September 2004
Obituaries
CUNNINGHAM, Grant: It is with great sadness that we announce that Grant died
in an airplane crash August 26. But it is with great pride and joy that we
treasure our memories of him. Grant lived his life large, with passion,
generosity, loyalty, responsibility, and a contagious, all- encompassing
enthusiasm. He packed more living into his 23 years than others do in much
longer lifetimes.
Grant received his early schooling in Three Hills, and was honored to be
chosen as the valedictorian at his Grade 12 graduation. He received his
Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Alberta in the spring
of 2003. But it was the people that Grant met, and the training that he
received in the Air Cadet program, that had the most effect on his life.
Grant joined the Air Cadets Squadron in Olds in his Grade 7 year. Through
Cadets, Grant was able to participate in a Cadet honor band which toured the
three prairie provinces, and develop his wilderness skills by living "off
the land" at a summer survival camp. Grant was also able to obtain his
glider's and private pilot's license through the Cadet program, and in his
final year, he had the honor of being selected to tour Australia with Cadets
from other countries. As Grant progressed through the Cadet program, he
began to teach younger Cadets, and volunteer on weekends at the Netook
Gliding Centre during the spring and fall gliding programs. Grant recently
learned that he had been accepted into the Canadian Air Force as an
aeronautical engineer, and was slated to begin his Basic Officer Training
this coming January.
We were so blessed to have known and loved Grant. We would like to thank
everyone who gave Grant the opportunities to develop into the unique
individual that he was. We won't say good- bye to Grant, because we know
that he lives on in our hearts, and in the hearts of all those many people
whose lives he touched.
If so desired, donations may be made to the Grant Cunningham Memorial Fund
at any Bank of Montreal. Proceeds will be used to further Air Cadet
programs and scholarships.
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DODD - Chester (Ches) Clifford Dodd passed away peacefully with his family
by his side in the Olds Hospital on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at the age of
88 years.
Ches was born on April 17, 1916 and raised on the family farm east and north
of town. He resided there until he retired to Olds in 1973, where he lived
until his passing. Ches was united in marriage to Louise Dobson on May 21,
1937. He was always known for his hearty laugh and good nature. He was a
life member of the Olds Elks Lodge and a member of the Royal Canadian
Legion. Ches was predeceased by his parents John and Marie Dodd, five
brothers and two sisters. Ches leaved behind to mourn his passing his loving
wife of 67 years, Louise, one son Duane (Ruth) Dodd of Olds, two daughters
Yvonne (Raymond) Miller of Olds and Donna (Clint) Allen of Lacombe, seven
grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and very
good friends.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Olds United Church. Interment followed at the Olds Cemetery. In leiu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 12 Ave.
SE FLR 2, Calgary, AB, T2G 9Z9, or a charity of the donor’s choice. MOUNTAIN
VIEW FUNERAL CHAPELS, 5226 - 46 Street, Olds entrusted with arrangements.
Phone: 403-556-3223
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ARMSTRONG - Linda Frances Hebson Armstrong passed away suddenly in Calgary
on August 26, 2004 at the age of 52.
She leaves to mourn her companion Gerald Antoni of Calgary and his family;
her son Robert (Tawnya) Doak of Calgary; her mother Winnie Hebson of
Okotoks; her sister Dorothy (Bill) Jackson of Millarville; her brothers Bill
Hebson (Yvonne) of Okotoks and Bob Hebson (Helen) of Calgary; her
step-daughter Linda (Dave) Engelman and granddaughter Lucy; step-sons Lorne,
Lloyd, and Lyle Armstrong and their families; her aunts Ruby Cole and Fran
Tillotson, both of Okotoks; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and
nephews, and a huge circle of friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Ernie Armstrong and her father Tom
Hebson.
Linda was born June 9, 1952, the youngest daughter of Tom and Winnie Hebson,
and received her education in Okotoks. Linda was a member of the Foothills
4-H Sheep Club as a youth and remained an active supporter of 4-H throughout
her life. She was a director of the Millarville Fair in the sheep section
for many years and was a vendor in farmers' markets throughout central
Alberta. Linda served as a dedicated bookkeeper for several companies in
Calgary and was a friendly Avon lady for more than 25 years.
Linda embraced life and she touched many lives with her kindness and
generosity. A celebration of Linda's life was held Tuesday, August 31, 2004
at the Foothills Centennial Centre in Okotoks with Elizabeth Pitura
officiating.
If desired, a memorial tribute in Linda's name may be made to the Alberta
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road SE, Calgary, AB T2G
3Y6 or to the Foothills 4-H District Council, RR #1 Blackie, AB T0L 0J0.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, Okotoks, in charge of arrangements.
