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George Allen, of Hanna
Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John 11:26
George Allen passed away in Hanna on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the age of 86. He was born in Craigmyle on January 9, 1920, the second child of David Charles and Jo Anna Allen. George took his public schooling in Surprise School and then took up farming with his Dad. He joined the Delia Militia in 1940 and spent time in the Sarcee Training Camp. In 1948 he received his pilot’s licence from the Chinook Flying Service in Calgary and became a member of the National Flying Farmers Association from 1950 – 1965. George bought a small two passenger Champ and enjoyed flying around the country – dropping chocolate bars to the neighbour’s children, delivering baby chicks and taking people to the hospital. When he got his plane his Dad said " I never thought I’d see a thing like this around here." George helped organize the Starland Seed Cleaning Plant and was President for 15 years. He was President of the Craigmyle Red Cross Society and canvassed the area for 60 years. In 2003 he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his many years of service. George’s interests included playing the accordion, curling, playing chess and photography. He was a country man. He loved hearing the coyotes howl, the trains on the tracks, and the ducks and geese as they came back in the spring. He believed in the Christian faith and the risen Christ and is now home with the Lord. George was predeceased by his father David Charles, his mother Jo Anna Allen and one brother Richard William Allen. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Lily; son Richard; two sisters Kathleen (Howard) Paddock of Calgary and Joan Skoyan of Calgary, and one brother Ted (Kate) Allen as well as many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Craigmyle United Church, Craigmyle, Alberta on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 2:00 pm. If desired, donations in George’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta & NWT or to the Canadian Red Cross Society.
PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Hanna, AB
KNIPE-FREDERICK, JAMES
NOVEMBER 6, 1913 - DECEMBER 28, 2010
Frederick Knipe, beloved husband of Beatrice of Cochrane, AB, passed away on December 28, 2010 at the age of 97 years. Fred was born in Radville, SK and as a young man farmed in the Sinclair, MB area. He then moved to Camrose and married Esther Stelfox in 1943. They had two sons, Sidney and David. Esther passed away in 1947. In 1948 Fred married Beatrice Stelfox and they had three sons and one daughter, Ken (Linda) of Ft. St. John, Russ (Holly) of Stony Plain, Rod of Dawson Creek, and Ruth (Glen) of Cochrane. Fred and Bea were married for sixty-two years and spent most of those years in Camrose and area. Fred has lived at the Big Hill Lodge in Cochrane since 2005. Fred is survived by his wife, Beatrice of Bethany, Cochrane; his two sisters, Clara of Barrhead, Myrtle of Edmonton; also Ken, Russ, Rod, and Ruth; fourteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. His sons Sidney and David predeceased him. Thank you to the Big Hill Lodge staff for their kindness and care for Fred. Thank you to Dawn Koenig and Anne Larsen, caregivers, who gave Fred time and attention for a better quality of life. Thank you to Fred's friends for their visits and their weekly transports to the Bethany for Bible studies. A Memorial Service was held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY - Cochrane Funeral Home (369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB), on Monday, January 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The burial will take place in Camrose, Alberta at a later date. Donations can be made to the Big Hill Lodge in Cochrane in Fred's memory. In living memory of Frederick Knipe, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL; HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE.
Ivan Milton Stonehouse, of Castor
Ivan Milton Stonehouse passed away peacefully in Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor, AB on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the age of 91 years.
Ivan was born at Gull Lake, Sask. on February 28, 1913. He attended school in the district of Hazlet, Sask. He worked on the family farm until he married Thelma McFadyen in 1933 at Gull Lake, Sask. They took up homesteading seven miles south of Choiceland, Sask. in 1940. They relocated to British Columbia in 1956 working at various logging and ranching enterprises until they bought their ranch near Clinton in the southern Caribou. They sold out in 1972 and went back to Saskatchewan for the winter before purchasing a farm northwest of Youngstown. They sold that farm in 1994 and semi retired for three years. They bought a Wideman quarter east of Castor, Ab. in 1997. They celebrated their 90th birthdays and 70th wedding anniversary in 2003 at Castor. He actively farmed until the time of his passing.
Ivan was predeceased by his parents, Cydney and Louella; his brother Ira Summers and sister Laurabelle Summers; also his son Marvin Stonehouse of Coronation, AB.
Ivan is survived by his wife Thelma of 71 years; sons Orville (Violet) of Ft. McMurray, AB, Morley (Henny) of Merritt, B.C.; daughters Marie Dodge of Edmonton, AB, Ellie (Neil) McMillan of Prince George, B.C.; daughter in law Emelia Stonehouse, of Coronation, AB; as well as 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 14, 2004 in the Knox United Church, Castor, AB with Rev. Mervyn Penfound officiating. Dan Scribner gave a tribute in Ivan’s memory. Reba Kirschman played for the congregational hymns “Work For The Night Is Coming”, “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”, and “Shall We Gather At The River”. The Knox United Church Choir sang “Beyond The Sunset”. The burial followed the funeral service in the Coronation Cemetery. The active pallbearers were Ray Marquart, Walter Mix, Dean McMillan, Sidney Stonehouse, John Golby, and Dale McMillan. Honorary pallbearers were “All of Ivan’s Family & Friends”. Family and friends then gathered together in the Coronation Community Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments with the luncheon prepared and served by the Federal Friendship Club.
Should friends desire in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ivan’s memory to Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Palliative Care Room or to the Salvation Army.
Parkview Funeral Chapels “Families Serving Families” were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
Delbert Campbell Rycroft
November 20, 1950 - June 3, 2013
Delbert Campbell Rycroft, resident of Teepee Creek, Alberta, passed away in Burnaby, B.C, on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the age of 62 years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 3:00pm at the Teepee Creek A-Frame.
SCHROEDER (WILLIAMSON), LANA GAY
With profound sadness, the family of Lana Schroeder, wish to announce her passing on December 30, 2009 at Hinton, Alberta . Lana was 43 years old.
Left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory is her loving family; husband, Richard Williamson and son, Kenny Williamson both of Hinton, Alberta; Lana’s mother, Edna Armstrong of Hinton, Alberta and siblings; Dave Schroeder of Kamloops, British Columbia, Luanne (Bill) Gosney of Hinton, Alberta, Ken (Susan) Schroeder of Westlock, Alberta, Bob Schroeder of Hinton, Alberta, Brian (Alanna) Schroeder of Red Deer, Alberta, sister in law, Sheryl (Ross) Tyler of Edmonton, Alberta, step brothers Steven Schroeder of Kamloops, British Columbia and Keith Schroeder of Vancouver, British Columbia. Also surviving Lana is her very special “Sister by Choice” Dianne (Mark) Dudley of Leduc, Alberta; Paul Williamson of Hamilton, Ontario and Shirley Williamson of Holden, Alberta . Lana is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of very good friends. She will be greatly missed by so many.
Lana was predeceased by her fathers, Delbert Armstrong and Erwin Schroeder; and her very special friend, Jeannette Ganong.
Memorial Services for Lana were held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Hinton Community Center with Pastor John Klassen officiating the service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of a floral tribute the family suggests that a donation be made to the Williamson-Schroeder family to help Richard and Kenny through this difficult time.
Hinton Funeral Services (780-865-1234) entrusted with all the arrangements.
