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| Norman W. Clarke — 1938-2003
Norman W. Clarke, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away
on Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the age of 65 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Joan of 40 years; son, Ron; daughter,
Linda (Geoff) Douglas; and two precious grandchildren, Gregory and Caitlin,
all of Calgary.
Norm is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and
Ethel Jackman of Fort Macleod; his best friend and family, Ross Chester
of Canoe, B.C.; three sisters, Leola (Norm) Baird of Lethbridge, Evelyn
(Jack) Cullen and Lorraine Clarke, both of Fort Macleod; nieces and nephews,
a large extended family and numerous friends.
Norm was predeceased by his parents and sister-in-law Doreen.
Norm was born and raised in Fort Macleod where he resided until September
of 1967, at which time he and his family moved to Calgary.
He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather and his loss has
left a huge void in our lives. Norm’s greatest joy was grandchildren and
he loved every opportunity to be with them.
Besides his family Norm had a passion for golf and enjoyed spending
time with friends, always welcoming the opportunity to meet new people.
To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com,
subject heading: Norm Clarke.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the
Alberta Children’s Hospital, 1820 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, T2T 5C7.
In living memory of Norm Clarke, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek Chapel,
14441 Bannister Rd. S.E., Calgary, 403-256-9575.
* * *
Beryl Mabel Layton, beloved wife of the late Orlin Layton of Fort Macleod,
passed away at Rosewood Villa on Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the age of
79 years.
Beryl was born in London, England, where she was raised and attended
school. She married Orlin in 1943 and emigrated to Canada, living in Taber
and then moving to Fort Macleod.
Beryl was a homemaker and raised four children. She was a member of
the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president in 1956.
Beryl is survived by her three sons, Dave Layton of Penticton, B.C.,
Brian (Sharon) Layton of Calgary and Jim Layton of Penticton; her daughter
Darlene (Rob) Hansford of Banff; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren;
and her sister Nina of England.
A funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, Fort Macleod on Saturday, June 21, 2003, at 1 p.m. with Bishop
Brian Waldie officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery.
A visitation will be held in the church’s Relief Society Room prior
to the service.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Beryl’s memory
to the Canadian Diabetes Association, c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home assisting the family. * * *
Lloyd Carruthers passed away in the Alice Keith Nursing Home in Vermilion
on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the age of 93 years.
He was born in Sperling, Man. In the spring of 1917 the family moved
to a farm south of Fort Macleod.
Lloyd purchased his own farm in 1931 where he met and married Muriel
Lancaster on July 15, 1936. They also lived in the Cardston area, then
Inuvik, NWT before retiring to Salmon Arm, B.C., then to the Vermilion
area where Lloyd lived until his passing.
Lloyd will be lovingly remembered and missed more than words can say
by his children, Jean (Doug) Poile of Fort Macleod, Beverly (Roger) Erickson
of Vermilion, Murray (Loraine) Carruthers of Sherwood Park, Barbara Michalko
of Vermilion, Donald (Geri) Carruthers of Stony Plain, and James (Terri)
Carruthers of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.; sister-in-law Meta Kingman; brother-in-law
Hughie (Wilma) Lancaster; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted in the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church,
Vermilion, on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Peter Yeung
officiating.
Hymns sung were “This is My Father’s World,” “In the Garden,” and “What
a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Organist was Terri Smith. Soloist Susan Clark
sang “A Perfect Day.” Reflections were by granddaughter Shaunna Yaremchuk.
The pallbearers were grandchildren Judy Gundlock, Sheri Phaff, Jay Erickson,
Ron Erickson, Jason Carruthers, Greg Poile, Kathleen Gergely, Brenda Carruthers,
Catherine Arlia, Darcy Carruthers, Pat Leishman, Susan Michalko, Corey
Carruthers, Karla Francis, Tim Poile and Tammy Catto.
Inurnment for Lloyd and Muriel was in Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge,
on Saturday, June 7, 2003.
Lakeland Funeral Home of Vermilion entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Fund, Vermilion, or Vermilion Health Centre Comfort Fund, or a charity of the donor’s choice. * * *
Anna (Annie) Weerstra, aged 82 years, passed away suddenly at home in
Granum on June 2, 2003, widow of Roy, who predeceased her on May 11, 2001.
She is the beloved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Tom Blair of
Granum, Gloria and Keith Johnson and Jack Weerstra, all of Calgary.
She is also survived by six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;
and a sister, Rita Pushic of Prince Albert, Sask.
Annie was married Jan. 22, 1945, in Prince Albert. Annie and Roy farmed
in the Granum area until their retirement.
Annie loved to dance and play music on her accordion or organ. She played
for many dances before her marriage.
