Jackie de Rappard
September 27, 1935 – March 9, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jackie de Rappard announce her passing at the age of 85 years.
Jackie will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughters, Michele de Rappard, Sherry de Rappard (Jacquie Scarlett), Dee Ann Hopkyns (Dave), and her husband George. Jackie was a devoted Mom, generous woman and loving Banga and Gramma who dearly loved her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Brett) and Shaun Hopkyns, Georgia and Noah de Rappard Yuswack, Nathaniel de Rappard Scott. Also, remembering and missing Jackie is sister Carol Smith (Charlie), Republic, Missouri.
Jackie is predeceased by her parents, Walt and Madeline Muller, her brother Jerry Muller and grandmother Mamie Hirsch all of Springfield, Missouri.
Jackie was a long-time member of the Americans Women’s Association (Edmonton), Edmonton Jaycettes, and volunteered for many years with the Edmonton Girl Guides and the Gold Bar Basketball Program.
Special thanks from all the family to sister-in-laws Tillie Williams and Yolanda Rowley for their continuous and special weekly visits with Jackie.
The family thanks the staff of the Rutherford Retirement Residence and the Devonshire Care Center for their professional and caring service of the past 9 years.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and/or the Alzheimer Association of Alberta.
Due to the Covid virus restrictions a celebration of life will take place at a later date
Mary O'Neill says
Dear George and Family, please accept our condolences on Jackie’s passing. She was a spirited and good woman. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you. May she Rest In Peace.
Jack and Mary O’Neill
George de Rappard says
Mary, Jack,
We thank you for your kind thoughts.
Hope you both are well and staying safe.
Regards,
George
Georgie DeVore says
Dear George & family,
Many memories running through my mind today. Memories of you and Jackie, Jaycees and Jaycettes and good times gone by. My first time meeting Jackie, the southern accent, the friendship. My
thoughts are with you George and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Georgie DeVore
George de Rappard says
Georgie,
Many thanks for your kind thoughts. Lots of memories of the old JC/Jaycette days. Hope you are well and staying safe.
Best regards,
George
Sandra Sprague says
George & family:
So sad to read today about Jackie’s passing. Don & I will always treasure the wonderful memories we shared over so many many years. Puts a smile on our faces.
Our thoughts are with you at this time. We send a big hug to you all.
Don & Sandy Sprague
George de Rappard says
Sandy,
We thank you for your kind thoughts. Yes many memories of the old days! Keep smiling. We hope you and Don are well and safe during this epidemic. Is Don still playing cards?
All the best to both of you,
George
Allan J MacDonald says
DeeAnn and Family:
Take comfort in your memories.
Cheryl & Allan
Lorena Tyschuk says
My thoughts and prayers are with the deRappard family at this difficult time. May you hold dear the memories of a much loved lady who has shared so much of herself to many.
George de Rappard says
Many thanks Allan for your kind thoughts.
Stay safe and well.
Best regards
George
Ivan Radostits says
Dear George and family,
Our family offer condolences on the passing of Jackie. May she Rest In Peace!
Our families have know each other since 1961. We have so many memories of our involvement in the community together whether it was with the Jaycees or Premier Lougheed. And our family get togethers at each other’s home.
Take care George and hugs to your beautiful daughters!
Ivan Radostits
George de Rappard says
Ivan,
Many thanks for your kind thoughts. Yes, many memories over the years and get togethers. We hope you are well and safe. Huggs to Mary Agnes. You are a good friend!
Best regards,
George
Florence Labrecque says
Our condolences DeeAnn, to you and your family. Hold your memories in your heart.
Florence & Murray Labrecque
George de Rappard says
Many thanks for your kind thoughts. Hope you are safe and well during the virus!
Best regards,
George
Shirley Machan says
Dear George and family. The notice of Jackie’s passing brought memories from when we were neighbo
urs in Drayton Valley. so long ago! I remember Jackie as a kind and caring person with a great sense of humour. My condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Shirley Machan
George de Rappard says
Shirley,
So wonderful to hear from you! Thank you for your kind thoughts. Those were the good old days of time together with you and Ken.
We hope you are well and safe during the virus.
Very best regards,
George