Isabel Werner

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Isabel Werner on Oct 25, 2024 at the age of 90 years. We have lost a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She is survived by her husband Al of some 65 years, daughter Gen Howland (Doug), grandsons Daniel and Thomas, son Todd (Simona), sister Irene Heisler (Willie - deceased), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her eldest son Lyle, her parents Vincent and Vera Kozan, brother's Ernie (Kelly) and Joseph (Faye), and nephew Kerry Kozan.

Professionally, Isabel was a teacher. Prior to her marriage to Al in 1959 and after graduating from Moose Jaw Teacher's College, she taught in Regina, SK, Surrey BC and then at Radium Hot Springs, BC. She then took leave to raise a family but eventually obtained her B.Ed. degree at the University of Alberta in 1976. She then taught in the Edmonton public school system until retirement in 1994. Isabel was a very devoted teacher and enabled her students to achieve very high standards.

Isabel was a very active person; a home gardener, a music teacher, choir leader, aqua jog/water exercise leader, quilter, scrap booker, bridge player, and one who energetically maximized home economics.

Isabel and Al enjoyed many travels together, including the Holy Land and several trips to Hungary to reconnect with relatives. She subsequently wrote and published a book, "This One Will Live", about her maternal grandparents and parents history and struggles. As 'snowbirds' they wintered in Arizona for several years.

Isabel pursued and accomplished many things in her life - always oriented towards family, a healthy lifestyle, and subscribed to the honor of traditional and classical values. She will be missed by many - especially that beautiful smile.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at St. Thomas More parish (210 Haddow Close, NW, Edmonton, AB) at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Interment to follow luncheon at St. Anthony Cemetery.