August 2005
Obituaries
COLE - It is with great sadness that the family of Brandon Charles Cole,
mourn his sudden passing on Thursday, July 28, 2005.
Services for Brandon will be held at the Church of Nazarene in Olds at 3:00
p.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd. There will be a short internment service at
the Harmattan Cemetery with a reception to follow at Harmattan Community
Centre. All are encouraged to attend the services and reception.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to The BC Neurofibromatosis
Foundation, 203 - 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9,
1-800-385-2263, sdenses@telus.net
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LANG - Sadly, Randall Mark Lang passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at the
age of 40.
He will be especially missed by Debbie (Lang) Dunlop, brother in law and
friend Terry Dunlop, nieces Teresa Sachs, Jennifer Mackenzie and Tera
Martens, friends Lori Lang and Connie Demontarnal.
He will now join parents Howard and Leah Lang and brothers Lyle and Terry.
Private services were held at Crescent Falls in Nordegg, Alberta where
Randy's favorite childhood memories were. We hope he will now rest
peacefully.
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BRANDON CHARLES COLE
APRIL 12, 1991 - JULY 28, 2005
Not Yet Knowing
The words they fell so shattering
Upon my frozen ears
Yet spoke with words of wisdom
As I hid behind my tears
“Why are you crying, Mommy?”
Spoke with innocence of youth
Not knowing what will follow
Not yet knowing of the truth
Each Mother's fear was realized
The walls came crashing in
And holding on to yesterday
Would only let them win
There’s strength found deep within us
With that we’ll see this through
And dreams of long tomorrows
Will keep me close to you
Not knowing what the future brings
Not yet knowing of the plan
We gently bow before you, Lord
And place him in your hand
Mom 1995
Brandon Charles Cole was born in Calgary, Alberta on April 12, 1991 and was
tragically and suddenly taken home to the Lord on July 28, 2005.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Lana (Mike) Bramley and Bill (Patti)
Cole and his siblings Dallas and Dakota Bramley and Christie Ann Greenwood;
Grandparents Wayne Syms, Sharon (Phil) Paschke and numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Brandon is predeceased by his Grandparents Hubert and Mary Cole and his Aunt
Janet Gross.
Those who knew and loved him knew he had a heart of gold and a tenderness to
him that most never saw. He deeply loved his family, especially his little
brother and his new baby sister.
He would regularly spend time between his Mom and Dad, his Grandpa and his
siblings in Harmattan and his Dad and Mom in Rosedale.
He knew how intensely we all loved him. Brandon was an active, curious
young man with boundless energy, unless maybe there was work involved. Much
to his parents chagrin, one of Brandon’s favourite past times was playing
video games.
He also loved riding his horse, playing with his siblings and selling
vegetables from his vegetable stand in the campground in Rosedale.
Brandon most loved spending time with his Dad and Mom in Rosedale where he
played with friends, swam in the river and generally just enjoyed being a
teenager.
Tragically, there was also daily suffering in Brandon’s life that only those
closest to him knew of.
The strength God gave him was necessary for him to be strong enough to
endure the challenges, pain and suffering he lived with daily. We as his
parents were so proud of his strength and his ability to stick himself out
there and “Dance Like No One Was Watching”
We told him all the time how proud we were of who he was becoming and how
much he was loved by his family.
Brandon was one of the lucky ones in that he had 2 moms and 2 dads who loved
him and worked together to do what was best for Brandon. We would do
anything for him, whatever it took. Whether spending time with his family
in Harmattan or with his family in Rosedale, Brandon was always most happy
when surrounded by those who knew and loved him.
Only a mom can pray daily for the Lord to bring Peace to her child, only a
mother could know the ache deep within watching her child suffer with pain
and loneliness, only a mother's love can be strong enough to say -
“Be at Peace My Son and Go with God”
We love you always and will see you again someday As you have now paved the
path for the rest of us to follow!
Services were held at The Church of the Nazarene in Olds, Alberta on Wed.
Aug 3rd 2005
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children's Tumor Foundation
(British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation) at #203 1001 Cloverdale Ave,
Victoria BC V8X 4C9. Phone 1-800-385-2263 or to the Alberta Children's
Hospital.
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BECHDHOLT - Reneé Maxine (Wiper).
In memory of Reneé Maxine (Wiper) Bechdholt. Born October 2, 1928 in Olds,
Alberta.
Maxine lost her battle after heart surgery in the U of A Hospital, passed
away in the Camrose Hospital on July 22, 2005.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2002. Her father, Jack in 1971,
and her mother, Edith, in 1980.
She leaves to mourn her passing five (5) children.
Bud and wife Wendy, Nanaimo, B.C.; Terry and husband Brian Grunow, Camrose,
Alberta; Bob of Nanaimo, B.C.; Laural, Wainwright, Alberta; Susan and
husband Laurie Pare, Calgary, Alberta; Two sisters, Joan and husband Myrl
Goddard of Olds, Alberta. Kay Blore, Calgary, Alberta. One brother, Bill and
wife Jerry, Harmattan, Alberta.
One aunt, and one uncle and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also
survive.
Funeral services were held at the Wainwright United Church on Wednesday,
July 27, 2005 with Reverend Roger Kett officiating.
Interment in Wainwright Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Raliegh Hett, Merv Grunow, Bill Tchir, Garry Ezinga, Nathan
Wick, Jonathon Stone.
Greech's Funeral Home, Wainwright, Aberta in charge of arrangements.
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HALL - John "Jack" Brydon passed away peacefully on August 1, 2005 at
Wentworth Manor Court at the age of 90 years. Jack will be lovingly
remembered by his children: Douglas (Janice), Bob (Linda), Jackie (Vern);
grandchildren: Wendy (Shawn), Carolyn (Kevin), Shawn (Lori), Devon, Laureen
(Kevin), Katie, Chris (Chrissy), Heidi, Dana (Paul); great grandchildren:
Joshua, Nicholas, Ceili, Tristan, Drake, Julian. Jack will also be missed
by his sisters: Jean, Betty, Marian (Bill) and Helen (Henry) and numerous
other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Rose, son Jim,
sister Thelma and brother Walter. Those wishing to pay their respects may
do so at Mountain View Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4, 2005 from 6:00 -
8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View
Funeral Home on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Jack was a devoted
member to Kamp Kiwanis, in lieu of flowers, a memorial tribute would be
greatly appreciated to Kamp Kiwanis (241001 Range Rd. 42, Calgary, AB, T3Z
2X5). To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com.
Subject Heading: Jack Hall. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL
HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street
SE ) Telephone (403) 272 - 5555.
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OGSTON, Gordon Alexander.
In Edmonton, August 10, 2005, Alberta lost a son in his 93rd year following
a full life, well lived.
Survived by Irene, his loving wife of 67 years, he was the devoted father of
Carol, Don and Karen (Falck), grandfather of Gavin and Jana (Leonard), Ryan
and Jo (Moore), Shawn and Cindy (Godin), and proud great-grandfather of
Emily.
He was predeceased by his mother Annie (1953), father Alexander (1965), and
brother John (1995).
Gordon touched the land and lives of generations of students of Alberta
colleges of agriculture in Vermilion, Olds and Fairview. He lives on through
our many memories of his detailed recollections of Alberta's growth and
history.
Many thank to the staff of Capital Health Grandview for their warm care and
compassionate support of Gordon and his family.
Memorial services will be announced.
Having known this man, his caring, wisdom and courage enriches us.
For the gude, gallant Gordon
That's dead an' awa'
To the bush comes the bud,
An' the flower to the plain,
But the gude and the brave
They never come again.
- Scottish lament