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 wasnıt 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 Osyıs 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
RUPERT - Fraser W. (1931 - 2002)
Fraser W. Rupert of Olds, AB, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at
the age of 71 in Creston, B.C. while holidaying.
Fraser is survived by his loving wife and best friend Mary Anne and their
three sons and families: Trevor (Sharon) of Princeton, B.C., Doug (Cathy) of
Rocky Mountain House and Kent of Calgary.
He is survived by six grandchildren, Jolene, Jessie, Brett, Daniel,
Stephanie and Wyatt.
Fraser leaves behind two sisters: Glenda (Laverne) Thiessen of Kerrobert,
SK; Mary-Lou Forrest of Saskatoon, SK; a brother Laurie (Nettie) Rupert of
Calgary and two sister-in-laws Ursyl Nielsen and Joyce Viney both of Olds as
well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Lou (1972) and Percy (1979) of Kerrobert,
SK and an infant son (1976) in Olds, AB.
Fraser grew up in Kerrobert, SK and became a telegrapher with the CPR
working in places such as Stephen, B.C., Lake Louise, Olds, Medicine Hat and
Calgary. In 1967 Fraser then became employed with the Olds College where he
worked until early retirement in 1994.
Fraser’s interests always included working with minor sports that his three
sons were involved with - whether it be baseball, hockey or at the local
swim meet. Fraser was also involved with the Olds College Hockey Team as
well as the Olds Grizzly Jr. “A” Hockey team for many years. Other
activities Fraser was involved in were the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, the
Olds Masonic Lodge, the Olds Legion, the Olds Golf Course, and the Olds
United Church.
After his involvement with minor sports Fraser’s passion turned toward
spending much time on the local golf course and doing a multitude of hobbies
in his basement workshop such as woodworking, painting, drawing and creating
different season crafts with Mary Anne.
Nothing pleased Fraser more than when the front door opened and people came
in for a coffee. If they couldn’t find Fraser he would go around town and
find someone to have coffee with. Anyone who knew Fraser will testify that
he always had a good story to tell.
If he wasn’t talking about the pursuits of one of his three sons or six
grandchildren he was talking about the days gone by growing up in
Saskatchewan or the days while working with the CPR.
Fraser loved to learn and would always be talking about something he had
read or something he had seen on the discovery channel. Music had always
been a big part of Fraser’s life from his Jazz band in High School to
sitting in his favorite chair listening to his music collection.
Fraser was one to always keep in contact with people he met along the way,
whether it be old high school buddies, work colleagues, or friends he met
while living in Olds. Over the past few years Fraser found fun and enjoyment
driving his many friends around Olds in the local Sunshine Bus.
Services were held at the Olds United Church on Saturday, October 19, 2002
with Reverend Sue Hertell officiating.
Tim Tamashiro of Calgary, a family friend, sang “Amazing Grace” accompanied
by pianist Vivian Choropita.
Memorials may be made in Fraser’s honor to the Olds Municipal Hospital
or
the Olds United Church.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Mountain View Funeral Chapel of Olds
(403) 556-3223.
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