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ROSS - Ralph Herbert (Herb) of Duhamel, Alberta and winter resident of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away suddenly at Duhamel on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at the age of 77 years. Herb was born September 29, 1919 in Camrose, the eldest child of Alex and Ada (nee Johnson) Ross of Brigend Farm. Left to cherish his memory are, his loving wife of over fifty-three years, Marian (nee Ryning); one son Tom of Duhamel; five daughters, Beverley Ross of Edmonton, Louise Welsh (Jim) of Skookumchuck, B.C., Shirley Ross (Richard Davy) of Edmonton, Dorothy Weimer (Allan) of Wimborne, and Linda Ross of Calgary; three granddaughters, Louella Scott of Edmonton, Dawnaca and Alisa Weimer of Wimborne; and five great-grandchildren, James, Mark, Mathew, Alex and Morgan. Herb is also survived by a brother Gordon (Hazel) of Lethbridge; a sister Donna Freeman (Charlie) of Stettler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frances Duquette (Duke) of Calgary, Bill Ryning (Kuni) of Lethbridge, George Ryning (Doreen) of Calgary, John Ryning (Betty) of Rowley, Dorothy (Don) Borwick, and Ruth (Albert) Rieb of Calgary; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service in celebration of Herb's life at the Camrose United Church (corner of 50 Street and 48A Avenue) Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Eileen Greaves and Rev. Faye Greer officiating. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Zion United Church in New Norway, Duhamel Historical Society or the charity of ones choice. BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE, in care of arrangements. (9/16/1997).
SCOTT - Leslie Eleanor Scott, age 83 years, passed away at the Fanning Centre, November 21, 1997. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne (Allan) Paul and Jamie Scott of Calgary, she is also survived by three grandchildren, Brad and Brent Connors, and Kevin Scott. A Celebration of Life will be held at the residence of Lynne and Allan Paul, 88 Woodmont Drive S.W., on Tuesday, November 25 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Calgary Humane Society, 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6. Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home".. (11/24/1997).
SEAMAN - Donna Marie, beloved wife and best friend of Dennis, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital on November 12, 1997. She is also survived by her daughter Lisa; sons, Shane, Jody and Kelly; grandchildren, Chelsea, Alyx, Brittany and Casey; her sister Susan Hills (Bill); niece Sarah and nephew Jessie; special aunt Bella Eden; daughter-in-law Sue Chambers; sister-in-law Deb Seaman; as well as several other relatives in British Columbia. Donna was born in Vancouver in 1942 and moved to Calgary where she attended Viscount Bennett High School and the University of Calgary. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education until she left to raise her family. Her special loves in life included family, especially children, friends, animals, plants, the ocean, reading, art and science. A life lived in kindness, gentleness and unconditional love is the precious legacy she leaves to family and friends. We mourn our loss but are grateful her suffering has ended and she can now walk peacefully in the fields and along the shores of eternity. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff in I.C.U., Unit 61, Unit 74 and the P.R.E.P. Unit at Rockyview Hospital for their efforts and compassion in caring for Donna. Special thanks to Dr. Ziegler and Dr. Manderson. A private family Memorial Service, as Donna requested, will be held in the near future. Flowers are gratefully declined but those who wish may make memorial tributes in Donna's name to the Alberta Lung Association (Box 4500, Station S, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2). As a tribute to Donna, Leyden's Funeral Homes will make a donation to the Alberta Lung Association. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. (11/14/1997).
SEATON - Dorothy Seaton, aged 94, passed on suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on December28, 1997. She was predeceased by her husband Roy in 1989 and her brother Fred in 1980.Dorothy will be sadly missed by her daughter Valerie (Patrick) Scholefield, with whom she lived for the past eight years; her son David (Margaret) Seaton, Taunton, England; and five grandchildren, Duncan, Fiona and Alistair (England), Robert and Deborah (Calgary); as well as many friends and relatives. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Andrew's United Church, 128 - 1 Street East, Cochrane on Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Cochrane Humane Society (12/31/1997).
SEDDON - Johanna Seddon of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on June 21, 1997 at the age of 83 years. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1990. A Family Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens at a later date. In living memory of Johanna Seddon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/22/1997).
SEENEY - Maurice Frederick, passed away peacefully at the Agape Manor Hospice on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at the age of 69 years. By Maurice's request, no Funeral Service will be held. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary T2N 1B8. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (11/21/1997).
SOBKOWICH - Kenneth. On Tuesday, January 7, 1997, Kenneth Sobkowich of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away. Beloved husband of Marlene Plaska Sobkowich; father of Michelle Sobkowich, Marcie S. Litchfield and Marnie Sobkowich; son of Steve and Ada "Nellie" Lewis Sobkowich of Canada; brother of Irene Sobkowich. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Age fifty-seven, a native of Athabasca, Alberta and a resident of Mandeville for the past ten years. Memorial Service, Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Right Reverend M. Kit officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5M 0H9. PARK MEMORIAL LTD. Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard). (6/17/1997).
WILLIAMSON - Mr. Robert (Bob) Williamson, beloved husband of Mrs. Faye Williamson of Madden, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 1997 at the age of 65 years. Bob was born at Dog Pound, Alberta on May 25, 1932. He was very involved in rodeo, and had the honor of being chosen as the F.C.A. Cowboy of the year in 1989. Bob served as president to the (then) Canadian Oldtimers Rodeo Association. Until the day of his passing, Bob remained very active in rodeo. Bob dearly loved his family and the ranch. Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his family, Debra McKean and Marcel Hermary of Penhold, Tim and his wife Patty, Cliff and his wife Stacy, all of Madden, Alberta; five grandchildren, Dusty, Shilo, Jarrett McKean, and Paige and Blake Williamson. Bob is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, Anita Wood of Carstairs, Nelson and his wife Brandee of Calgary, Corrine and her husband Don Leask of Dog Pound, Alberta, Alta and her husband Jim Backs of Alhambra, Alberta, and Den Williamson and Audrey of Cochrane, Alberta; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Kathleen Williamson, and an infant brother. Funeral Services will be held at the Madden Community Hall, Madden, Alberta on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Cummins of Cremona officiating. Graveside Service to follow at the Carstairs Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. In living memory of Robert Williamson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY. (7/14/1997).
