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Rachel Lynn Blythe (nee Dressel)


Rachel passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 32 years.

She was a happy girl who always had a smile on her face. Rachel grew up in Creston, BC, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. She always had big dreams and wanted to see the world. Soon after moving to Alberta, she moved to Australia to follow her love, Daniel Blythe. In 2006, they moved back to Calgary to start their life together. Rachel and Daniel were married in May of 2013 on the beach in Maui.

One of the things she loved the most was being in the sunshine. She also loved Bingo, tea and her puppies, Coco and Taz. Rachel will forever be remembered for her unconditional love, generosity, sense of humor and her dancing.

Rachel is lovingly remembered by her husband Daniel Blythe; mother Lynn Dressel; father Doug Dressel; sisters Angela Dressel and Breanne (Cory) Smith; grandparents Mac and Dea Comer and Laura Dressel; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by her loving Australian family.

Rachel was predeceased by her grandparents Rod and Barb Dressel.