Ada Belle McKay

MCKAY, Ada Belle passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2007 at 86 years of age.  She was predeceased by her parents; Lettie and Lewis Olson, daughters; Lettie Rundberg, Karen Volpatti, Lorrie Volpatti, sons; Jerry Volpatti, John Volpatti, Benjamin Volpatti, husband; Anthony Volpatti, twin sister; Alma (Rene) Olson, sisters; Gladys McLean, Agnes Anderson, Edna Somerville, Clara Olson, brothers; Orville Olson and Lloyd Olson.  Ada will be lovingly remembered by her husband Murray McKay; her daughters Linda Chaffer, Rene (Brian) Wandler; sister Alice Murray; brother Alfred Olson; son-in-law Lionel Rundberg; daughters-in-law Jean Elrick, June Deegan; sister-in-law Alice Olson; grandchildren Larry (Laurie) Rundberg, Randy (Deidre) Rundberg, Tony (Lana) Volpatti, Shane (Karen) Volpatti, Gerilee (Dave) Kermack, Raymond Volpatti, Jason (Katheryn) Volpatti, Kenneth (Corrine) Chaffer, Ronald (Cheryl) Chaffer, Terrilyn (Sean) Gillies, Geri-Rene (Dan) Arsenuik, Charmaine (Mark) Bristow, Anthony (Shanna) Wandler, Randy (Stacey) Wandler; great grandchildren Cody, Logan and Riley Rundberg, Tyson, Justine and Alyssa Rundberg, Aaron and Brianne Volpatti, Kyle and Bryan Volpatti, Jerry and Kevin Kermack, Randall Volpatti, Ashley and Tyson Volpatti, Terrilyn Chaffer, Terry and Travis Chaffer, Skylar and Cole Hasel, Brooke and Hope Gillies, Taylor, Micheal and Paige Arsenuik, Teryn, Denae and Eden Bristow; special ‘granddaughters’ Lacey and Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Ada was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more great grandchildren.  Samantha Paisley Wandler was born November 30, 2007. Ada was born and raised in the Shooter Hill District south of Riverhurst, Saskatchewan.  She married Anthony (Tony) Volpatti in 1941 at Vancouver, BC.  They had eight children.  Tony was a construction worker so they lived in many places in BC and AB.  Tony passed away in 1960.  Ada married Murray McKay in 1968 in Lethbridge, AB and lived on the McKay family farm south of Riverhurst, SK where Ada enjoyed gardening, cooking and visiting family and friends. Ada and Murray retired to live in Riverhurst and spent a few winters vacationing in Arizona and California.  Ada spent the last few months in IverMain Place, a nursing home in Central Butte, SK. Ada was a very strong person which was revealed through the heartache she endured in her life. Her unconditional love for her children and many grandchildren, of whom she always held dear to her heart, will always be cherished.  Ada enjoyed life to its fullest and was always quick to ‘entertain’!  She lovingly passed these qualities onto her children and grandchildren. Ada made many strong and lasting friendships throughout the years. Family would like to thank Dr. Khaladkar, physicians and staff at the Regina General Hospital for their compassionate care of Ada.  Family would also like to thank staff and residents at IverMain Place for the wonderful care and friendship Ada received. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Riverhurst Community Hall. Pastor Marvin Seaborg was officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ada’s name to IverMain Place, Box 550, Central Butte, Sk. S0H 0T0.