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Annie Carter Stevenson
STEVENSON - Annie Carter Stevenson, (nee Tait) of Calgary, passed away at the Sarcee Auxiliary Nursing Home on July 9, 1997 at the age of 80 years. Annie, a native Calgarian, was born on May 19, 1917 eldest daughter of Howard and Katie Tait. She was a resident of the Bearspaw District for thirty years and was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge. Annie was also very active in the Women's Institute in Cochrane. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, John and Margaret Tait of Oliver, British Columbia; two sisters, Mary Juanita McCann of Victoria and Pat Spicer of Calgary; three nieces, Donna and Murray Swales and family of Whitehorse, Yukon, Doreen and Larry Funfer and family of Calgary, Janet and John Porteous and family of Calgary; and four nephews, Clifford and Carol Spicer and family of Stony Plain, Alberta, James and Joan Tait and family of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Johnny Tait of Oliver, British Columbia and Howard McCann and family of Victoria, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her husband James Stevenson, her nephew Arthur McCann, father of Tammy McCann. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, July 14, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In living memory of Annie Stevenson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH.
Ruby Evelyn (nee Strauss) Diederick
DIEDERICK – On June 9, 2004 Ruby Evelyn (nee Strauss) Diederick of Edmonton passed away at the age of 91 years.
Ruby is survived by her loving family: three daughters Maureen Dolman, Denise Watts and Valerie (Dan) Klein; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; three brothers Joseph, Allan (Laura) and Arden (Ollie) Strauss; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Lukas and Nora Strauss; one brother Lawrence; and two sistersin-law Thelma and Frances.
Prayers were held at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Vic Perron celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 12810-111 Ave., Edmonton on Monday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make memorial donations directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.
Douglas Harley Bishop
BISHOP – Douglas Harley Bishop was born Sept. 18, 1960, the fourth child of Ted and Betty Bishop of High River, AB. He attended school in Calgary, where he spent the greater part of his life, before moving to Camrose in 2002. Doug enjoyed doing leather work. He had a wonderful sense of humour and liked to make people happy. He was generous to a fault. Doug was a loyal friend and dedicated son.
He passed away in Camrose on May 8, 2004 at the age of 43.
Doug leaves to mourn his father Ted Bishop of Ruthilda, SK; one sister Ruth (Steve) McDermand of Red Deer; three brothers John of Vancouver, Howard of Calgary and Len of Kindersley, SK; as well as other relatives and friends wherever he went.
Doug was predeceased by his mother in Jan. 1990.
A Memorial Service will be held from Ruthilda United Church on May 22. Cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains will be beside his mother in High River at a later date.
LEMKE, Rev. Werner F.
(1939-2004)
Rev. Werner F. Lemke went home to be with his Lord on April 18, 2004 at the Kelowna General Hospital after a valiant two year battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carol; one son Steve (Jill) of Kelowna; two daughters Lori (Gene) Ryde of Salmon Arm and Lynette (Brad) Howell of Sacramento, California; 12 grandchildren and four sisters. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. A private family interment will follow on Monday, April 26. No flowers by request, instead donations may be made in Werner’s memory to the furthering of church work, missions and church plants, c/o Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Road, Kelowna,
Springfield Funeral Home
James Ellis Reece
REECE – James Ellis Reece was born on April 5, 1933 and passed away on April 24, 2004 in Camrose after a seven month uphill battle for life. Through it all his sense of humour kept him and his family strong. Jim was born in Wetaskiwin and was raised on the family farm which he eventually took over. All four of his children were born there. In 1967 he moved to Ponoka and then on to Camrose where he resided until his passing. The farm was never far from Jim’s mind or his heart. After he retired, he and Peggy spent all their free time touring the countryside visiting family and friends. Peggy learned early that when Jim said “let’s go for a drive” she had better pack a big lunch and maybe even an overnight bag. Jim made friends wherever he went with his great