Annie was a member of the Granum Drop-In Centre.
A private graveside and memorial service will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Annie’s memory to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6.
Arrangements and cremation entrusted to Leyden’s Funeral Home, Claresholm, directors of services. Telephone 403-625-3212. * * *
Marie Anna Allison passed away May 24, 2003 at the Fort Macleod Health
Care Centre at the age of 82 years.
She was predeceased by her husband John and her two sisters, Elizabeth
(Dolly) McKenna and Alice Pinder.
Marie is survived by her sister Norma (Jim) Coutts; her son Glen; daughters
Janet Anderson and Joan (Lane) McLaren; three grandchildren, Glenda Anderson
(Wade Hutchins), John (Tamara) Allison and Amanda Anderson; three great
grandchildren, Justine Allison, Allison Hutchins and Kaitlyn Allison; as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may donate to the Canadian Cancer Society at the Fort Macleod drug stores. * * *
Claud Robert Stevens, beloved husband of the late Doris Stevens, of
Fort Macleod, passed away at the Father Lacombe Care Centre in Calgary
on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the age of 89 years. Claud was born Sept.
23, 1913 in Fort Macleod.
Claud is survived by his children, Helen (Ralph) Westington of Ottawa,
and Bob (Brenda) of Calgary; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Alison,
and Steven; his sister-in-law Elsie Stevens of Cold Lake; as well as nieces,
nephews and friends.
In addition to his loving wife Doris, Claud was predeceased by his parents,
C.W. and Edith Stevens; his brother John and his sister Amy Person.
After a brief period teaching, and three years as an airframe mechanic
with the RCAF, Claud joined his brother John and their father in the family
carpentry business in Fort Macleod. There are many buildings in the area
where evidence of his careful workmanship can be found.
He will be remembered for his integrity, quiet demeanor, and endless
curiosity about things mechanical. He was a member of the Masonic order,
and served on various committees in the Trinity United Church and the Fort
Macleod Historical Association.
His family, especially his grandchildren, brought him great pleasure.
The family would like to acknowledge the staff at the Pioneer Lodge
for their exceptional care and compassion.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, 220 20th St.,
Fort Macleod on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 2 pm with Rev. Aldeen McKay
officiating.
Memorial tributes may be made to Willow Creek Foundation Pioneer Lodge,
Box 792f, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Calgary, 1-888-216-5111. * * *
Leone Orr passed away peacefully but suddenly at home at age 83.
Leone is survived by his wife Shirley; his children, Sharon Gearing,
Bryce (Mary) Orr, Margaret (Garth) Padley, all of Fort Macleod, Wendy (Richard)
Reid of Taylorsville, Utah; and his sister, Della Rodgers of Big Fork,
Mont.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great granchildren.
Leone was the son of Josiah and Mary Orr, who were one of the original
settlers of Orton.
Leone was an avid outdoorsman and was active in his church.
Furneral services will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2003, at 11 a.m.
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fort Macleod, with
Bishop Whitehead officiating.
Friends may meet the family on Thursday, May 15, 2003, from 10-10:45
a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment to follow
at 2 p.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery.
By request, no flowers please. Donations may be made to the LDS Missionary
Fund.
* * *
Kaye Bartlett, beloved wife of Ken, passed away after surgery and a
short illness, at the age of 72, in the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on
Friday, April 18, 2003.
Kaye was born in the district of Willow Creek, to Gordon and Sadie Gray.
As a young girl, the Gray family moved to their family farm south of Fort
Macleod.
In 1951 Kaye and Ken married. Together they raised their family in various
parts of the country and Germany, as they accompanied Ken throughout his
career in the Canadian Armed Forces.
In 1977 they retired to Lethbridge where Kaye resided until the time
of her passing.
Kay will be sadly missed by her husband of 52 years, Ken; daughter Connie
(Peter); son Terry; grandsons Chris and Kevin Gardiner; sisters Ethel (Bob)
Jackman, Beth (Lloyd) Gillard and Margaret (Dwaine) Archibald; brother
Larry (Doreen) Gray; and sisters-in-law Joyce and Mary Gray.
Kaye was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Sadie Gray; brothers
Claude, Fred, Bill, Leonard, Bob, Roy and Bert; and sister Isabel.
A private family inurnment will take place in Martin Bros. Chapel of
Peace. All are welcome to a memorial service to be held at 10 a.m., Thursday,
April 24, 2003, in Martin Bros. Memorial Chapel, 703 - 13th St. N., with
Mr. Rodney Galambos officiating.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dale A. Martin Jr. of Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd., (403) 328-2361. * * *
Hazel Mildred Gregory, formerly of Pincher Creek, much loved mother,
grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at Little Bow
Continuing Care Centre in Carmangay after a lengthy illness, on April 14
at the age of 87.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ray Gregory of Pincher Creek and
loving mother of three sons, Earl (Mary), Wayne (Gisele) and Martin (Dianne).
