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Violet Allen, of Grande Prairie
VIOLET GORDEN ALLEN, 91, of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Surrounded by her loving family, Violet Gorden Allen passed peacefully away on March 1, 2004 at Mackenzie Place in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Violet was born in Fort Garry, Manitoba in 1913 to Jean Tocher and Rodney Forsythe. Her young years were spent in the Edmonton area. She met and married Slim (Thomas) Allen in 1939, while they were both working at the Beaver Camp Ranch in Stavely, Alberta. While Slim was overseas, serving his country during WWII, she resided in Gibbons, Alberta where she raised their three sons. On Slims return home in 1945, they moved to a farm near Berwyn, Alberta. Here were born two more daughters. Violet was predeceased by her parents, one grandson and her sister Margret Atkison. She is survived by her husband Slim Allen, her sons Norman (Ella) Allen of Berwyn, Robert (Lois) Allen of Berwyn, Ernie (Sandra) Allen of Westlock, her daughters Shirley (Pat) Gorman of Grande Prairie and Mary Allen of Grande Prairie. Her life lives on in her 4 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her extended family. Her remaining siblings are Laura Crawford of Camrose, Charlie (Janette) of Berwyn and Jim Crawford of Gibbons. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She dearly loved all her family. Slim and Violet resided in the Grande Prairie area for the past 20 years. Mom was a renowned homemaker and one of her great joys was baking and preparing meals for anyone who dropped by. Being surrounded by her family was a joy to her. Her other great love of gardening. She seemed to always be able to take a patch of soil and turn it into a beautiful and fruitful garden, where she spent hours enjoying her flowers, and picking vegetables for preserving. She passed on her love of animals, cooking and gardening to many of her family. Even into her descent into Alzheimers, she gave such joy and cheer to those who visited her in Mackenzie Place, and we will always remember her smile and hugs. The love, devotion, and almost daily visits from her greatest love, Slim, kept a sparkle in her eyes, until almost the end of her days on earth. On March 1, 2004, God called another angel home to live in his heavenly garden. Violet’s life will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. from Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave.) Grande Prairie with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Mackenzie Place Palliative care or Peace Area Riding for the Disabled (PARDS) in Grande Prairie. Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 10005-107 Ave. Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V-1L8 (780)532-2929. Since 1915, a dedicated service.
James Harold, of Peace River
JAMES HAROLD - Jim was born in Craigmont, Idaho, and came to the Peace River country with his parents in 1929. He completed his schooling in Beaton Creek and Dixonville, then operated a cat in the oilfields of Alberta and the States until he took over his Dad’s farm with a new bride, Lois Eklund, in 1953. The call of construction saw him back operating machines, building sites and building roads in Canada’s far north and in Alaska for twenty years, when he retired to care for his invalid wife until her death in 1990. He married Esther Himer Russell in 1993; they travelled throughout the Canadian and American west and northwest, maintaining friendships and family connections built through a lifetime, continuing a lifelong love of the outdoors, camping and hunting. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Mona, by a brother and sister, Gwynne and Patricia Lee, by a son, Gerald, and is survived by his wife Esther, his sister, Emma Gibbons, his niece Diana Gibbons, his great-niece Natalka Roshak, his stepsons Albert, Keith, and Alan Russell, and a community of friends and neighbours. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 27th, 2:00 pm at the Dixonville Community Hall with C.S.M. Rod Crumb officiating. Those who wish may make donations in lieu of flowers to the Palliative Care Society, c/o Peace River Community Health Centre, Bag 400, Peace River AB T8S 1T6.
JAGER, Nieske (Nancy) nee Terpstra
We regret to announce the passing of Nieske (Nancy) on May 16th, 2016 in Edson, Alberta at the age of 90 years.
Nancy is survived by her children Wilhelmina (Ken) Bateman and family of Vancouver, British Columbia, Johanna (Jim) Cunningham and family of Kelowna, British Columbia, Nancy (Bob) Wilson and family of Hinton, Alberta, Janet Massez and family of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Margaret (Wilbur) Apoll and family of Edson, Alberta, Bert Jager and family of Coleman, Alberta, Jackie Caouette and family of Coleman, Alberta, Vivian (George) Williams and family of Edson, Alberta and Fred Jager of Moberly Lake, British Columbia.
There are numerous other relatives and a host of friends left to mourn.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband Nanno Jager in 2000 as well as her daughters Metje Jager and Evelyn Brownlee.
Funeral Service was held on Friday, May, 20th, 2016 at 1:00 pm in Edson-Peers Christian Reformed Church, 4633-7th Avenue, Edson, Alberta and burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery, Edson, Alberta.
In lieu of other tributes, donations if desired may be directed to the Parkland Lodge, 4619-9th Avenue, Edson, Alberta, T7E 1R7
Wiliam McComb, of Peace River
McCOMB, William John - Passed away suddenly at his home in Peace River, Alberta, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at the age of 50. Predeceased by his father William H. McComb. Survived by his wife Bev and his children, Keith (Kelly) of Calgary and Matthew and Leanne at home. Son of Sue McComb and brother of Sandra (Derek) (Sarah, Tony, Brett) and Maurice (Chris) (Wes, Steve) all of Sault Ste. Marie. Son in law of Marion Cater of Surrey, B.C. Brother in law of Lois Brock of Kelowna, B.C. (James, Lesia). Jim Cater, Maple Ridge, B.C. (Cameron, Jody). Remembered by his aunts, uncles and friends. Bill was born in Sault Ste. Marie. He moved to Vancouver in 1973 and soon started his railway career as a trainman for B.C. Rain, then to CN Railway, the C.P. Railway, B.C. Hydro Railway as trainman, conductor and engineer, then back to B.C. Rail as an engineer, then Yardmaster. With a wife and three small children, his heart was still in the Sault, so off to Algoma Central Railroad. He started as an engineer then promoted to Rules & Safety Supervisor, later to be General Manager. He then hired on Railink in McLennan, Alberta in 1998. Residing in Peace River, Bill worked his way up to General Manager then became ill in October 2000. He survived a liver transplant in June 2003, then a car accident on December 10, 2003. He was air ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, then to Peace River Hospital. He had been home for two weeks when he laid down for his final sleep, when his heart could take no more. Our loss is great. He will always be in our hearts. Funeral was held in Sault Ste. Marie. Friends are invited to a Come & Go at the McComb residence to celebrate his life, Sunday March 14th from 2:00pm to 6:000pm. If desired donations to H.O.P.E. ( organ transplants) in Edmonton would be appreciated.
Joseph Pearson, of Tangent
PEARSON, MARCEL JOSEPH, long time resident of Tangent passed away on February 25, 2004 in Falher at the age of 83. Marcel Pearson was born January 14, 1921 at Montreal. Arrived in Tangent in the late 20’s with his family as homesteaders in the area. Marcel was WWII Veteran and a member of the Wanham Legion. Predeceased by father Josaphat and brother Jean-Marie. Marcel is survived by his mother Alexina, Fairview nursing home, sister Irene Buduik of Spirit River, sister Marguerite Pearson of Grande Prairie and brother Joe Pearson of Calgary. Memorial Services for the late Marcel Pearson were held March 2, 2004 at 2:00pm from the Villa Beauséjour, Falher with Decon Reginald Bouchard officiating. Organist and Soloist, Nicole Beaudoin. Interment to follow at a later date in Falher, Alberta. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of Memories.
