Thelma Eileen Chase (née Wright)
February 20, 1939 - February 17, 2025
Thelma was predeceased by her doting husband Elwin (March 26th, 2024) her parents, three brothers, and extended family.
Left to grieve are her children Jeff (Leah), Leanne (Gord), Brad (Robin); adored grand children: Stefan, Jackson, Alex, Emma, Sofie, Sam and their fabulous partners; cherished great grandchildren: Walker, Nora, and Jonesy; her dear brother Garry (Linda), in-laws Irene, Ethel, Jim, Cecil, Margaret, Brian, and Claudette; and many, many wonderful nieces and nephews and their families.
As a young woman from Pelly, Saskatchewan, Mom set off to the big city of Regina and became a dental hygienist. She met Dad who, frightened at his first check up, promptly bit her fingers. It was love and 1961, so she gave up her career to have babies and be a wife but rejoined the workforce as an entrepreneur when she and Dad purchased an automotive parts business in 1971. They worked together until their retirement in 1997.
Mom had the time of her life as a “Snow Bird”: golfing in Texas and in Carman, playing Mahjong, making new friends and enjoying ample time with beloved family and friends. Many people have shared comments and fond memories of Mom. She touched many lives.
Your mom was : “Adorable”. - Saint Joseph’s Residence.
Despite Mom’s suffering these last few months, she endeared herself to the wonderful team of caregivers at Saint Joseph’s. She was very pleased with all the lovely caregivers and nestled into her comfy little room with sincere delight and gratitude. Certainly, the same was true at the Grace Hospital, Deer Lodge Geriatric Care and at Sturgeon Creek Assisted Living. We, as a family, are thankful for all these relationships and the loving care she received, especially from Noelle.
“Your mom was a gem. Always much laughter when we were together.”-DW
Mom loved to see her friends and appreciated their flowers, letters, and faithful visits. It was wonderful to see her blossom in these friendships during her golden years. We know her exuberance sometimes led her to “have too much fun” and a need to rest following festivities. The Belle of the ball, it appears.
Mom’s extended family have commented on how Mom was welcoming, caring, and fun.
Family gatherings in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and BC, were dear to Mom. Mom had a deep connection with her roots in Pelly, all of her family and theirs. Thank you to all the wonderful family and friends would spent time with Mom and Dad and joined them for a game of golf, a stay in their home, or a meal and a moment the “sit soft” and share tales.
Emotional. Energetic. Feisty. We knew many sides of Mom.
A self professed “sentimental slob”, Mom teared up easily. There was a lot going on in that heart of hers. Very strong likes (dancing, shopping, flowers, etc) and dislikes (curry, cats, the colour orange, etc). If she didn’t like what you were wearing, she told you. If you looked fabulous, she made sure you knew. She wanted to share our joys and sorrows. Mom loved to celebrate with friends and family and loved to hold a wee baby, especially Nora.
She could pop over unannounced and decide we needed to clean or rearrange our homes. If we took a breath and accepted her help, we’d find we had accomplished two weeks of work in one day and she’d still be raring to go.
Mom and Dad were movers and shakers- moving 30+ times and always setting the house up within a day or two. Were they renters? Did they purchase? Who knew! It sure looked like they were staying forever. The queen and king of DIY and avant-garde thrifters, their homes were stunning. Mom used her skills to do everything from sewing curtains, reupholstering furniture, to painting walls and gave her time freely to help others in the family, or newcomers to Canada to do the same.
Looking outside on a very cold day in February, some of us might be planning our gardens or our yards. In the dead of winter, Mom and Dad would be having coffee and she would be telling him they were close to “snow removal” time. Before anyone else was ready to give up their winter boots, they would be outside shovelling snow from the lawn onto the driveway, chopping it up to melt faster, all with an eye to her flower beds. Mom and Dad were a formidable team. Their yards were backdrops for weddings and photos ops.
Mom LOVED her time at the lake. She enjoyed picking up sticks (like she did at Ross Place), working on projects, spending time with grandchildren, and even demonstrating dance moves on the deck.
Her people, house fluffing, gardening, and shopping seemed to be Mom’s main hobbies.
There was more. Church and her faith were important to her. In her final days listening to poetry or scripture and praying together were grounding moments of peace.
She was also very smart which was evident in her work/endeavours with politics and business.
Mom was 29. Everyone knew that!
A few weeks ago, she told Sofie she wasn’t planning to have another birthday. She was holding where she was. Always holding on to 29. If we look at her photos, it’s easy to see she rocked those early years with her good taste in attire and foxy poses. But she never lost it and always impressed with her great outfits and flare in front of a camera.
Rest in peace Mom. You have a special place in Jesus’s care now.
