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HUNTER
Alan Andrew Hunter of Elnora passed away suddenly in the Red Deer Regional Hospital on June 10, 2001, at the age of 63 years. Alan was born in Elnora on February 1, 1938, the fifth child and the third son of Charles Roy and Grace (Ogilvie) Hunter. The family lived in several places as Alan was growing up, always on farms. There was never much money, but Alan enjoyed the simple things like sledding with the Silbernagel boys, horseback riding, baseball, hockey and later, curling. He quit school when he was fourteen to go to work for several farmers, including Trev Roberts, Mac McAllister and Vernon Oak. He saved enough money to start a herd of purebred Herefords and also milked cows and shipped cream for years. Alan married Christine Huggins on July 12, 1969 and they lived in Roy and Grace's old house for the first five years. They then moved to their present home west of Elnora. Alan worked at the Elnora General Hospital as the maintenance engineer from May of 1974 to April of 1995 when the hospital was officially closed. Since 1998, he worked part-time at D'n A gardens. Alan was an avid outdoorsman, participating in activities like curling, hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved his animals, especially his cows and cats. He just loved to see things grow, from baby pigs and calves to vegetables and flowers. He also enjoyed spending time working on various projects around the farm. Besides having a love of the outdoors, Alan always loved to watch the chuckwagon races or a good hockey game, especially when the Oilers were playing. He had a great love for children and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first grandchild. Alan loved the simple things in life, always had a kind word, and had a tendency to accept things as they came without judgement. He was a gentle, kind, caring man who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Alan is survived by Christine, his loving wife of 31 years; his children, Kathryn of Calgary; Carole of Toronto; Owen of Elnora; brothers, Norm of Elnora; Willy (Holly) of Calgary; sisters Eva Young; Ruby (Dave) Brown; both of Elnora and Nora Rollinson of Red Deer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Alan was predeceased by his father, Roy in 1970, mother, Grace in 1992; brother, Orval in 1935 and sister, Dorothy in 1953. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. from the Elnora Community Centre with Reverend Inez Hannett and Reverend Ken Wells officiating. Interment to follow from the Elnora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial tributes be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alberta Lung Association. Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements . Phone 403-443-5111.
JACKSON
Michael Jackson of Red Deer beloved father of Brian of Spain, Meagan and Graeme of Richmond, British Columbia, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, May 24, 2001 at the age of 53 years. Michael was born at Batley, West Yorkshire, England on June 15, 1947. He served in the British army at Gibraltar, later moving to Western Canada in 1968. He worked at various occupations, eventually settling at Red Deer where he worked for Rocky Mountain Energy Services. Michael liked to work with his hands. He could fix almost anything. He loved music and in his younger days he would play the clarinet and saxophone and cross country running. In his spare time he enjoyed doing cross word puzzles and watching his favorite television show, Coronation Street. Besides his loving children, he is survived by his mother Betty Jackson of Red Deer, father Alec of Edmonton, brother Paul (Diane) of Calgary, sister Alexandra Schultz of Red Deer and brother Stephen (Shirley) of Brandon, Manitoba and his children's mother Faye of Richmond, British Columbia. Mike is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, many of whom still reside in England. Funeral Services will be held from the "67th Street Chapel" of the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150-67th Street, Red Deer, on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. conducted by the Reverend Ronald B. Mayan of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Condolences emailed to condolences@reddeer funeralhome.com will be forwarded directly to the family. Funeral arrangements in care of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium (67th Street) Chapel. Telephone 347-3319.
JAMIESON
David Miller Jamieson of Rimbey, Alberta passed away at his home on Sunday, June 3, 2001 at the age of 76 years. Dave, the ninth child of Jim and Ruth Jamieson, was born in the Great Bend District on April 2, 1925. In 1944, he joined the Canadian Army serving in northwest Europe and additionally in occupied Germany following the war. Dave was an active member of the Legion for over 50 years. He worked as postmaster at both Delburne (1957-1979) and Rimbey until his retirement in 1989, and served as a long-term member of the volunteer fire department in both places. Dave will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Kathleen, his wife of 52 years; his daughter, Susan Jamieson of Edmonton; and his son, Allan and wife Barb Jamieson of Calgary. He will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Bryce, Melissa and Lanny; and his sister, Peg Bonham of Lloydminster. Dave was predeceased by his parents, James and Ruth; an infant daughter in 1967; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Charlotte Ewing; his daughter-in-law, Marguerite in 1986; three brothers, Bill, Jack and Jim; and four sisters, Iva, Lucy, Mae and Alta. Funeral Services will be held at the Rimbey United Church, Rimbey on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Brian Roadhouse officiating. Cremation. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 101, 5208-53 Avenue, Red Deer, AB. T4N 5K2. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections@ telusplanet.net Funeral and cremation arrangements for the late David Miller Jamieson entrusted to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd., Rimbey, AB. Telephone (403) 843-4445.
JONES
Mr. Fred Trickett Jones of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Nursing Home on Sunday, May 27, 2001 at the age of 90 years. Arrangements will be announced later by service provider Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
KENNEDY
John Lachlan died at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on May 24, 2001 at the age of 83 years. John was born on October 8th, 1917 at Red Deer. He is survived by two sons, Craig (Marlynn) and Neil (Marilyn) and grandchildren, Matt, Lindsay, Jeff, Christy and Cathy Kennedy all of Calgary. He was predeceased by his wife Marion in 1982. John was a member of the Canadian Champion (Allan Cup) Regina Rangers hockey club in 1940-41. During World War II he served as a flight instructor for the R.C.A.F. Golf was a passion and he spent many hours playing with his sons and regular golf buddies at Willow Park. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held at Deerpark United Church, 77 Deerpointe Road S.E., at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 29th, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 2nd flr., 215-12th Ave. S.E., Calgary, T2G 1A2. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home Ltd. 652-2222.