She dearly loved her grandchildren: Bruce Gregory and Violet (Marc) Myers
as well as her four great grandchildren, Sheri and Andrew Gregory and Amanda
and Kayla Myers.
Hazel was predeceased by her husband Ray in 1978; her parents Fred and
Florence Bustard; four brothers, George, Lorne, Fred and Tom; and three
sisters Florence, Edna and Ella.
Hazel was born on the Bustard family farm in the Hillsboro district,
the third of eight children. Hazel married Ray Gregory on Jan. 2, 1934
and together they operated the family farm until 1973 when they retired
to Pincher Creek.
Hazel was always a good friend and neighbour. She loved to have friends
in for tea and cards, especially canasta. She loved to bake and always
had a fresh supply of buns and pies.
She was always busy participating in various functions, volunteering
at church, making quilts, gardening, travelling and visiting at Crestview
Lodge and the hospital. For many years Hazel was an active member of both
Hillsview and Spring Point Ladies’ Clubs.
Hazel was named Citizen of the Year in 1989 for Pincher Creek and area.
She gave many hours of her time as co-ordinator of the Heart Fund for Pincher
Creek and area for 17 years. Hazel also served a term as Noble Grand for
the Rebekah Lodge.
In 1994 Hazel left the area due to ill health and resided at Little
Bow Continuing Care Centre in Carmangay. The family would like to express
their sincere gratitude to the staff of Little Bow Continuing Care Centre
for all their excellent care, kindness and respect for Hazel. Thank you
also to all relatives and friends who so supported Mom during her illness.
A memorial service was held at the Pincher Creek United Church, on Thursday,
April 17, 2003, at 1:30 p.m.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 1828, Pincher
Creek, or to the Little Bow Continuing Care Centre, P.O. Box 160, Carmangay,
would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Pincher Funeral Chapel, 403-627-4864. * * *
Mary Geraldine (Gerry) Olson passed away suddenly in Calgary on Monday,
March 31, 2003 at the age of 71 years.
Gerry was predeceased by her beloved husband Harold in January 2003.
She is survived by her five sons, Keith (Heather), Darcy (Cathy), Rodney,
Brian (Tammy) and Alan (Simone); her four daughters, Lori (Murray), Barbara,
Leann (Karl) and Cynthia (Al); 24 grandchildren; one great grandchild;
her sister Vada (Michael); and one aunt Ruth Bennett.
Gerry was also predeceased by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Gerry was born in Magrath on Dec. 21, 1931. After completing Grade 11,
she worked for two years in the Woolen Mills of Magrath and three years
as an AGT operator. Gerry spent much time with her sister Marcia and loved
to square dance.
On Dec. 31, 1954 Gerry married Harold Sumner Olson in Lethbridge. She
became a devoted wife and loving mother. In 1957 Gerry and Harold moved
to Fort Macleod where they raised their family and resided until their
passing.
The funeral service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, Fort Macleod, on Friday, April 4, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Bishop Brian
Waldie officiating. Interment followed in the Magrath Cemetery.
A viewing took place at the church from 10:15 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. prior
to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gerry’s memory
to the MS Society or to The Canadian Cancer Society, c/o the Fort Macleod
drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
Leslie William Nash passed away at Extendicare in Fort Macleod on Monday,
March 31, 2003, at the age of 90 years.
Les was born at Granum on Dec. 29, 1912 to Albert and Maude Nash.
Les is survived by Shirley, his beloved companion of 59 years; his brother
Cyril (Marge) Nash; sisters-in-law Trudy Blunden, Florence Blunden, Audrey
Nash and Georgia Tomik; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many special
friends.
Les was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Albert Nash and Alf
Nash; stepbrothers, Bill Blunden and Tom Blunden and by his sister-in-law
Dorothy Nash.
A funeral service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod on Saturday,
April 5, 2003, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Aldeen McKay officiating. Cremation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Les’ memory to
the Fort Macleod Handi Bus, P.O. Box 881, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
Margaret (Maggy) Sharp passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Lethbridge
Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the age of 87 years.
Margaret was born Nov. 7, 1915 at Grande Prairie. She married John (Jack)
Sharp on Oct. 23, 1937. Margaret‘s life revolved around her family and
grandchildren. She loved music, played guitar, banjo, accordion and violin
and never took a lesson.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) in 1999 and by three
sisters and her twin sister at birth.
