CORINNE ELIZABETH PACKER (WILLIAMS)

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CORINNE ELIZABETH PACKER (nee WILLIAMS) April 2, 1937 - August 7, 2007 Corinne Elizabeth Packer, beloved wife of Gordon, of Calgary, passed away on August 7, 2007, at the age of 70 years. Corinne was born to Ernie and Betty Williams in Winnipeg on April 2, 1937. She grew up in the community of St. Vital and graduated from Senior High School and Business College. She loved spending her childhood summer days at her Uncle Ralph and Auntie Donna's cottage at Gull Lake, MB. In 1955, Corinne earned the title as Miss Blue Bomber and remained a CFL fan for life, enjoying many football games. In 1955, she met Gordon and married him a short time later on June 7, 1957, and celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. They have been residents of Calgary for over 35 years. Corinne loved reading, traveling, particularly in France, England and Italy, live theatre, and the musical movies of the 1940s and 1950s, particularly anything that starred Gene Kelly. Corinne is survived by her husband Gordon; her daughters, Susan Petkau (Bryant) and Terry Schmidt (David); and her beloved grandchildren, Tyler and Taryn Petkau, Erica, Eden and Evan Schmidt. A Celebration of Corinne's Life will take place at Sienna Park Green Village Amenities Centre (4000 Sienna Park Green S.W., Calgary, AB) on Sunday, August 19, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2. Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email debbis@cancer.ab.ca. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff and doctors at the Rockyview and Foothills (Tom Baker Cancer Centre) hospitals for their kind, loving care of our wife and mother. In living memory of Corinne Packer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY, AB T2X 3J3. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2007