| CHURCH - Gerald Raymond Church passed away at the Peter Lougheed
Hospital in Calgary on April 13, 2002 after an extended illness. He was born in Calgary on June 9, 1930. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Lorraine, sons Gordon (Wendy) Tom, Ken (Donna) David, Dan (Merrill); daughters Connie (Larry), Linda (Barry), twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and friend Steve Ellis. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, one brother and two grandsons. Jerry and Lorraine moved to the Fallen Timber District from Calgary in 1968, where he farmed and was employed by Canadian Superior Oil (Mobil Oil) until retirement. He enjoyed tending his farm until illness forced him to sell and move to an acreage. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17th from Bergen Missionary Church at 1:30 pm Mountain View Funeral Chapels Olds entrusted with arrangements (403) 556-3223. |
| CAMP - Paul Camp, beloved husband of Emily Camp, of Calgary,
passed away on Monday, April 15, 2002, at the age of 86 years. Besides
his loving wife Emily of 59 years, Paul will be lovingly remembered by:
four children, Jeannette (Bill) Riches of Red Deer, Shirley (Jim) Power
of Calgary and James (Jackie) Camp of Edmonton; his daughter-in-law, Rose
Camp of Edmonton; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Paul was predeceased by his son Robert P. Camp in 1985 and his grandson, Donald Riches in 1974. Paul was born on November 6, 1916 to Fred and Susanne Camp in Marion, Ohio. Paul and Emily met while they were both in the Air Force. Numerous family and friends shared many happy vacations with him. Paul loved the many family gatherings that were held at his home on numerous occasions to celebrate birthdays, Christmas and any anniversary. He was a good provider, wonderful husband and father and will always be remembered and loved by his entire family. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 2:00 pm. Graveside Services followed at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If so desired, a memorial tribute may be made in Paulís name directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta, T2G 3Y6) or to a charity of oneís choice. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mountainviewfuneral@telusplanet.net Subject Heading: Paul Camp. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 17th Avenue S.E. at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street S.E.) Telephone (403) 272-5555. |
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CRUICKSHANK - Bob Cruickshank passed away peacefully at the Lacombe Hospital
on February 13, 2002, at the age of 89 years. He was born at Hillcrest and
later in his life went on to the University of Alberta. Bob joined the war and later in his life taught in Stavely, then Olds where he married Marion Maybank. In 1953 Bob and Marion moved to Lacombe to become Principal and teach English at the Lacombe Jr. Sr. High School. He had a great love for teaching. Throughout his life he coached hockey, basketball, football, and numerous other sports. He had a love for golfing, fishing and gardening. Bob had 3 children, David, Jean and Ruth. He is survived by 5 grandchildren, brother-in-law Bob Burgamn, sister-in-law Florrie Maybank and brother-in-law Herb Maybank. Services were held February 16 in Lacombe. |
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JUDKINS - Woodrow Wallis passed away April 17, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He
was born in Spokane, Washington in 1914, came to Canada with his family and
grew up in Eagle Valley. Woodrow finished his high school in Olds, Alberta. He went back to the U.S.A. and joined the navy for 25 years. After that, he got his Pharmaceutical Degree then became a lawyer. After that he was appointed a Professor of Math and taught at UCLA for many years. He then went back on the ships to teach the sailors math continuing well past is 80th birthday. Woodrow is survived by two sisters Loretta (Freeland) Ekiss and Maxine Gwen Trahan, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister Geraldine Van Wyk and one brother Harold Judkins. Arrangements taken care by SHIP Veterans National Society, Interred in Veterans National Cemetery in Spokane, Washington. |
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THOMPSON- Harry Lorne 1918 - 2002. Lorne Thompson passed away peacefully at
the Olds Hospital and Care Centre on April 22, 2002. Lorne will be sadly
missed by his three sons and daughters-in-law, John (Carol), Joel (Judy) and
Jeff (Sue); his grandchildren Jeff, Kelly, Greg, Jake, Jenna, R.D. and Sam.
He will also be missed by his sister Frances Lees and her husband Fred.