She is survived by her two sons: John (Sheila) and family of Calgary,
and Fenton (Helen) and family of Fort Macleod; two sisters; one brother
and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, Fort Macleod.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s memory
to the Fort Macleod Handibus, Box 881, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family.
* * *
James William George (Bill) Johnson, beloved husband of Isabel Johnson
of Fort Macleod, passed away in perfect peace with his family at his side,
at the Fort Macleod Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the age of
74 years. Bill fought a long and courageous battle with emphysema.
Bill was born May 20, 1928 at Dodsland, Sask. and spent his early years
in this area. The family moved to the Avonhill district northeast of Kindersley,
where Bill completed his schooling.
He worked at various jobs, spending many years in the oilfields. One
of the highlights of his life was the time he worked as a mechanic for
a rig in Alaska.
On Aug. 12, 1968 he married Isabel Lowes. In 1974, Bill and Isabel and
family moved to Fort Macleod, where Bill worked at Norfab Homes and later
at the Nobleford Plant, assembling farm equipment. His health conditions
forced him to retire in 1988.
Bill was a hard-working man with the ability to repair and recycle almost
anything, which he loved to do. He had a hobby of collecting lapel pins
of many kinds and from many places. Bill loved to camp, hunt and fish when
his health permitted. Family was important to Bill and he kept in close
contact by phone in his last years, when he could not travel.
Bill is survived by his wife Isabel Johnson; his daughter Natalie Mortensen;
his son Mark Johnson; son-in-law Rod Mortensen and by his special grandchildren,
Samantha and Sean Mortensen, all of Fort Macleod.
Bill is also survived by his brother Ron and Dora Johnson of North Battleford,
Sask. and their family; his sister Willowmine Eastcott of Calgary and her
family; his brother Tom and Julie Johnson of Golden, B.C.; his sister Carol
and Gordon Norberg of Hay River, NWT and their family and by his wife’s
parents: Jack and Dorothy Campbell of Dodsland, Sask.
Bill was predeceased by his parents George and Lucy Johnson of Kindersley;
his brother Keith Johnson of Kindersley; his nephew Rick Eastcott of the
U.S.; his nephew Jason Eastcott of Calgary and by his brother-in-law Jack
Lowes of Edmonton.
The funeral service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod on
Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 11 a.m. with Captain Sam Roberts officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are all of Bill’s friends. Interment took place
on Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Kindersley, Sask.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Bill’s memory to
The Alberta Lung Association c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores (or Box 4700,
Station S, Edmonton, T6E 5G5) or to the Fort Macleod Handibus, Box 881,
Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family (403-553-3772). * * *
Andrew Davey, beloved husband of Ruby Davey of Fort Macleod, passed
away at the Fort Macleod Hospital on Monday, March 17, 2003 at the age
of 89 years.
Besides his wife Ruby, Andy is survived by his stepdaughter Doreen (Tony)
Grant and their children, Keith of Regina and Denise of Lethbridge.
He is also survived by his brother George (Elaine) of Lethbridge; two
sisters, Hilda Henry and Doris Rhodes also of Lethbridge; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Andy was predeceased by his parents Jim and Ethel Davey; his first wife
Mae; two brothers: Robert and Bill (Jenny) and by his sister Emma Park.
Andy was born on Jan. 19, 1914 and raised in Michel, B.C. He proudly
served his country in the Canadian Army during World War Two, and before
and afterwards, worked in the coal mines in the area of Michel, B.C.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his brothers
and nephews. Andy liked to reminisce and share his past experiences with
people. He was proud when his grandson Keith joined the military reserves
and the two would talk for hours about his years of service.
Andy was a faithful member of Holy Cross Parish and a member of the
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 46. Andy had a quiet, gentle nature and
will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A funeral mass was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Fort Macleod
on Thursday, March 20, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. A. Fermo officiating.
Interment in Union Cemetery. A prayer service was held at Eden’s Funeral
Home, Fort Macleod on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Andy’s memory
to The Alberta Diabetes Association, c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
Mildred (Millie) A. Dodd (nee Urness), beloved wife of Mr. Lester Dodd
of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home on
Thursday, March 6, 2003, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s at the
age of 81 years.
Millie loved gardening, music and, most of all, her family.
Besides Lester, her loving husband of 56 years, Millie is survived by
one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ken Burgess of Penhold, Alta.; and
one son and daughter-in-law, Maury and Connie Dodd of Calgary; as well
as two grandchildren, Amanda and Kaleigh Burgess; and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Memorial services were held at McInnis and Holloway’s Fish Creek Chapel
on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 2:30 p.m. Graveside service was to follow
at Queen’s Park Cemetery, “Field of Honour” at a later date.