February 20, 1939 - February 17, 2025
Thelma was predeceased by her doting husband Elwin (March 26th, 2024) her parents, three brothers, and extended family.
Left to grieve are her children Jeff (Leah), Leanne (Gord), Brad (Robin); adored grand children: Stefan, Jackson, Alex, Emma, Sofie, Sam and their fabulous partners; cherished great grandchildren: Walker, Nora, and Jonesy; her dear brother Garry (Linda), in-laws Irene, Ethel, Jim, Cecil, Margaret, Brian, and Claudette; and many, many wonderful nieces and nephews and their families.
As a young woman from Pelly, Saskatchewan, Mom set off to the big city of Regina and became a dental hygienist. She met Dad who, frightened at his first check up, promptly bit her fingers. It was love and 1961, so she gave up her career to have babies and be a wife but rejoined the workforce as an entrepreneur when she and Dad purchased an automotive parts business in 1971. They worked together until their retirement in 1997.
Mom had the time of her life as a “Snow Bird”: golfing in Texas and in Carman, playing Mahjong, making new friends and enjoying ample time with beloved family and friends. Many people have shared comments and fond memories of Mom. She touched many lives.
Your mom was : “Adorable”. - Saint Joseph’s Residence.
Despite Mom’s suffering these last few months, she endeared herself to the wonderful team of caregivers at Saint Joseph’s. She was very pleased with all the lovely caregivers and nestled into her comfy little room with sincere delight and gratitude. Certainly, the same was true at the Grace Hospital, Deer Lodge Geriatric Care and at Sturgeon Creek Assisted Living. We, as a family, are thankful for all these relationships and the loving care she received, especially from Noelle.
“Your mom was a gem. Always much laughter when we were together.”-DW
Mom loved to see her friends and appreciated their flowers, letters, and faithful visits. It was wonderful to see her blossom in these friendships during her golden years. We know her exuberance sometimes led her to “have too much fun” and a need to rest following festivities. The Belle of the ball, it appears.
Mom’s extended family have commented on how Mom was welcoming, caring, and fun.
Family gatherings in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and BC, were dear to Mom. Mom had a deep connection with her roots in Pelly, all of her family and theirs. Thank you to all the wonderful family and friends would spent time with Mom and Dad and joined them for a game of golf, a stay in their home, or a meal and a moment the “sit soft” and share tales.
Emotional. Energetic. Feisty. We knew many sides of Mom.
A self professed “sentimental slob”, Mom teared up easily. There was a lot going on in that heart of hers. Very strong likes (dancing, shopping, flowers, etc) and dislikes (curry, cats, the colour orange, etc). If she didn’t like what you were wearing, she told you. If you looked fabulous, she made sure you knew. She wanted to share our joys and sorrows. Mom loved to celebrate with friends and family and loved to hold a wee baby, especially Nora.
She could pop over unannounced and decide we needed to clean or rearrange our homes. If we took a breath and accepted her help, we’d find we had accomplished two weeks of work in one day and she’d still be raring to go.
Mom and Dad were movers and shakers- moving 30+ times and always setting the house up within a day or two. Were they renters? Did they purchase? Who knew! It sure looked like they were staying forever. The queen and king of DIY and avant-garde thrifters, their homes were stunning. Mom used her skills to do everything from sewing curtains, reupholstering furniture, to painting walls and gave her time freely to help others in the family, or newcomers to Canada to do the same.
Looking outside on a very cold day in February, some of us might be planning our gardens or our yards. In the dead of winter, Mom and Dad would be having coffee and she would be telling him they were close to “snow removal” time. Before anyone else was ready to give up their winter boots, they would be outside shovelling snow from the lawn onto the driveway, chopping it up to melt faster, all with an eye to her flower beds. Mom and Dad were a formidable team. Their yards were backdrops for weddings and photos ops.
Mom LOVED her time at the lake. She enjoyed picking up sticks (like she did at Ross Place), working on projects, spending time with grandchildren, and even demonstrating dance moves on the deck.
Her people, house fluffing, gardening, and shopping seemed to be Mom’s main hobbies.
There was more. Church and her faith were important to her. In her final days listening to poetry or scripture and praying together were grounding moments of peace.
She was also very smart which was evident in her work/endeavours with politics and business.
Mom was 29. Everyone knew that!
A few weeks ago, she told Sofie she wasn’t planning to have another birthday. She was holding where she was. Always holding on to 29. If we look at her photos, it’s easy to see she rocked those early years with her good taste in attire and foxy poses. But she never lost it and always impressed with her great outfits and flare in front of a camera.
Rest in peace Mom. You have a special place in Jesus’s care now.