KENNEDY
Mrs. Olga Kennedy, known by many as "Gram", passed away suddenly, yet surrounded by those who loved her at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on June 10, 2001. Olga was born March 29, 1918 in Portage La Prairie and resided in Manitoba until 1973. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard Kennedy on March 22, 1991. Olga is survived by her children Larine McQuiston (Morris) of Ponoka, Mel Kennedy of Sylvan Lake and Harvey Kennedy of Innisfail. She also leaves her grandchildren Sheila, Wayne, Troy, Sheldon, Sherri and Julie, plus seven great grandchildren. "Gram" touched many lives in her special way. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially those considered her "crib partners". Her animals will also feel the loss of someone so incredible. A Service of Remembrance for the late Mrs. Olga Kennedy will be held from the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake on Friday, June 15, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. A time of fellowship and refreshment will be held at the church after the service. Cremation to take place at the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donors choice, and keeping fond and happy memories as your receipt. Sylvan Lake and Rocky, your "Golden Rule Funeral Homes" entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 887-2151.
KERBES
Elmer Norman Kerbes. On May 22, 2001, Elmer Kerbes passed away at the Stettler Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born March 20th, 1922, on a homestead west of Big Valley, Alberta. The youngest son of Annette and Jaan Kerbes, Elmer's first language was Estonian but he quickly learned English at the one-room Wooded Hills School. After completing high school in Castor, he attended Normal School in Calgary. At barely 18 years of age his teaching career began at Hoadley, Alberta, where some students were nearly as old as - and rather bigger than - he was. In the early 40's, Elmer returned to the family farm. In 1950, a young teacher named Marguarite Gilday arrived there as a boarder and thought she didn't plan to stay, Elmer pursuaded her to change her mind and on July 13th, 1954, they were married. Elmer was an active part of the community for his entire life. He was a member of the Farmers' Union and social clubs in the Linda Hall, Wooded Hills and Big Valley areas, a member of the Big Valley Legion for over 40 years and of the Elks for 55 years. Whatever was going on, from tournaments to the Big Valley Raft Race, the community could always count on Elmer's help. He also enjoyed many years as the pitcher for the Big Valley West Ball team, organized and participated in many bonspiels, and upon taking up golf in his later years, Elmer became a "driving force" in the Big Valley golf club, as well as motorhoming with Marg and friends to test every golf course in the province. But first and last, music was a big part of Elmer's life. While studying in Calgary, he played with Al Oliver and his Maui Islanders, and back in the big Valley area and joined with his brother Albert Kerbes, cousin Helen (Kerbes) Mulligan and Charlie Klaus to form the "4 K's" orchestra, playing saxophone and trumpet. Marg became the piano player for the group, and they were eventually joined by their children, and for over four decades the 4K's provided music for countless dances. When the Big Valley Marching Band was formed in the late 1960's, Elmer took up the sousaphone and continued to polish it up for parade season for the next 20 years. As recently as last autumn, his talents were appreciated at the Big Valley Drop In Centre and the United Church. Elmer was predeceased by his parents, sister Rose (Kerbes) Olson, brother John Kerbes, sister-in-law Rose (Nicklom) Kerbes and nephew Anthony Oliver. He leaves to mourn his bride of 47 years, Marguarite Kerbes of Big Valley, his daughter and son-in-law Annette and Michael Berry of Edmonton, his son and daughter-in-law Hal and Kathi Kerbes of Calgary, his much cherished grandchildren Alexander Berry, Hannah Kerbes and Sarah Kerbes, his sisters Elizabeth Kerbes and Elvine Oliver of the Heart Haven Home and his brother, Albert Kerbes of Big Valley. Elmer will be fondly remembered by many relatives and a host of friends, and will always be an example of a life well-lived. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27th, 2001 at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Apalstic Anemia Society of Canada or to a charity of your choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home, 4819 49 Street, Stettler, AB. T0C 2L0 who were entrusted with the funeral arrangements 1-403-742-3315.
KINSEY
Dale Wayne Kinsey of Trochu, Alberta, passed away suddenly June 7, 2001 at the age of 48 years. Dale was born November 20, 1952 in Three Hills. He attended school in both Torrington and Trochu, with the goal of farming and driving trucks which he was able to do and enjoy until his passing. Dale was an active member of the Wimborne Alliance Church and the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department. Dale's family and their activities were very important to him, giving him an opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a visit with old ones. He is survived by his loving wife Donna of 25 years; daughter, Leanne; son, Tyson; mother, Margery Kinsey; sister, Estelle (Dennis) Kuhn and children Russell and Crystal; mother-in-law, Doreen Poole; sister-in-law, Mavis (Brian) Leischner and children Brad, Carla and Brent; sister-in-law, Edith (Dwight) Lander; brother-in-law, Terry (Carmen) Poole and family; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father, George Kinsey in 1998. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. from the Trochu Baptist Fellowship Hall, Trochu, AB. with Pastor Joe Lazurek and Pastor Chris Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Trochu Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to S.T.A.R.S. or the charity of choice. Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements. 443-5111
