Colleen Stapley

Colleen Stapley, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025, at the Foothills Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 70 years.

Colleen was born on March 23, 1954 to George and Marlene LeBlanc in Drumheller, AB and moved to Airdrie, AB in 1962.

In 1972 Colleen met Frank Stapley and they married in 1973. Colleen and Frank went on to have 3 children, Shari, Marty and Robert. They raised their family on their acreage east of Airdrie.

In 2006 Frank and Colleen moved to Carstairs, AB to live the retirement life on the golf course. There were many hours spent on the back deck enjoying the views and winters were spent enjoying the warm sun in Yuma, AZ. Colleen loved gardening, knitting and being with family and friends.

Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Colleen deeply loved her family and friends and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Colleen is lovingly remembered by her children, Marty, Shari, Rob (Rachel); sisters, Laurie (Jim), Sherryle (Dale), Shonna (Wendell); brother-in-law, Jim (Sharon);  grandchildren, Taylor, Alivia, Paiton, Grace and Ethan; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members who adored her.

Colleen is predeceased by her loving husband, Frank Stapley; her parents, George and Marlene LeBlanc; and brother, Dwayne LeBlanc.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer society, www.cancer.ca .