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SPEAKMAN
Arthur Leslie Speakman of Red Deer passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the age of 62 years. A Graveside service will take place at Alto Reste Cemetery on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Grant Woodcock officiating. Funeral arrangements in the care of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium (67th Street) Chapel. Telephone (403) 347-3319.
SPYCHER
Mrs. Marie R. Spycher of Bentley, Alberta passed away at the Bentley Care Centre on Thursday, July 5, 2001 at the age of 109 years. Marie will be lovingly remembered by one son, Chris (Mabel) Spycher of Bentley; two daughters, Freda Gheseger of Bentley; and June (Jim) McInroy of Port Albernie, B.C. She will also be lovingly rememberd by 16 grand-children; 29 great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Ernst in 1972; three sons, Arnold, Godfrey, and Ernie; one son-in-law, Lon; one daughter-in-law, Marguerite; three grandsons, Jack, Rodney, and Brad; one brother, John; and one sister, Anna. Funeral Services will be held at he Bentley Christian Centre, Bentley on Monday, July 9, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Greg Rathjen and the Reverend Reg Darnell officiating. Interment will follow in the Bentley Cemetery, Bentley. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bentley Care Centre, Box 30, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0; or to the Bentley Christian Centre, Box 14, Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections @telusplanet.net Funeral Arrangements for the late Mrs. Marie R. Spycher entrusted to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd. Rimbey, Alberta Telephone (403) 843-4445
STRAITON
George Robert Straiton, of Victoria, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2001. George was born in the spring of 1926 and was the second son of Ernest Arthur and Ella Gertrude Straiton, residing at Straiton, British Columbia on Sumas Mountain. George's family lived in the Fraser Valley area throughout all his childhood. He moved to Red Deer, Alberta to attend high school at Canadian Nazarene College. While there, he met Jean Blanche Lynn of Rimbey, Alberta. They married in the summer of 1948, continuing to reside in Red Deer while George completed his education. In 1957, George accepted an assignment to pastor the newly established Nazarene Church in Beverly, Alberta, a town on the eastern outskirts of Edmonton. Later, George returned with his family to Red Deer to become the minister at the Nazarene Church in the West Park area. George took a break as pastor, during which time he worked at McLean Granite, as an artist designing the faces of gravestones, at the Richard Parsons Auxiliary Hospital and the Red Deer Hospital. He also worked at Michener Centre, graduating with honors in the mental deficiency nursing program offered by Alberta School Hospital (as it was named at that time). George returned to pastoring in the Nazarene Church, first at West Park and later to Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Prince George and Port Alberni, British Columbia. During his time as layperson and clergy he was always very actively involved with missions work, serving as local and district presidents in the areas where he lived. Upon retirement, George and Jean moved to Victoria in 1991. There they continued to be involved in the two Nazarene churches in that city. One major highlight of that time period was traveling to Costa Rica with friends and a granddaughter on a work-and-witness missions trip. After the death of his wife in 1995, George continued with his traveling goals, accompanied by his children. He was able to visit many European countries as well as Australia, and traveled extensively across Canada visiting friends and family members from coast to coast. One favorite past-time during his retirement was to spend more time with his art work, particularly using watercolors to portray flowers. He also enjoyed his involvement with the Malahat Lions Club. In 1998, George married a long-time friend, Marion Ruth Munro (nee Strand) of Olds, Alberta. Their too brief time together consisted of numerous hours of companionship, particularly enjoying the seaside, playing various card and board games, enjoying live theatre, opera and choral presentations. In April, George was admitted into hospital, at Victoria General, with congestive heart failure problems. Although severely weakened, he had stabilized and was therefore transferred to Glengarry Hospital in June. George maintained keen awareness as to events and people around him. His sense of humour and fun were not diminished. George will be remembered for his love and care of people in his circle of influence, his artistic ability, his great gift of laughter, his love of music, poetry and sense of beauty and romance, his generous hospitality to people all across Canada and beyond, and his Christian servanthood. George was predeceased by his father, Arthur, his mother Ella, his step-father, Allan Austin and his first wife Jean. He will be greatly missed by his family; his wife, Ruth of Victoria; son Leigh and his wife Joyce of Meaford, Ontario; son Lynn and his wife Carol of Victoria; son Ted of Water Valley, Alberta; daughter Heather and her husband Steve Prendergast of Sundre, Alberta; step-daughter Laurel Regehr of Red Deer, Alberta; step-son Larry Munro and his wife Sandi of Bluffton, Alberta; and step-daughter Robin Munro of Olds, Alberta; grandchildren Stephanie and Charlie Walker, Ryan Straiton, Jen and Rob Snow, Bob Straiton, Joanna and Matthew Prendergast; step-grandchildren, Skyler and Juele Stach; great granddaughter, Kendra Walker. His brother Tom Straiton and his wife Sylvia of Surrey, British Columbia and his sister Rita and her husband Ross Baglole of Carbon, Alberta, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, join with George's immediate family, his extended family and his many friends across North America in bearing this burden of grief. Friends and family will gather for a memorial service of remembrance, thanksgiving and praise at the West Park Church of the Nazarene, 3920-57 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on July 30, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with George's pastor, Rev. Gary Bennett presiding. George's family gratefully decline donations of flowers. If friends desire, they may donate to the George Straiton Memorial Fund at the West Park Church of the Nazarene. These funds will support education scholarship and student-help endeavors at Nazarene University College in Calgary, Alberta. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors of Victoria General Hospital and Glengarry Hospital, Richmond Unit, for their wonderful care. We greatly appreciate your contribution to making George's last days as comfortable as possible. Finally, Dad....thank you for your legacy to us.
