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RADOMSKE
Mr. Clarence Elmer Radomske passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2003 with his wife at his side. Sympathies can be forwarded to the family by email to: tribute@parklandfuneralhome.com In memory of the late Mr. Clarence Radomske, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd., 6287-67A Street, Red Deer (on Taylor Drive, one block north of 67th Street). Phone 340-4040.
SCOTT, Agnes Scott
Agnes Nancy MacKenzie
1911 - 2003
Nancy Scott passed away peacefully on March 17, 2003 at the Olds Hospital. Nancy is survived by three very special people; Jessie, Jim, Albert and families; step-daughter Lorraine, stepsons Bill, Greg and families; Donald, Nancy, Karen, Catherine and families. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, 2037-24th Ave., Didsbury, AB on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 11:00 am, with the Reverend Richard Pahl officiating. If friends wish, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of choice. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, 4779 - 49th Street, Red Deer 341 - 5181 and Calgary 216 - 5111 entrusted with arrangements. Calgary & Red Deer,
SCREEN, GWENDOLYN (PENNOCK)
Mrs. Gwen Screen of Trochu, formerly of Elnora, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2003 at the age of 92 years. Gwen, the eldest of 6 children, born to Fred and Sara Peacock, was born at home near the river, East of Elnora on December 30, 1910. She was raised in the Elnora area and took her schooling at Elnora. On May 12, 1937, Gwen married William Screen and they lived on a farm close to the Arthurville Church. They were blessed with two children; Wilfred Albert and Deborah Eileen. Gwen was a busy farmer's wife with selling cream and eggs, tending a large garden, canning meat and garden produce, picking black currants by the bucket, and making her famous marmalade jam. Gwen had two other favorite hobbies: collecting 100 spoons and crocheting table cloths for each of her granddaughters. Gwen is survived by her two children: Wilfred (Donna) of Elnora, Debbie Jensen of Trochu, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 sisters-in-law Bernice Pennock of Elnora and Eileen Pennock of Red Deer. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1966; her granddaughter Allison in 1975, son-in-law Murray in 1998, her sister Marjorie and brothers: Ernest, Jack, Kenneth and Maurice. The Funeral Service for the late Mrs. Gwen Screen will be held from the Elnora Community Hall on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Inez Hannett officiating. Interment will follow in the Arthurville Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Health Care Center or the Arthurville Church. Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403-845-2626.
ARTHUR ROBERT SMITH
April 15, 1918 - March 23, 2003
After a brief hospitalization, including dialysis treatment, Art went to be with His Lord. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 60 years, Elizabeth (nee Andres), son, Raymond (Elaine), daughter, Pat (Ron) Lukasiewich, son, Don (Charlotte), his loving grandchildren Kevin (Lisa), Mark, Debra (Brian), Jennifer (Peter), Michael, Sheila (Troy), Laura (Jon), Arthur (Amanda), Gregory (Kimberly), Deana, Jenean (Wade), Matthew, and great grandchildren, Katelan, Mackenzie, Viola, Wiley and Braeden, along with numerous nieces, nephews, god children and other extended family and friends. Art lived all of his 85 years in Delburne, except for a 6 year service with the RCAF, many of those in dedicated service to the community through the family hardware business and as mayor and councilor. He was never happier than when he was working with Elizabeth in the greenhouse or in his garden. Together, they spent many joyful hours enjoying the fruits of their labors in their beautiful peaceful yard. Art was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Katherine, his brother, Lloyd (Shadow) and sister, Kay. His family want to express their sincere gratitude to the loyal and caring, family, friends and neighbors who saw Art and Elizabeth through many trials in these later years. Prayers will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael Catholic Church, Delburne, Alberta on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with The Reverend Father Joseph Dephoff celebrant. Interment will follow at the Delburne Cemetery, Delburne, Alberta. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820-45th Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222
SORSDAHL Dorothy Joyce (Day)
Joyce's children and family sadly announce the passing of their mother on March 17, 2003 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, the result of a stroke the previous Thursday. Born near Coronach, SK., on July 28, 1921 as the youngest child of eight. Joyce had six sisters and one brother. Nylene Welsh, Brampton, ON, is Joyce's only surviving sibling. Joyce is also survived by her four children, Keith (Linda) of Red Deer, Karen Coutts of Calgary, Arlyn (Johanna) and Lynn (Anne) of Red Deer. There are seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Joyce married Aubrey Raymond Sorsdahl of Coronach in 1943 where they took over the family farm. Due to Aubrey's health concerns the entire family moved to Red Deer, AB in 1961. During the school year of 1964, our family moved to Erskine, AB. Joyce ran the cafe and Aubrey operated the Royalite station. The family returned to Red Deer in 1965. Joyce worked for the Eaton's store at both locations and spent many hours with her hobbies of curling, bowling, golf and lawn bowling. As a member of Gaetz United Church, she enjoyed helping others. Family gatherings were always a priority and a joy for her. Joyce requested that donations, in lieu of flowers be given to either the Stroke Fund or Cancer Fund. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2003 at Gaetz United Church at 1:00 p.m. with Interment preceding the service at 11:30 a.m. at Alto Reste Cemetery.
