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ROBINSON - Debra Lynn Robinson passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on October 7, 1997 at the age of 40 years. Debbie is the loving mother of two daughters, Lisa Marie and Amanda Lee Peffers. She is also survived by her parents, Helen and Ken Robinson; one brother Ed Robinson and his wife Wanda and their children, Keith, Kevin, Kris and Michael. She is also survived by her dear friend Kim Anderson; and her grandparents, Evelyn and Les Robins.
We watched you suffer,
We heard you sigh,
All we could do was stand by.
For when your time came,
We suffered too,
You never deserved,
All you went through.
God took your hand,
From our hands you part,
He released your pain,
But broke our hearts.
We think of you silence,
We will often speak your name,
All we have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
We know you will always live on through us,
Although our hearts cannot see,
Why God needed you so soon,
We understand in His arms you will be.
A funeral Service will be held at MEMORIES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 12705 Lake Fraser Drive S.E. on Friday, October 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S., Box 570, 1441 Aviation Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7. Arrangements in care of MEMORIES FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM, 12705 Lake Fraser Drive S.E. (10/9/1997).
van MELLE - "Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, you are mine" (Isaiah 43:1). On June 3, 1997, the Lord took home our father and grandfather, Dirk Machiel van Melle at the age of 77 years. He was predeceased by his wife Hendrika in 1991. Dirk and Hendrika emigrated from The Netherlands in 1954 to Prince Albert, Sask. Two years later they moved to Shellbrook, Sask. where he operated his own bakery for the next sixteen years. In 1972, they semi-retired to Calgary. Dirk took on the caretaking of the Grace Presbyterian Church for ten years at which time he stepped into full retirement. His passions were flying, singing and communing with nature and he was an avid participant at local air shows throughout Saskatchewan. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, Johannes van Melle of Shellbrook, Sask., Aliesje and Norman Carruthers, and Abraham van Melle and Debbie Thomas, all of Calgary. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Erhen, Reid, Blain and Nathan van Melle of Shellbrook, and Jennie and Erin Carruthers of Denmon Island, B.C. As well, Dirk is survived by a brother and two sisters in The Netherlands. The family would like to thank Dr. Schorr and all of the staff in Units 27 and 32 of the Foothills Hospital for their excellent care over the past five years. A Memorial Service will be held at Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church (3020 - 51 Street S.W.), on Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Peter Boodt officiating. Interment at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada Calgary Chapter, 1717 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 2N8. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Services. (6/5/1997).
VANDERKOLK - Hendrikje (Henny) of Calgary, formerly of Burlington, Ontario, passed away at the Brentwood Nursing Home, June 29, 1997 at the age of 92, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Egbert William in 1979, and by her youngest son John in 1995. She is survived by her children, Henry of Hamilton, Ontario, Fritz of Mount Hope, Ontario and Retta Richards of Calgary; also by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at the Brentwood Nursing Home for the great care she received for the past three years. Funeral Services will be held at the Ward Funeral Home in Burlington, Ontario on Friday, July 4, 1997 (7/3/1997).
VANDERVELDE - Gerald Andrew, beloved husband of Mrs. Janet VanderVelde of Strathmore, AB, passed away at the Strathmore District Health Service on November 14, 1997 at the age of 81 years. He is the loving father of Allan (Linda) of Calgary and Don (Florence) of Strathmore, AB. Gerald is survived by his three grandchildren, Shaun (Arlana), Scott (Nickole) and Michael; great-grandchildren, Cody and Jess. He is also survived by his sisters, Jo Chilton of Red Deer, AB, Julia Chalmers of Strathmore, AB, Helen Bishop of Langdon, AB, Marge Parker of Calgary; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Extendicare of Strathmore District Health Services (200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J9). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). (11/16/1997).
VANGASTEL - Annette (Pat) VanGastel (nee: Dreger) of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on October 18, 1997. She will be sadly missed by her two sisters, Edna Sullivan of Regina, SK and Katherine Hallett of Calgary, AB; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and by many friends. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas (Tom) VanGastel, her mother and father, Emma and Gustave Dreger, four sisters and four brothers. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the staff of the Peter Lougheed Hospital and Doctors Don Stinton and John Barrow for all their efforts, kindness and thoughtfulness. Memorial donations may be directed to the Palliative Care Unit (Unit 43 of the Peter Lougheed, 3500 - 26 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4). Memorial Services will be held from the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). (10/22/1997).
VANGILS - Mr. Andrew Theodor (Andy) VanGils, beloved husband of Patti Macaulay of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Thursday, November 27, 1997, after a motor vehicle accident, at the age of 42 years. Andy was born on January 7, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He moved to Alberta and was married on December 30, 1990. Andy had a great love for life and an unwielding determination. Besides his loving wife, Andy is survived by his daughter Nikki Frances; and his son Ian Alexander. He is also survived by his parents, Matt and Woutrina VanGils; three sisters, two brothers, three nephews and six nieces. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Monday, December 1, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerrold Clonch officiating. In living memory of Andy VanGils, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (11/29/1997).
SHAW - James Miller Shaw of Midnapore, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 1997 at the age of 85 years. James was born in Midnapore, AB on Tuesday, June 25, 1912. He was a third generation descendant of the Shaw Family of Midnapore who homesteaded south of Fish Creek in 1883. Jim lived all of his life on land settled by his grandparents and farmed that land, now developed as the communities of Canyon Meadows, Millrise and Shawnessy. A gentle man of generous nature, he was an active member of I.O.O.F. Hillhurst Lodge No. 46, having joined in 1939 and was a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. He was proud of, and had very much enjoyed his participation in the Oddfellows Eye Screening Program. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and upon retirement travelled the world several times. His gardens and the enjoyment he derived from growing are fondly remembered by, and will continue because of seeds passed along to friends and family. Jim was a Gold Card Member of the Southern Alberta Pioneers and long time benefactor and active member of the parish of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Midnapore. Jim is survived by his sister Irene Brown; and step-children, Bill (June) Reeves, Bob (Mary) Reeves and Marilyn (Wendell) LePan; and by step-daughter-in-law Jeanne Grey.He greatly influenced and will be lovingly remembered by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and an extended family of nieces, nephews and their children. Jim was predeceased by wives, Lila (1971) and Mary (1993), step-son Jack Grey, parents, Maltman and Maud Shaw, sisters, Frances Borgal, Annie Lineham, Mary Hunt, Carrie Klavano, and brother Bill Shaw. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel", (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Griffin of the Anglican Christ Church, Millarville, AB officiating. Graveside Service to follow at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, (Midnapore), 14620 Macleod Trail S.E. Following the Graveside Service, relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Shawnee Slopes Golf Course, 820 - 146 Avenue S.W. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to "St. Paul's Church MCES Trust Fund", St. Paul's Anglican Church (14620 Macleod Trail S.E.), for the preservation of St. Paul's Church and Cemetery. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. (12/10/1997).
WILSON - Isabelle May (nee Wylie). Peacefully passed away at North York General Hospital on July 21, 1997 at the age of 87. May, beloved wife of the late Harvey R. Wilson. Loving mother of the late Alexander Ross and David Rennie, and his wife Marlene. Dear grandmother of Michael and Kenneth. Survived by her brother Frank Wylie and her sister Kay Begrie. A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough. Arrangements entrusted to R.S. KANE FUNERAL HOME, Toronto. (7/24/1997).
