November 2003

JACKSON - Greta Phyllis Kershaw was born on June 25th, 1935 in Didsbury,
Alberta. Greta was the only child of Benjamin and Georgeinna Kershaw. Her
early years were spent attending school in the community of Westerdale with
many of her lifelong friends. Greta expressed many fond memories of the
local Christmas concerts, track meets and July 1st baseball tournaments. Of
course one of the most endearing ties to the Westerdale community was a
certain young gent named Bob Jackson.
Many of Greta's childhood experiences were to be instrumental in her future.
Her accomplishments included halter-breaking her Angus calf, cooking for
threshing crews and driving the team pulling the stacker. All these served
her well for her role in farming. During her youth, in her spare time she
enjoyed embroidery and cooking. Another childhood pastime included learning
the basics of piano.
Following completion of Grade 9, Mom attended Nursing Aide training in
Calgary, graduating at the top of her class in 1953. Many people of
south-central Alberta met her while she cared for them or their loved ones
at Children's Hospital in Calgary, and at the general hospitals in Hanna,
Innisfail, and Olds.
The transition from working girl to farm wife occurred in 1957. Greta and
Bob were engaged on her birthday in 1955 but a serious auto accident
postponed their wedding from 1956 until 1957. In order to extend the
celebrations of Greta's and Bob's birthdays, June 25th and 26th, the
marriage followed on the 27th. Annually, late June was a season of much
celebration and cake.
For the next 19 years, Mom was a full-time farm wife, cook, maid, gardener,
taxi driver, social convenor, tooth fairy.... The autumn of 1975 rekindled
her strong nurturing skills and she returned to the Olds General Hospital as
a licensed practical nurse. This she enjoyed until 1992, when she retired to
be a full-time grandma to Cam, Meg and Chris and commence her long battle
with breast cancer.
The last years of Mom's life were filled with tribulation. She suffered in
many ways and much more than any person should have to. But even so, from
time to time, we would see glimpses of her true character. A joke, laugh or
even a smile let us know she was still there.
Mom passed away peacefully Friday, October 24 at the age of 68.
Greta is survived by her husband of 46 years, Bob Jackson: son Darwin and
wife Susan: daughter Karen and husband Darcy: and their families comprised
of Cam, Megan, and Chris Grudeski: Aaron and Benjamin Jackson. Extended
family members sharing the loss are Art and Elsie Jackson, Don and Barbara
Krebs, Roger and Rose-Marie Jackson, two nieces, six nephews and their
children.
On behalf of Greta's immediate family, we would like to thank all who
continued to visit and support Mom during the times that depression and
cancer exacted their toll. We all missed the congenial, loving Greta and
often we as family and friends were not sure how to best help her. Precious
are those friends who would call, enquire about Mom on chance meetings, or
find a moment to drop in.
Our family would like to express our appreciation for all staff who cared
for Greta at both Acute Care and Long Term Care was well as Dr. Graff. We
are overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindness and generosity we received
from friends, family and neighbors, and those who have kept us in their
prayers.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 30 from the Olds United Church
with Reverend Shelagh Parsons officiating. Internment followed in the
Westerdale Cemetery. As a memorial tribute to Greta Jackson a tree will be
planted in the Heartland Tree Memorial Park (Olds).
Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium (Heartland Funeral Services Ltd.)
entrusted with arrangements. 507-8610.
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Russell - Katharina Elizabeth Russell passed away in the Olds Hospital with
her daughter by her side November 5, 2003. Katie was born April 23, 1918 in
Kraft, Russia and came to Saskatchewan in June 1927 with her mother and
sister Molly.
When her mother remarried, Katie became part of a larger family with 6
step-brothers and 3 step-sisters in the Duval region of Saskatchewan. Katie,
along with her mother, moved to Alberta in the fall of 1948 living with her
sister at Wimborne.
In the spring of 1949, she moved to Olds where she enjoyed home and family.
