It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Linda Irene Maurer in Bassano, AB. on September 23, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Linda was born in Calgary on July 28, 1947 and grew up in Springbank on a parcel of McPherson family homestead. Following grade school, Linda trained to be a nursing assistant and began her long-standing career as a caregiver. It was through her work at Calgary's Rockyview Hospital that she met Edward Maurer. The two married October 30, 1971 in Calgary. Linda made the move to Bassano where she became active in her adopted community. She volunteered with various organizations including the Order of Royal Purple and the Order of the Eastern Star, while also participating in a number of sport and recreational activities. While raising her two boys, Linda's support shifted to the groups and organizations in which they were involved. As Glen and Clark grew older and entered school, Linda returned to her care giving career working for Home Care. Later years saw Linda focus her recreational interests on trapshooting and a variety of creative pursuits including knitting, crocheting and baking. A major stroke in 2006 forced Linda into retirement after nearly 25 years of fulfillment in caring for others in the community. Drawing on her tenacious spirit and adapting to a new reality for her golden years, Linda become an ardent supporter of the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders and the Blue Jays. Linda and Ed continued to travel, spending as much time as possible throughout the year in their RV. Her winters were spent watching every possible televised curling game. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Norman McPherson and Marjorie Doucette, sister Louise McPherson, and youngest son Clark. Left to cherish her memory and continue her legacy is Linda's husband of nearly 48 years, Edward; son, Glen, and daughter-in-law, Leigh Storey; grandson, Kyray; granddaughter, Kasia; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends. At Linda's request, a private family service will be held with inurnment in the Bassano Cemetery. In memory of Linda if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either, Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta   T2E 9Z9 or Bassano and District Health Foundation, Box 120, Bassano, Alberta   T0J 0B0.

Cremation is entrusted to Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks .