Muriel Claire Behiel

Muriel will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Gilbert Behiel; her four children: Craig (Lonnie) Behiel and their children Brooke and Austin, Sue Despins and her sons Aaron, Mitchell (Celina), and Scott (Megan), Karren (Brian) Kossey and their daughters Alexandria and Samantha, Brad (Pookie) Behiel and their son Keagan; her siblings, Allan (Edith) Demers, Irene Provencal, Leo (Margie) Demers, Alice (Doug) Macauley, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Muriel was predeceased by her father and mother, Camille and Jane Demers; her sister, Myrtle Paradis; brother-in-law, Bob Provencal; and her son-in-law, Ron Despins.

Muriel was very proud to be a registered nurse who graduated in 1965 from the Edmonton General Hospital School of Nursing. She married Gilbert Behiel the same year and they bought a farm west of Westlock in the Hazel Bluff area where they raised their four children. Muriel worked at the Immaculate Hospital part time until 1977. She then transferred over to the Sturgeon Health Unit and loved helping people in their homes as a home care nurse for the next 30 years.

The next chapter of Mom and Dad’s adventure was when they bought a motor coach in 1986 and formed Wild Rose Bus Lines. Mom loved planning the trips and was a natural hostess which suited being a wonderful tour guide on the road. Wild Rose Bus Lines allowed them to travel to Alaska, Vegas, Arizona, Reno, California, Vancouver Island, Eastern Canada, Texas and many other places. Mom was so adventurous, she even planned a tour to Europe to see Switzerland, England and many other countries she always wanted to explore. Mom and Dad continued their love of travelling and explored Australia, Florida, Mexico, Arizona, and travelled through as many States and Provinces in North America as they could.

Muriel loved her friends and launched a store in Westlock called the Best Kept Secret where she was able to combine her love of antiques, clothing, and specialty bras. It was a place where the coffee pot was always on, and friends could gather.

She loved to bake and cook and always had treats, baking, food, and drinks ready for anyone to enjoy. She was very proud of her grandkids and always found a way to laugh and joke around with them. Her smile, her willingness to assist anyone in need, and her big hugs will be greatly missed by everyone she crossed paths with.

The family wishes to send a special thank-you to the staff at Copper Sky Lodge in Spruce Grove.

A Funeral Mass for Muriel will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at Our Lady of The Angels Catholic Church - 10004 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Muriel Behiel’s name to Westlock & District Food Bank Association at https://www.albertafoodbanks.org/westlock-district-food-bank-association/