MOOSE JAW — The City of Moose Jaw has honoured a former resident who served as a city councillor in the early 2000s and died recently in Alberta.
During the March 10 regular city council meeting, Mayor James Murdock rose to acknowledge Mary Dell Findlay (née Rutherford), who died on Feb. 19 in Calgary at age 87.
Findlay was born on June 12, 1938, in Glenboro, Man., and in 1960, she completed her nursing degree (RN) in Brandon and married Bob Harrod, her obituary said. They had a son, Bob, and a daughter, Tamara. In 1971, the family moved to Moose Jaw, which she made her home for more than 50 years and where she generously shared her time and talents.
“She was a nurse at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital and became director of admitting. Mary Dell was a member of the Moose Jaw Warriors’ Boosters Club, president of the Moose Jaw Dance Festival and an active member of St. Andrew’s and Zion United Churches,” the obituary continued.
Furthermore, Findlay was involved with the Festival of Words, the Cultural Centre — now the Centre for Arts and Culture — and the revitalization of the Mae Wilson Theatre. Also, she was elected a councillor in 2006 and served until 2009.
Findlay remained in Moose Jaw until 2022, when she moved to Calgary to be closer to family. She spent the remaining 10 months of her life at the Silverado Creek Seniors Community.
The obituary added that anyone who wanted to make a donation in Findlay’s name could give to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation.
After reading some of her accomplishments, Murdock then asked everyone in council chambers to stand for a moment of silence.
The next regular council meeting is Monday, March 24.
