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CARSON
Mrs. Pamela Jean Carson passed away peacefully in Red Deer with her husband by her side on April 14, 2002 at the age of 57 years, after a brave and courageous, however short battle with cancer. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Chuck of 32 years; her two daughters, Elisapee (Kevin) Pederson and Neevee (Mark) Pierce; her sister Pauline; brother Tony and mother Daisy, all of England. She also leaves behind her many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, 5019-47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake, with Reverend Edith Sandusky officiating. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice of charity. Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
CLAUDE
Louis Claude of Bashaw, Alberta passed away on April 3, 2002 at the age of 86 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marguerite of Bashaw; his children Aline Euchner of Bonnyville, Maurice (Jan) Claude of Winnipeg, Robert (Brenda) Claude of Bonnyville, Darlene (Roy) Eisenrieder of Calgary and Anita (Edwin) Breitmeier of Mirror; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A Prayer vigil will be held from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Bashaw, Alberta on Friday, April 5, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Bashaw on Saturday, April 6, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bashaw Cemetery. If friends desire memorial donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or to the Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Box 115, Spruceview, Alberta T0M 1V0. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Bashaw Funeral Home 780-372-2353 ~ A Part Of Our Community ~
DAVIDUCK
Max Milton Daviduck of Lacombe Seniors Lodge, formerly of Edmonton and Kelowna, passed away on March 19, 2002 at the age of 95 years. He was born at Arbakka, Manitoba on March 15th, 1907, the eighth child of Petro and Maria. His travels brought him to Alberta in 1929 where he worked at the Edmonton Golf and Country Club. A few years later he met and married Ann Arychuk in 1934. They lived in Barrhead, AB, where a son Ernie was born in 1936, and Max ran a blacksmith shop. A move to the Peace River Country soon found Max operating a sawmill, trucking farm produce (grain & livestock) and lumber for the American Army on the MacKenzie Highway. A daughter, Shirley was born in Manning in 1942 to complete the family. Late 1942 to 1949 Max worked at various jobs in and around Edmonton. In 1949 the family settled in DeVale, AB north of Spirit River where Max built and operated a country store and bulk fuel business. A few years farming in Rycroft preceded a move to Manning in 1963 where he and Ernie built and operated a Case Farm Equipment dealership. Max and Ann retired to Kelowna in 1968 where they lived until 1989. Max was predeceased by his wife Ann, in 1989, whereup he returned to Alberta. He became a resident of the Lacombe Seniors Lodge for the last few years where he could be seen taking his daily walks. Max is survived by his son Ernie (Joan) of Lacombe, AB, his daughter Shirley Mueller (Al) of Kelowna, B.C., grandsons Cam (Arlene) of Edmonton, Darcy (Joanne) of Lacombe, Darren (Carolynn) of Lacombe, Frank Mueller of Victoria B.C., granddaughter Wendy Mathieu (Blaine) of Dublin, California, great grandchildren; Katelynn, Ashlee, Gregory, Jessica, Emilee, Aiden and Brendan. He is also survived by one sister Lena Gushlack of Spirit River. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel 6120 Highway 2A Lacombe, AB. on Friday March 29th, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Seniors Lodge 4508 C & E Trial Lacombe, AB. T4L 1V9 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net. Wilson's Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403)782-3366 or (403)843-3388. " A CARING FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILIES"
DAVIS
"Some people thought he was sleeping when they opened the door, His spirit had left his body to roam the hills evermore." - Slim Davis Mr. Lawrence Joseph "Slim" Davis died quietly in his home in Red Deer on Monday, April 15, 2002, he was 95. Slim was born in Carmangay in 1907. One of the last remaining Old Cowboys, Slim rode a saddle horse before he could walk and learned to rope a cow at an early age. His childhood playmates were Indian children and he grew to appreciate their spirituality and love of nature and all wild things. He believed that the spirit of every living thing will always be here with us. As a young man he may well have saved the lives of many an immigrant family who would otherwise have starved due to the harsh reality of our Canadian winters. Throughout his life Slim had many adventures and met many interesting people, these were the basis for his many stories and poems, and Slim was a wonderful storyteller, with his individual down to earth wisdom. Slim loved the outdoors and was happiest on a horse or at his horse camps in the west country. Over the years, Slim campaigned to preserve the west country, especially the forests, beavers and most recently the wild horses for future generations. He left us with enough unpublished stories and poems for at least two more books!! He even attracted the attention of national media, concerning the plight and mistreatment of Canadian wild horses. In recent years, Slim continued to write poems and has had four books of his poetry published, his writings will continue to be enjoyed by future generations. He will be greatly missed by his close companion, Ruby Swales and her sons, Peter and David and their families; he is survived by his children, Ardeana (Stan) Kind, Happy (Carol) Davis and Leata (Bruce) Murdock; his six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his brother Don (Mary) Davis; his sister Laura Davis; his children's mother Olive and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to come and share their memories with the family at the Eventide Funeral Chapel, Red Deer on Thursday evening, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A celebration of Slim's life will be held at the Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer on Friday, April 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Mark Green officiating. If desired, donations to the Medicine River Wild Life Rehabilitation Centre, Box 115, Spruce View, Alberta, T0M 1B0 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., #101, 5208-53rd Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 5K2. Condolences may also be forwarded to the family at: www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Service Provider, EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45 Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222.
