NETTIE BALFOUR
(nee WALL)
June 23, 1928 – July 31, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Nettie Balfour at St. Albert Hospital in Alberta, in the afternoon of July 31st, 2021 at 93 years of age. Gratefully, her family was able to gather around her, caring for her and sharing vigil, until her peaceful death.

Nettie will be forever cherished in the memories of her family; daughter Brenda Niven (Denis- passed away October 3, 2010), sons Robert (Barbara) and Thomas (Desiree), her grandchildren Clark (Kayle), Jana (Scott) and Russell (Deanna); Jayson, Michele, Robyn (Daniel) and Jesse (Christine); and Mitchell (Callie), Sarah and Allison; along with great-grandchildren Danika, Cora, Gabriel, Micheal, Genevieve and Reegan.

Nettie was born and grew up in Cando, Saskatchewan, and it was also where she met, married and started a family with Alfred Robert Balfour. In their early years together, Nettie and Alfred managed Balfour & Sons’ Grocery store until they bought and farmed land near Cando. In semi-retirement, they moved to Saskatoon in the 70’s and when Nettie was widowed in 1974, she chose to move to Whitehorse, Yukon, joining Tom as well as Brenda and Denis and their young family. Years later, they all relocated to Alberta, where Nettie enjoyed a long and healthy life at the Mont Clare Place Seniors’ Centre in St. Albert. Nettie made close friends at the Centre, going to Bingo, trading novels, meeting in the courtyard for a cigarette, playing cards and knitting hats or mitts for anyone in need. She was quietly independent, but loved getting out and about for errands or potluck get-togethers with her family. Her cabbage rolls were the best and her recipe will always be included in Balfour traditions. We will miss her beautiful, infectious smile.

Nettie’s family is planning a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 3 at 1:00pm at Crane Creek Cemetery in Cando. Friends and family who are able to join us are welcome to come share stories and memories over a light lunch, coffee and sweets.

For those who would kindly desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Nettie’s memory would be greatly appreciated.