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Susan Staley, of High River, passed away at the High River Hospital on July 14, 2011 at the age of 56 years. Susan is survived by her sisters Andrea (Douglas) Kabeary, High River and Roberta Staley, Vancouver and her nieces and nephews Jennifer, Jeffrey (Michele), Kristi and Henry Kabeary and Alexander Mulgrew. Funeral services for Susan were held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, 301 Macleod Trail, High River on Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 P.M. Interment followed at Highwood Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the A.I.M. Society, 126 – 9Ave. S.E., High River, T1V 1E7.
Stephenson, Dorothy "Billie" - Dorothy Emily Stephenson “Billie” was born on October 30, 1922 in London, England, and passed away at the Rocky View Hospital, Calgary on July 18 2011. Billie came to Canada as a British war bride in 1945 and adapted well to the western way of life. She came from the heart of London and went from being homesick for street lights to disliking the encroachment of the city. She was known shortly after her arrival in Canada as the “young British war bride” who chased away a bear with a scoop shovel! She loved her family and friends, gardening, reading and spending time outdoors. Billie was a faithful member at St. Peters Anglican Church. Billie was predeceased by her parents, her husband D. “Herb” Stephenson, her sister Barbara Eaton, her son David and her grandson Shawn Stephenson. Billie is survived by her children Terry (Gary) Carter, Paula (Wayne) Krupa, Dan (Jill) Stephenson, daughter-in-law Terry Lee Stephenson, grandchildren Jay (Kim) Carter, Kyle (Jen) Carter, Tammy (Scott)
Patterson, Rod Stephenson, Clay Stephenson, SkyAnne Krupa, Kerry (Joel) Derdall, Kimberly Krupa, Jaimie Stephenson, Jacqueline Stephenson, and eight great grandchildren. Also numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law. Special thanks to her many many friends who have been so helpful. In memory of Billie memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7.
Tarleton-Clarence, James (Jim) of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on the 10 day of August, 2011 at the age of 91 years. Jim is survived by his sons Allan (Roberta) of Rimbey, Regan (Patsy) of Calgary and his daughters Carolyn and Lorval of Granum, Leslie of Okotoks, Ronnie (Rick) of Nanton and Patricia (Henry)Owens of High River as well as 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Tarleton in 2009 and his son Steven Tarleton in 1977. Jim’s family would like to recognize and express their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the third floor at the High River Hospital for their compassionate care in Jim’s last days. A Graveside Memorial Service took place on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Highwood Cemetery, High River, Alberta, conducted by the members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71, followed by a reception at the Legion. Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the High River Hospital, 560 9 Ave. SW, High River AB. T1V 1B3.
Maude Birkenes -Maude Hull Pinkerton Birkenes (nee Glaister) of Black Diamond, Alberta passed away at the Oilfields General Hospital on September 28, 2011 at the age of 90 years. She was born September 10, 1921 in Okotoks, Alberta the daughter of David and Margaret Glaister of Millarville. She attended the Olds School of Agriculture (Home Ec) and worked in Banff, Alberta and Skoki, Assiniboine and Temple Lodges. Following W.W. II, she married Ronald Herbert Birkenes and settled in Turner Valley until retiring to the Millarville area in 1970. She returned to Turner Valley in 1985. Maude’s passion was animals and their care. Maude is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Marc Dallas) of Black Diamond and Mary (James South) of Elmworth, AB, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother David (Lucille) Glaister, sister, Anne (Don) L’Hirondelle, brother-in-law Len (Esther) Birkenes and Robert (Del) Birkenes, as well numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Maude was predeceased by her husband, Ron, in 1991. A Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at St George’s Anglican Church in Turner Valley at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Allan Getty Officiating. If desired memorial donations may be made to The Rising Sun Long Term Care at the Oilfields General Hospital, PO Bag #1 Black Diamond, Alberta T0L 0H0.
