Obituary of Orlean Mickla

Orlean Violet Mickla passed away December 8, 2014 at the Daysland Health Centre at the age of 81 years. Orlean Violet Mickla was born on October 10, 1933 to Conrad and Rozi Hanson in Bawlf, Alberta. In May 1953 she married Mike Mickla of Daysland. Together they raised two children, Melven and Betty Ann. Orlean spent her whole life in Daysland, raising her family and contributing to the community. She was a proud member of the CWL and the Royal Purple for 50 years. Orlean is survived by her daughter Betty Ann Tronchin; grandchildren Shawn Maskell, Amy (Dan) Wieschorster, Michael Mickla, Mark (Jeanni) Mickla. She was blessed with six great-grandchildren: Tajah, Dean, Sydney and Jaxon, Mitchell and Madison. She was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1991; father and mother Conrad and Rozi Hanson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Elizabeth Mickla; son Melven in 1988; and one young brother, Harlan (Howie). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Daysland Hospital Foundation. Your comfort and support are greatly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. A Prayer Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2014 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2014 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland with Rev. Leon Kler officiating. Interment has taken place in the Daysland Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Daysland Hospital Foundation (Box 27, Daysland, Alberta T0B 1A0).