September 15, 1964 - May 5, 2007
Fae Angeline Scott
On September 15, 1964 in Edmonton, Fae Angeline Scott, arrived quietly early in the morning to be with her big sister, Susan and her parents Linda and Dale. Fae's early years were spent growing up in the community of Strathcona; in a house with a white, picket fence and a huge crabapple tree in the front yard, located on 106th Street. Fae made many friends with the neighborhood kids and delighted in taking short walks to the corner store to get a paper-rolled cone filled with candy for a penny or two. Whenever Susan and Fae would misbehave, their mother would hold up a wooden spoon as a scolding measure to remind them to behave. Although Linda never used it; it must have been very effective, Fae hid all the wooden spoons in the sofa. One day, Linda caught the girls misbehaving but there were no wooden spoons to be found. You can imagine how big Fae's eyes got when Mom pulled out a metal spatula.
Fae experienced her first sibling rivalry when she saw her brand new sister, April, being brought home from the hospital. Fae simply told her mother, "Take it back". When Susan started going to school, Fae found that April was a great playmate at home and learned to appreciate and love her. Fae became even more excited when another sister, Andrea, later joined the family. While growing up, Fae always enjoyed many visits to Grandma's house, giving her an opportunity to know and be with many cousins, aunts, and uncles.
After graduation from Harry Ainlay Composite High School in 1982, Fae attended the University of Alberta where she obtained her Bachelor of Education degree in 1989. Fae taught seventh grade at Steele Heights Junior High. All the girls in her class admired Fae and all the boys had a crush on her. Unfortunately, Fae's teaching job there was only temporary so she decided to look for a position in Calgary. Fae's long time best friend, Ingrid, happened to work and live in Calgary. Ingrid wrote:
After nearly 30 years of friendship, it is very difficult to narrow down the things about Fae that meant the most to me. Most importantly, though, growing up with three brothers; Fae was the sister I always wanted but never had. During those stressful teenage years, she provided the ear to vent to, the arms to hug, and the objective opinion to make me see that I really didn't hate my parents. Although I had to move away to Calgary, due to the inability of my parents to see the logic of my moving in with Fae; we remained in constant contact, writing long weekly letters better termed 'novels', the alloted 10 minute long distance calls every weekend, monthly greyhound trips, and once the coveted drivers licenses were obtained, trips biweekly whenever possible. I was overjoyed when, in our twenties, she made the decision to move to Calgary and become my roommate. We partied, travelled, bickered and made up, were gym partners, laughed, cried, consoled each other over failed relationships, and experienced together many of the things that life has to offer. Fae will never be forgotten, in my mind or in my heart, for she was such a huge part of my life for so long, that I am who I am today largely because of her influence. Love you always Fae, Ingrid.
Fae made a career change and proudly graduated from Mount Royal College as a registered Massage Therapist in 2004. She started her new career in the Wellness Centre at Mount Royal College. All the people that knew Fae thought that she was gifted, well-liked and appreciated for her work. Fae led a fulfilling and active life. She loved to travel and went to Europe twice, and actually lived in London for a couple of years. She also traveled to New Caledonia, Australia, Mexico, Texas, California and Hawaii. Fae also enjoyed horseback riding, hiking, camping, rollerblading, working out and hanging out with her friends and family. Her greatest joy came when she became an auntie and was able to spoil her nephew and nieces. Her desire to have a family of her own one day, was cut short due to her terminal diagnosis in May of 2005. For the last two years Fae has truly been an example of one who has endured to the end. Her faith kept her strong and she finally got her wish at last in heaven. It is ironic that Fae's middle name was Angeline, it means "Angel" in French. Fae was a beautiful daughter, grand-daughter, niece, aunt, sister and friend. Fae's light while alive on earth proves that she is now an angel. Fae was a very caring and intuitive soul and her spirit will live on with all those who knew and loved her.
On September 15, 1964 in Edmonton, Fae Angeline Scott, arrived quietly early in the morning to be with her big sister, Susan and her parents Linda and Dale. Fae's early years were spent growing up in the community of Strathcona; in a house with a white, picket fence and a huge crabapple tree in the front yard, located on 106th Street. Fae made many friends with the neighborhood kids and delighted in taking short walks to the corner store to get a paper-rolled cone filled with candy for a penny or two. Whenever Susan and Fae would misbehave, their mother would hold up a wooden spoon as a scolding measure to remind them to behave. Although Linda never used it; it must have been very effective, Fae hid all the wooden spoons in the sofa. One day, Linda caught the girls misbehaving but there were no wooden spoons to be found. You can imagine how big Fae's eyes got when Mom pulled out a metal spatula.
Fae experienced her first sibling rivalry when she saw her brand new sister, April, being brought home from the hospital. Fae simply told her mother, "Take it back". When Susan started going to school, Fae found that April was a great playmate at home and learned to appreciate and love her. Fae became even more excited when another sister, Andrea, later joined the family. While growing up, Fae always enjoyed many visits to Grandma's house, giving her an opportunity to know and be with many cousins, aunts, and uncles.
After graduation from Harry Ainlay Composite High School in 1982, Fae attended the University of Alberta where she obtained her Bachelor of Education degree in 1989. Fae taught seventh grade at Steele Heights Junior High. All the girls in her class admired Fae and all the boys had a crush on her. Unfortunately, Fae's teaching job there was only temporary so she decided to look for a position in Calgary. Fae's long time best friend, Ingrid, happened to work and live in Calgary. Ingrid wrote:
After nearly 30 years of friendship, it is very difficult to narrow down the things about Fae that meant the most to me. Most importantly, though, growing up with three brothers; Fae was the sister I always wanted but never had. During those stressful teenage years, she provided the ear to vent to, the arms to hug, and the objective opinion to make me see that I really didn't hate my parents. Although I had to move away to Calgary, due to the inability of my parents to see the logic of my moving in with Fae; we remained in constant contact, writing long weekly letters better termed 'novels', the alloted 10 minute long distance calls every weekend, monthly greyhound trips, and once the coveted drivers licenses were obtained, trips biweekly whenever possible. I was overjoyed when, in our twenties, she made the decision to move to Calgary and become my roommate. We partied, travelled, bickered and made up, were gym partners, laughed, cried, consoled each other over failed relationships, and experienced together many of the things that life has to offer. Fae will never be forgotten, in my mind or in my heart, for she was such a huge part of my life for so long, that I am who I am today largely because of her influence. Love you always Fae, Ingrid.
Fae made a career change and proudly graduated from Mount Royal College as a registered Massage Therapist in 2004. She started her new career in the Wellness Centre at Mount Royal College. All the people that knew Fae thought that she was gifted, well-liked and appreciated for her work. Fae led a fulfilling and active life. She loved to travel and went to Europe twice, and actually lived in London for a couple of years. She also traveled to New Caledonia, Australia, Mexico, Texas, California and Hawaii. Fae also enjoyed horseback riding, hiking, camping, rollerblading, working out and hanging out with her friends and family. Her greatest joy came when she became an auntie and was able to spoil her nephew and nieces. Her desire to have a family of her own one day, was cut short due to her terminal diagnosis in May of 2005. For the last two years Fae has truly been an example of one who has endured to the end. Her faith kept her strong and she finally got her wish at last in heaven. It is ironic that Fae's middle name was Angeline, it means "Angel" in French. Fae was a beautiful daughter, grand-daughter, niece, aunt, sister and friend. Fae's light while alive on earth proves that she is now an angel. Fae was a very caring and intuitive soul and her spirit will live on with all those who knew and loved her.
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