Alfred Clark - It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred Austin Clark announces his passing on Monday, September 26, 2011. He touched many lives in his 84 years and will be greatly missed by all, but most especially by his daughters Sandy and Nancy, his sons-in-law Mike and Dale and his granddaughter Lauren of whom he was so proud. Alf is predeceased by his loving wife Bev whom he missed so desperately this past year and his precious daughter Karen who he grieved for so long. They are together again now.
Alf grew up in Montreal and was an all-round high school sports star. He was on every team and he could run like the wind. His mom used to listen in on the opposition from the side lines and warn him as to how they were going to try to stop him in the second half. They rarely did. Golf became his passion and he was club champion in many of the courses he joined. He could remember hole by hole some of the famous courses he played, St. Andrews being a favorite.
Alf worked as a senior manager in the textile industry in Quebec and Ontario. He had high standards for the people who worked for him but none higher than the standards he set for himself. He always dealt with others with honesty, integrity and compassion. He was held in high regard by the industry and served for a time as President of the Textile Society of Canada. He would always shake his head when he saw people buying brand new jeans that were ripped and faded after he had worked so hard to manufacture evenly dyed denim with no imperfections. Certainly, the thing about Alf that we will all miss was his incredibly sharp wit and dry sense of humour. There is nobody he has met that will not have a story to tell about a time when Alf did or said something in that serious way of his that caught us off guard and then had us laughing. He has left us the gift of countless humorous stories to tell so we can laugh again as we remember them. It was this quietly clever way that he saw life as well as the deep caring and compassion he had for others that made him such a special husband, dad and friend. His love for his family was formidable and this love was returned to him in kind. If he learned that someone needed a little lift, he would work quietly behind the scenes to try to make things a little easier for them. He had an incredibly soft spot in his heart for children and was happy to support so many of them through World Vision. Alf was a very special person and deeply touched all those who knew him. He will be immeasurably missed.
After having such an active life, it was very difficult for Alf to cope with the effects of his strokes. Alf was, and his family is, eternally thankful for the kind and loving staff on the Second Floor of the High River Hospital who cared for him so well.
Harold Gibson - Mr. Harold Glen Gibson, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, on September 22, 2011 at the age of 91 years. Harold will be dearly missed by his daughter Dani Gibson of High River. Grandchildren: Kaelyn (Colin) Quinton and their children Willow and Saxon of Brooks, AB., and Ryan Heinrichs (Amy Potie) of Sophia, Bulgaria. Harold will also be dearly remembered by his sister Mary Gibson of Calgary and brother and sister-in-law Doug and Pat Gibson of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Harold’s Life was held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, 301 Macleod Trail, High River, on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Lieutenant David Bond of the High River Salvation Army Church officiated. Reception followed at the funeral home reception lounge. Interment took place at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary, on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. If desired, in memory of Harold, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Margaret Rose Henry - Beloved wife, mother, daughter and dear friend, passed away September 13, 2011. She will always be remembered for her amazing personality and friendly demeanour when after an ALS diagnoses she still had an optimistic and strong outlook. She was born September 17, 1957 to her loving parents Margaret (Peggy) and Allen Greig. She lived in Nanton Alberta all her life where she made many dear friends and met the love of her life James(Jim) Henry who she married August 29 1974. She enjoyed many things such as reading and camping. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Jim and three daughters Nadean(Chad) Yates, Amanda Henry (Jason Kohinsky), and Chelsea Henry. Her 7 grandchildren Wyatt, Shaelynn, Jayda, Haylee, Kyla, Chase and Gavin. Also by her Mom Margaret Greig and her 3 sisters Violet(Jerry) Kautz, Judy (Lee) Souther and Susan(Orville) Morrison as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her dad Allen Greig and nephew Blaine Morrison. A celebration of life was held at the Nanton Community Centre on Monday September 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta .
