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Shirley Barr
Shirley Barr (nee Skibsted) passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary, AB, on July 2, 2006, at the age of 81 years.
Shirley will be remembered with love by her children and their partners: Don and Barb, Wendy and Barry, and Valerie and Randy, as well as her grandchildren: Shelley, Robyn, Beau, Ashley, James, Hilary, Kimberly, Darren and Jennifer.
Shirley will also be remembered by her great grandchildren: Tess, William, Mary, Augustus, Ashley, Alex, Sydney, Ethan and Kai, as well as her sister Norma Blair and husband Norm, brothers Vern and wife Esther and Willard Skibsted and wife Doris, sister-in-law Normas Skibsted and her nieces and nephews, who were very special to Auntie Shirley.
She was predeceased by her son Gordon, her husband Rial, her parents Gladys and Carl, her brothers, Donny, Bob and Eric, her sister Grayce, her great niece Janine, and her great nephew Jordan.
Shirley was a proud Albertan.
She was born on April 11, 1925 in Drumheller, AB.
She grew up in Beynon and moved to Calgary with her family as a young girl.
There, she attended Rideau Park School and Western Canada High School.
Shirley worked in the Bank of Toronto in Calgary for several years before marrying Rial in 1946.
Rial was the love of her life.
They raised their children and farmed for nearly 50 years at the Owl Ranch at Rosebud.
Shirley was an active and dedicated member of the local community.
She strongly believed in the preservation of our history, and worked to restore and maintain the Rosebud Museum, and helped to write the Rosebud History Book.
She took great pleasure in selecting and giving readings at local showers and events.
Shirley was a deeply creative person.
She could turn anything, from a lunchbox to an old necktie, into a work of art.
Many family and friends are proud owners of a quilt, “Made with love by Shirley”.
She had a true sense of fun and adventure.
Whether sifting through hidden treasures in a garbage dump in Yellowknife, exploring and getting lost in the streets of Copenhagen, or walking through an old cemetery, Shirley was always eager to try or learn something new.
Shirley was a passionate person.
She approached life with clear values and a profound faith.
She so loved her family and friends, children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Shirley taught us to laugh hard, love deeply and give with all of our hearts.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service at the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
If so desired, a memorial tribute may be made in Shirley’s name directly to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE) Telephone (403) 272 – 5555.
Douglas James Russell
January 12, 1959 ~ June 16, 2006
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Douglas James Russell at the young age of 47 years.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother, Derrick (Ursula); nephews, Steve and Owen; niece, Lauren; father, Ed (Louise); extended family, Kristelan, Karon, Hazel, Bill and Will as well as numerous other family members and many friends.
He was predeceased by his loving mother Lillian.
Doug was born in Calgary but lived his life and worked in all corners of the province.
His love of sports and family will always be remembered and missed.
A Celebration of Doug’s Life will take place in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Lewry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 114, 1212 - 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G8.
Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE). Telephone (403) 272 – 5555.
NAOMI MAY DOLAN
May 11, 1919 – June 17, 2006
Naomi passed away peacefully at the Beverly Centre Glenmore, at the age of 87 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Alexander James Dolan; her daughters Maureen Pearson and Sheila Dolan and her son Terry Dolan.
She is also survived by her grandchildren Greg (Roxanne) Pearson, Brian Pearson and Carol (Ryan) Hofer and four great grandsons Brodie, Tyson, Zachary and Owen.
Naomi was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always placed others before herself.
We will miss her sense of humor, her caring ways and her support.
A private family service with interment to follow will be held next week.
Flowers gratefully declined.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, (No 210 222 58 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2H 2S3), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta (200 119 14 St NW Calgary AB T2N 1Z6) or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to the many medical professionals and care givers for their years of outstanding care, attention and kindness.
Special thanks to all of the staff at the Beverly Centre who have been involved in Naomi’s care over the past three years – we are extremely grateful.
Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE) Telephone (403) 272 – 5555.
