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HUMPHREY - Mr. Edward Arthur Humphrey, beloved husband of Mrs. Marjory Humphrey of Innisfail, Alberta, passed away at the Innisfail Health Care Center on July 14th, 2002 at the age of 77 years. Besides his loving wife, Edward is the loving father of a daughter, Debbie (Gerald) Pocha of Innisfail, Alberta, a son David (Sherry) Humphrey, of Cochrane, Alberta and four grandchildren, Allen (Cindy) Pocha of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Crystal (Mike) Dentman of Edmonton, Alberta, Robert David Humphrey and Avril Lynn Humphrey, both of Cochrane, Alberta. He is also survived by a brother, James Humphrey of Eastend, Saskatchewan, a sister Dorris Wilton of Surrey, BC, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, neices, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins in England. Edward was predeceased by a son, Robert James Humphrey in January 1973, a brother Richard Ernest Humphrey, and his parents James Richard and Emma Lillian. Edward was born and raised at Eastend, Saskatchewan. He married Marjory Taylor of Claydon, Saskatchewan, on August 1st, 1944. They had three children, Debra Ruth, Robert James and David Edward. The family had a great love for music. Edward played in the Eastend Symphony Orchestra, and began to play for dances, at the age of 11. He played with the Eastend Rhythm Rascals and the Melody Kings. Most recently he played with the Parkland Olde Tyme Music Makers, spending time playing music in hospitals and nursing homes. Music was Edwardís greatest passion. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to carry on his love for music. Edward enjoyed ice hockey and curling. He coached, managed, and refereed numerous Saskatchewan hockey teams. He was a member of the Leader Saskatchewan Lionís Club. Other interests included fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, watching curling, and the outdoors. He also created handicrafts and donated to numerous community projects, as well as donated countless hours of handyman services to seniors throughout Bowden, Olds and Innisfail. Edward served from August 1944 to June 1947 in the Canadian Artillery, 43rd Field Regiment, Toronto, Ontario. He received the Canadian Voluntary Service medal and clasp, the 1939 to 1945 Star, the France/German Star, and the 1939 to 1945 Defence of Britain Medal. Edward was recently decorated for 55 years continuous service to the Royal Canadian Legion including Branches at Broadview, Saskatchewan, Bowden, Alberta, and Innisfail, Alberta. A Memorial service will be held at the Innisfail Funeral Home and Crematorium on Saturday, July 20th, 2002 at 1:00 pm. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Center (1331-29th St. NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2) or to the STARS Air Rescue (1441 Aviation Park, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7). As a memorial tribute to Edward Humphrey a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium 4415 - 49th Street, Innisfail, Telephone 227-0006.
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.
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.
CROOKS - Thomas Crooks was born August 31, 1907 in Cardston, Alberta, the eldest son of Fred and Catherine Crooks. Tom spent a great deal of his younger life working on farms and trucking. He drove trucks when the Alaska Highway was being built. He was in the army for a short while.

He married Hazel Hendry in 1944. Hazel passed away. Tom worked for the Department of Highways. In 1958 Tom married Emilie Thompson of Carnduff, Saskatchewan. Tom and Emilie enjoyed camping across the border with their friends on weekend. They also did many trailer trips to visit family over the years. After Tomís retirement, they moved to Olds to be near family.

Their love and pride for their children and grandchildren was their main highlight of life. As time went on it became great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Emilie passed away August 12, 1997. Tom continued to live in their home, with the help of family and caregivers coming in.

Recently, Natalie came to be a companion for him and they spent many evenings playing cards. Tom passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2002. He is survived by his children, Charles (Alice) Thompson, Keith Thompson, Val (Gene) Hauck, Gary (Diane) Thompson and their families. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 in the Mountain View Funeral Chapel with Bishop Jackson officiating. Interment followed in the Olds Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Darren Hauck, Keith Thompson, Trent Kinniburgh, Robert Waiting, Ryan Thompson, Gib Thompson. Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Olds, entrusted with arrangements. (403) 556-3223.
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.