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PIERSON
PIERSON, Kody passed away on August 11, 2003. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 2 p.m. at the Duchess Mennonite Church. Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.
CHINSKI
Madeline (Madge) Elsie Chinski, beloved wife of Fred Chinski passed away in Brooks, AB on Saturday, August 9th, 2003 at the age of 70 years. Madeline was born in Kayville, Saskatchewan on November 25th, 1932. She was the youngest sister in her family of eleven. Madge moved to Weyburn, Saskatchewan and worked at the Souris Valley Hospital as a nurse’s aid. She married Fred Chinski on April 29th, 1955 and they resided in Saskatoon and later in the farming community of Cedoux, Saskatchewan. Madge and Fred have resided in Brooks since 1997. More than anything she loved her family. Her children and grandchildren were a source of inspiration and enjoyment which gave her strength, courage and a strong will to live. She enjoyed, gardening, reading books and long nature walks. Madge will be remembered for her laughter and incredible sense of humour. Her parents and three sisters predeceased her. Madge is also survived by her loving family, husband Fred and six children, Audrey Thackeray and her husband Barry of Brooks, Fred and his wife Faye of Okotoks, Murray and his wife Cheryl of Stoney Plain, Leonard and his wife Sandy of Red Deer, Barbara Paquette of Calgary and Darrald and his wife Jenni of Calgary; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 7 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer services were held at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 11th and Funeral Mass was at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 12th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Active Pallbearers were, Fred Chinski, Murray Chinski, Leonard Chinski, Darrald Chinski, Barry Thackeray, and Wade Thackeray. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Madge, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #102, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat T1A 1Z8. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME.
FULLER
Edith Kathleen Fuller of Brooks, passed away peacefully in Brooks on August 10th, 2003 at the age of 87 years. Born in Majorville, Alberta on January 31st, 1916 to George and Anna Greaves, Edith received her schooling at Fawn Hill School in Majorville. She later worked at the Bassano Hotel where she met Harvey Fuller. Edith and Harvey were married on March 16th, 1941 in Bassano and resided in several southern Alberta communities before settling in Countess in 1956. They retired to Brooks in the late 1980’s. Edith loved her family, gardening and traveling to Arizona. She was predeceased by her husband Harvey Fuller, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and her parents. Edith is survived by her loving family, son Clifford of Bassano; 2 daughters, Gayle Nakamura and her husband Henry of Brooks and Evelyn Chiasson and her husband Gus of Strathmore; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marion Henry of Brooks and Lela Avery of Bassano; brother Les Greaves of Calgary; 3 sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15th from the Brooks United Church. Rev. Ken Wells of St. Albans’ Anglican Church, Brooks officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Calgary. In memory of Edith, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Brooks Home Care Program, Bag 300, Brooks T1R 1B3 or to the Orchard Manor, 951 Cassils Road West, Brooks T1R 0B8. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME.
BURTON
Arthur Thomas Burton, beloved husband of Edna Burton of Brooks, passed away on August 10th, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Born in Latham, Alberta on November 5th, 1917 Art’s family homesteaded at Badger Lake, near Lomond, and later farmed in the Olds area. In 1922 they moved to Tilley where Art received all his education. He married Edna Hill in 1939 and farmed in the Tilley area for 50 years before moving to Brooks in 1998. Art enjoyed watching baseball, playing pool, curling and golfing. He was a very quiet, gentle and honest man. Art leaves to cherish his memory, his wife and best friend of 64 years, Edna; son Donald and his wife Jeanette of Tilley; daughter Diane Nelson and her husband LeRoy of Scandia; 5 grandchildren, Corinne Burton (Dwayne), Lynda (Ryan) Wilkinson, Scott Burton (Leslie), David (Amanda) Nelson and Todd (Julie) Nelson; 3 great grandchildren Sarah Wilkinson, Jarett Nelson and Gregory Nelson; sister-in-law Joanne Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 14th from the Brooks United Church. Rev. John Theiss of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Brooks officiating. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Art, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Brooks and District Health Foundation, Bag 300, Brooks T1R 1B3 or to the Orchard Manor, 951 Cassils Road West, Brooks T1R 0B8. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME.
FLEURY
Laurier Evans Fleury passed away in the Kamloops, B.C. Royal Inland Hospital September 8, 2003. Laurier came to Brooks in 1944 with his parents Cliff and Alice Fleury. He attended school in Brooks.
After leaving school he worked part time in his father’s masonry business. Soon after he opened a domestic water hauling business. Laurier was also a race car enthusiast, and built and operated a race track on his property just north of Brooks. He was also a lover of birds, especially pheasants. He constructed a bird sanctuary on his property for pheasants and exotic birds and opened it to visitors. These two special interests became part of “Prairie Vacationland” which he opened on his north property in 1966.
From water hauling, he became involved in oilfield trucking as oil drilling boomed in the Brooks area. As his trucking business grew, he moved to the Calgary area. He subsequently sold his business and moved to Celista, B.C.
