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Christina Havard
June 12, 1944 - September 18, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">HAVARD, Christina Jean (nee Ibbotson)<br />June 12, 1944 - September 18, 2015<br /><br /><br />Christina Havard passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 with her husband by her side. <br /><br />She was born to the late Rupert and Donalda Ibbotson in Chilliwack, BC. Chris grew up on a farm in Radisson, SK. At the age of 12 she moved to Ft. St John, B.C. where she finished high school. The family moved to Calgary where she attended UAC, graduating as the first female honours geology graduate. An MSc was obtained from the U of Calgary in 1975. Chris worked for the Geological Survey of Canada and several oil companies. She married Ken Havard in 1966. They lived together in Calgary with brief moves to Norway and Fiji.<br /><br />Chris was an avid birder, and spent much of her time working with the Ujamma Grandmas. She loved hiking, skiing, scuba, knitting, sewing, and playing bridge with her friends. Chris and Ken travelled to countless countries. She volunteered her time with many organizations and was Past President of Nature Calgary. <br /><br />Chris is survived by her two children: Jennifer, of Framingham, MA and Noel (Patti) of Calgary. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Kieran, Ryan, Benjamin and Eric; and her closest cousin Lindsay Ibbotson. Her sister Leslie predeceased her in 1965. <br /><br />In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alberta Wilderness Association (455 - 12 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Y9, Phone:(403) 283-2025). <br /><br />A celebration of life event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Earl Grey Golf Club (6540 - 20 Street SW) at 2:00 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting leydens.com .<br /><br /></div>