Obituary of Audrey June Pretty

On Friday, July 29, 2016, Mrs Audrey Pretty passed away at Wainwright General Hospital at the age of 91 years. Audrey is remembered and survived by her loving family; her companion, Don Campbell; daughter Lorena Pretty of Wainwright; three grandchildren; Tyler (Robyn) Stephen of Wainwright, Ronnie Stephen of Wainwright, and Avery Stephen (Don Wilkes) of Edmonton; three great-grandchildren; Khy Stephen, Jacob Wilkes and Jade Wilkes. She is predeceased by her husband Ronald December 19, 2005 as well as multiple siblings. In keeping with Audrey's wishes, no formal service will be held. In Memory Of Audrey Grandma's Ugly Shoes When I was very little All the Grandma's that I knew All walked around this world In ugly Grandma shoes You know the kind I speak of, those black clunky heeled kind, they just looked so very awful That it weighed upon my mind. For I knew, when I grew old I'd have to wear those shoes, I'd think of that, from time to time It seemed like such bad news. I never was a rebel, i wore saddle shoes to school, And next came ballerinas Then the sandals pretty cool. And then came spikes with pointed toes Then platforms very tall As each new fashion came along I wore them one and all. But always, in the distance, Looming in my future there, Was that awful pair of ugly shoes, the kind that Grandmas wear. I eventually got married And then I became a Mom Our kids grew up and left, and "their" children came along. I knew I was a Grandma And the time was drawing near When those clunky, black, old lace up shoes Was what I'd have to wear. How would I do my gardening Or take my morning hike? I couldn't even think about How I would ride my bike! But fashions kept evolving And one day I realized That the shape of things to come Was changing, right before my eyes. And now when I go shopping What I see fills me with glee For in my jeans and Reeboks I'm as comfy as can be. And I look at all these teenage girls And there upon their feet are clunky, black old Grandma's shoes, And they really think they're neat. -Author Unknown