August 2003
ELSIE WHITELOCK
1914-2003
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Elsie
Whitelock of Olds at Long Term Care on July 31, 2003 at the age of 89
years.
Elsie was born at Brightholme, Saskatchewan on January 23, 1914. She
was
raised in Leask, Saskatchewan.
She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She devoted
her time crocheting bedspreads, tablecloths and doilies to give to her
family. She was a wonderful cook and an avid gardener. She lived and
worked
in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta until she met and married
Carl Whitelock in 1968. They lived on the farm until 1979, then moved
to
Olds and retired in their own home.
Elsie is survived by her loving daughter Marlene (Reg) Admussen of Bowden,
her loving son Garry (Judy) Jacobsen of Calgary; five grandchildren
Shelley
(Clare) Royston, Randy (Jeanette) Kendall,\ Brenda (Garry) Melville,
Leeann
(Tony) Frayn and Lisa Jacobsen; nine great grandchildren Jennifer and
Jeff
Royston, Raeyanne Ryan, Randy and Renae Kendall, Travis Melville, and
Devon
and Dawson Frayn; one brother, Richard Hoffman; one sister Lillian Pirart;
sister-in-law Margaret Glasgow; and many numerous nieces and nephews.
Elsie was predeceased by her husband Carl Whitelock; granddaughter Debbie
Kendall; grandson Jamie Jacobsen; her parents Rienhold and Emma Hoffman;
her
brothers Robert, George, Arthur, Herbert and Ervin Hoffman; and her
sisters
Olga Warwick and Trudy Hubbard. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother
and
Great Grandmother and will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral Services were held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel in Olds
on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Carolyn Nicholson
officiating. Interment followed in the Olds Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to Olds Long Term Care (3901 - 57 Avenue,
Olds, Alberta, T4H 1T4).
Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds. 403-556-3223.
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BLISS - Bernice Bliss (July 2,1915- August
2. 2003)
Bernice G. Torgerson was born July 2, 1915 in Ottertail County, Minnesota.
She moved to Canada with her family in 1929 to the Eagle Hill area,
later
settling in the James River district.
In October 1936, she married Ralph Bliss and lived on the Bliss homestead
until May 2000. She then moved to the Mountain View Seniors Lodge where
she
resided until her passing. She always enjoyed her visits with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as family and friends.
She
also looked forward to the many family gatherings held at the farm.
Bernice
was a long time active member of the Glamis Womens Institute for over
60
years.
Bernice will be sadly missed by Laverne and Ethel of Calgary; Lyle and
Irene
of Olds; Beverly and Bruno Kruger of Calgary; Bonnie and Fred Bay of
Eagle
Hill, 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister Edith Forbes
of
Calgary; brothers, Lloyd Torgerson and wife Helen of Red Deer; Howard
Torgerson and wife Mary of Calgary; sisters-in-law, Helen Torgerson
of
Caroline; Helen Torgerson of Calgary, along with numerous nieces and
nephews. Bernice was predeceased by Ralph in 1997, son Trevor in 1985,
sisters: Ruth Gertrude and Myrtle, brothers: Ralph and Harold.
A funeral service for Bernice Bliss was held on Wednesday, August 6,
2003 at
4:00 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds with Pastor A.V. Granberg
officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the
Mountain View Senior’s Lodge, Olds, or to a charity of one’s
choice. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds. 556-3223.
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BAKER - Meghan Lee was a special gift from
God and the light of her mother's
life - Meghan was a star!
We were blessed on March 19, 1993 with her birth and God chose her to
become
a special angel on August 8, 2003. In her ten years she touched everyone
she
came in contact with.
Meghan loved music, going for walks, shopping and snuggling in any willing
arms - especially mommy's. Cookie Monster and the Irish Rovers would
bring a
sparkle to her eye and a smile to her face faster than a heartbeat!
Meghan, Meggie, Muggsie, Maggy Mugs and even Punkie...she responded
to them
all. But no matter the pet name for her she changed each person in her
life
with her unconditional love, acceptance and contagious giggles.
Meghan had many, many visits to the Alberta Children's Hospital where
she
was well known and remembered in the clinics she visited - she never
ceased
to amaze the ACH staff when she giggled through her seating clinics
and
being cast for leg braces. She endured numerous operations and hospital
stays fighting like a trooper and coming out with a smile.
Meghan attended Horizon School in Olds for seven years where she stole
many
a heart and made life long friends for herself and mom. She was known
by so
many, and mom always knew when she'd been out and about on school outings
as
someone always let her know if Meghan had been shopping downtown.
Meghan loved to laugh and found humor in the most unlikely places...
listening to an unhappy classmate... dishes falling and breaking on
the
floor, a lawn mower or vacuum running, even construction equipment would
send her into a fit of giggles. And what a flirt, if you had a male
voice
she would flutter those gorgeous lashes and blue eyes like there was
no
tomorrow.