EVANS
William Steven Evans passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Ann Evans of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children Bill (Lisa) Evans and their son Matthew of Calgary; Darryl Evans and his children Steven and Nicole of Burnaby, BC; Barry (Shauna) Steier and their children, Sashia and Shawn all of Medicine Hat; Brenda (Leo) Sacopaso and their children Natasha and Chelsey all of Red Deer; Melinda (Alain) Alexandre of Lethbridge and their children Vanessa (Jaarno) Van Der Wielen and their daughters, Chante and Jenna all of Vauxhall; and Ryan Alexandre of Lethbridge; his mother-in-law, Francis Helfrich of Redcliff; two sisters, Dorothy Edwards of Edmonton and Joyce Oliver and her daughters, Susanne and Jeanette Oliver all of Edmonton. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Florence Evans; his son Dwayne Evans; his daughter Diane Evans; his brother Bob Evans and his sister Dora Evans. William worked all his life in the oil fields from Western Canada to Texas and Australia. He will be remembered by his many friends and colleagues. A private family graveside service will be held in Edmonton at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: William Evans. Arrangements are by the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium, 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 526-2214 for further information.
FEIL
Emma Feil (Weiss) went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2002. She was born on May 10, 1911 at Josephburg, Alberta. She was married to Emil Feil, February 6, 1936. Emma worked in Medicine Hat before she was married. After marrying Emil, they farmed at Walsh then in 1937 they moved to a farm near Wetaskiwin which they sold in 1947 and moved to Lousana where they farmed until 1963. Then moved into Red Deer (West Park). She worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken until 1981 when she retired. Emma loved her garden and her yard. She drove her car until she was 83 years old. Emma has her knees operated on in October 1994. In 1995 she moved into the Westpark Nursing Home for awhile then to the Red Deer Lodge until February 22, 1996 where she moved to the Red Deer Nursing Home until her passing. She enjoyed her new home here as the staff was wonderful to her, with friendly and loving care. One of her favorite times were on Friday's Hymn Sing, ironically she passed away on Good Friday's Hymn Sing. Emma's sons meant the world to her. She loved the Lord our God, worshipped in the West Park Church of the Nazarene, Red Deer. She also enjoyed crocheting Afghans and doilies, one for all her family. Emma is survived by three sons, Bruce and his wife Ruby of Sylvan Lake, Lloyd and his wife Dorothy of Lousana and Norman and his wife Helen of Sooke, British Columbia, three grandsons, three granddaughters, six great grandsons and four great granddaughters. Emma is also survived by a sister Leontena (Tina) Anderson of Whiterock, British Columbia. Predeceased by her husband Emil, parents Andreas and Karlena (Neitz) Weiss, three brothers Frederick, Henry, and Ewald, two sisters Katherina Castelani and Justina Bonnin as well as two grandchildren Hal and Karen. A celebration of Emma's life will be held at the Westpark Church of The Nazarene, 3920 - 57 Avenue, Red Deer on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Jeff Baker officiating. Interment will follow beside her husband Emil at the Red Deer Cemetery. Service Provider, EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45 Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222
FERGUSON
Shirley Ann Ferguson of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Monday, April 1, 2002 at the age of 55 years. Shirley was born on October 30, 1946 in Russell, Manitoba. She passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Sympathies can be forwarded to the family by e-mail to: tributes@parkland funeralhome.com Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM LTD. 6287-67A Street, Red Deer (on Taylor Drive, one block north of 67th Street). Phone 340-4040.
FIDDLER
Winnie Lizzie Fiddler of Red Deer passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at the age of 69 years. Winnie will be lovingly remembered as a very caring and giving person with a big heart. She will be sadly missed by her two brothers, Floyd (Joyce) Deschambeault of Red Deer and Joe Deschambeault of Prince Albert, Sask; her two sisters, Irene (Sayese) Daniels of prince Albert, Sask., and Sylvia Umpherville of Red Deer; also her "little man" Darcy Deschambeault; and other numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Winnie was predeceased by her parents, Alvena and Louis Deschambeault; her brothers Aime and Albert Deschambeault and her four sisters, Eileen (Bowman) Deschambeault, Judy Bennett, Geraldine Ford and Yvonne Deschambeault. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at the Eventide Funeral Chapel, Red Deer, on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508-48th Avenue, Red Deer, on Friday, April 5, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with The Reverend Donald Stein celebrant. Interment will follow in Alto-Reste Cemetery. If desired, tributes may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Box 5030, 3942-50A Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 6R2. Service provider, Eventide Funeral Chapels, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 342-2977.
