NEVA MARLENE DUFF, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the age of 63 years.

Neva was born in Eureka, MT on Sept 5, 1955 to parents David Wallace Butts and Marie Johanna Butts (Sweere). She was the tenth child of combined families.

Neva attended Lincoln County High School in Eureka, graduating in May 1973. She was an avid lover of all things outdoors- fishing, hunting, camping and even a simple drive in the country was a balm to her spirit. Neva was a devout Christian and attended several churches in the CNP, settling for many years at the Coleman Christian Assembly. She worked on various charity projects over the years, most notably as a member with Lions Clubs International for 35 years.

She married Robert Wilson Duff on September 8, 1973 and was blessed with two children- Micheal Ian Duff on October 12, 1974 and Chalena Lynn Duff on September 7, 1976. She also has an adopted daughter, Sachiko Brockbank (Nakayama) Aug 13, 1989.

Neva was gifted in life with a large family. Her daughter Chalena married Jarvie Lyle Ashton on June 24, 1995 and had two children- Levi Douglas Lyle Ashton (Aug 6, 1994) and Colten Brier Ashton (Aug 17, 1996). Her son Micheal married Kelly Lorraine Strey on Sept. 1, 2018 who brings six stepchildren to the family- Alora Megan Bennett, Jordan Michael Bennett, Cullen Brook Bennett, Justin Mitchell Bennett, Angelina Jade Bennett and Geran Austin Bennett. Neva’s adopted daughter Sachiko married Steven Brockbank Sept 7, 2013 and had two children- Kai Lawson Brockbank and Mei Brockbank.

Sadly, Neva was predeceased by her daughter Chalena who passed away August 23, 2016 and her grandson Colten who passed away Nov. 28, 2016, both of who are sadly missed.

Neva is survived by four siblings, her son-in-law Jarvie Ashton, grandson Levi Ashton, her son Micheal and all of his family, adopted daughter Sachiko and her family, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Neva was a friend to anyone her life touched and loved everyone. She will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Neva’s Life was held at COLEMAN CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, 1802 – 77 Street, Coleman, AB, on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2019-06-08
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta