March 2003
JACKSON - Zona Jackson, beloved
wife of Bert Jackson passed away at her home
in Olds, Alberta, on February 28, 2003 at the age of 76 years. Besides
her
loving husband of 50 years, Zona is survived by her children, Cory (Joan)
Jackson of Edmonton; Wes (Annalisa) Jackson of Olds and Darla (Cam)
Smigel
of Calgary as well as 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She
is
also survived by her brothers Ted Holland, Garth (Elaine) Holland and
sister
Ardith (Lavarr) Carlson.
She was predeceased by her parents, David and Hazel Holland, sisters
Donna
King, Arva Call and brothers LaVar Holland and Wally Holland.
Zona was born on July 21, 1926 in Cardston, Alberta to pioneers who
made the
trek from Utah. She became very ill at age 10 and because of a series
of
illnesses was the first person in Southern Alberta to receive penicillin.
Although she was unable to complete her formal education due to these
lengthy illnesses, she excelled at the studies provided by her tutors
and
married Samuel Albert (Bert) Jackson on June 4, 1952.
They started their life together in the Cardston area but events in
their
life necessitated moves to several communities in Alberta, including
Calgary, Airdrie, Fort McMurray, Kananaskis, Canmore and finally to
Olds in
1989.
She worked as the director of the Olds Museum for more than 5 years
and
served an 18 month service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints which ended in June 2001. Throughout all this time
and the
many moves, Zona was always in touch with family and always in the service
of others either through her job, her community volunteering or her
church.
Despite significant physical illness throughout her life, she showed
faith,
determination, wisdom and imagination in reaching her goals. She was
a
teacher of youth throughout her life, teaching through example far more
than
by her great words. She has left a legacy of family history which will
live
forever. Her wisdom and quiet example will be greatly missed by those
who
knew her.
A funeral service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment followed in
the Olds
Cemetery.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer
Center,
1331 - 29 Street, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2. Arrangements in care
of
Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium.
As a memorial tribute to Zona Jackson, a tree will be planted in the
Tree
Memorial Park (Olds) by Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium, 5303 -
50th Avenue,
Olds, AB, Telephone 507-8610. 507-0018.
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THOMPSON - Lillian Thompson passed away
peacefully on March 22, 2003 at the
age of 88 years.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
in
the Olds United Church with Reverend Dale Gilchrist officiating. Memorial
tributes in Lillian's honor may be made directly to the Olds Long Term
Care
or the charity of one's choice.
Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Olds, entrusted with arrangements.
403-556-3223.
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URQUHART - Janet Kathleen. Janet passed away peacefully at
the Carewest Dr.
Vernon Fanning Centre on Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the age of 54 years.
She
is survived by two nephews, Terry (Amanda) Urquhart and their daughters,
Cassandra and Kelly, and Doug Urquhart; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Urquhart;
a
sister, Ellen (Kelly) Ross; and two uncles, William (Eileen) Roberts
and
Stan (Tillie) Roberts.
She was predeceased by her father, Oscar Priestley Urquhart; her mother
Kathleen Urquhart; and brother John Urquhart.
An avid sports fan, Janet was especially fond of the Edmonton Oilers
and the
Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Following interment in the family plot in Olds, a Service of Remembrance
was
held at the Fanning Centre 722 - 16 Avenue NE on Thursday, March 20
at 1:30
p.m., Rev. Arnie Chamberlain officiated. Donations, if desired, may
be made
to the Fanning Centre.
HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES
Heritage Funeral Home Telephone 299-0100.