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CARRICO - Bonita Joyce “Bonnie” Carrico passed away in Bow Island, Alberta
on September 7, 2004 at the age of 82 years.
Bonita was born February 5, 1922 at Crossfield, Alberta to George and Elly
Patmore, the youngest of 16 children. Bonita grew up in Olds, Alberta. She
married Bernard Carrico from Carstairs in 1946 and adapted well to the
ever-changing social lifestyle of the Air Force.
In addition to her role of homemaker and mother, Bonita enjoyed a successful
career in sales, especially in real estate. She enjoyed meeting people and
her sense of fun endeared her to many. Bonita was a talented seamstress and
enjoyed bowling, curling and fishing. She and Bernie enjoyed nothing more
than camping by a lake with their trailer and fishing rods.
Although in recent years her physical health was failing, her quick wit and
pleasure in living were evident until the end. She created wonderful
memories for her family, grandchildren and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Bernard in 1999, Bonnie is survived by her son
Calvin Carrico of Stettler, AB.; daughter Wendy (David) Geldreich of Bow
Island, AB.; grandchildren, Dawn, Michael, Amber, Raymond and Linden;
sisters Frances Hornby of Surrey, B.C. and Florence (John) Linden of
Calgary, AB.; sisters-n-law, Levena Millington of Winnipeg, and Irene Alger
of Lethbridge, AB.; brothers-in-law, Don Thorson of Sidney, B.C., Melvin
Carrico of Surrey, B.C. and Martin Carrico of Calgary, AB.; numerous other
relatives and many friends.
A Celebration of Life was held from the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral
Home on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 with Rev. Jack Schulze officiating.
Pianist, Evelyn Strandquist played the congregational hymn “Shall We Gather
at The River”. Mike Desilets sang “She’ll Never Be Gone”, a song he wrote
for Bonnie. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 59 were present
and paid tribute to Bonnie and Bernie. The processional and recessional
music was a selection of Bonnie’s favorite songs. A private family graveside
service preceded the service, in the Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, AB.
Family and friends gathered in the Heartland Fellowship Hall for a time of
sharing and reflection with refreshments being provided by the St. George’s
Anglican Church Women. Memorial tributes may be made to the Stettler Health
Services Foundation c/o Stettler Funeral Home Ltd., Box 1780, Stettler,
Alberta T0C 2L0.
Stettler Funeral Home Ltd. entrusted with the care and arrangements. For
further information please call 1-877-844-3422.
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WATSON - Harold Frederic
February 19, 1923 - September 21, 2004.
Harold Frederic Watson passed away with grace and dignity in the Olds
Hospital on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at the age of 81 years. Harold was
born on February 19, 1923 and raised on his parents farm near Picardville,
Alberta. He served in World War 2 with the Canadian Army Engineers No. 1
Mechanical Equipment Co. building roads into enemy territory including
Dieppe, France.
Harold married Ruth Low in 1948 in Mannville, Alberta. Together they had a
son, Daryl and a daughter, Donna.
From 1963 until his retirement he worked for Rangeland Pipeline in Olds. He
enjoyed his work and his family. He especially loved being a great
grandfather.
After his retirement he spent many hours in his shop either doing lathe work
or woodworking. All his immediate family are lucky enough to have many of
his projects.
Harold was predeceased by his parents Charles and Ella Watson, one sister,
Alice, and one niece, Linda.
Harold leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 56 years, Ruth; one son
Daryl Watson of Bowden, one daughter Donna (Ken) Harper of Bowden, two
grandchildren, Dean (Maureen) Harper and Tara Harper of Olds, three great
grandchildren, Dakota, Bailey and J.D. Harper.
Six sisters, Helen (Aubrey) Harry of Edmonton, Dorothy McLaughlin of
Westlock, Kay (Ken) Ruxton of Fawcett, Sheila Rogers of Stoney Plain, Sylvia
(Walter) Turlock of Onoway, Shirley (Frank) Pukanich of Edmonton, and one
brother Ivan (June) Watson of Fawcett, as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Olds Legion on Saturday, September
25 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tom Baker
Cancer Centre, Calgary or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.
As a tribute to Harold Watson, a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree
Memorial Park, Olds.
Heartland Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements. 507-8610.
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SCHOLZ - Karl Emil.
Karl Scholz passed away peacefully at the Beverly Centre on Sunday,
September 5, 2004 at the age of 95 years.
He was born on June 23, 1909 in Garrington, Alberta. Karl was raised in
Eagle Hill, Alberta.
Karls' career was as a carpenter, working in construction for Bird and
Jaeger Construction, Calgary. Karl was involved in building the Calgary
Tower in his last construction job.
