Nettie Logan

Nettie Logan, 1934—2023

Annetta Pearl Bishop, more commonly known as Nettie, was born September 8th, 1934, to Lillian and Floyd Bishop. Nettie was raised with her four sisters Ileen, Hazel, Faye and Doreen in Excel. Growing up, Nettie helped her parents run the Excel store, and later worked in the old Oyen hospital. Not long after, Nettie met the love of her life and began a family of her own.

In February of 1953, Nettie met Esler Logan at a dance in Oyen and they were married on May 28th, 1954. In May of this year Nettie and Esler celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Their marriage blessed them with 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl, all of which were raised on the family farm in Cappon. As more and more boys came along, Nettie became increasingly adept at not putting up with any BS. All the children learned very quickly not to start a fight if mom was around.

Nettie was an excellent cook, but she was also always in charge of making sure dessert was ready for Esler. Although she had some adventurous recipes, her most well-known meals included baked mac & cheese, scalloped potatoes, and especially her array of pies. Nettie’s personal favourite was simply a good bowl of ice cream. Even after she and Esler retired and moved to Oyen in 2000, there was always a warm meal at Nettie’s house for her children and grandchildren. Nettie was also known for her green thumb. On the farm she had a huge garden, and although she had to downsize when she moved to town, Nettie always had fresh produce and a beautiful flower bed.

Nettie loved playing cards, and she took them very seriously. You could always catch Nettie looking at her opponent’s cards with her wandering eyes, but she would never admit to it. She often played Smear at the curling rink, on Tuesday nights.  Growing up she made sure all her kids knew how to play by her rules.  She was also an avid Bingo player. Nettie made the trek to Cereal for Bingo on Monday nights and played whenever it was held in Oyen. Nettie obtained quite the collection of Tupperware, and stuffed animals from her winnings. Another hobby of Nettie’s was knitting. Her granddaughters have a collection of knitted doll clothes and blankets that they cherish to this day. Nettie also loved listening to music. She always had the radio on in the kitchen, and in her later years she particularly enjoyed the live music at Oyen’s long-term care facility.

Nettie’s free time was spent following the children, and then grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended countless hockey, baseball, and curling games and the annual dance festivals to support those she loved.

Nettie leaves to mourn; her sister Doreen Smith, her brother-in-law Miles (Vallery) Logan, children; Stan (Gert), Joan (Neil) Jorgenson, Bruce, Rod, Cal (Tracey), Barry (Erin), Jerry (Marcy), 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family members. Nettie joins her loving husband Esler in heaven, as he passed away in September of this year.

Memorial tributes may be directed to Oyen and District Health Care Foundation, Box 1 Oyen, AB T0J 2J0 or to a charity of donor’s choice.

Following the service, a family luncheon will be hosted by Simply Satisfied Catering (Kelly Skappak) at the Senior’s Rec Center.

Funeral arrangements in care of MacLean's Funeral Home, Oyen, Alberta.