Isobel Marie Ablass
December 15, 1932 – May 30, 2020
As published in the June 15, 2020 World-Spectator
Isobel was born in the Kelso area in 1932, and passed away peacefully in the South East Integrated Long Term Care facility in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, on May 30, 2020. Isobel is predeceased by her son Gary, and her husband Eric, and her parents Walter and Doris Hargreaves. She is survived by her son David (Lorinda) Ablass.
Isobel grew up in the Fairmede area, and married Eric Ablass in 1957. They had two sons, Gary born in 1965, and who suddenly died within the year, and David born in 1967. Isobel and Eric farmed in the Brookside area until they retired from the farm in 1994 . . . if you could say farmers ever retire. Isobel led a full life and was always busy. It’s hard to sum up a life in a few words, but I would like to share some memories that tell about who Isobel (Mom) was.
Isobel loved animals, especially the cows on the farm. Mom and Dad ran a herd of around 60-70 head. She did not know them by tag number, she knew them by name. Every neighbor, friend and relative had a cow named after them.
Isobel had a sense of humor, even from a young age. Her cousin Aubrey reminded us of the time he was visiting and wanted to ride on Mom’s Shetland pony, they both got on the pony, the pony put its head down, Aubrey went sliding to the ground, to which Mom quickly replied “There is your ride.” Mom’s sense of humor served her well over the years. There was always some good-natured teasing, and joking between friends and family. Because of her humor there were more smiles than frowns, more laughter than tears in our house.
Isobel was organized—nobody could pack a lunch kit like mom, that thing was packed full, sandwiches, fruit, drink and dessert . . . I unpacked that every day at school, and I still don’t know how she did it.
Isobel was hospitable— the coffee pot was always put on if someone dropped by, there were always cookies, muffins, cake, or a plate at the dinner table, depending on when you showed up. The freezer was also full of baking, homemade bread, cakes, cookies, that could be pulled out at a moments notice. Of course, some of the containers used for freezing would be less full than she expected for some reason (the price that is paid when you have a teenage boy in the house).
Isobel enjoyed the farm life, especially harvest, she loved to haul grain. She was independent, she just did the things that needed to be done, and rarely asked for help, even when she should have.
Isobel was a maker of memories—Mom took lots of pictures, the camera was never far away, and because she was the one usually behind the camera, finding pictures of her was a challenge. Family vacations, life on the farm, were all carefully documented in many photo albums.
Isobel was a woman of faith—Mom knew that in spite of the challenges we experience, the Bible promised better things ahead. The Bible’s promise of a paradise on earth helped her meet the challenges in life, and gave her a sense of calm and contentment. One of her favorite verses says “And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” -Rev 21:3,4
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 1 pm. Due to the current pandemic, we are not able to meet as freely as we would like to comfort one another, however arrangements have been made for the service to be streamed at www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.com. Open Isobel’s tribute page and click on Spears T.V. at the top of the page.
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