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RICHARDT
Ida Karoline Richardt, of Pioneer Lodge, Fort Macleod, Alberta passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Michael’s Heath Care Center – Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 93 years. Ida was born on January 30, 1913 in Pincher Creek where she lived most of her life, marrying her husband Henry Richardt on November 21, 1934 and raising their family. She was the oldest member of Trinity Lutheran Church Pincher Creek. In 1982 Ida and Henry moved to Fort Macleod where she enjoyed her passion for gardening and travelling, making many new friends on their journeys. Ida was a life long member of the Senior Citizens Welcome Mat in Fort Macleod. She is survived by her daughter Doreen (Cleon) Friesen of Lethbridge; brothers Ernest Hahn of Pincher Creek and Carl Hahn of Lethbridge; sisters Dorthea Cyr, Helen Nelson, Adeline Sorge and Edna Drevanek all of Pincher Creek, Martha Glines of Fort Saskatchewan; grandchildren: Robert (Lori) Friesen of Sherwood Park, David of Calgary, Glen (Elsie) Friesen of Coaldale and Laura (Andrew) Sommerville of Calgary; great-grandchildren Bryce and Dedra Friesen of Sherwood Park, Adam and Jacqueilne Friesen of Coaldale; daughters-in-law: Eva Richardt of Medicine Hat and Patricia Richardt of Golden B.C.; numerous nieces, nephews and the many people who she referred to as "There’s my boy" or "There’s my girl". Ida was predeceased by her loving husband Henry in 1983, sons: Elmer in 1987 and Melvin in 2005; two sisters Louise and Ann and also two brothers Dan and Norman. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Granum Lutheran Church, Granum, Alberta on March 25, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Wellenscheg officiating. A Private Interment of ashes will be held at the Pincher Creek Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. In lieu if flowers donations may be made in Ida’s memory to the Granum Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 101, Granum, Alberta, T0L 1A0 or to your local Canadian Cancer Society. Eden’s Funeral Home.
KOEHN
Ervie Koehn passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 in Hartley, Texas at the age of 74. He was born May 22, 1931 in Ingalls, Kansas. Mr. Koehn married Helen Fricke on Feb. 22, 1953. He was a member of the Country Side Mennonite Church of Dalhart and was a farmer and rancher for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Helen Koehn of Hartley, TX; sons: Doug and Cindy Koehn of Pincher Creek, Alberta; Gary and Virginia Koehn of Scotia, NE; Verle and Ev Koehn, Lindale and Glenda Koehn of Hartley, TX; daughters: Cheryl and Dennis Unruh, Karen Koehn of Hartley, TX; Jan Koehn, Lisa and Michael Unruh of Gentry, AR; Kyle Koehn of West Minister, CO; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers: Dee Wayne Koehn of Brookston, TX; Verlin Koehn of Dalhart, TX; Marvin Koehn of Ingalls, KS; Lee Koehn of Othello, WA; sisters: Inez Koehn and Lorena Koehn of Montezuma, KS; Maureen Unruh of Macon, MS; Anna Le Koehn of Gentry, AR; and Vera Wiebe of Almena, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter. Services were held Monday, March 20, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Dalhart, with burial in the Countryside Mennonite Cemetery, Hartley, Texas under the direction of Horizon Funeral Home of Dalhart, TX. Ministers Stan Unruh and Jake Boese officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Country Side Mennonite Church of Dalhart or to the Kidney Foundation. Horizon Funeral Home, Inc. 701 Elm Ave., Dalhart Texas 79022.
PARKIN
ELIZABETH (BETTY) ANN PARKIN, beloved wife of George Parkin, passed away at Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the age of 64 years. Betty was born on August 3, 1941 at Pincher Creek, Alberta to Margaret and Reginald Cain. She grew up in Pincher Creek and she was educated at St. Michael’s School. Betty continued her education at Business College in Calgary and then returned home to work at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She married George Parkin on May 20, 1961 and raised three children. George and Betty lived in several locations in Alberta, moving often because of George’s job in the Petroleum industry. In 1976 the family returned to live in Pincher Creek, where they have resided ever since. Betty was always busy with school, church and volunteer work. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Catholic Women’s League. Many students from St. Michael’s will remember her smiling face from Grade 6 camp. Even after her children finished school and her grandchildren started, Grandma was still there ‘helping out’. In the past few years she was a driving force behind the Children of the Wind Kite Festival, spending most of her time in the kid’s tent. Her helping hands will be missed by the entire community, but most of all by her friends and family. Betty loved to travel, filling her life with new experiences, new friends and new country. However, Pincher Creek was always home, a good place to come back to. Betty is survived by her husband George of Pincher Creek, Alberta; her children: Kevin (Colleen) Parkin of Pincher Creek, Marc (Lisa) Parkin of Edson and Vickie (Leland) Purvis of Wrangell, Alaska; her grandchildren: Amanda, Nicole, Jessica, Alyssa and Tamara Parkin, Spencer and Quinn Parkin, Tyree, Kyra and Krysten Parkin and by her brother John (Chris) Cain of Penticton, B.C. Prayer Service was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Pincher Creek on Monday, March 20, 2006. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Father Eric Nelson officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s memory to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, c/o Box 622, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0. Eden’s Funeral Home Pincher Creek.