She worked for a few years as a housekeeper for various doctors and the
Maybank family. She worked at the Dairy Pool Creamery for a few years, the
Red & White grocery store, and her last job working at the Co-op store
downtown until she married Jim Russell on May 6, 1959. Her life centered on
home life as a wife and mother. Their daughter, Darlene was born the
following year.
Katie loved gardening, crocheting, knitting and quilting. Due to health
problems, she had to give up most of her hobbies. Reading, TV, and visiting
with her family filled her days. Katie's grandchildren Carly and Robert were
the joy of her life filling it with love and laughter.
Katie was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1981, her mother Mary Weimer in
1966, sister Molly Weimer in 2002 and niece Lorraine Flinn in 2002.
Katie will be deeply missed by her loving daughter Darlene (Randy) Smith;
grandchildren Carly and Robert Smith; brother-in-law Fred Weimer; niece
Marilyn Weimer; nephew Allan (Dorothy) Weimer and family; nephew Stan
(Laurette) Weimer and family; nephew-in-law Stewart Flinn and family of
Dawson Creek, BC; stepsisters Annie Graff of Regina, Sask.; and Mary Stehle
of Vernon, B.C.; stepsister-in-law Elsie Weimer; stepbrother Sam (Alice)
Weimer of Regina, Sask.; numerous cousins and family members also mourn her
passing.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Olds United Church with Reverend Blair Whyte officiating. Interment followed
in the Olds Cemetery.
Memorial tributes in Katie's honor may be made directly to the Alberta Heart
& Stroke Foundation or the Alberta Lung Association. As a memorial tribute
to Katie Russell a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree Memorial Park
(Olds). Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium (Heartland Funeral Services Ltd.)
entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610.
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KYNCL - Jean
Jean Kyncl, beloved Mom, sister, grama and great grandma of Olds, AB, passed
away suddenly on November 3, 2003 at the age of 83 years. She was born on
July 20, 1920.
Jean is survived by 6 children: 5 sons: Reg and Sherrie of Rocky Mountain
House, Dennis and Rita of Wetaskiwin, Roger and Bev of Burns Lake, B.C.,
Stan and Ginny of James River, AB, David and Della of Cremona; her daughter
Joan and husband Gerry of Melfort, Saskatchewan. She is also survived by 13
grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; one sister Edna McCune and 2
brothers Reg and Wally Admussen.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Kyncl in 1967.
A Service of Remembrance for Jean Kyncl was held from the Chapel of the
Mountain View Funeral Home, Olds, on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at 11:00
a.m. with Pastor Harold Hunter officiating. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky
Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
As an expression, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the
donors choice.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule
Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-845-2626.
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WILLIAMS - George D. Williams. It is with great sorrow that we announce the
passing of our Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Great Grandpa, Step Dad, and
Uncle, on November 4, 2003. George was born on May 24, 1918 in Richfield
Idaho, USA. He spent his childhood in LeGrand, Oregon. He immigrated to
Cereal, Alberta in 1928 with his parents John and Violet Williams and
siblings with promises from his Grandparents the Duffield of wonderful crops
and a beautiful lake. To their surprise, they found the dirty 30’s and an
alkali slough.
The family moved to the Eagle Hill area in 1937, George worked the farm and
various odd jobs with his brother Henry. He met Peggy MacBeth while in
Military training at Currie Barracks in Calgary. They were married shortly
after in Penhold, and within a month George was sent overseas to Holland and
Belgium to serve his country. When he returned home he was greeted by his
wife and a three month old baby girl named Shirley. George and Peggy bought
the farm at Eagle Hill where they lived in love, and had two more children,
Sharon and Pat.
George and Peggy were an active community member participating in all the
dances, curling, bonspiels, baseball and all the community functions.