In December 2002, Meghan moved into a home with two fellow school friends
as
a result of the determination and caring of Veronica Rolfe of the Olds
Association for Community Living and Adele Etsell of Resources for Children
with Disabilities. She soon stole the hearts of her caregivers as she
settled into her new surroundings. Meghan enjoyed many visits from her
mom
and her puppy Gizmo and lit up like a Christmas tree when she came home
for
weekends.
The following poem sums up best the special child Meghan was:
"A Special Child"
A meeting was held quite far from earth!
It's time again for another birth.
Said the Angels to the Lord above,
This child will need much love.
Her progress may be very slow
Accomplishments may not show.
And she'll require extra care,
From the folks she meets down there.
She may not run, or laugh, or play,
Her thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways she won't adapt
And she'll be known as handicapped.
So let's be careful where she is sent,
We want her life to be content.
Please, Lord, find the parent who
Will do the special job for you.
She will not realize right away,
The leading role she has been asked to play.
But with this child sent from above,
Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon she'll know the privilege given,
In caring for her gift from Heaven.
Her precious charge, so meek and mild,
Is Heaven's very special child.
By Edna Massimilla
Meghan is survived by her mother Rhonda Baker, Grandparents Archie and
Dixie
Caluori, Uncle Stacey Caluori, cousin Austin Kelner, Great Uncles Ron
Dodd,
Ralph Eldon Dodd and Manley (Mary) Dodd. Great Aunts Audrey Dodd, Shirley
Winter, Margaret (Eli) Dobush and Helen (Harry) Cook. Uncle Joe (Dawn)
Baker, Godmother Chantelle Bentley and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
from Alberta and Ontario. Meghan is also survived by her extended families
at the Olds Association for Community Living and Horizon School and
every
other person whose life she touched.
A celebration of Meghan's life will be held Wednesday August 13, 2003
at 3
p.m. at the Olds United Church. Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium entrusted
with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Olds
Association for Community Living or Horizon School.
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DOYLE - In loving memory of Eric Doyle
who passed away August 14, 2003 at
Sundre, Alberta. He leaves to mourn his wife Hannah, after 50 years
together. He also leaves many nephews and nieces. Eric is survived by
his
siblings Sid (Doris) Doyle of Sundre, Jean (Ken) Child of Killam, Stella
(Gayland) Ronaberge of Calgary and Mary (Paul) Koltersky of Calgary.
Eric was predeceased by brothers Ron and Harvey, sisters Irene, Phyllis
and
Lois. He was also predeceased by his parents John and Annie Doyle.
Eric served in World War II after which he came to Sundre and married
Hannah
Sande. Eric started a sawmill, which kept him busy for a number of years,
then he went into full time farming until he retired. He will be lovingly
remembered by those close to him.
A funeral service will be held in the Bergen Missionary Church on Tuesday,
August 19, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be
made in Eric's honour to the Sundre Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel,
Olds.
556-3223.
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CAMPBELL - Marlene 1942 - 2003
Marlene Karen Campbell passed away following a long and courageous battle
with kidney failure on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at the Foothills Hospital
in Calgary.
She is survived by her loving husband Fred of forty years, her father
Otto
Setter, her three children: Darryl (Lynn), Darcy, and Deanna (Mark)
and by
four grandchildren: Lauren, Brett, Brandt, and Rachel and by her two
sisters: Doreen and Marion.
The last 25 years were spent in Olds where she will be remembered for
her
passion and talent of sewing, especially quilting, love of gardening,
and
many other forms of crafts. She lived by the motto of giving more than
you
receive which was shown in her successful efforts to help establish
a kidney
dialysis unit in Olds which now benefits many in the community. Marlene
will
be missed by all that knew her but her spirit will live on forever.
A memorial service was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Olds, Alberta
on
Monday, August 25. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation
of Canada, 6007 1A Street, SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G5 or STARS Air
Rescue,
1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. Olds Funeral
Home
entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610.
As a memorial tribute to Marlene Campbell, a tree will be planted in
the
Tree Memorial Park (Olds) by Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium, 5303
- 50th
Avenue, Olds, AB. Telephone 507-8610.
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MAGUIRE - Violet Esther Maguire passed
away August 18, 2003 at Olds Extended
Care at the age of 81. She was laid to rest at Mountain View Memorial
Gardens in Calgary on August 22, 2003.
She is survived by her granddaughter Cara (Terry) McNeil of Olds, two
great
grandchildren Melissa and Deanne, grandson Kevin Cossette of Olds, one
sister Gerry of Calgary, a brother Fred (Helena) of Olds, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Violet is predeceased by her parents John and Dorthea Albrecht, her
husband
Edward Maguire, her daughter Gloria Cossette, four brothers, three sisters,
two sister-in-laws and three brother-in-laws.
Violet was a caring, loving person. Her home was a place where everyone
was
welcome and she enjoyed every moment with her family and friends. She
will
be missed by all.
A Funeral Service was held for Violet on Friday, August 22, 2003 at
Mountain
View Funeral Chapel in Olds with Reverend Blair Whyte officiating. In
Violet's memory, donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance (1441
Aviation
Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9). Funeral arrangements were
entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds. 556-3223.