Lydia Fast died Oct. 7, 2009. She was born Jan. 15, 1924 in St. Boswells, Sask. to John and Eva Sapinsky. Albert Fast died Oct. 13, 2009 at 97. He was born Mar. 13, 1912 in Rush Lake, Sask. to Daniel and Maria Fast. Albert wanted to join the army but was not accepted because of poor feet. He was told that teachers were needed. He taught for 18 years in various towns in Sask. Lydia met Albert through mutual family and friends. They married in 1942. After moving to B.C. in 1958, Albert worked for his brother Ernie for 1 year, but then went back to teaching in Garibaldi, Surrey, and Kimberley, B.C. He became a realtor and later moved to Abbotsford, B.C., in 1971. Lydia was an awesome caregiver, homemaker, and employee in retail sales. They were members at Bakerview MB Church. Albert and Lydia are mourned by children Wally (Juliette), Rick (Mary), Gwen (Jake), Lorna (Jim), Barb; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
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