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MADSEN
MADSEN 1927 - 2006 Mr. Eric Madsen passed at the age of 79 years. Eric leaves to cherish his memory his wife of fifty years, Kay; his children, Laura (Dave) Verigan of Parksville, British Columbia, Ken Madsen of Red Deer, Shannon Hunter of Calgary, Calvin (Jayne) Madsen, Clayton (Donna) Madsen, and Cameron (Lynne) Madsen, all of Red Deer, and Kent Madsen of Medicine Hat; fifteen grandchildren, Wesley, David, Neil, Jason, Thomas, Randy, Eric, Tammy, Jade, Michael, Ashton, Savannah, Phillip, Dana and Haylie; two great grandchildren, Natasha and Cailee; and one sister, Else Jorgensen of Denmark. Eric was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters. Eric was born in Odense, Denmark and immigrated to Canada in 1950. As a young man in Abbey, Saskatchewan he worked as a bartender before moving to Alberta and working in the oil patch. After settling in Medicine Hat, Eric was a driver for McMillan Transport until his retirement. Eric enjoyed travelling, visiting his family and coffee time with friends at the Truck Stop and Dairy Queen. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Gershaw Drive and 10th Avenue S.W. Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, October 17th, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Loren Hosfield officiating. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet inside the cemetery gates by 1:15 p.m. As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Mr. Eric Madsen may do so with a gift to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2 or to the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 20143, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8M4. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.
FERNER, Rose
FERNER Rose Mary Ferner passed away in the Long Term Care facility at the Wetaskiwin Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Rose was born at Leader, Saskatchewan on October 26, 1916 to parents Christian and Eva Barth. On April 15, 1939 she married Charles Ferner. To this union was born two sons; Jack and Edward. They farmed at Nakomis, Saskatchewan until 1950. At this time they moved to Alberta to the Pine Lake area where they continued farming. In 1960 they moved to Red Deer where Charles was employed by A.G.G. and Rose worked at Michener Centre. Due to health problems Rose eventually had to give up her job, but continued to do volunteer work at the West Park seniors home for a number of years. Rose enjoyed bowling, dancing and playing cards. She looked after her home and garden meticulously, and enjoyed cooking and baking. After the death of Charles in 1999, Roses health failed and in the spring of 2001 she moved to Winfield Seniors Centre. Here she resided until moving into long term care in Wetaskiwin in 2003. Rose is survived by her son and wife, Ed and MaryAnn of Camrose and daughter-in-law Joan of Red Deer; grandchildren Kim Ferner of Calgary, Scott (Geri) Ferner, Shauna Irwin, Troy (Joan) Ferner, all of Camrose. Great grandchildren Cody Ferner, Taylor and Taryn Irwin and Brandi and Brooke Ferner and many nieces and nephews. Rose was predeceased by her parents, eight brothers and sisters; Lena, Monica, Joe, Jack, Matilda, Tony, Barbara and Emil. Her husband of 60 years Charles in 1999 and son Jack in 2002. A family Memorial Service will be held at Baker Funeral Chapel in Wetaskiwin, Alberta at a later date. Memorial Donations will be greatly accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta Baker Funeral Chapel Wetaskiwin (780) 352-2501 or Toll Free: 1-888-752-2501 ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
EBY
EBY Aug. 1, 1931 - Sept. 14, 2006 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Bryan "Dick" Eby. He leaves to mourn his wife Norma, daughters Norma (Al) Norbury of Prince George, Patricia (Gary) Gervais of Sorrento, B.C., son Bob (Steve) Eby of Rimbey, two stepchildren Cathy (Pete) Fowler of Victoria, B.C. and Scott (Julie) of Ottawa, Ont., five grandchildren and 1 great grandson, and his sister Jeanette Ewanick of Fernie, B.C. He was predeceased by his first wife Allie-Lou in 1985. Before his health declined Dick loved to hunt and fish, was an active member of REAP and of the Red Deer Gun Club and taught at the shooting range. Later he loved to travel to see what was over the next hill around the next bend. He will missed by family and friends and all who knew him. We wish him god speed in his continued travels. Honoring Dick's request there will be no service, just remember him with a smile.
CODE, REAY
CODE - REAY K. CODE, CD, MAJ. RCA (ret.) Reay Code, aged 88, a long time resident of Red Deer who retired in Ponoka, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2006 under the excellent and loving care of the Ponoka Hospital Extended Care Unit, where he had been a resident for more than 11 years. The family extends much thanks to Dr. Brendan Bunting, and all the wonderful staff of the Auxiliary Hospital. Reay is survived by his three children: Ken (Judy) Code of Edmonton; Corinne (Clarence) Edstrom of Skelton Lake; Susan Kreil of Ponoka; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and fond nephews and nieces from Red Deer and now living across Canada. Predeceased by Colleen, his loving wife of 50 years, the family will now inter Mom and Dad together at a later date. We also thank the Ponoka Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Department of Veterans Affairs for their many kindnesses over the years. Cremation arrangements entrusted to PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403-783-3122.
LONGMAN, Leslie
LONGMAN - Leslie Arthur Longman of Hardisty, Alberta passed away in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 81 on October 8, 2006. He is lovingly remembered by four sons, Garry (Velma) of St. Paul, Alberta; Mile (Jessica) of Vauxall, Alberta; Michael (Wendy) of Red Deer, Alberta; and Royce (Virginia) of Calgary, Alberta. One daughter, Joanne Longman of Calgary. Twelve grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One sister, Lorna (Lee) Hendricks of Hardisty, Alberta. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Verna Longman of Calgary, Alberta and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Leslie is predeceased by his daughter, Kerri Banks; his mother & father, Ruth and Royce Longman; two sisters and their husbands, Elsie and Maurice Miller, Joyce and Charles Broughton; one niece, Loralee Lynne Hendricks and two nephews, Jeff Hendricks and Kirk Broughton. Memorial Service to be held at the Red Deer Legion on Friday, October 20 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke, Diabetes or the Alberta Asthma Association.
