Magdalene (Mag) Marie Ungstad
September 15, 1924 – March 29, 2013
Magdalene (Mag) Marie Ungstad, along with her twin sister, was born on September 15, 1924 at Florann, Alberta.
Mag passed away in Edmonton on March 29, 2013.
In 1926, the family moved to Ponoka. When she left the Ponoka farm, Mag attended Edmonton Normal School.
Her teaching career began in Peace River area, coming to Edmonton in 1947. She taught at many different schools in Edmonton and also spent three years as an art consultant. She always said that she gave to each student that she taught, “A corner of her heart.” Mag loved children. She retired in 1979. Throughout her life Mag loved to travel and made many trips all over the world.
She will be lovingly remembered by her; grandson, Mathew Harder and his wife Laura, son in-law, Kel Harder and his wife Glenda; Brother Roald Ungstad and his wife Dorothy; and numerous nieces and nephews, In Alberta, Norway, Australia and USA.
Mag was predeceased by her daughter MeAi Kim Harder, granddaughter Kristi Harder, grandson Tyler Harder, parents Mathilda & Peter M. Ungstad; brothers Waldemar (Wally), Peter, Rolf, Erland (Abe) and sisters, Brynhild (Sunny), Thora, Solveig (Norm), Anna, Valborg (Val), ,and Margaret (Dede).
A funeral service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 6919 83 St, Edmonton:
Saturday, April 6, 2013
10:00 Viewing 11:00 Service
4:00 Internment: Forest Home Cemetery in Ponoka, Alberta
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MeAi Centre,
At World Accord: 1C-185 Frobisher Dr.
Waterloo Ontario, N2V 9Z9
Or a charity of your choice.