SWAN
Harry William Swan passed away suddenly at home on July 16, 2001 at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Susan; beloved sons Bill and Bud and daughter Barbara (Brad) Jones and precious grandchildren, Brittany, Bailee, Breina, Mackenzie and Bronwyn along with daughters-in-law Chrissy and Shantal. He is also survived by his mother Geniveve Swan; his sister Lillian (Bill) Williams and nephews Edward and Ronald of Calgary. Harry served seven years in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving in U.N. engagements in Vietnam, Cypress, Congo and Egypt. Upon discharge, Harry worked as a Provincial Police Officer in Rimbey and areas. After finishing his police career, he went to work for Simpson Sears in Calgary and Lethbridge. Harry was a member of the Scouting movement for over 45 years and was a staff member for Calgary Region as facilities manager at Camp Gardner. Harry managed the Sylvan Lake Curling Club for five years and most recently became site manager at the Benalto Rodeo Grounds. He was one of the first members of C.O.P. in Sylvan Lake and worked with the Young Offenders Program up to his passing. He believed strongly in volunteering and felt everyone should work to the betterment of his or her community. A Service of Remembrance for the late Harry Swan will be held from the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation, #302, 223 12th Ave. S.W., Calgary, AB, T2R 0G9. Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151.
TAYLOR
Norman Rodney Taylor March 24, 1933- July 19, 2001 Norman was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England and passed away after a short battle with cancer at the age of 68 years at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Norm is survived by his loving wife, Irene Latam; daughters, Wanda, Karen and Lorna and their families; three sisters, Violet, Doreen and Sylvia as well as his brother Ray and their families, all of England. He was predeceased by his parents, one brother and one sister. Norm came to Canada in 1962, worked at various jobs in central Alberta, the majority of his working years for the City of Red Deer. He enjoyed carpentry, building, renovating and traveling. A Memorial Service will be held at Oriole Park Church, 98 Oberlin Avenue, Red Deer, AB. on Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Norm's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 4779 49 Street, Red Deer 341-5181 & Calgary 216-5111 entrusted with arrangements.
TREMMEL
Dorothy Jean Tremmel of Red Deer, Alberta, formerly of Stettler, Alberta passed away in Red Deer on July 17, 2001 at the age of 73 years. Predeceased by her husband Francis Edward Tremmel, 1 brother and 1 sister; Dorothy is survived by her children, Glen (Debbie) Tremmel of Stettler, Ken (Barb) Tremmel of Botha, Shirley Noel (Ed Koreman) of St. Albert, Donna (Ruben) Oselies of Millet, Arlene (Len) Clark of St. Albert, and Dorita (Clarence) Couillard of Red Deer; 15 grandchildren; 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 brother-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Prayer Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the Christ King Catholic Church, 4916-54 St. Stettler, Alberta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 23 at 10:00 A.M. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, S.T.A.R.S. or charity of donor's choice. Stettler Funeral Home Ltd., locally owned and operated, entrusted with the care and arrangements. For further information please contact Stettler Funeral Home (403)742-3422
RILEY
Mrs. Gwenyth Muriel Riley, beloved wife of Mr. Fern "Bud" Thornton of Calgary passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the age of 86 years. Over the years, Gwen enjoyed the arts and enjoyed music. She loved to keep active and volunteered at senior's exercise groups. She cherished her family. As well as Bud; Gwen is survived by her two sons, Rick (Rachelle) Riley of Rossland, British Columbia and Robert (Norma Jean) of Red Deer; her three granddaughters, Abbie, Jennifer and Laura; her grandson, Andrew; and her niece, Betty Bradley. Gwen was predeceased by her two brothers, Ron and Ted Coxall; as well as her parents, Charles and Carrie Coxall. A celebration of Gwen's life will be held at the Eventide Funeral Chapel, Red Deer, on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Box 5030, 3942-50A Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 6R2. Service Provider, EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45 Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222
