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Susan VERA

August 30, 2004

VERA, Susan Margaret Mrs. Susan Margaret Vera, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Vera of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, August 23, 2004 at the age of 53 years. Susan was born on February 23, 1951 at Calgary, Alberta. Susan grew up in Calgary and attended High School at St. Margaret's in Victoria, British Columbia. She excelled at every job she had but especially loved the Hospitality Industry, where she met her husband, Peter. They were married on July 1, 1978 in Red Deer. During their twenty-six years of marriage, they also lived in Saskatoon, Whistler and Canmore. Her last job, which she loved, was at Co-operators Insurance of Red Deer. Susan was an avid and excellent golfer. She also loved her animals, Suki and Schwartz, her garden and she entertained with flair and originality. Susan attended Deer Park Alliance Church and she loved the Lord. Susan had a zest for life and laughter and made lifelong friends wherever she went. Above all, Susan was a loving wife, devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all. Susan leaves to mourn her loss, her beloved husband, Peter of Red Deer, her mother, Peggy Bennett of Victoria, British Columbia and her sisters, Joan, Betty, Ruth and Carol, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. Susan was predeceased by her father, Albert Bennett and a nephew, Timothy Farris.

You can shed tears that she is gone

Or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray

That she'll come back or you can

Open your eyes and see all that she's left.

You can cry and close your mind,

Be empty and turn your back or

You can do what she would have wanted:

Smile, open your eyes, Love and go on.

Fly, fly, precious one -

Your endless journey has begun.

-Lorraine, Roger, Billy and Joe (England) Relatives and friends are invited to come and pay their respects at Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday evening between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Susan's Life will be held at Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 - 39th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, August 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Vergil Schmidt officiating. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Susan's honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 4808 - 50th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X4 or to the Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 - 39th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2G2. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at

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