Merle, daughter of Morley and Sarah Place, was born on September 20, 1921 on the farm north of Golden Prairie, SK. She married Arnold Labs and they settled in Calgary where Arnold was already living and working. They lived across from the old Number One fire hall and eventually bought a lot in the Highland Park area where they built their new home for their family.
Merle is survived by, and sadly missed by, her son Donald Labs of Abbotsford, BC; daughter Shirley Labs of Calgary AB; grandsons Alvin Delay, of Calgary, AB, Michael Labs of Nanaimo, BC, Mark Renn of Duncan, BC; granddaughter Monica Renn of Nanaimo, BC; and special friends Trudy and Bob Kliciak. She was like a mother to many of Shirley’s friends and everyone was welcome.
Merle was predeceased by her husband Arnold, daughter Jeanette Delay, and son Raymond Labs.
At Merle’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.