Obituary of Lis Vibeke Brodie
With love and respect, we remember Lis Vibeke Brodie, who passed away peacefully at her home in Killam, Alberta, on September 30, 2025, at the age of 81.
Lis was born on December 17, 1943, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Else and Henry Kobbero. In 1956, she moved with her family to Edmonton, Alberta, where she grew up learning the value of hard work, independence, and perseverance — qualities that would define her throughout her life.
On November 14, 1965, Lis married Stanley George Brodie, beginning a partnership that would be filled with both joy and challenge, love and determination. Together, they raised a family and built a legacy through their business, Brodie’s Bakery, which they opened in Killam on January 9, 1978. The bakery became a cornerstone of the community, a place where Lis’s skill and dedication were known by all.
Lis made history as the first woman in Canada to earn a baking certificate from NAIT, paving the way for other women in her trade. Her career was a reflection of her grit and capability — she achieved what few others dared to attempt.
Life brought Lis moments of deep loss and hardship, and those experiences shaped her later years. Yet through it all, she remained strong-willed, independent, and unafraid to stand her ground. She lived life on her own terms — honest, determined, and proud of all she accomplished.
Lis was predeceased by her husband, Stanley George Brodie, her daughter Tanya Jody Brodie, her eldest son Lee Hugh Brodie, her parents Else and Henry Kobbero, and her brother Bent Kobbero. She is lovingly remembered by her sons Stanley David Brodie and Jim Stacy Brodie, extended family, and those who admired her strength and resilience.
Lis’s story is one of courage, determination, and hard-earned wisdom — the legacy of a woman who carved her own path and left a lasting mark on those who knew her.
Please join the family to honor Lis’s life at the Killam Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Friday October 24th, 2025. Please Join the family following the graveside service at Eggs & Co. formerly known as Brodie's Bakery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to the Killam Cemetery, Stars, Alberta Cancer Foundation or a Charity of Donor’s Choice.
If anyone wants to assist with funeral costs, Please send an etransfer to stanleydbrodie@gmail.com.
