Uranus F Albert, of Mesa AZ, passed away on May 23, 2021. She was born August 3, 1924 in Chicago IL and was selected as a Jobs Daughters Princess in 1942. Upon marrying her husband, Carmen Albert, on June 1, 1946 she moved to Highwood, Illinois where she raised her family. Uranus moved to Mesa, AZ, in 1979 and attended Church of the Master Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader and crafter (especially knitter) making and giving prayer shawls to friends and those in need.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie DeStefano; her brothers, Edward and William and her husband, Carmen Albert.
Uranus will be dearly missed by her children, Candida (Russell) Lodge, Rose Mary (the late Odie) Buss, Joseph (Debra) Albert; grandchildren, Richard Lodge, Michael Lodge, Raymond (Ariel) Bennett, and Joseph Albert II; great grandchildren, Talia Lodge and Isla Lodge; nieces, Rose Ann Simpson and Janet Russell.
A celebration of Uranus’ life will be Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 11:00 am, at Church of the Master Presbyterian, 6659 E University Dr., Mesa AZ 85205. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Church of the Master Chancellor’s Guild, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
It was wonderful growing up having Aunt Uranus (and Uncle Camry too). She was Oak Terrace’s Crossing Guard and I preferred staying with my Aunt Uranus, to going in the play ground. I loved seeing her each time I visited Mesa. I miss her, knowing she’s not in Mesa, but I know I will see her again. That makes me happy.
Rose, your mother lived a wonderful life and raised a great family. May your mother be blessed with the love of the Lord God in heaven. She is united with your father and all her family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.
I have wonderful memories of Uranus (and Carmy) both here in Highwood and in Arizona. When my grandparents, James and Eva Albert would take me to their house, they always treated me as if I was the most special guest they could have! Uranus had a great sense of humor and a lot of love to spread around. She will be deeply missed!
Mom
Thank you for all the wisdom you tried to give each of us, you will be missed.
Although I never met Uranus, I know she was a special person based on her wonderful daughter, Rose. My sympathies on your loss. May your mother rest peacefully in God’s care.