To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com,
subject heading: Millie Dodd.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the
Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 1920 11th St. S.E., Calgary, T2G 3G2 (phone
403-290-0110).
In living memory of Millie Dodd, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. Telephone 403-256-9575. * * *
Mrs. Ethel Bernice Chester passed away in Salmon Arm, B.C. on March
15, 2003, at the age of 61 years.
A celebration of life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral
Home on Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. with Norm Russell officiating.
Born in Milk River, on July 7, 1941. Ethel has been an active resident
of the Salmon Arm-Canoe area since 1965. For years she was the assistant
post master at Canoe, for more than 20 years the local librarian, and is
well remembered for her compassion and loving manner, not only to her family,
but her many friends.
She leaves to mourn her loving family, husband of 43 years, Ross Chester;
three children, Chris (Shirley) Chester of Salmon Arm, Kim Chester of Salmon
Arm, Terry (Tom) Radnai of Mission; six grandchildren, Melissa, Jessica,
Aaron, Savanna, Brandon and Michael; also two sisters and one brother,
Elizabeth Gold of Penticton, Susan Cerutti of Lethbridge and Alec (Ruth)
Horvath of Creston.
E-mail condolences may be sent to sympathy@bowersfuneralservice.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ethel’s memory may be sent
to the North Canoe Community Association.
Funeral arrangements with cremation were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. * * *
Philip Melvin Sheffield, 82, passed away Feb. 26, 2003, in Sun City,
Arizona.
Phil was born Oct. 25, 1920, to Heber and Emma Sheffield (deceased)
at Woolford, Alta.
In 1940 he and Mary Gibb were married in the Card Home in Cardston.
They spent 62 happy years together. Many years in the Cardston and Fort
Macleod area were spent ranching and operating various service stations.
After retirement the couple enjoyed warm winters in Arizona where their
daughter Debbie lives.
Phil is survived by his loving wife Mary; his son Lee (Patty) and grandchildren
Shelby, Lindsay, Logan and Kacey; and by his daughter Debbie (granddog
Cory).
He is also survived by his seven sisters (which would explain his quiet
demeanor), Leah (Keith Gibb), Edith Zemp, Fay (Jack Bosch), Nedra (Roy
Lutz), Florence (John Meronowich), Frankie Leavitt, Sherry (Garry Johnson).
Services were held March 8, 2003, at the LDS Church in Mesa with burial to follow in Mesa. * * *
Gladys Edith Litle (nee McNab) of Fort Macleod, passed away peacefully
at her home at Rosewood Villa, on Friday, March 14, 2003 at the age of
97 years.
Gladys leaves to mourn her loving family: her son Don and daughter-in-law
Dianne; and her sisters, Helen Walker and Bertha Stewart, all of Fort Macleod.
She will be sadly missed by her nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Gladys was predeceased by her husband Art Litle; her daughter Shirley
Hambly; her parents Bill and Ida (nee Glass) McNab; her brothers Reg and
Norman and by her sisters Eva and Kathleen.
Gladys was born Dec. 17, 1905 and lived on the McNab Ranch and grew
up on the open prairie in the days of the horse and buggy. A common sight
for her was the Fort of the North West Mounted Police.
She attended school in Fort Macleod and Calgary Normal School followed.
Gladys returned to the Macleod area and she is remembered by many, for
her years as a teacher in the Spring Ridge School as well as Fort Macleod,
until she retired.
Gladys joined the Rebekah Lodge in 1925, becoming Post Noble Grand in
1935. She was a long-time member and staunch supporter of the Anglican
Church.
Gladys married Art Litle in 1932. She raised her family, enjoyed her
grandchildren and kept a very active life after retirement with the church,
her family, some world-wide travel and the bridge club. She will be remembered
well and greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Anglican on Friday,
April 25, 2003, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Noel Wygiera officiating.
Interment of ashes in Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gladys’ memory
to The Canadian Cancer Society, c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home assisting the family. * * *
Rowena Frances Orr Gardner left us on Feb. 26, 2003 in Salt Lake City,
Utah after a courageous battle against cancer.
She was born June 16, 1948 in Lethbridge to Marjorie Seely and Wallace
Lloyd Orr. She was raised in Fort Macleod, where she excelled in musical
pursuits. Many times she was the winner of piano festivals in Lethbridge
and Calgary, and spent her high school summers studying piano at the Banff
School of Fine Arts.
She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and there met her
future husband, Wayne L. Gardner. They were married in the Cardston Temple
on Dec. 30, 1970.
Rowena spent her married life in Houston, Texas, and Mesa, Arizona where
she and Wayne raised their four children, Luana, Quinton, Teneal and Mandy.
Her children have all been raised with her love of music, and a desire
for higher education and learning.
From June 2000 until her diagnosis with cancer in the fall of 2002,
she was with her husband in Chile, where he was serving as mission president
of the Santiago Chile East Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. There she was “Mission Mom” to roughly 200 missionaries ages 19
to 23.
Rowena was radiantly happy, and shared her talents with all. It was
not unusual to see her as a pianist, organist or choir director. She also
served with the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society organizations of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by her parents, Wallace and Marjorie Orr; her siblings,
Carmen Orr Toth (Jim) and Quinn Lindsay Orr (Susan); her husband, Wayne;
and her children and grandchildren, Luana Crowder (Shannon) and their boys
Alex and Kelly; Quinton Gardner (Joy) and their daughter Noel; Teneal,
and Mandy; and many wonderful extended family members.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Macleod Stake Centre, 643 20th St., Fort Macleod. Condolences can also be e-mailed to adairad@la.shockware.com. * * *
Harold Albert Eckmier, beloved husband of the late Mildred Eckmier,
passed away peacefully at the Fort Macleod Hospital on March 3, 2003, at
the age of 75 years.
Harold had resided at Extendicare for the past year. He was predeceased
by his wife Mildred in 1993.
Harold leaves to mourn his passing, his sister Jean (Norman) Bedard
of Nelson, B.C.; his niece Linda Bedard of Victoria, B.C.; his nephews
Brian (Lonnie) Bedard and family of Vernon, B.C. and Gordon (Lori) Bedard
of Kelowna, B.C.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken
place. Harold’s family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to the care-givers,
nurses and Dr. Bennett of Extendicare and the Fort Macleod Hospital, who
looked after Harold with such dedication.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Harold’s memory
to the Alzheimer Society, 162, 200 Fourth Ave. S. Lethbridge, T1J 4C9;
to the Canadian Diabetes Association, c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores;
or to Extendicare Fort Macleod, Box 189, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home assisting the family.
* * *
Helen Margaret Cooper (nee Swinarton), beloved wife of the late Gordon
Sidney Cooper of Fort Macleod, passed away at Extendicare Fort Macleod
on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at the age of 87 years.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Wendy (Tom) Lottridge; her son
Don Cooper; and one granddaughter Sheila Hewlett.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon.
Margaret will be sorely missed by all her nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod on
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at 1 p.m. with Kathy Anderson officiating.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s memory
to the Fort Macleod Hospital Foundation, Box 520, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family (553-3772). * * *
On February 24th, 2003, Duncan Roy Grant of Edson and formerly of Fort
Macleod, beloved husband of Phyllis Anne, passed away at the age of 67
years.
Besides his loving wife Phyllis Anne, Duncan is survived by his loving
family: son Bill and wife Ann-Marie and their children Sarah and Terri
of Grande Prairie; daughter Laurie Davis and husband Dan and their children
Rick (Monica), Ryan, Erin and Megan of Fort Macleod; son Robert and wife
Maria and their daughter Tina, of Calgary; daughter Kelly Grant of Edson;
and son Casey Grant also of Edson; and his late son Roderick’s children,
Brendan (Lindsay) Grant of Fort Macleod and Darrell (Marina) Grant of Iron
Springs.
Duncan is also survived by his mother Mrs. Sarah Marsh of Fort Macleod;
his brothers Keith (Barbara) Marsh of Lethbridge and Larry (Diane) Marsh
of Fort Macleod.
There are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends
left to mourn as well.
Duncan was predeceased by his son Roderick Charles in 1999, grandson
Eric in 1986, his father Roderick in 1944, his sister Linda Train in 2000
and his stepfather Albert Marsh in 2001.
Funeral service for Duncan Grant took place on Saturday, March 1, 2003,
at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, Anglican in Fort Macleod with interment in
Union Cemetery, Fort Macleod. Rev. Noel Wygiera officiated.
A memorial service will be held in Edson at the Royal Canadian Legion
Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2003, at 11 a.m., Father Richard Conrad officiating.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family suggests donations be made to
the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 1010, Royal Bank Building, 10117
Jasper Ave., Edmonton, T5J 1W8 or to The Parkinson Society of Alberta,
Edmonton General R-Wing, 11111 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, T5K 0L4.
Edson Funeral Home Ltd. of Edson (1-800-238-3462) and Eden’s Funeral Home of Fort Macleod (403-553-3772) entrusted with all arrangements. * * *
Richard John Stelfox, who was born June 11, 1962, passed away peacefully
at home on Jan. 3, 2003.
Born in Edmonton and raised in southern Alberta, Richard married Rosanne
Burkinshaw on March 19, 1983, and moved to Whitehorse, Yukon where Richard
worked in air traffic control for three years. They spent the next 13 years
in various parts of Alberta, then moved to Chilliwack, B.C. where they
lived until his passing.
