In Memory Of

Margaret Irene Valstar (Baker)

May 14, 1948 - Feb 28, 2025

Service

  There will not be a funeral service for Margaret.

Notice

Donations can be made to any Palliative Care facility.

Obituary

Margaret Irene Valstar (Nee Baker) passed away with family by her side in the Rocky hospital.
After a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia, the good lord has taken her in.

Margaret was the oldest child born to Ralph and Irene Baker in the Eckville hospital. After which she moved around the countryside 17 times before moving out on her own to Wetaskiwin.
This is where she met Laverne Muyres, married and had 4 children. After a few more moves, she eventually settled in the Buster Creek flats with her husband Gus and five stepchildren.

A homemaker she was...gardening, cooking, sewing, crafting, and baking her famous zucchini chocolate cake, always served with a cup of tea. She had a passion for music and loved to dance.
Despite being the worst back-seat driver, she actually had her class 2 & 3, and drove gravel truck, and school bus. Working beside her husband on the family farm, raising cattle, and all kinds of critters, she learned there were two seasons in her house....haying season and trucking season. Over her years she was involved in numerous volunteer positions with 4-H and the Buster creek Hall.

Margaret was a rock for the family and always had an open door to everyone that stopped by. She was loved by all and will be sadly missed.

She is survived by her spouse of 47 years, Gus Valstar, her children Michael (Anne) Muyres, Shane (Lorelei) Muyres, Cody (Tammy) Muyres, Candace (Hal) Kinsella, her stepchildren (Wayne) Brabant, Joanne (Peter) Moeller, Debbie (Curtis) Kramer, Harry Valstar, and Casper Valstar and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is pre-deceased by her parents Ralph and Irene Baker, brothers Darrell, Patrick and Wesley, and her stepdaughter Nellie Brabant.

There will not be a funeral service for Margaret.

Donations can be made to any Palliative Care facility.

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Henry and Shirley Valstar:

Dear Gus and family. So very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Margaret and her genuine smile and hospitality. May God Grant you comfort during this difficult time, and bless you all as you need to carry on without her.
Our love and prayers

Marlene Stewart:

RIP Marg…thoughts and prayers sent.

Chris Sande:

Gus and family,
So very sorry to learn of Marg's passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

George De Ruyter :

Sorry to hear that she is gone. But she's gone into a better place with God and she will be sadly missed here. She was so sweet and lovable to us, and to all that we know. Rest in peace, auntie, and we all love you.
Our condolence to you, uncle Gus and family.

Gus Vandermeulen:

So, so sorry to hear of Aunt Marg’s passing. We all know that she is in a better place. We’ll see you soon Aunt Marg.

Bill and Wilma Tensen:

Our deepest sympathies Gus, and to the families..
So hard to lose someone you love so dearly.
Margaret is safe in the arms of Jesus now, and may that be a comfort for you all.

Donna and Tom Clark:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Margaret. Have great memories of her over the years, mostly during the times we spent at various 4H events. She was a kind, hard working lady , and respected by all.

Harry and Sylvia Harkema (Jasper):

Very sad to hear of the passing on Margaret. My heartfelt condolences to GUS and families

Steve and Phyllis Molnar:

Very sad to hear of the passing of Margaret. My condolences to Gus and families

Don and Darlene Jackson :

We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories you have.

Jackie (Rollier) Janes:

My deepest condolences to your whole family on Margaret's passing. She and Gus drove bus for us kids and were always such lovely people.

Ann Girard:

So very sorry for your loss of Marg.

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