sense of humour and his love of small children, which he thankfully passed on to each of his own children. He always saw the best in everyone and made the best of every situation and he displayed this during the last seven months at the hospital. This is what he had to say about the nurses: “What 70-year-old man wouldn’t want young women waiting on him hand and foot?”; and about the feeding tube: “Steak for breakfast, lunch and supper”; and about the leg amputation; “A pair of socks will last twice as long”. No matter what the set back, there was always some humour to come out of it. He was always thankful for every visit. He also worried about the road and weather conditions when anyone was traveling to see him. He only asked and expected one thing from each of us: from Peggy... just to hold his hand; from Leanne... take care of his dear Peggy; from Garry... be ready to talk about farming, hunting and fishing; and his biggest request was from Brian... a darn good argument about anything and everything. Jim leaves to mourn his passing his companion and best friend Peggy Sinclair of Camrose; one daughter Leanne (Ken) Hvamb of Ponoka; two sons Garry (Laurie) and Brian of Ponoka; 5 granddaughters Kelly (Steve) Budd, Vickie Hvamb and Danielle Reece of Ponoka and Brandi and Keera Reece of Red Deer; one grandson Clay of Ponoka; 4 great-grandchildren: Todd, Brooklyn, Ethan and Jayce; two sisters Jewel Erickson and Donna Orr of Camrose; six nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his youngest son Darren in 1987, his parents Ernie and Elsie, one sister Joan and one brother Herb. Jim was laid to rest on April 28, 2004 at a Graveside Service in the Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery which is right beside his beloved family farm. Memorial donations may be made to the Bashaw Health Centre Long Term Care.
Mr. Douglas “Buster” Cunningham
CUNNINGHAM – Mr. Douglas “Buster” Cunningham of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the age of 79 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Peggy; daughter Bonnie Sharplin of Edmonton; sons Ken (Sandi) of Edmonton and Doug (Shauna) of Camrose; seven grandchildren Scott (Sheila), Kelly, Layne (Trish), John, Bradie, Kris and Camy; two great grandchildren Myles and Logan; stepmother Jessie Cunningham; and sister Betty (Jack) Martineau of Fort Saskatchewan. Buster was predeceased by his parents and brother Carl.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter from St. Mary’s Hospital Pastoral Care officiating.
Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Fund or to the charity of one’s choice.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose in care of arrangements.
Mrs. Jennie Arksey
ARKSEY – Mrs. Jennie Arksey of Camrose passed away on Friday, April 29, 2004 at the age of 70 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Terry (Lori) of Camrose; three grandchildren; brothers Ted Grabos of Westbank, B.C. and Felix (Lois) Grabos of Leduc; sisters Stella (Bert) Byman of Revelstoke, B.C., Bev Nyrose of Chilliwack, B.C.; Stephanie (Darcy) Dash of Edmonton, Joyce (Chris) Melnyk of Wetaskiwin, Victoria Grabos of Edmonton, Cecilia Tan of Beaumont, Christine Prins of Edmonton and Mary Grabos of Penticton. Jennie was predeceased by her husband Keith and two sisters Leona and Wanda.
A Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Camrose Cemetery with Rev. Brian Hunter from St Mary’s Hospital Pastoral Care officiating.
Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to St. Mary’s Hospital.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose in care of arrangements.
Kenneth Bert Hanson
HANSON – Kenneth Bert Hanson was born in Camrose on Dec. 3, 1958. He grew up with his brother and sisters on the family farm just outside Hay Lakes. He cherished his time spent skeet shooting, Perry Como records and experimenting with explosives.
Ken met Julie in 1986 and they were married in Hay Lakes on Aug. 31, 1991. They have three children: Cordt (15), Taylor (11) and Carter (3).
Ken will be remembered always for his quiet wit and wisdom as well as his love for his family, friends, cooking and face-melting hot sauce. He passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2004 at the age of 45 years.
Ken is survived by his wife Julie; their children Cordt, Taylor and Carter; his father Bert; sisters Vera and Irene. He was predeceased by his brother Gary and his mother Ethel.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter from St. Mary’s Pastoral Care officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Ken Hanson Family Trust Fund at any Alberta Treasury Branch.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose in care of arrangements.