Richard leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Rosanne, three
children, Crystal (Tim) Woods, Sean, Nancy, and one grandson, Dmitri Woods,
all of Chilliwack, B.C.; his mother, Florence M. Stelfox, sister Janette
Stelfox, both of Fort Macleod; and sister Barbara (James) Powers, nephews
Luke and Mark Powers, all of Eckville; and numerous relatives and friends.
Richard was predeceased by his father, F. Roy Stelfox on May 4, 2001.
Funeral services were held in Chilliwack, B.C. on Jan. 11, 2003. Cremation
followed. Because of Richard’s involvement with the First Nations Community,
representatives of the Stolo Nations performed a traditional song and dance
in his memory.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 1 p.m.
in the Marquis Room, at Westerner Park, 4847 19th St., Red Deer, Derek
Poitras and Jason Letkemann officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. * * *
After a long, valiant struggle with multiple sclerosis, George Phillip
Cisar passed away quietly on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at home.
He is the beloved husband of Joan Cisar and devoted father of three
children, Pat (Teresa) Cisar, Kathy Busby, Tim (Karen) Cisar and son-in-law
Cam Busby, and grandfather to seven grandchildren, Alexis (Cody) Jackson,
Susie Busby, Kelly, Mitchel, Joel, Brody and Logan Cisar.
George and Joan married in 1953 and settled in the Granum area where
they raised cattle and farmed for many years.
In November 2001 George and Joan moved to Claresholm.
George will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather.
George was a strong-willed, independent man who was a true cowboy in
nature. He took great pride in his cattle and spent many enjoyable hours
driving in his fields.
George also strongly supported his grandchildren in all their activities
and achievements.
A private family funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ the King
Catholic Church, 344 50th Ave. W. Claresholm, on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at
2 p.m. with Father Ben Marino, presider.
Interment to follow at Claresholm Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, 228, 2116 27th Ave. N.E. Calgary, T2E 7A6.
Arrangements entrusted to Leyden’s Funeral Home, Claresholm, 403-625-3212. * * *
Lillian Wanetha Pascal passed away peacefully at the Pincher Creek Municipal
Hospital on January 23, 2003 at the age of 91.
Lillian was born in Barberton, Ohio, March 26, 1911. She met John (Jack)
Pascal, who was just out of the United States Marine Corp, and they married
in 1927 in Akron Ohio.
In 1932 during the depression, Lillian, Jack and daughter Norma Jean
came to Canada and settled in Fort Macleod, Jack’s boyhood home.
During their many years in Fort Macleod, Lillian was a devoted church
worker and was the proud recipient of the Catholic Women’s League 25-year
service pin and certificate of merit.
Lillian and Jack came to Pincher Creek in 1983 to be nearer to family
and enjoyed time spent with their great grandchildren.
Lillian lost her beloved husband Jack to cancer in April 1987. She was
a long-time resident of Crestview Lodge and recently made her home at Vista
Villa until her passing.
She is survived by her daughter Norma Jean McNeill of Pincher Creek,
granddaughter Jo-Ann (Bob) Medley of Pincher Creek, grandson Randy (Pam)
McNeill of Tucson Arizona, and granddaughter Debra McNeill Matheson of
Red Deer; eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson Daellen.
Lillian will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family.
Funeral service was held at Pincher Funeral Chapel on Monday, Jan. 27,
2003.
Donations if desired in memory of Lillian may be made to Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Box 1828 Pincher Creek, T0K 1W0.
Arrangements entrusted to Pincher Funeral Chapel. * * *
Bettyann Helen Gold (Welton) passed quietly into the hands of God at the Fort Macleod Health Care Centre in the presence of her husband Earl on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, in her 62nd year. Bettyann leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband Earl; their
two children, Christopher Mark and Gillian Alayne, both of Edmonton; her
three sisters, Bernice (Lavern) Weiss, Rhonda (John) Wagner, both of Maple
Creek, Sask. and Maureen (Denis) Huppe of Olds; and one brother, Ken, of
Vancouver, B.C., together with their individual families.
She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Marion of Maple Creek and
Linda of Wainwright and their families; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins
and close friends mainly in Saskatchewan and other close friends in Edmonton
and area.
Bettyann will be sorely missed by the immediate family of her husband,
most of whom reside in Ontario.
Bettyann was predeceased by her father Roy (1989) of Maple Creek; her
mother Helen (2002) also of Maple Creek; her younger brother Barry (1999)
of Wainwright and by her older brother Harold (2002) of Maple Creek.