Karl enjoyed travelling throughout the world. He was a giving volunteer with
Meals On Wheels among others. Karl was an avid reader and especially enjoyed
westerns.
Karl is survived by his daughter, Janice (Gerry) Foster of Medicine Hat and
his daughter-in-law, Judith Marshall (Gary) of Calgary; grandchildren Keith
Foster, Gordon Foster, Dale Foster, Peggy (Todd) Bailey of Penhold, Alberta,
Janice (Ed) Davis, Robin (Terry) Scholz of Calgary and Traci Scholz (Ken
Watt) of Edmonton; great grandchildren Karlee and Breana Bailey, Haley and
Adam Davis,Christopher Scholz, Cormac and Natalie Scholz as well as many
loving nieces and nephews.
Karl expressed his gratitude many times toward his grandson-in-law Edward
Davis who was a great help to him over the past several years.
Karl was predeceased by his parents Carl and Ella Scholz, his wife, Lillian,
brother William and sons, Gerald, Dennis and Leroy.
Special thanks to Calgary Public Library for the audio books Karl enjoyed so
much. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the
Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Cremation was held with a private family buriel to be held September 25 in
Olds, Alberta.
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DONALD - Gladys Irene Donald of Olds passed away at Red Deer, Alberta on
September 20, 2004 at the age of 96 years.
Gladys was born in Victoria, B.C. on July 22, 1908. She was the youngest
daughter of the late Arthur Edward and Ester Bowers and was the last
surviving family member of her generation. Gladys is remembered by her
daughter Lois (Charles) Ryan, their sons Allan and Dale (Debby),
grandchildren Kendra Harding and Todd Donald, granddaughter-in-law Laurie
Ryan, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband Douglas in 1965, son Mervin Donald in 1996,
grandson Barry Ryan in 1989, two brothers and three sisters. She spent most
of her adult life in Calgary, moving to Olds in 1966.
A memorial service for Gladys was held on Friday, September 24, 2004 at
Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds. Interment took place prior to the
service at the Airdrie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Gladys'
honor may be made to Olds Long Term Care (Attention: Finance Department,
3901 ñ 57 Avenue, Olds, AB, T4H 1T4).
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapels, 5226 -
46 Street, Olds. Phone: 556-3223
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ELLIOTT - Mary Timlen Delores
On Tuesday, September 21, 2004, Mary Timlen Delores Elliott of Mayerthorpe,
formerly of the Olds and Sundre area, passed away unexpectedly at the age of
70 years.
Mary will be mourned, deeply missed and loved forever by Ken, her husband of
27 years; her daughters, Valerie (Rodger) Shewkenek of Grande Prairie,
Sandra (Rick) Samaroden of Lacombe; stepsons, Roy (Ruby) of Water Valley,
Rocky (Joni) of Bluffton and Hector of Westward Ho; fifteen grandchildren;
fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Clarence (Mary) Chapin of
Red Deer, Tom (Edna) Chapin of Stauffer, Roger (Colleen) Chapin of Caroline
and Dorothy (Dan) Moser of Calmar. Predeceased by her daughter, Gayle
Rayner; first husband, Tom Black; her parents; brothers and sister, Donald
(Scotty) Chapin, Basil Chapin, Roy Chapin and Doreen Chapin.
Mary was a woman with a sincere faith that she was anxious to share with
others. She had a "heart of gold" and thought of others before herself. If
you knew Mary, she touched you. She was a much loved wife, mother,
grandmother and friend. Mary will not be forgotten.
Prayers were held Sunday, September 26 at 7:00 pm at Park Memorial Funeral
Home, Grigg Avenue, Mayerthorpe.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 27 at 2:00 pm at St.
Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mayerthorpe. Reverend Andrew Bogdanowicz
officiated. Interment took place on Tuesday, September 28 at 2:00 pm in
Olds Cemetery, Olds, AB.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5M
9Z9 or STARS, Alberta Shock and Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation,
Northern Alberta, Building #16, 29 Airport Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 9Z9.
To send condolences, please visit www.parkmemorial.com.
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FAIRBAIRN, Robert J. (Jim)
Jim Fairbairn passed away peacefully on September 16, 2004, at the age of
88.
Jim spent a long career in banking in Alberta, retiring from the Treasury
Branch in Olds in 1981. He had lived in Edmonton since 1987.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Esther; his brother Bill; his sons Bob
(Susan) and George; his daughter Judy (Bill) Yukes and his grandchildren:
Heather, Rhonda and Jamie Fairbairn and Colin (Lindsay) and Colleen Yukes.
Cremation has occurred. The family requests that, in lieu of other
tributes, contributions be made in Jim's memory to the charity of one's
choice.
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