It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the passing of a loving wife, family member and friend. Angela Leanne Brinker, 45 years, of Olds, AB unexpectedly passed away while vacationing in Phoenix, Arizona. Angela grew up in the community of Westgate, in Calgary, and attended St. Michael and St. Mary’s schools. She played basketball at SAIT while obtaining a business diploma, then on to the U of C to complete a degree in education. Angela taught with three school districts before owning the Curves fitness centre in Olds.
Fifteen years ago, Angela met her true love, David. Following her death, he noted, “She was the very best for me.” Indeed, Angela was the best for all of us. Angela had a remarkable charm and wit that saw her quickly build lasting relationships with family, friends, students, neighbors, two nephews, four (step-) children and three grandchildren (especially on “Grandma days" with EACH one).
Angela had an insatiable appetite for golf, having been married on the 12th tee box at the Resort at Radium, B.C. and a traveler of the Robert Trent Jones Trail. Other notable accomplishments included: watching a family wedding ceremony perched atop a garage, using table centre-pieces to parody Meatloaf and ottoman surfing.
Angela leaves behind a large gallery of followers, her loving husband David, four stepchildren (who she loved to the moon and back): Eric Brinker, wife Miranda (Cossuta) and daughter Alyssa; Dana (Brinker) Pikkert, husband Trevor and children Morgan and Reeve; Renee Brinker, Neil Brinker; parents Jack and Karen Smith, sister Sandra (Smith) O'Flaherty, and husband Neil, nephews Declan and Bryden and many loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her cousin Wade Hamer, grandparents Bill and Letha Smith, George and Marge Lengyel, sister-in-law Susan Brinker, and mother-in-law and new cart partner, Anne Brinker.
A service will be held @ 11:00am on Friday, November 22, 2013, St Stephen's Catholic Church, 4302-57 Ave in Olds, AB. Following mass a celebration of Angela's life will be held at the Olds Royal Canadian Legion, 5241 46 St, Olds @ 12:00 pm. Please visit mariposagardens.com to view a guestbook or share memories.
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