Obit: RECTOR (nee Moore), Yula Theresa
Eric posted the Herald obit that appeared June 22nd.
Here is a much longer version from the Amherst Daily News.
The Amherst Daily News
March 19, 2007
RECTOR (nee Moore), Yula Theresa
We regret to announce the passing of Yula Theresa Rector on Friday, March 16, 2007 in the Portage District General Hospital, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband Walton Rector, parents Dr. Wilder and Myrtle Moore, younger sister Myrtle Moore and brother-in-law Pete Williams. Left to mourn her passing are her daughters Judith Rector of Edmonton AB and Mary (Peter) Kowalla of Portage la Prairie MB; grandchildren Angela Featherston of Los Angelos, Mary-Ellen (Harold) Hartel of Kelowna BC, Michael Featherston of Winnipeg MB and Nathan (Tara) Kowalla of Red Deer AB; great grandchildren Ethan, Claudia and Keifer Hartel; sister Henrietta Williams of Ottawa ON; nephew Dr. Peter (Carol) Williams of Vancouver BC, niece Trish (Peter) Antonucci of Ottawa ON and cousin Avis (Arnold) Battist of Pembroke ON along with many friends and relatives in Nova Scotia. Yula was born in Glenella, Manitoba to Dr. Wilder and Myrtle Moore. She moved to Advacate Nova Scotia at the age of 3 years with her father and older sister Henrietta after the untimely death of her mother. Yula grew up and was educated in Advacate and married her highschool sweetheart Walton Rector on March 20, 1941 in Halifax, NS. They celebrated 57 years of marriage. Walton passed away in October of 1998. Yula attended Teacher’s College in Truro NS and enjoyed her career as a school teacher for several years in Nova Scotia. Yula came to live with her daughter Mary Kowalla in Portage la Prairie, MB approximately 3 years ago due to early stage of the alzheimer’s disease. Over the years Yula enjoyed gardening, reading, music, country dances and a good western movie. She was a member of the United Church in Advacate and found much pleasure in being with friends and family. Yula will be remembered for her smile and eyes that would light up a room. Yula’s wishes were to be cremated and taken back to Advacate NS to be buried beside her husband. The family will gather together at a later date for a graveside service to honour Yula. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Yula’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 21 Royal Road S. Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1T8. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Yula by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
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