Lorne was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1988 and his sister Isobel in
1979. Lorne was born in Walpole, Saskatchewan, on June 28, 1918. He moved with his family to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1925. There he attended school, met and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Davidson, and helped his father with the running of Thompson Lumber and Fuel. Lorne was a member of the RCAF during WWII and was stationed at a number of Canadian military posts until the end of the war. After the war, he returned to Winnipeg to work at, and eventually manage the family business. Lorne retired from the lumber business in 1962 and after a brief one year stop-over in Phoenix, Arizona, moved with his family to a farm west of Olds, Alberta. During his ìretirementî Lorne farmed, worked at Olds Auction Mart, owned and managed Shackleton Agencies and raised Arabian horses. Lorne was an early pioneer in the Arabian horse industry and was actively involved with the Canadian Arab Horse Association, serving for a time as the National Secretary. Lorne had many fond memories of his horseback riding adventures, especially with his friends, Herb, Hank, and Winnipeg pal Gene Gyselinck. Lorneís family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Olds Hospital and Care Centre for the care and compassion extended to Lorne until his passing. At Lorneís request, there will be no Memorial Service and his body has been donated to research at the University of Calgary Medical School. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Lorneís life, Friday, April 26th at the Olds farm from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
| McALLISTER - Sheila McAllister was born April 26, 1933 in Aghadowey,
Northern Ireland the seventh of nine children born to John and Margaret
Mitchel. She spent her childhood years on the farm and spent many hours
helping to care for elderly aunts and uncles. In 1951, she married Hugh
McAllister and lived on the McAllister farm ìThe Crossî. In 1953 Hugh
came to Canada in a farm work program and began work as a hired man near
Rockyford. One year later Sheila joined him with their two small girls. In 1961, they purchased a 1/4 section in the Ennerdale district and raised pigs, chickens and shipped cream to provide for their ever-growing family. In 1968, they purchased another heavily wooded quarter and began the task of clearing it and building a larger home. Sheila spent many hours working alongside her husband clearing the land and building up their farm. In 1988 they decided to retire and their oldest son took over the farm. Sheila was an active member of the church and a member of the CWL for several years. She was always willing to help out in anyway possible in the 4-H club. Sheila was predeceased by her father John in 1959; mother Margaret in 1976; brothers Frances in 1978, and James in 2001. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years Hugh; children Margaret of Red Deer, Marian (Robert) Froese of Torrington, Frank (Carol), Brendan (Lori), Michael all of Olds, Kevin (Cathie) of Brooks, Brian, Bernadette of Olds, Patrick (Cindy) of Airdrie, brothers Brian (Kathleen) Mitchel of Strathmore, Brendan (Anne) Mitchel, Sean (Jean) Mitchel all of Northern Ireland, sisters Mary Harkin, Angela (JP) McCleary, Kay (Jack) Logue; grandchildren, Raymond and Jennifer Thompson, Mark, Karelyn and Kempton McAllister, Cody, Tristan, Aiden and Justin McAllister, BJ Houle, Kristopher, Kyle and Kelly Letain, Austin and Kennedy McAllister as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Stephens Catholic Church, Olds with Father Les Drewicki celebrant. Cremation. Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-556-3223. |
| HANSON - Richard Bruce Hanson passed away at the Delta Hospital in Ladner,
B.C. on Tuesday, April 16 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Ida,
children Kristine Coonfer and Oscar Hanson, three grandchildren, Kurt, Lee
and Darcy Coonfer and one great grandchild, Evan Coonfer. He was cremated and a memorial service was held at the Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen on Saturday, April 20th. Bruce will be remembered as one who loved his family and a great story teller. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veterans War Museum would be appreciated in his name. Address: The Kings Own Calgary Regimental Funds Foundation, 4520, Crowchild Trail, S.W., Calgary, Alberta. T2T 5J4. |
TUNDER - Myrtle Tunder passed away at the Olds Hospital Extended Care on
April 23, 2002 after battling cancer for the last year. Myrtle was predeceased by her second husband, Ole Tunder in 1985, and her first husband Ernie Smith in 1952. She was also predeceased by her parents Laura and Axel Skage, one brother, three sisters, grandson Sean Oxtoby in 1992 and son-in-law Fraser Lake in 2000. Myrtle will be missed by all who knew her especially by her four daughters, Sharon Lake, Doreen (Ray) Dumont, Wendy Oxtoby (Peter Wanlin), Donna (Dwane) Casebeer; three sons Don (Jean) Smith, Ron (Barb) Smith; and Dennis (Doreen) Smith. Mom considered her legacy to be her family, which consisted of 17 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren who referred to her as ìGrandma Greatî. She will also be mourned by two sisters, Lil Morgan and Agnes Watson; three brothers John (Elsie) Skage, Art Skage, and Ron (Elsie) Skage; one sister-in-law Gladys Smith of Olds and one brother-in-law Doug Shortt of Victoria, B.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Myrtle Marjorie Skage was born in Edmonton on May 5, 1917 and was schooled in north Edmonton. In 1936, she moved to Olds where she met Ernie Smith and they were married the following year. This union produced 6 children over the next 13 years. When Ernie died unexpectedly in 1952, Myrtle was suddenly the sole parent of this large family. How she was able to manage after this event speaks volumes about her character. In 1953, she was blessed when she married Ole Tunder who was a great father to us all. In 1955, Donna was born to Myrtle and Ole. Not content to take it easy raising 7 children, Myrtle began working at the Olds College in the cafeteria until her retirement in 1982. Her ìfamilyî grew to include a large number of homesick students to whom she was ìMomî. In her 18 years, she only missed 2 days of work, a feat she was justly proud of. Momís health began to deteriorate in June of last year, at which time she became a resident of the Olds Hospital Extended Care, where the staff and residents referred to her as the ìdancing ladyî. Momís stay was made very pleasant by the caring staff in Olds and Red Deer. The family wish to thank each and every care worker for not only their professional care, but also even more for their many kindnesses. A special thanks to Dr. Jackson for his loving care of our Mom. All who knew Myrtle were invited to attend a Celebration of her life on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #105, 5241 - 46 St., Olds. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Myrtleís honor may be made directly to the Olds Hospital Long Term Care, 3901 57 Ave., Olds, AB T4H 1T4 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Ave. SE, Floor 2, Calgary AB, T2G 9Z9. Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-556-3223. |
TEMPLE - Peter Temple, formerly of Olds, Alberta passed away peacefully in
his sleep at his daughterís home on April 29, 2002 at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his first wife Lydia and two daughters Lucille Temple, Leona Reinbold and his second wife Violet and also his brother Charlie (Martha) Temple, his sisters Annie (Fred) Pfhal and Mary (Henry) Krumm. He immigrated from Russia to Calgary with his parents and siblings at the age of 10. He was a well known man with the Olds coffee group and an avid curler for many years and later in life sat and cheered the teams on. He is survived by his daughter Shirley Munro, son Burke (Maureen) Darling of Calgary, his sister Kate Koenig of Red Deer, and his brother Henry (Rachel) Temple of Olds plus 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services in Kamloops, B.C. were held Friday, May 3rd. Viewing 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and the service was at 1:00 p.m. at the Schoening Funeral Home in Kamloops with reception following. Services in Olds, Wednesday, May 8th, at Olds United Church at 1:00 p.m. with reception to follow. |