Solvei ‘Chris’ Speelman of Touchmark at Wedgewood in Edmonton, has passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

Born in Olds, Alberta, Chris grew up on the farm northeast of town, attending school at Betchton and Olds.

Her first occupation was a Switchboard operator in Olds.

In 1950, she and a friend worked in Vancouver for awhile, then returned to Olds. In 1951 she went to work in Yellowknife, where she met Ric, who was coaching her ball team. They married Feb.14,1953, in Olds, and moved to Hanna, where Gary, Janice and Barbara were born. In 1957 they moved to Edmonton, eventually buying a home in Killarney, where Harley and Teal (Carolyn) were born. In 1964 they moved to West Meadowlark, and then to Primrose Gardens in 1976.

Chris worked at Zellers for a few years, and 1976 started in accounting for NWI at the Municipal airport, then at the International airport, where they became CAE., retiring in 1994.

Chris enjoyed curling, golf, cards, antiquing, horse races, and casinos. She enjoyed watching sports, and was an avid fan of the Oilers and Eskimos. Her family room was a bit of a shrine to both teams.

She loved to travel and went to many places in the world.

She was known for her baking, especially her peach pie.

She always enjoyed time with family and friends.

Chris will be forever loved and missed by her daughters, Jan and Barb; sister, Rose; grandchildren: Taylor(Krystle), Jennifer (Paul), Tara(Rick), Christina(Jon); great grandchildren: Raiden, Harley, Jaxon, Aliya, Poppy, Finn, and Ember; good friend, Eva; and extended family and friends.

Chris was predeceased by her husband, Ric; sons, Harley and Gary; daughter, Teal; parents, Alfred and Marie; brothers, Henry and Carl; and many other special people in her life.

A sincere thank you to the staff at Kensington Manor and Touchmark at Wedgewood, for their care and kindness over the last four years.

Remembrances can be made to The Alberta Alzheimers Association or charity of choice.

Inurnment at Westlawn Cemetery, Edmonton.

A Celebration of Life will be held in May 2025.