George touched many lives, always lending a helping hand to all the
neighbors. The door in George’s home was always open. His greatest
passions were fishing, camping, and keeping everything running smoothly. He
always managed to fix the unfixable.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Peggy, brother Henry, his brother in laws
Alf, Doug, and Norman. George is survived by; his children Shirley (Rheo)
Pilon, Sharon (Ed) Delaurier, Pat (Carol) Williams, step-son Merle Pedersen,
his sisters Edna, Ruby, and Mertle and sister-in-law Martha, Grand-children
Cindy, Peggy (Richard), Rene (Jenn), Walter (Angie), Brad, Cole and Todd.
Great Grandchildren: Danny, Georgina, Kaitlyn, Benjamin, Skylar, and too
many numerous nephews and nieces to mention.
For friends and family a Memorial Service will be held November 15 at the
Eagle Hill Hall at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the Parkinson Society of
Alberta.
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AUGUST KRUGER
October 5, 1912 - November 8, 2003
Our dear Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather was peacefully “Promoted
to Glory” on Saturday, November 8 from the Olds Hospital at the age of 91
years.
He will be greatly missed by his seven remaining children and their spouses:
Stanley, Janice, Marie, Wallace, Ruth, Douglas and Kenneth; his son-in-law
Gilbert Grusie; his older sister Tillie Klukas; 19 grandchildren and 22
great-
grandchildren;, He was predeceased by his loving wife Lily of 54 years
(1987); his eldest daughter Isabel Grusie (2003) and grandson, Graham
Godberson (1988).
August was born in Sarachin, Russia, where his family endured difficult
political times including deportation in a boxcar to Siberia. His
opportunity for formal education was limited to 2 winters. To avoid his
mandatory military service at age 17, the family immigrated to Canada in
1929. This 3 month trip began by horse and wagon. It included endless days
at sea and ended by train at Leduc, Alberta in December, 1929.
August worked hard hauling coal and picking roots and rocks until he had
enough money to buy a train ticket from Leduc to Reed Ranch, Alberta. In
1932, his desire to learn English prompted him to begin work for 2 bachelor
farmers at Mayton, near Reed Ranch. It was while there that he met his
future wife, Lily Boettger. They were married in 1933. In 1936, they
settled on the “Kruger farm”, just west of Torrington, where they raised
their 8 children: Stanley, Isabel, Janice, Marie, Wallace, Ruth, Douglas
and Kenneth.
Not only did he provide for his wife and children, he also provided for his
aging parents who lived in their own house on August’s farm. These years in
the Torrington area were enjoyable ones where community hospitality flowed
and friendships flourished.
In 1971, August and Lily moved from the farm to Torrington, but August
continued farming until he sold the farm in 1998. They enjoyed extensive
travel while living in Torrington. After the passing of his beloved wife,
Lily in 1987, he valiantly carried on until his move from Torrington to
Sunrise Village Lodge in Olds, Alberta, March 2002.
The funeral service for the late August Kruger will be held at the East
Olds Baptist Church on Friday, November 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Olds Hospital Palliative Care
Unit.
“The family wishes to thank Dr. Wes Jackson, the Olds Hospital and the
Palliative Care Staff, and the Sunrise Lodge Staff for their excellent care
and kindness. Also thanks to Nora Scheurer and many other “special
friends” that have shown warmth, care and love to Dad over the years.”
Arrangements in care of Sunset Funeral Service, Linden, Alberta (403)
546-3903
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PATRICIA (PAT) BONAZEW
January 28, 1954 - November 16, 2003
Pat Bonazew, age 49, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre
in Lethbridge, Alberta on November 16, 2003 after a spirited battle with
cancer.
Pat was born at the Roblin General Hospital in Roblin, MB on January 28,
1954, the youngest child of Alexander and Anne (Labuke) Bonazew. She was
raised and received her education in Roblin, with the exception of one year
where she resided in Toronto, ON. She received her practical nursing degree
from Red River College in Winnipeg and did her practicum in 1972 at Swan
Valley Hospital.
