| 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. DICHROW - Laura May. 1916 - 2002, passed away at the Red Deer Hospital Auxiliary on July 22, 2002. Laura was predeceased by her husband Pete in (1993). Laura moved to the Eagle Hill District in 1945 from Southern Alberta and remained in the immediate area until her passing. The most cherished duty in life, other than to her family, was the commitment to driving a school bus for the County of Mountain View for some 25 years, watching over the children entrusted to her by the community every day. She is survived by her four sons, Lance (Myrtle) of Caroline, Alberta; Jerry (Sharon) of Kamloops, BC; Dale (Jill) of Qualicum Beach, BC and Elwood (Joanne) of Nanton, Alberta, 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Florence Phillips of Sundre, Alberta. She will always be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Dr. Richard Parson Care Center Auxiliary, Red Deer, for their relentless dedication and professionalism given to Laura during the time that she was in their care. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday the 26th of July, 2002, at the Eagle Hill Community Center. Interment will proceed the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a society of your choice. |
| 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. ARMSTRONG - Robert Edwin (Bob) Armstrong passed away at the Olds Hospital July 14, 2002. Bob is survived by his wife Colleen, his two daughters from his first marriage Linann and Robyn, step-daughters Heather and Beth, siblings Mary Anne Thomson, Don, Ken (Gail), Pat (Dave) Breen and many nieces and nephews. Born in Olds on January 27, 1933, Bob was the eldest son of Robert Rae and Edwina (Watson). Both his parents were early immigrants to the prairie west with the Armstrongs settling in Olds in 1910. Bob was raised on a farm in the Hainstock district where he received his elementary schooling. He later graduated from the Olds High School. Bob was very active in the 4-H Dairy Calf Club where he enjoyed showing and judging dairy cattle. Bob, along with Keith Viney represented Alberta in the 4-H Club Championship Judging Competition at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair in 1953. Following the death of his father, Bob took over the management of the family dairy farm which he continued to operate for about 10 years. After he sold the farm he moved to Olds where he became involved in several farm machinery and automobile agencies. He enjoyed selling cars and trucks for many years. Bob will be most remembered for his many years of community service. Always keen on sports he played baseball and hockey in local leagues but was particularly influential at the coaching and administrative levels. He was co-founder and first president of the Olds Minor Hockey League as well as Governor of two other hockey leagues and a Director of the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association. Bob served on the Olds Town Council for 6 years followed by 17 years as Mayor. He was very proud of the town, always concerned about its continued prosperity. He greatly enjoyed working with people from all walks of life. In recognition of his dedication to community service he was awarded: ³125th Commemorative Medal² presented to a select group of Canadians recognized by the Federal Government on Canada¹s 125th Anniversary, ³Certificate of Merit² from the Government of Canada in 1988,³Distinguished Service Award² from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association in 1994.² Like his father, Bob was an active member of the Olds United Church and the support of the church community was especially important to him in his final years. He also was a longstanding member of the Masonic and Elks Lodges. One of Bob¹s greatest loves was gardening. He had a large vegetable and flower garden and was always eager to share his harvest and give visitors a tour around his beautiful yard. Bob received the devastating news of his ALS diagnosis (Lou Gerhrig¹s Disease) three years ago and faced this enormous challenge with great dignity. With his devoted wife Colleen at his side they faced this challenge together. The Armstrong family would like to thank Jane Rivest and the Alberta ALS Society and the doctors and staff at the Olds Hospital for their care and support over this period. Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the: ALS Society of Alberta, Suite 400 - 320 - 23rd Avenue SW, Calgary, AB., T2S 0J2 or to a charity of one¹s choice. A memorial service was held at the Olds United Church on July 19, 2002 at 2 pm with Reverend Ed Mullen officiating. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Mountain View Funeral Chapels. Inurnment took place at the Olds Cemetery. REMPFER - Oswald Jacob Rempfer born April 13, 1919 in Sunnyslope, Alberta. Passed away in Calgary, July 23, 2002. He is survived by sister Mary Mauch (Harry) of Olds, AB., sister Nora Scheurer (Art) of Trochu and brother Victor Rempfer (Phyllis) of Calgary as well as many nieces, nephews and their children. He is also survived by son Dwayne Rempfer, wife Charlene, grandchildren Candice (Shawn), Kerry and Brandy of Calgary; son Barry Rempfer, wife Audrey, grandchildren Ryan and David of Calgary; daughter Gail Taylor, husband Al and grandchild Todd of Calgary; son Gerry Rempfer, wife Connie, grandchildren Mandy, Cara and Dustin of Bragg Creek; son Randy Rempfer, wife Elaine, grandchildren Josie and Colby of Calgary. Osy was raised in the Torrington area and predeceased by his father Mathias, his mother Magdelina, sisters Christina Doering (Rudy), Ernistine Peterson (Warren), Tina Leishner (Eli) and Albenia; brothers Herman Rempfer (Madeline), Richard Rempfer (Marie), Milton Rempfer (Ida) and Mathias. Osy lived for several years in Sundre but farmed near Torrington most of his life where he loved his horses and the wagons that he built. Osy will always be remembered for his hospitality to friends and neighbours, his joking nature and his love for singing and playing the harmonica. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, which led him to perfecting homemade sausage. If Osy wasn¹t cooking for everyone he could be found in his garden or creating new yard art for the enjoyment of all his visitors. Thanks to all the staff in Unit 600 at the Forest Grove Care Center in Calgary for all their wonderful help and support. A viewing was held at Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium, 5303 - 50th Avenue, Olds on Friday, July 26, 2002 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A private family graveside service was held on Sunday, July 28, 2002. Family and friends gathered to celebrate Osy¹s life at the Evergreen Hall 5237 - 52nd Street, Olds, Alberta on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation #101, 5208 - 53rd Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2. Arrangements in care of Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium, 5303 - 50th Avenue, Olds, Alberta. Telephone 403-507-8610 As a memorial tribute to Oswald Jacob Rempfer, a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Olds) by Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium, 5303 - 50th Avenue, Olds, AB, Telephone 507-8610, Fax 507-0018 |