LEE
Mr. Robert Walter Lee of Stettler, AB, beloved father of Norman, Dianne, Bonnie, Nancy and Ilah passed into the presence of the Lord at the Stettler Hospital on March 15, 2006 at the age of 92 years. He suffered from a chronic lung disorder (COPD) for several years, but remained in his home until the day of his death. Robert was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on October 21, 1913. He moved with his parents and older sisters from Norqway, Saskatchewan to Stettler in 1919. Bob, as he was known to friends, led a very interesting life. After his schooling in Stettler, he worked on various farms on threshing crews or doing other farm work. Never afraid of a new challenge he then began homesteading - building a foundation to raise his family in a life full of adventure. He married Maxine Simon in 1938 and they farmed and ranched in the Red Willow district until 1959. They then moved to a ranch near Lundbreck, AB, and remained there until their retirement to Chilliwack, BC in 1975. Together they travelled extensively both nationally and internationally. In 1988, they moved back to Stettler. After Maxine’s passing in 1991, Rob remained in their home until his death. His family was always first and foremost, and he was an active member in the community. Even in his failing health he remained passionate about his gardening and never had a year without one. Robert was predeceased by his wife Maxine in 1991, his father Thomas in 1954, mother Eva in 1951, sister Norma in 1935 at the age of seven and daughter-in-law Mary-Rose Lee in 2001. Dad will be lovingly remembered by Norman Lee of Fir Mountain, SK, Dianne (Henk) Zantinge of Cowley, AB, Bonnie (Aime) Pigeon of Stettler, AB, Nancy (Gary) Poulsen of Lundbreck, AB, and Ilah (Peter) Hucik of Cowley, AB.; grandchildren: Kai (Pam) Lee, Ryder (Kirsten), Tacoa, Rob (Marilene), Troy (Lynnette), Gay (Mike), Star (Patrick), Randy, Shane, Chad (Jodi), Leah, Deena, Tammy (Tom), and Kyle; great-grandchildren: Kaira, Easton, Dayton, Michael, Sadie, Bradley, Jessica, Christina, Ryan, Kurtis, Lyla-Jean, Angela, Miranda, Jordan, Liam, Brant, Victoria, Kaitlyn, Cora, Shelbi, Megan, and Zack.; sisters, Eva Lee aged 97 of Calgary, Gladys Ponech aged 94 of Edmonton, and Muriel Dunlap aged 90 of Calgary; sisters-in-law, Mabel Simon and Winnie Simon and brother-in-law Bill Haner all of Stettler, AB., as well as numerous other relatives and wonderful friends. We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate his wonderful care givers, Maria and Hazel, whose patience and loving care enabled Dad to remain at home until the day he passed away. He will always be remembered with love, respect and admiration. Funeral services were held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Denholm of the Stettler United Church officiating. Robert was laid to rest in the Red Willow Cemetery with his beloved wife Maxine. Following the committal service at the cemetery, family and friends gathered at the Red Willow Community hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment. As an expression of sympathy, and in memory of Robert, memorial contributions may be made to the Red Willow Cemetery Club or to the charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home (2001) Ltd., Box 193, Stettler, AB, TOC 2LO, who were entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
PORTER
JOHN LAWRENCE (LARRY) PORTER was born in Cowley, Alberta on March 30, 1923 and passed away in Pincher Creek, Alberta on March 15, 2006 at the age of 82 years, two weeks short of his 83rd birthday. Larry is survived by his loving and caring wife of 57 years, Karma Porter; his children: Maurene (Tom) Wilson of Lethbridge, George (Launa) Porter of Glenwood (currently of Port Harcourt Nigeria Mission) and Cindy (Bob) Bennett of Pincher Creek; 12 grandchildren: Corey Wilson, Jay Wilson, Skye (Varty), Kailey Wilson (Puerto Rico San Juan Mission) and Scott Wilson; Jennifer (Cherniawsky), Jonathan Porter, Amy (Campbell), Matthew and Mary Porter; and Dylan and Wyatt Bennett and by six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Mick (Ellenor) Porter of Lethbridge and by his sisters: Jean Alcock of Fort Macleod, Lillian Christianson of Cranbrook, B.C. and Connie Johnston of Lethbridge. Larry was predeceased by his parents: George and Nora Porter and by his siblings: Marjorie Anderson, Norman Porter, Phyllis Robbins, Kathleen Hamilton, Winnifred Bonertz, Sandy Porter, Eileen Ironmonger, Josephine Robinson and Isabelle Sinnott. Larry was the 13th of 14 children raised at Black Mountain Ranch, north of Lundbreck. He attended school in Cowley and Pincher Creek and later worked for the CPR in Cowley as a telegraph operator. He married Karma King on July 27, 1949 in Pincher Creek and they resided in many different communities throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Larry began working for the Gulf Oil Seismic Crew in 1947, before finally settling in Pincher Creek in 1958, where he was employed at the Gulf Gas Plant until 1983. He retired after working for Gulf Oil for 36 years. Larry was a faithful, active member of the LDS Church, serving as Executive Secretary for 16 years. He was always ready to lend a hand to those in need and selflessly cared for many friends and neighbors by shoveling snow, doing yard work, providing rides, being Mr. Fix-It etc. He loved to provide service. The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Pincher Creek, 1240 Wentworth Ave. (east of the hospital) on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 11 a.m. with President Greg Steed officiating. Friends met the family from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to the service. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. No flowers by request. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Larry’s memory to The Windy Slopes Health Foundation, Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0. Eden’s Funeral Home Pincher Creek.