Pat married in 1974 and this union produced Jordan Rooks. In 1977, Pat
re-married and had two more children Myndy and Tim Machan. Marriage was not
Pat’s calling, however. She always said her mission in life was to raise
her children, and that she did. In 1982, Pat and the “kids” (loving pup
Velvet included) moved to Flin Flon, MB where Pat was a nurse at the Flin
Flon General Hospital. Pat went back to school in the mid 1980’s and
received an administrative diploma as her family was growing up and shift
work was not an option for a single mom. This led to a position in the
hospital’s purchasing department.
In 1989 she caught the moving bug and relocated the family to Bowden, AB
where she purchased the local newspaper “The Voice of Bowden”. The paper
was not only a job, but also a lifestyle where Pat flourished. Pat got all
her children through high school in Bowden (which was a real goal for her to
have all of them graduate from the same school). During this time Pat was
an outstanding member of Bowden’s Town Council. After selling the
newspaper, Pat worked at Olds College, which she truly enjoyed. She loved
working with students, as she had always wanted to be a teacher, but that
was not to be.
Once again, related to her mission to raise her children, Pat relocated to
Edmonton in 1999 to help one of them make it through tough times in
post-secondary education. During her stay in Edmonton Pat worked in an
administrative capacity for The Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists
and the Alberta Home and School Association. The move to Edmonton and the
time there was difficult (big city life was not for Pat), but in June 2001
she watched with pride as her daughter accepted her degree from the
University of Alberta and noted to all that would listen that the ends
definitely justified the means.
Pat was diagnosed with lung cancer in March 2003; at the same time her
daughter accepted a job in Lethbridge, AB. Pat thought the move would be
good for her and opted to go along. However, it was decided at this time
she would be the one looked after.
Pat was often heard to say that she looked forward to six new dresses in her
life. She made it to number five. The first three regarded her children’s
high school graduations. The next was for her son Tim’s wedding in August
2002. The fifth was for her son Jordan’s wedding in April 2003. These
unions brought the utmost pride to Pat along with two very special gifts,
grandsons William Rooks and Ethan Machan, whom she cherished. If Pat was
meant to be a mother, she was definitely meant to be a grandmother.
Those to mourn her passing are her loving children, Jordan (Julie) Rooks of
Red Deer, Myndy Machan of Lethbridge, Tim (Stacey) Machan of Medicine Hat
and grandsons William Rooks and Ethan Machan. Also mourning her passing are
her mother, Anne Bonazew of Roblin, grandpuppy Annie, and Pat’s siblings,
Peggy (Norman) Bresky, Harold (Shelby) Bonazew, Irene (Alex) Gourlay, Merle
(Hank) Cormier and their families, which included many special nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephew. Pat
also leaves to mourn many wonderful friends from all times in her life, some
of whom include Rosie Pastuck, Jenny Machan, Pat Boydh, Marlene Bobby,
Sophie Anderson, Debbie Bailey, Lorna Reid, Shirley Adams, Mildred Lane, Val
Lucas and Lois Duggan.
Pat was pre-deceased by her father, Alexander Bonazew and nephew, Norman
Bresky Jr.
Memorial services will be held Friday November 21, 2003 at two o’clock at
St. Andrew’s United Church in Bowden, AB with Reverend John Coe officiating.
A luncheon will follow at the Bowden Friendship Center.
A second memorial service will be held Saturday November 29, 2003 at two
o’clock at the Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin, MB with Mrs. Peggy Barrows
officiating. A luncheon is to follow at the 50+ Club.
Inurnment at Nova Zora Cemetery in the RM of Shell River, MB at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in memory of Pat may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society (Research Dept.) 2nd Flr. 215 - 12th Ave. S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2. Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.
Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to
vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.
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ANNING - Norma Margaret Anning (nee Reese) passed away in the Olds Hospital
on November 10, 2003 after a brave battle with cancer. Norma was born to
John and Sophie Reese in Didsbury on August 9, 1946. She was the seventh of
twelve children born to the family who lived on a farm west of town.