Amiee Johnson - Aimee Marie Rose Johnson (nee Letourneau) of Nanton, Alberta, passed away on September 17th, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Her Remembrance Gathering will take place on Saturday, September 24th at 3:00 p.m. at 2604 - 26 Street Nanton, Alberta for those who wish to say goodbye to this special person and wonderful friend.
Aimee Marie Rose Johnson was born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan on September 12, 1930. Her mother was Gertrude Letourneau (nee Rose) from England and her father was Philiza Letourneau from Manitoba, Canada. Aimee was predeceased by; her father Philiza 1962, her mother Gertrude 1977, her four sisters Helene Marie, Phyllis Marie, Jeanne Marie and Georgette Marie and her daughter Norma Jean. Aimee was the last surviving member of her branch of the Letourneau family.
Aimee was the beloved wife of Baldur Ronald Johnson, the loved mother of daughter Linda Johnson and son Gordon Johnson, the loved grandmother to granddaughter Rachel (Justin) Pambrun and grandsons Aaron (Colleen) Budd, Chris (Joni) Budd, Adam Johnson and Kyle Johnson; loving great grandmother to Mitike Budd.
Aimee was married on August 4th, 1951 in Regina, Saskatchewan to her faithful friend Baldur Ronald Johnson. Aimee was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing cards and a round of Jeopardy with her keen mind and intellect. She was a devoted wife and mother, and generous to all around her. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, hearing about what was happening in their lives. She will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know her. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donation be made to the Nanton Ministerial Association located at PO Box 12, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0.
Vera May Ledoux, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the High River Hospital on Monday October 3, 2011, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Percy Ledoux and loving mother to Sam (Grace) Ledoux of Cayley, Brenda Johnson of High River, Gary Ledoux of Okotoks and Bruce (Diane) Ledoux of Okotoks. Grandmother to cherished grandchildren Samantha (Frank) of Victoria B.C, Athenna (David) De La Mare, Linda (Dean) Bannerman, Wendy (LeRoy) MacKenzie, Brad Johnson all of High River, Gerry (Kim) Ledoux of Brooks, Shannon (Bill) Jenkinson of Fraser Lake B.C., Johnathan and Douglas Ledoux of Okotoks and great-grandchildren Gabrielle, Ryley and Ayden Blanchette, Dyson and Kyrah De La Mare, Taylor (Aaron) Bannerman, Morgan Bannerman, Darea, Paige, Austin MacKenzie, Jordie and Shaylee Ledoux, Jasmine, Julia, Joseph, Jaret, Jianne Jenkinson. Sadly missed by sister-in-laws Dorothy Svennes, Roberta Svennes, and Vandee Svennes.
Vera attended a one-room school in the Chinook School Region in Saskatchewan until grade 8. She then moved to Nelson B.C. and worked in the cannery. Later moving to Lethbridge and worked at the Sir Alexander Galt Hospital (in the house keeping department). She married Percy Ledoux in 1951 and they lived in Carston, New Dayton, Wrenthom, Carway, returning to New Dayton, Warner and in 1966 the family moved to Okotoks for 31 years until Percy and Vera retired to High River in 1997 and subsequently moving to the Medicine Tree Place in February of 2003 and then to the 2nd floor of the High River Hospital August 2010.
Some of Vera’s special achievements were celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, Percy, making a delicious meal out of anything, working as a cook for Helen and Frank Lomenda at the White Rose Restaurant, which was awarded #1 eatery in Canada, and for Lester and Charmayne Scanlon in Okotoks for 7 years. She was well known for her knack to make the best homemade buns and bread and cinnamon buns. Her pride and joy were her family. Each one of her children, grand children and great grand children were very special to her.
She lived life to its fullest each day, always knowing what each member of the family were doing and proud of all of their accomplishments and achievements. The family were privileged to spend her last 14 hours with her as she kissed each one good- bye along with a few specially chosen words.
A celebration of Vera’s Life will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Thursday October 6, 2011 at 2pm. If friends so desire donations may be made to Palliative Care c/o High River District Health Care Foundation.
