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Death Notice (05/10/00)
LEBSACK - Gerry Lebsack, of Calgary, AB, husband and best friend of Leslie, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2000 at the Rosedale Hospice following a courageous battle with cancer. Gerry was born on November 30, 1946, in Alaska where his parents served as missionaries. In 1976, Gerry founded Alberta Pest Control Services. Under his leadership, the company grew to become Alberta's largest pest control company. In 1997, he was a recipient of the Great Albertan Award. Gerry "wore his faith on his sleeve" and shared his personal testimony at every opportunity. His greatest joy was to help others, and especially young people. Gerry had a passion for helping disadvantaged youth through programs like Street Lights and Campus Life at Calgary Youth For Christ, and various Calgary West Rotary Club projects. He was also an active supporter of Operation Eyesight Universal, and established a scholarship for students with financial needs at Rocky Mountain College. Gerry became a Rotarian in 1988 and was active in the Rotary Foundation as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. He was instrumental in developing the Calgary West Rotary Club's Cars 4 Kids Cancer car show and the club's long-time partnership with Lord Shaughnessy High School. Gerry was a true "friend of the friendless" who gave quiet, but unquestioning support to those facing difficult challenges. At a spontaneous "Wake" on February 23, over one-hundred-eighty friends came together to celebrate his life and share about the ways he had touched their lives. Gerry and Leslie loved to travel and shared many adventures with family and friends in distant places. His love for people was especially evident during weekends at the cabin at Pine Lake where Gerry and Leslie made everyone feel welcome and part of the family. Besides his loving wife Leslie, of thirty-one years, Gerry is survived by his mother Vera; brothers, John (Beth), Dan (Teresa); sister Judi; and nieces and nephews, Wendy (Neil), Jay (Tara), Rob, Michelle, Jennifer, and Greg. His memory will also be cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Gerry was predeceased by his father Ben in August 1984. The second celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, May 10, 3:00 p.m. at Centre Street Church, with Randy Steinwand, President of Youth for Christ Canada, officiating. Centre Street Church is located at 4120 Centre Street North. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Rosedale Hospice. It can truly be said of Gerry... "He Made A Difference!" FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
LEWIS - Jean Heather (Moore) Lewis, beloved wife of Gerald Charles Lewis, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2000. Besides her loving husband, Jean is survived by her sons, Gary W. Stevenson (Lyn) of Couquitlam, B.C. and Roy L. Stevenson, (Lynne) of Victoria, B.C. and their families. During the Second World War, Jean was a lieutenant with the A.T.S. Division of the British Womens Army Corps. She will also be lovingly remembered by her neighbors and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2nd Street SW) on Saturday May 13, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Stephen Reta Wilk officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire donations ay be made to Alberta SPCA in Calgary in Jean's memory. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements to follow in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 228-4422
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
MACKENZIE - William Campbell Born September 28, 1926. passed away May 9, 2000. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Laurie (Ken), Jodie (Scott) Blasken of Calgary, and Leanne Mackenzie of Mountain View, California; his grandsons, Jameson Blasken and Stuart and Joey; his sister Morie Hall and her children, Glenn and Kelly of Wenatchee, Washington; and his friend Vivienne Douglas. Bill was born in Fort Macleod and as a child lived in various towns in Alberta following his bank manager father. He spent his high school years in Warner, Alberta. He moved to Calgary in 1945 to attend SAIT (Alberta College of Art). He was an accomplished artist. Besides his passion for golf and hockey, Bill loved to dance. He was a member of the Calgary Jazz Society and especially liked Dixieland and the Big Band Era. Bill was employed by Home Oil for thirty-four years until his retirement in 1986. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be sent directly to the Alberta Lung Association, 302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 2A1. Funeral announcements at a later date by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
McNEILL - Neil Gordon McNeill of Strathmore, AB, passed away after a long illness at the Foothills Hospital on May 9, 2000. Neil was born on December 2, 1934 in Empress, AB, and is the youngest son of Neil and Lillian McNeill. Moved to Calgary in 1948 and attended school there. He worked with his own trucking company until joining The City of Calgary in 1967 as a heavy equipment operator for the Plant and Engineering until his retirement in 1993. Neil was married in Calgary in 1959, then moved to Strathmore in 1972. He is survived by his wife Verna (Hoover), Strathmore; his son Brent (Chris), Strathmore; his daughter Terry (Todd) Drake, Calgary; sister Helen (Howard) Hoover, Delia; as well as many nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his father Neil in 1970, his mother Lillian in 1992, and a brother Don in 1992. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and his constant devoted companion Sam. Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Neil's name may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6), The Kidney Foundation of Canada (6007 - 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5) or The Canadian Diabetes Association (114, 1212 - 1 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0G8). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