She was baptized and confirmed at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Didsbury.
Norma attended school at Clovermount and Didsbury. In 1964, Norma finished
her nurses training and over the course of her career, she nursed in Brooks,
the Foothills, Innisfail and Olds.
In 1971, Norma was married to Gary Anning. She served her community and her
God in the Olds/Didsbury area throughout her life. Her unconditional love of
her husband, children, grandchild and family was apparent in everything
Norma did and it was returned to her in bountiful ways. Norma will be
remembered for her strong faith and her trust in God. She touched everyone
she knew with her kindness and her love; family, friends and colleagues
alike.
In her last days, Norma experienced the profound joy of becoming a
grandmother, a moment she had eagerly awaited. Norma's love of music and her
joyous celebration through song will remain as part of her legacy in her
church, her family, and with the many children with whom she shared this
gift. Norma had an intense passion for nature; the birds and their songs,
the trees, the changing colors of the seasons, harvest time with Gary and
memories made in Penticton.
She loved all things from God; her yard, gardens, flowers, vegetables and
large rocks.
Norma will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gary; daughter Michelle
(Tim & Danae); son Grant (Susan & Sophie) as well as her mother-in-law Lola;
her brothers, her sister and her many in-laws.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Redeemer
Lutheran Church, Didsbury. Memorial tributes in Norma's honor may be made
directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Day Care Unit. As a memorial
tribute to Norma Anning, a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree
Memorial Park (Olds). Olds Funeral Home & Crematorium (Heartland Funeral
Services Ltd.) entrusted with arrangements. 507-8610.
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Dodd - Lillian Mathilda Dodd was born on April 4, 1917 to Andrew and Sophie
Aune in Morrin, Alberta, the sixth child of eleven (seven boys and four
girls).
She passed away Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the Olds Hospital after a
lengthy illness.
She was raised in the Morrin area and attended the Ant Hill School. The
family left in 1933 to move to the Peace River area. On February 7, 1939 she
married Everett Irvine Dodd of Olds and together they farmed east of Olds in
the Coburn District.
Her husband predeceased her in 1986. She is survived by her three children
Gerald Dodd, Melvin (Lillian) Dodd, Thelma (Wayne) Notley; five
grandchildren - Kent (Raelynn) Notley, Brent (Carrie) Notley, Michelle
(Anthony) Venneman, Sheri (Brett) Hill and Christa Dodd; eight great
grandchildren; three sisters - Ruth Dodd of Olds, Thora (Bill) Davis of
Whitelaw, Doris (Wilson) Coon of Hines Creek; as well as two brothers -
Sigwardt Aune and Gordon Aune of Hines Creek.
A funeral service was held at Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds, on
November 25, 2003. Interment was held prior to the service at Alta-Rest
Memorial Gardens, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Olds Hospital, Long Term Care Unit, Donations, 3901 - 57 Avenue, Olds, AB,
T4H 1T4. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Funeral
Chapel. 556-3223.
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TRIBE- Lester Woodroe Tribe was born in Olds, Alberta, October 17, 1921.
Lester passed away peacefully November 22, 2003 at Lake Country Lodge
nursing home in Winfield, British Columbia at the age of 82. By his request
there will be no funeral.
Lester was a caring family man and a true friend and neighbor. His great
sense of humor and vast knowledge of any subject you ever wanted to talk
about made him the most interesting person to visit with.
Lester farmed and raised purebred Black Angus cattle east of Olds in the
Lone Pine district most of his life. In 1973, he sold his farm and cattle
and retired to the town of Olds. After his retirement he took up several new
occupations. The first was carpentry with Raymond Moritz, then he did income
tax with H & R Block.
After a few years of this he decided to move out to Armstrong, British
Columbia and build himself and Florence a beautiful new home. After the
completion of his house, Lester took up painting, woodwork and raising
flowers. He had the biggest variety of beautiful roses, which he won many
prizes with at the Armstrong Fair, year after year.
