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Moon Mah
August 26, 1930 - January 23, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Mah, Moon <br /> Aug 26, 1930 &ndash; January 23, 2013 <br /> It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Moon Mah, beloved mother, doting grandmother and all around good person. Moon passed away peacefully Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 82. Moon was a loving and passionate woman whose greatest love in life was her family and the business she helped found 60 years ago. For the last 40 years, or as long as anybody can remember, Moon sat on her perch at the front of Wei&rsquo;s Western Wear greeting customers and guarding the till. Moon was synonymous with the business she helped start with her husband Wei and when she was healthy; she was always at the store, every day, all day. <br /> Moon came to Canada in 1956, following Wei who arrived in 1951. Life was not easy in those days for an immigrant family in rural Alberta, especially ones who were trying to learn a new language and adopt a new culture. However, both Wei and Moon were determined to achieve the &ldquo;Canadian Dream&rdquo; where hard work, determination and sacrifice were sometimes rewarded. They started out with nothing but eventually built a stable business that spanned 11 Canadian Prime Ministers (from Louis St. Laurent to Stephen Harper) even enduring Kim Campbell&rsquo;s brief administration. They built their business on the foundations of honesty, humility and hard work. Both Moon and Wei worked tirelessly and they were always happy to see their customers and were always ready to have a chat or &lsquo;give a good deal&rsquo;, as they knew a satisfied customer was the lifeline to a successful business. They also stressed the value of education although their own schooling was abbreviated and almost non-existent. They passed on this importance to their children and grandchildren and they were proud to see that the subsequent generations have fully embraced their philosophy. By all accounts, Moon leaves us with no regrets. Moon had a happy life full of love and laughter and she was always surrounded by a loving family and wonderful friends. To quote J.K. Rowling, &ldquo;she did the best she could with what she had&rdquo;. She started with humble beginnings and she leaves with a legacy and values that should endure for generations. <br /> Moon was pre-deceased by her husband Wei in 2001, and will be lovingly remembered by her sons and daughter-in laws; Stephen (Marilyn), Chung and Allen (Brenda) and her 4 grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Tyler and Keira. She will also be mourned by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her husband&rsquo;s brothers, sister and their families. <br /> The family is deeply grateful to the gentle and diligent care given to Moon from the nurses and staff of Unit 33 and the Intensive Care Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. We are especially thankful to Dr. Kym Jym, Dr. D. Simmonds, Dr. Curtis, Dr. J. Singh and Dr. Edward Lee for their personal care and compassion. <br /> </div>