The following is taken from the Salmon Arm Shuswap Bulletin, September 17th & 19th, 2003:
“Sorrento lost part of its soul on Monday, September 8, when Laurier Fleury died in Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. Born in Gleichen, Alberta on June 28, 1931, Laurier arrived in the Shuswap in 1978 and moved to Sorrento in 1982. Laurier and his wife, Mandi Baker, became widely know for their large collection of live pheasants and peacocks which were viewed by thousands of visitors and residents at Pheasant Heaven. He was responsible for much of the development on the south side of the highway in Sorrento, building the Shoppers’ Plaza, the pharmacy building and Toby’s, along with the Horizon condominiums and the new home for Curves, which was the Sorrento Hardware building. Two years ago, he established Toad Hall, a place for the community to gather. This year’s Flea and Crafters Market, along with a dedicated shop for the Woodworkers’ Guild, are the first steps toward his vision of an Artisan’s Village in Sorrento. During his years here, he became Shuswap Lake’s fishing guide extraordinaire.
Laurier was predeceased by his father Cliff and his former wife Lorraine. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Mandi, partner and best friend; his mother Alice; sisters Theresa (Eric); Elaine (Mike); brothers Robert (Mary), all of Brooks, Alberta; Leonard (Gladys) of Coaldale, Alberta; Adrien (Laura) of Edmonton and their families, and by his former wife Dorothy and four step-sons, Mark, Wade, Kevin and Aaron.
A service to honor his life was held at the Sorrento Memorial Hall on Friday, September 12th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flower donations to Ducks Unlimited would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, B.C.
SULEK
Frank John Sulek, born September 01, 1940 at Vauxhall, AB, passed away suddenly at his home in Calgary. He is survived by his two loving children, Marty (Alison), Shawna (Steve) and two much loved grandsons Alexander Frank and Julian John. He is also survived by his brothers, Stan (Gail), Ed (Lorraine), Jim (Jeanette), Tom (Carol) and sister Elsie (Bob) Strach and several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his parents John and Bertha Sulek. As a child, Frank moved with his parents to Tilley, AB, where he grew up and attended school. He was an avid hockey player and was well known in the district for his “Hat Tricks”. Upon graduation he moved to Calgary where he started working in road construction. After becoming a father, he coached little league hockey for several years in the Haysboro community. He always loved antiques, and operated his own little antique store on 8th Avenue SE where Olympic Plaza now stands. He also owned and operated Frank’s Trucking until retiring in 2001. Frank was a well known figure at all the local antique and car auctions. He had a passion for sourcing out antiques. Frank will be sorrowfully missed by his children, grandchildren and his family. A Memorial Service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church (924 Heritage Drive SW), Calgary, AB on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 2:00 pm, with the Rev. Rod Sykes officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society, two charities toward which Frank regularly contributed during his life.
JOHNSON (nee Cler)
JOHNSON (nee Cler) - Ellenora Mary Johnson passed away at the Brooks Health Centre - Nursing Home where her comfort and needs were met by so many caring staff over the past six years. Ellenora, first daughter of Ester and Moris Cler, was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on November 27th, 1910 and came to Brooks on July 1st, 1911. She received her education here and later had worked at the Brooks Post Office for ten years and the Tilley Post Office for two years. She and Karl Gust Johnson were married in 1941 moving to Delhi, Minnesota where they owned and operated a general store and post office. Ellenora returned to Brooks in 1962 following the death of her husband. She was employed at Central Alberta Dairy Pool until retiring. Ellenora is survived by her daughters Marcia and Glenda, grandchildren Darcy and Karen and sisters Lillian Sharp of Edmonton and Goldie Hughes of Brooks. She will also be lovingly remembered by Vince, Ben and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 10th from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. John Theiss officiating. Inurnment to follow at Belview, Minnesota. In memory of Ellenora, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE Box 570, Calgary T2E 8M7; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta #124 430 - 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2S8 or charity of choice. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Brooks.
Molly Brown
Molly Brown passed away suddenly at the Olds General Hospital on Friday, February 24, 2006 at the age of eighty five years. Molly was born and raised in Cochrane where she resided most of her life. After her retirement she joined the Lockend Ladies, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She also participated in the Bethany Adult Support program. Molly will be remembered lovingly by her children Evelyn (Ron) Hartz, Jean Henning, Tom (Mary), Janice Brown, Clifford, Carol (Bill) Mayhew, Don (Jodi), Sheila (Jerry McKay; eighteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren as well as numerous foster grandchildren. Molly was predeceased by her husband Alfred in 1981, sister Ada, brother Bob, granddaughter Shelly, grandson Blair, two great granddaughters Stacie and Dakota, two sons-in-law Keith and Lloyd; and daughter-in-law Janice. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church (128 1st Street East, Cochrane, AB) on Wednesday March 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Cochrane Cemetery. Following the graveside service relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family in the Church Hall. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 - 14th St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www. heartandstroke.ca. or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Living memory of Molly Brown, a tree will be planted by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE.