STEPHANSON, FRETHA "DOLLY"
Fretha "Dolly" Stephanson entered into her final rest on Monday, March 24, 2003 at the age of 90 years. She was born Fretha Stewart on July 11, 1912, in Calgary, AB, to Thomas and Margret (Hunford) Stewart. Dolly was raised on the family homestead at Three Hills, attending Bethel School and then the Three Hills High School. After high school, Dolly took a secretarial course and worked at an insurance office in Three Hills. At the start of W.W.II, when jobs became scarce, Dolly moved into Calgary to find secretarial work there. Dolly met Cecil Stephanson while visiting her older sister, Hazel Johannson at Markerville. Dolly and Cecil were married in Calgary on January 10, 1942, in a double wedding, where her sister, Margaret, was also married to Cecil's cousin, Edwin. Dolly and Cecil built their home on his farm near Markerville, AB, where they raised their three sons; Stewart, Kenneth, and Ronald. Dolly helped Cecil with the farm work, as well as with the "R.R.1, Markerville", mail courier route. She was a good helpmate, a very caring mother, and a good friend and neighbour. The coffeepot was always on at their house. Dolly was always very community-minded. She served as secretary of the Hola Community Society, as President and also Sec-Treas of the Pleasant Valley Ladies Club, as President of Vonin, joined the Good Neighbour Club, and was Secretary of the Stephan G. Stephansson Society for 10 years and was honored with a Life Membership. She was also a life member of the Innisfail Drop-in, the Golden West Drop-in and a member of the Innisfail Serenaders. Fretha "Dolly" Stephanson is survived by her sons: Stewart (Jean) of Rocky Mountain House, Ken of Markerville, and Ron (Wendy) of Markerville, as well as by her granddaughters, Bonnie (Larry) of Ottawa, and Joy (Chris) of Edmonton, parents of her great-grandson, Lucas. She is also survived by one brother-in-law; Edwin Stephenson. She was predeceased by her husband Cecil; by her parents, Thomas and Margret Stewart; by her brothers, George and Edward; by her sisters, Hazel, Margaret and Bertha; as well as by all her sisters and brothers-in-law, except Edwin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rosefield Centre, Innisfail. Funeral Service for the late Dolly Stephanson will be held Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Funeral Chapel with Reverend John Yoos, Interment at the Christinnson-Stephanson Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4022 - 49th Avenue, Innisfail. Phone 403-227-3123.
STEWART, Robert
Robert William Henry Stewart passed away on Monday, March 17, 2003 at the age of 91 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his family. Cremation will occur and the ashes interred in a family plot in Midland, Ontario. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, 4779 - 49th Street, Red Deer 341 - 5181 and Calgary 216 - 5111
TRUMAN, BOB
On March 7, 2003, Mr. Robert Vernon "Bob" Truman of Ponoka passed away at the age of 81 years. He will lovingly remembered by his wife Cicely; step-son Richard Filgate (Jackie) of Nigeria; step-daughter Carol Haley of Airdrie; step grandchildren Jennifer Filgate and Patrick Filgate of Calgary, Jason Haley of Arizona and Jeff Haley of Edmonton; brother Norman Truman (Honor) of Kelowna; nieces and nephews Melodie Adams, Virginia El-Zorkany, Lorraine Green (Frank), Kathleen Gardiner (Alvin), Mary Petersen (Allan), John Nielsen (Diane), Kenneth Nielsen (Janet), Richard Nielsen (Judy), and Carolyn Nielsen (Mike Kazarian); as well as many great-nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 5120 - 49th Avenue, Ponoka with Reverend Joyce Mellor officiating. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Bowker Funeral Home of Ponoka in care of the arrangements. 783-3122 ~A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
