Linda Carol (Clapp) East

Linda Carol East 

A mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a friend and a farmer’s wife, love of life didn’t end with her death on Sunday, February 26. Carol passed away peacefully at the age of 80 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Carol. She had an uncanny ability to find happiness in her daily activities like knitting, painting, building, floral arranging and found beauty in gardening. But her happiest moments always came when she was surrounded by family. They meant everything to her and she loved them all dearly.

Carol was born on January 10, 1943 in Vancouver BC. She met the love of her life Art and married on November 28, 1959. They moved to Biggar where they farmed and raised cattle. Together they had three children Karen, David and Evan.

Carol is survived by her two sons David (Karen) and Evan (Audra). Grandchildren Deanna Stevenot, Martina Sapach (Jared), Jerid, and Katrina Sheppard (Matthew).  Ryan East (Shannon) and Bradley East. Jace East (Teron) and Keean East. Great grandchildren Kalaen , Elizabeth and  Nevaeh Dhil-Stevenot. Emily and George Sapach. Jelissa, Jazzalynn and James Stevenot. Arthur, Maddie, and Arya Sheppard. Ashton, Hayden and Avery Giesbrecht. She is also survived by her sister Joan Paterson.

Carol was predeceased by her husband Arthur East in 2008, daughter Karen East in 2014, granddaughter Brandi East in 2019 and grandson Joseph Stevenot in 2021. Parents Dudley Clapp and Doris Schweitzer. In-laws George and Ellen East. As well as numerous other family members.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 3 at 11:00 at Redeemer Lutheran Church Biggar, SK. Pallbearers grandsons Ryan East, Jace East, great grandsons  Kalaen Dhil-Stevenot, Ashton and Hayden Giesbrecht and family friend Randy Mirosovsky.

                      After Glow

I’d like the memory of me be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo with whispering softly down the ways of happy times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun.

Of happy memories that I leave behind when the day is done.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Biggar and District Family Centre 306-951-7860. PO Box 667-106 6th Avenue East.

Arrangements entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service.

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