Bettyann was born, raised and educated in Maple Creek. She graduated
from the Medicine Hat School of Nursing in 1962 and gave her entire working
career (35 years) to the health care industry except one year of Nursing
Administration Education at UBC in 1969.
Her rewarding career took her to Newmarket, Ontario, Bermuda, Vancouver,
Inuvik (where she met and married her husband Earl in 1971), Victoria and
then to Edmonton where she ended her nursing career (Administrator Emeritus)
in 1999 as Director of Nursing Services of the 300-bed Dickensfield Extended
Care Centre, which she helped to open in 1979. Through her direction, nurturing,
guidance and determination, the Dickensfield Extended Care Centre became
Alberta’s showpiece of Extended Care facilities.
Her objective was to make a difference; her desire was to demonstrate
an improvement; her mission was to dispense care with compassion. Bettyann
exceeded her own expectations. She maintained and supported numerous registrations
and memberships in associations and affiliations in support of her professional
status.
Bettyann was an accomplished manager, seamstress and cook. Her hobbies
were knitting and reading, both of which she pursued with a passion. And
through it all, she made time to reach out and touch her partner, her children,
her family and her friends.
Notwithstanding her dedication and devotion to her chosen life-long
nursing career serving those in need, when she turned to the same institution
for help for herself, she was denied. Her untimely passing concluded a
five-year fruitless search for a definitive answer and treatment of her
undiagnosed medical condition or phenomena.
Bettyann withstood years of pain and suffering in silence in an attempt
to maintain her dignity while those in control and power, stood idly aside,
oblivious of their challenge. Death was not the comfort she had sought.
It was a long and painful goodbye.
Cremation. A memorial service to celebrate her life, will be held at
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment
of ashes in Maple Creek, Sask. at a later date.
In lieu of cards, flowers or other memorial tributes and accolades,
Bettyann would be honoured by a donation made in her name to the Mayo Foundation,
200 First Street S.W., Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A., 55905.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
Earlean Caldwell-Paulette was born Oct. 2, 1927 at Cardston and passed
away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at the Fort Macleod Hospital.
Earlean is survived by her husband Robert Paulette and by her children:
Chris (Carol) of Quesnel, B.C. and Michelle of Scotland.
She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, Fort Macleod on Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Bishop John
Whitehead officiating. Cremation.
Friends met with the family in the Relief Society Room prior to the
service.
If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Earlean’s memory
to The Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
With great sadness we announce that Trudy Goldenbeld passed away peacefully at Extendicare, Fort Macleod on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at the age of 76 years. Trudy was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1949 to the Monarch area. It was here she met and married Hank Goldenbeld. In 1956, they moved to a farm south of Fort Macleod with their two sons. Trudy resided on the farm until Hank’s passing in 1979. At this point, she moved to Fort Macleod where she lived for the remainder of her life. Trudy was an active member of the United Church Women and the Allied Arts Society. Trudy will be sadly missed by her sons Larry (Gloria) Goldenbeld of Calgary and Gerald (Caroline) Goldenbeld of Fort Macleod; and by her two granddaughters: Jayme Goldenbeld of Lethbridge and Kandice Goldenbeld of Fort Macleod. She will also be missed by her sister Riet Christman of Monarch and by her two brothers Herman (Rie) Kruitbosch of Medicine Hat and Fred (Wijke) Kruitbosch of Redcliff. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, Fort Macleod, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Aldeen McKay officiating. Cremation. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Trudy’s memory to: The Alzheimer Society, 162-200 Fourth Ave. S. Lethbridge, T1J 4C9; The Canadian Cancer Society, c/o The Fort Macleod drug stores; or to a charity of your choice. Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. * * *
Harold Sumner Olson, beloved husband of Mary Geraldine Olson of Fort
Macleod, passed away at Fort Macleod on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at the age
of 78 years.
Harold was born in Great Falls, Mont. on Dec. 10, 1924 and raised on
the family farm in Coutts.
He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from Sept. 21, 1943 to March
29, 1946. On Dec. 31, 1954 he married Mary Geraldine James in Lethbridge.
In 1957 Harold and Mary moved to Fort Macleod.
Harold is survived by his wife Mary; five sons, Keith (Heather), Darcy
(Cathy), Rodney, Brian (Tammy) and Alan (Simone); four daughters, Lori
(Murray), Barbara, Leeann (Karl) and Cynthia (Al); 24 grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
He was predeceased by his parents and one sister.
The funeral service was held at Eden’s Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan.
23, 2003, at 1 p.m. with Bishop Brian Waldie officiating. Cremation followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Harold’s memory
to the Fort Macleod HandiBus, Box 881, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0 or to the
Canadian Cancer Society, c/o the Fort Macleod drug stores.
Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family. |
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