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George Connon
George Connon of Cochrane, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at Bethany Care Centre, Calgary. He was born March 22, 1924 in Elgin, Scotland. The family arrived in Canada in 1927 where they farmed west of Bowden, Alberta. George worked for 12 years for the Ray Manuel family. He then went to work at a dry cleaning firm in Innisfail.
George married his wife Gwen in 1953 after which he worked at the Bowden Institution for several years. In 1956 he and his wife and family moved to the Calgary Provincial Jail where he worked as a farm manager for 29 years. After retiring, he became ice maker and manager for the Cochrane Curling Club for the next 10 years.
George enjoyed playing softball, hockey, curling, horseshoes, fishing, camping and playing cards. He loved to sing and dance. George and Gwen made several trips to Arizona where he loved to sight see new country.
George leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, son Michael (Linda), Jason, Melissa & Tyler of Vancouver; son Larry (Darlene), Christine & Tyler of Nanaimo; son Rick (Stacy), Christopher & Kelly of Cochrane; as well as four sisters and one brother. He was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka and Patrick Slywka of Slywka’s - Cochrane Country Funeral Home, of Cochrane, Alberta.
Wearmouth, Hugh Hamer
1917 - 2005
Hugh Hamer Wearmouth of Cochrane, Alberta passed away on Feb. 28, 2005 at the age of 87. Hugh is survived by Vernice, his loving wife and partner of 63 years. He is survived by his son Doug (Cheryl) Wearmouth and daughters Irene (Arvid) Aasen and Edith Wearmouth, his grandchildren Matthew and Lauren Wearmouth, Lukas and Sara Aasen, Travis (Michelle) Eklund, Shane (Amanda) Eklund and Lori-anne Eklund, and great grandchildren Zack and Zane Eklund. He is also survived by his brothers Dick (Pearl), Walter (Kay), Dennis (Maida) and sister Shirley (Bob) Thomas and many neices and nephews. Hugh was predeceased by his sister Winnie and brother Bill.
Hugh was a longtime resident of the Cochrane area and operated the Wineglass Ranch. A memorial service in his honour will be held on Sat., March 5 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Cochrane, Ab. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s United Church - 128 1st Street East,. Cochrane, Ab. or the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka and Patrick Slywka of Slywka’s - Cochrane Country Funeral Home, of Cochrane, Alberta.
Helen Marie Blinn
1927-2004
Helen Marie Blinn of Cochrane, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by Three Sons: Dwain (Susan), Darryl (Christine) and Kevin (Carol), all of Calgary Alberta. Also Six Grandchildren: Suzanne, Christina, Melissa, Alanna, Amie and Joshua. Helen was predeceased by her husband Gerald on July 19, 1963. A celebration of her life will be held at the Blinn acreage - ) Please call Darryl Blinn at 403-241-8214) on Friday, June 4, 2004 beginning after 7p.m. Cremation. Arrangements in care of Lawrence (Larry) Slywka and Patrick Slywka of SLYWKA’S - COCHRANE COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME of Cochrane, Alberta.
Dr. Harold Roy Antliff
Dr. Harold Roy Antliff slipped from time to eternity in his permanent heavenly home on Saturday, September 18, 2004.
Born in Calgary, AB on February 9, 1925, he leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Doreen (nee Gowdy); son Creighton (Jeannie); daughter Arla Mae Dee (Steve) Harmer; grandchildren, Luke, Bethanie, Andrea Harmer, and Spencer Antliff, all of Calgary, AB; his brother Jack (Nan) of Australia; nephews Robert (Debbie) of Tasmania and Clayton (Brenda) of Toronto, ON. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and May; and his brother and sister-in-law Bert and Shirley.
Harold earned his B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry at the University of Alberta in 1950, achieving his Master of Science degree the following year. At the University of Kansas he completed his Doctorate in Basic Medical Sciences, specializing in Medical Physiology and General Pathology.
Later the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where Harold was appointed Junior Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin. Throughout these nine years he conducted medical research and published five papers.
Upon the family’s return to Calgary in 1959, Harold founded one of the first medical diagnostic laboratories in Calgary, Bioclinical Laboratories, later known as Associated Clinical Laboratories. Since his retirement in 1995, he has been a very knowledgeable, compassionate voluntary consultant on cancer, mainly prostate cancer that he has fought vigorously for thirteen years.
Having a very active and creative mind, Harold pursued many other interests, including his private pilots license and co-ownership of three different aircrafts.
