NEULS, Fern Annabelle (nee Piller)
February 15, 1925 – January 29, 2012
Fern Neuls of Calgary passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
Fern was born in Melville, SK. She had a passion for teaching and taught piano for sixty-four years in Melville and Calgary. She had a good rapport with both her students and fellow teachers and enjoyed performing piano duets with them.
Fern is survived by her son Garth. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Neuls.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Services to follow in the Garden of the Last Supper at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Fern Neuls, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200
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I have loving memories of a brilliant piano teacher who became a great mentor and friend. The respect and love she had for her many, many students; her patience; her laughter will all be part of her legacy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Garth.
Your mother was a wonderful neighbour for so many years. I am so sorry for your loss, Garth
Dave & Sandi Sikora
I am so sorry for your loss, Garth. Your mother’s warm heart and love of music brought pleasure to many, many people over the years, and left a lasting mark on the lives of a large circle of students, including mine. I will always remember her with deep affection and gratitude.
Fern become part of our family many years ago when she began teaching our children music. We celebrated Fern’s birthdays with her each year at the same restaurant – an event we always looked forward to. We will miss her, Garth.
She was kind and generous and she will always have a place in our hearts.
So much of my childhood was spent in the loving presence of Mrs. Neuls. She not only taught me the basics of piano playing, but the much more important quality of pouring my heart and soul into my music. I will always be grateful for the time and care she put into teaching me. Thank you, Mrs. Neuls.
My thoughts are with you, Garth.
Your mom was such a positive, wonderful influence in my life. She brought me the wonderful gift of music that I will always have with me. I am honoring her by coordinating an effort to raise funds to permanently dedicate a concert seat in her name; to celebrate her love of music. (http://fernneulsdonations.blogspot.com)My thoughts are with you, Garth.
Upon further reflection, because Mrs. Neuls loved sharing music most of all and because I learned she donated every year to the Kiwanis Festival, I will choose to honor her by raising funds to establish a memorial scholarship in her name, to celebrate her love of music. http://fernneulsdonations.blogspot.com/