WOOLEY, Alfred
WOOLEY, Alfred (Al) Ray - 1915 - 2006 - Alfred (Al) Ray Wooley beloved husband of the late Barbara C. Wooley, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the age of 91 years. Al was born into a hard life and a large family on a homestead near Battle Ridge, AB on August 9, 1915. As soon as he was old enough to carry a pail he was helping the other children with farm work and running a trap line with his older brother. His father died of cancer when he was eleven, and he had to leave school to help support his family, working the farm, trapping and working in the saw mill. When social workers learned that the children were living without a parent they removed the younger children, including Al and forced them into separate orphan homes. As soon as he could get away from the home Al returned to Northern Alberta where his mother had returned to try and reclaim the homestead. Al spent most of his life working temporary jobs, farming, sawmills, road construction, trucking and trapping until he met his future wife in Calgary, whom he later married. During the war he served a term with the Canadian Army until 1946. His life took him to many places on the prairies and he spent two years living and working in New Zealand. Al was an outdoorsman and was happiest fishing in the mountain streams and hunting the high country than being indoors, he was a true Mountain Man. He was nearly fifty years old before he was able to get his first real full time job. He spent the remainder of his working years ploughing in underground telephone cable for AGT (now Telus) before he retired. Al's life could make a history book in itself including an older brother that was murdered on a farm house outside of Red Deer after being sold into servitude in exchange for a horse. He gave his life to many, whoever needed help, but naturally few if any returns. This day the world lost a "Real Man", may he now receive his just rewards. Al is survived by a daughter Shirley D. Olund of Prince George, BC; a son Alfred Rick Wooley of Wrentham, AB; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and in-laws. He was predeceased by his entire family except for his half sister Pearl Ouelette of Calgary, AB, and by his wife Barbara, who passed away earlier this year. Funeral Services will be held at the Salvation Army Glenmore Temple (921-68 Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with the Colonel William Ratcliffe, Presider. In living memory of Al Wooley a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
HOWARD
HOWARD - Mrs. Kathryn Jessie Howard "Kay" passed away at the Innisfail Health Care Centre on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at the age of 75 years. She is the loving mother of five children; Will Howard, Tyron Howard, Eleanor Howard, Esther Stedman, Robert Howard; eleven grandchildren Jessica, Kyle, Clayton, Todd, Jason, Kenneth, David, Rhonda, Darryl, Milan and Kalon; one brother and three sisters. Kay was predeceased by her husband John Howard, grandson Craig and granddaughter Katherine. A memorial service will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Monday October 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m (4720-48 Ave). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Innisfail Health Centre "Palliative Care" or to a charity of ones choice. As a memorial tribute to Kathryn Howard a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by: HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium. 4415- 49th St. Innisfail Telephone 227-0006
FRAESS, Elsie
FRAESS - Elsie Elizabeth (Beth-Betty), Fraess succumbed to cancer at the Red Deer Hospice on Sept. 29, 2006, at the age of 93 years. Beth is survived by four children, William, Dorothy (Will), Ronald (Diane), Ray, and one brother, Les (Melba), and many grand and great grandchildren and other relatives. Beth was predeceased by her husband Alexander in 1963, daughters, Gertrude in 1935, Elsie in 1994, and Bernice in 2003, sisters Dora in 1964, Beatrice in 2004, and brothers, William in 1977, Fenwick in 1982, John in 2004, and great grandson, Clinton in 1997. Beth was born at Melville, Sask. on Dec. 26, 1912. Growing up on a farm Beth was no stranger to long hours of hard work and attained a great strength in body and mind that she exhibited along with independence and self-reliance for the rest of her life. Beth was a mother who loved her children more than anything else. Dancing was a great joy along with the love of nature, flowers and wildlife. Always one to help if she could, Beth wore out four cars over the years traveling to family and friends to help and visit. A memorial to Beth will be held on Oct. 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Birch Bay Ranch near Cooking Lake, east of Edmonton. In lieu of flowers or to honour Beth donations can be made to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Red Deer Hospice Society. Memorial details available at Eventide Funeral Chapels, Red Deer, 347-2222
JENSEN
JENSEN - Mrs. Mary Lunde Jensen of Innisfail passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at the Innisfail Health Center on October 10, 2006 at the age of 81 years. She is the loving mother of John (Sandy) Jensen of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Egon (Norma Jean) Jensen of Calgary, Alberta, Joan (Albert) Thompson of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Henning (Colleen) Jensen of Penhold, Alberta; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers Viggo (Edith) and Aage Christiansen of Denmark. Mary was predeceased by her husband Richard on September 6, 1993, one sister and three brothers in Denmark. Mary emigrated from Denmark in December of 1949 with her husband Richard and sons John and Egon. They settled in the Dickson/Spruce View area. Mary and Richard retired in 1980 in Innisfail. She was actively involved in the Innisfail Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Bethany Lutheran Church in Dickson, Alberta and Peace Lutheran Church in Innisfail, Alberta. A Funeral Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church (Innisfail) on Saturday October 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. A brief family service and interment will be held at the Innisfail Cemetery with refreshments and fellowship at Peace Lutheran Church. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Innisfail Hospital Women's Auxiliary and/or Peace Lutheran Church of Innisfail, Alberta. As a memorial tribute to Mary Jensen a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by: HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium 4415 - 49th St. Innisfail Telephone 227-0006