Lester lived about eighteen years in Armstrong then failing health forced
him to go to a nursing home in Winfield.
Lester will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, and families, and all
of his good friends and neighbors both in Olds and Armstrong.
Cremation and arrangements are in care of Mountain View Funeral Home,
Armstrong, British Columbia. Lester's ashes will be brought back to the
Columbarian in Olds Cemetery.
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PRICE - Amanda Josephine Price passed away peacefully at her home on
November 20, 2003 at the age of 91 years. Amanda was born in Ewing, Alberta
on October 23, 1912.
She will be remembered by her children; Arlene Stormoen, Juanita (Murray)
Cameron, Dianne (Lionel) Dunn, Arthur (Joanne) Price, grandchildren; Kent
(Trish) Stormoen, Mark (Toni) Stormoen, Maria Skocdopole, Brad (Linda) Dunn,
Daniel Price and Janelle Price, five great-grandchildren; Aaron, Amanda,
Riley, Samuel and Jessie; one brother Charlie Klaus, two sisters; Edna
McQueenie and Virginia (John) Breenan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Amanda was predeceased by her loving husband Arthur Price,
great-granddaughter Shelby, grandson Tod Dunn, and brothers Ralph and Arthur
Klaus.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors, nurses,
friends and extended family that helped Amanda during her last days that
were filled with eternal love.
A funeral service was held for Amanda at St. John's Anglican Church, Olds,
Alberta at 11:00 a.m. Monday November 24, 2003. Interment followed at Lake
View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to
Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Olds, Alberta. 403-556-3223.
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STAUFFER - Ruth Stauffer passed away suddenly on November 19, 2003 at the
Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 86. She was born on January 19,
1917 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and moved to Hanna, Alberta with her mother at
the age of three. After growing up on the family farm and receiving her
formal education in Hanna she moved to Olds to attend Olds College.
After graduation she moved to Calgary and became a dietician at Mount Royal
College. In 1942 Ruth married Sherman Stauffer and moved back to Olds where
she worked and raised their two children Kathy and Dick.
After working at the Olds Hospital in the Lab and X-ray Department, through
hard work and determination she received her lab and x-ray certification in
her late forties making her family very proud. After Ruth retired from the
hospital she enjoyed staying active by volunteering on several committees
and boards, gardening and teaching handicrafts. Ruth was a valued member of
the Creative Division of the Ag. Society, I.O.D.E., Glamis W.I.,
Evergreens, and the Handicraft Guild. Ruth was known to be a great supporter
of the Olds Grizzly's hockey team, she enjoyed attending games and treasured
her many years by being a billet for the team. She was honored to be one of
the Grizzly's oldest fans. "Grandma Ruth" as she was known by many who knew
her, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed going to the lake, and always
looked forward to her visits with her grandchildren and her
great-grandchildren as they were all very special to her.
She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Ruth was predeceased by
her husband Sherman, brother John Sutherland, and sister Anne Standish. Ruth
will be deeply missed by her daughter Kathy and son-in-law Ron Wasel of
Baptiste Lake and son Dick and daughter-in-law Donna of Olds. Grandma Ruth
will also be lovingly missed by her four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren; Mitchel Wasel of Ghana, Africa; his daughter Christianne of
Edmonton; Shawn (Sue) Wasel of Baptiste Lake and their children Clair and
Luke; Shannon (Don) Henley of Lethbridge and their children Sydney and Jack
and Todd Stauffer of Calgary.
A family memorial service was held November 22, 2003. If friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made in Ruth's memory to a charity of one's choice.
In Ruth's honor a tree will be planted in the Heartland Tree Memorial Park
(Olds). Olds Funeral Home and Crematorium (Heartland Funeral Services Ltd.)
entrusted with arrangements. 507-8610.
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