His lifelong love of the outdoors, agriculture and cattle resulted in him, along with his partner, founding the first private Artificial Insemination business for dairy and beef cattle in Alberta. He also owned and operated a cattle ranch and grain farm in partnership with his father-in-law, wife, son and daughter.
Harold achieved many worldly goals during his seventy-nine years, but he considered it his greatest purpose to serve his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a prominent layman in Christian service, as a life-long active member of First Baptist Church. He expressed his gift of administration as a Board Member of numerous Christian and mission organizations by helping with finances, buildings and medical health concerns. He was a director of Operation Eyesight and co-founder of Venture Teams International.
As a keen student of the scriptures he taught many Bible classes throughout the years. Many people remember his lectures for young people on Family Life Education.
Harold’s priority was to his cherished wife Doreen and his family, with whom he shared a strong and warm relationship. This much loved husband, father and grandfather will be sadly missed but we rejoice that he is now seeing Jesus face to face and is reunited with family members who have gone on before.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a Christian charity of choice or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966.
Funeral Services were held at First Baptist Church (1311 - 4th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service followed at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
In living memory of Dr. Harold Antliff, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, AB T2S 2L5,
Dean W. Baker
BAKER - Dean W. Baker passed away on November 10, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Wes and Rhoda Baker; brother Kim (Mona) Baker and their children, Zac and Kayla of Philadelphia, PA and Sarah Williams of Toronto; grandmother Rhoda Wiltzen of Edmonton; and numerous aunts, uncles and their families. Dean graduated in Petroleum Engineering in 1988. He received R.A. Brown Jr. Scholarships - Home Oil Company Ltd., and was on the President's Honor Roll at the University of Tulsa. Dean worked as a Staff Reservoir Engineer for Anadarko Canada Corporation, Calgary and previously he worked with Phillips Petroleum Resources Ltd., Calgary. Dean was a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta. He was very active in Scouts Canada and enjoyed his sports cars, travelling, camping and swimming. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery), Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend David Crawford officiating. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. T
John Bespflug
BESPFLUG - In loving memory of Grandpa John Bespflug who passed away peacefully November 12, 2001 in Abbotsford, BC at the age of 83 years. Johny a World War II veteran served with the Second Royal Horse Artillery throughout the European war theatre. After twenty-five years in the Canadian Army John retired close to the Pacific Ocean, a place he grew to love. John was born on the prairies in Saskatchewan to Ralph and Rose Bespflug. Johny will be missed by his sisters, Vie, and Aggie; his three sons, Kurt, Chris and Karl (Karst) and his companion Donna. John's kindness touched many in his life and will be remembered by Karen, Kirk and Tanita. John's most favoured saying "Be your own man" will be referred to often in the coming years. Many men grew to know him as "Big John" although he was small in height. We'll all miss you. Goodbye Dad.
Mr. (Joseph) Russell Burgar
BURGAR - Mr. (Joseph) Russell Burgar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at the age of 79 years. He is survived by his loving wife Ethel; three sons, Hiram (Claire), Hugh, Rod (Leslie Anne); three daughters, Barbara, Urith, Loretta (Andy); two sisters, Marian Cole and Doreen (Lee) Harvey; and sister-in-law Nancy Gordon; as well as many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Wally Fus of Grace Baptist Church officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation in Russell's memory may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (Alberta Cancer Foundation), 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
Darcie Alaine Campbell
CAMPBELL - Darcie Alaine Campbell, born June 27, 1975, passed away on November 13, 2001. Darcie was born in Red Deer, AB and spent several years living in Calgary and overseas with her parents, Irene and Grant, and brother Darren. She attended Luther College in Regina, SK, and graduated from the University of Calgary in 1999. She recently returned from a year of working and traveling in Australia. Darcie had a sense of adventure, a deep compassion for other people, a love of animals, patience of a saint and always a happy disposition. She was successful with education, employment, travel and life changes. She will be with us in our hearts forever. Darcie is survived by her parents, Irene and Grant Campbell; brother Darren (Kate); grandmother Eva Campbell; aunt Diane (Dick) Marvin, cousins, Peter and Jenny (Dave); aunt Geri Ivey, cousin October; uncle Wayne (Sue) Campbell, cousins, Leslie and Tracy (Caroline); and great-aunts, Thelma (Woody) Langfield and Julia Goodman. Funeral Services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Road N.W.) on Monday, November 19, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Garnet Leach and Stewart Miller officiating.
