Eva Helen Dykeman (nee Jansen)

Eva Helen Dykeman (nee Jansen) of Tofield, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 95 years. She was born December 2, 1927, on a farm north of Port Reeve, Saskatchewan to William and Elva Jansen (nee Carruthers). After high school, Eva moved to Alberta and became a switchboard operator in Pincher Creek and Vulcan. When the RCAF base at Claresholm reopened, she took a position there. This where she met and married her husband, David Dykeman.

Eva took being a military wife in stride, moving when required while raising three children. She was an avid volunteer, working in thrift shops and with Girl Guides wherever they were posted. She enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening, especially her rose bushes, horses, hiking, being a mom and housewife and taking care of her family and friends. She took up curling and cross-country skiing after moving to Tofield and was known to throw a few darts at the legion.

She returned to work when they moved to Edmonton in the late 60’s, working the switchboard at the Charles Camsell Hospital until Dave retired and they moved to Tofield. Eva partnered with Dave to open and operate Dykeman’s Confectionery. They moved to various communities in Alberta for Dave’s work, retiring to Claresholm and then Sundre. Eva returned to Tofield after Dave’s death, reuniting with old friends, and becoming an active community member.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and brothers.

Missing her are children Margaret (Paul), May (Don), Douglas (Corinne); granddaughters Jennifer, Robyn, Nicole, Elyshia, Samantha; great-grandchildren Brooke, Leigh and Charles and numerous relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Tofield United Church with Rev. Adam Hall officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S or to the Tofield United Church.

Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca