Lavina Anne Heppner Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Lavina Anne Heppner

October 19, 1942 - January 19, 2017

Obituary For Lavina Anne Heppner

Lavina Anne was born to William and Eva Fairburn on October 19, 1942 in Regina General Hospital. They lived on a farm in the Wilcox, SK area until Lavina was eight, at which time they moved into Regina.

Later Lavina attended Thompson Public School and Scott Collegiate High School. At the age of nine, Lavina attended Strasbourg Bible Camp with her sister Verla, where they both asked Jesus to be their Saviour.

Soon after graduating, she moved to Calgary where she worked in various retail, banking, and insurance jobs. In February of 1982, she took a receptionist and treasurer job at the First Alliance Church where she worked for eight years but was actively involved at the Evangelical Free Church. This is where Alvin Heppner met her while visiting his sister who was Lavina’s friend.

Alvin and Lavina got married on October 21, 1989 in Calgary and moved to Alvin’s farm near Valleyview, AB. She embraced her new roles of instant wife, mother, and grandmother to seven which became 10 grandchildren. This was an obvious change of lifestyle for her from city life to the country living which she loved and shared with Alvin over the next 27 years. On the morning of January 19, 2017, Lavina passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack enroute to Edmonton.

Lavina is survived by her husband Alvin Heppner, sister Verla (Ken) Campbell, and half-sister Shirley (Tony) Prokop; step-children: Walter, Marcella (Dale) Hufnagel, Evelyn (Jon) Siebert, and Esther (Gerald) Finster; grandchildren: Joanna (Paul) LeDrew, Sherri Hufnagel, Benjamin Hufnagel, Andrew (Melissa) Siebert, Lois (Jerry) Eagles, Timothy Siebert, Kyle (Kate) Finster, Crystal (Chuck) Neufeld, Kevin (Loreea) Finster, and Joshua Finster; great-grandchildren: Sawyer, Titus, Elianna, Emma, Hope, Rayleigh, Brielle, Anna.

She was predeceased by her mother Eva Grace Fairburn, father William McDougal Fairburn and great-granddaughter Janessa Siebert.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Valleyview (4914 49 St.). Interment to follow at Valleyview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Northern Canada Evangelical Mission (Box 3030, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 7V4).

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25 Jan

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14:00 PM

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June 24, 2021

Gross Debby

May God grant you His comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Lavina was such a loving, kind person. Her smile lit up the room when she entered. She touched our hearts in so many ways and we cherish those memories. Our most heartfelt condolences to all. Love the Henderson family: Christina, Debby, Diane, Rob and families.
June 24, 2021

Wiancko Debra

We are first cousins to Lavina. Our growing up years were close and many family times together. We were so happy she married Alvin and gained an immediate family to love. She was special. Even though in later years there was less contact, we touched base at Christmas with cards or email getting updates of the grandchildren. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Love the Haus Family: Murray, Shirley, Elaine and Debra
June 24, 2021

Solberg Allan and Grace

God Bless you all at this time. We pray for God to wrap you all in His loving arms and give you Peace. Love and god's blessings, Allan and Grace
June 24, 2021

Thomas Joy

Alvin, and the rest of your family. I am sorry for your loss and pray that God's peace and comfort will be with you at this time. I knew Lavina when she lived in Calgary. We had become good friends in the 3 years that I had gotten to know her. She was a very special lady and I know you will miss her but one day we will get to see her again! Take care and may God comfort you at this time.

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