McROBERTS - William Cowan McRoberts, beloved husband of Mrs. Gwen McRoberts of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Carewest George Boyack on May 7, 2000, at the age of 87 years. Bill was born on January 28, 1913, in Stevenston, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1926. He attended Western Canada High School and Normal School in Calgary. He then taught at Beaver Flats and Victoria School in Calgary. He was married on July 13, 1940 to Gwenyth Morgan. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II as a navigation instructor at Niobe, Scotland. After the war he completed his BA and MEd at the University of Alberta. He was the principal at Currie School, Elboya School and finally A.E. Cross Junior High School. After retirement, he was active in the Naval Officers Association, Alberta Retired Teachers Association and Masonic Lodge. Besides his loving wife Gwen, Bill is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Margot and Theo Thirsk of Kelsey, Alberta; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Russell (Beckett), Lorraine and Kimberley; great-granddaughter Sydney. Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Jessie, brothers, Bob, Jack, Tom, Harry and sister Elizabeth. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Elboya Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Miller of Westminster United Church officiating. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Bill McRoberts. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, No. 330, 1015 - 4 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J4 (Telephone 403-284-9380) and Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund, 330 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 0H2 (Telephone 403-262-1149). In living memory of Bill McRoberts, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
MILLER - David Glen Miller passed away peacefully at the age of 32 years on May 2, 2000 at his home in Redwood Meadows. He is survived by his many friends. Graveside Services will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Padre Earle Leslie officiating. Friends are invited to meet at the cemetery gates at 9:45 a.m. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
MITCHELL - Constance "Connie" Patricia Mitchell (nee Liversidge) of Calgary, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 4, 2000 at the age of 68 years. Predeceased by her parents and loving husband Richard Gary "Mitch" Mitchell in 1983, Connie is sadly missed by her loving children, son Charles (Bernadette) Porlier of Vancouver; stepsons, Richard "Rick" Mitchell and Don Mitchell, both of Calgary; and stepdaughter Carolyn (Scott) Waller of Tennessee; her loving sister June (Jim) Taylor of Oregon; and her loving brother Victor "Bud" Liversidge of Edmonton; and by her grandchildren, Sebastien and Brielle Porlier, and Carly Waller. Her memory will also be cherished by many family and friends throughout Calgary and Alberta. Born in Lethbridge on July 15, 1931 to Hazel (nee Dalquist) and Victor "Vic" Liversidge, Connie grew up in the Victoria Park area and proudly continued to reside in Calgary for the rest of her life. Connie graduated from Western Canada High School, then attended business college, where she became a bookkeeper. Connie eventually worked with many firms in Calgary, including Swifts Premium and Charter Towers. Loving her family above all, Connie was always a generous, giving and wise mother, and a counselor to her children. Having a razor wit, and never one to shy from a good debate, she enjoyed community politics and also participated as a volunteer in many political campaigns at the provincial and federal levels. Connie also taught remedial reading as a volunteer, and served as the president of the Sunnyside P.T.A. Bridge and bingo were also her passions. A celebration of Connie's life will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Dr. David Vincent of St. Giles Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow the Service at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Connie's name directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6) or to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (1820 Richmond Road S.W. T2T 5C7). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 272-5555.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
MITCHELL - Gordon Leigh Mitchell of Fort Macleod passed away on April 14, 2000 in Lethbridge after a brief illness. Gordon was born on February 21, 1930 in Red Deer. He moved to Nordegg in 1942 where his father John Mitchell owned and operated a butcher shop and was also in the coal trucking business. Gordon and Lorraine were married in 1951 and resided in Nordegg for three years. They had four children, Lianne, Gordon, Kevin and Mark Mitchell. Lorraine was remarried in 1985 to Elmar Heinpalu. Gordon and Lorraine remained close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Winnifred Mitchell in 1955 after a tragic highway accident. John and Winnifred were wonderful parents and grandparents. Gordon's sister Audrey passed away in 1986 which was another tragedy. We hope they are all together again in heaven. We love you, Lorraine, children and grandchildren.
[Calgary Herald]
Death Notice (05/10/00)
MOULSON - Mary Moulson of High River, AB, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2000. Mary was born February 26, 1915, in Vancouver, BC. She grew up in Maycroft where she developed her love for horses and the outdoors. While working on ranches in the Longview area, she met and married her husband Slim. They raised their children in Longview, later moving to Calgary. She spent her recent years in High River where she could be closer to her family. She was predeceased by her infant son Jerry, her husband Slim, and her loving mother and father. Mary was suddenly taken with her daughter Anne, her son-in-law Ken, and great-grandchildren, Tyler and Silka. She is survdived by her daughter Betty (David Cox) of High River; son Bill of Holden; and son Tom (Monica) of Maycroft; sisters, Susan Wilson, Katie Butler, and Pat (Ronald) Nelson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Mary's name directly to S.T.A.R.S. or any other charity of your choice. The Funeral will be at TransAlta Distribution Centre in High River at the corner of 12 Avenue s.E. and Highway 2A at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Arrangements entrusted to SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, High River. Telephone: 652-2222.
[Calgary Herald]
