brenda Hastie Wilsons
CGH Class of 63 classmate
My condolences and deepest sympathy to Kari, all family, and friends of Kathy. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart and prayers goes out to you at this difficult time 💔 with love … Jadwiga Skowronski.
To my Reeson cousins and family- Kathy was such a wonderful lady. She leaves a legacy of love. I have fond memories of Kathy- her love for her family, her laughter and love of life and her determined spirit. May sweet memories console you. Sending my love and sympathy from Colorado.
Nancy Reeson Davis