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SPOKES - Mr. Sidney Walter Spokes, beloved husband of Mrs. Clara Spokes of Calgary, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Sarcee Auxiliary Hospital on July 6, 1997 at the age of 88 years. Mr. Spokes was born in Regina on January 14, 1909. He was raised in an orphanage and had many fond memories. Sidney was a sports enthusiast, as he was an umpire for many years. Besides his loving wife, Sidney is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Linda Spokes of Rockyford, Alberta; three grandchildren, Steven Spokes and his wife Melody of Airdrie, Terry Edward Spokes and his wife Michelle, Chris Spokes and his wife Bonny, all of Calgary; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a niece Karen and her husband Dick Elliot of Bliss, Idaho; and a nephew Tim and his wife Pam Conant of Dietrich, Idaho. A Reception in Sidney's memory will be held at 20 Whiteram Close N.E. on Thursday, July 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. In living memory of Sidney Spokes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (7/9/1997).
SPRINGBETT - Robert James Springbett of Calgary passed away at his residence on June 23, 1997, at the age of 65 years. Graveside Services will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 2, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.), located within Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (6/30/1997).
HEIKKILA - Harri Eric passed away unexpectedly in an industrial accident on December 2, 1997 at the age of 28. Energy unlike many of us have experienced will be missed deeply. Harri had kinetic energy which over-flowed and affected us all. His drive brought us to the mountains, skiing, riding or hiking. Always ahead of the pack he was the best at whatever he did. He achieved his private pilot's license at the age of nineteen and soon had flown more hours than any of us could in a lifetime. He continued to pursue this passion and obtained his commercial pilot's license and recently became licensed as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Harri was known for perseverance in tough and sometimes impossible situations such as when he safely landed his plane with the wings bent out of shape after flying through some trees in inclement weather. Harri had the patience and persistence to bring perfection to anything he touched. We loved his intensity as much as we loved him as a son, brother and friend. His trust in friends brought close friendships even closer. He lived his dreams and was soon planning to start his own business. Harri will be missed immensely by his parents, Aulikki and Seppo; his sister Eeva and brother-in-law John Harrop; and many friends and colleagues here, as well as, friends and relatives in Finland. An outdoor Memorial Service will be held at T'La T'A Dina (Place for all Peoples), Fresh Air Chapel at Rafter Six Ranch on Sunday December 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. (take Highway No.1 West, turn off at Seebe and follow the signs South). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards a section of the Trans Canada Trail in Harri's memory c/o Alberta TrailNet, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 3K6 or at 1-403-287-0795 (12/5/1997).
HEIKKINEN - Mr. Robert "Bob" Heikkinen of Calgary passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 1997. Bob will be lovingly missed by his children, Chanone and Dellas, who were both at home providing his care. He is also survived by two brothers, Russell (Elaine) and Dick (Gloria), both of Calgary; and three sisters, Donna Royce of Benalto, Linda Machamara (Dan) of Calgary, and Denise Hubl (Allan) of Eckville. Also remembered by Rose Heikkinen of Calgary, many relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Ted and Elsie Heikkinen. Bob was born in Red Deer, Alberta on August 9, 1938, raised in Benalto and completed high school in Red Deer. He apprenticed as a sheet metal mechanic, graduating with honours in 1959. He continued in this career, which included being Business Manager for a number of years at the Sheet Metal Union, Local No. 8 in Calgary. He semi-retired at age fifty-five allowing time to enjoy his favourite pastime of fishing and many other pursuits. Bob's quiet strength, family values, and sense of fairness and community touched all who knew him. A Celebration of Life Service for Bob will be held at the Chapelhow Branch No. 284 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 606 - 38 Avenue N.E. on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m., Rev. David Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 284 or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Limited". (6/19/1997).
HEINS - Albert John "Bert". Born January 1, 1916 in Madison County, Illinois, passed away December 4, 1997 in White Rock, BC, at the age of 81. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, wife Elsie; children, Shirley Mulligan of Vancouver, BC, George (Fran) Walsh of Calgary, AB, Mary Ellen (Tony) Franklin of Calgary, AB, and Gerald Walsh; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother Eugene (Hazel) Heins of White Rock, BC; and many other relatives and friends. Bert moved to Airdrie, AB in 1917 and then to Meanook, AB a few years later. He was with the Seaforth Highlanders in Africa and Italy during the war and then in Amsterdam on D-Day. Bert was an F.O.E. member over twenty years and was in the plumbing trade in Calgary, AB for twenty-eight years. He then worked as an apartment manager for sixteen years after moving to White Rock in 1977 to retire and settle. A Celebration of Bert's life will be held on Monday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo, White Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Bert's memory would be appreciated. VICTORY MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL CENTRE (12/5/1997).
SCHAFER - Maria (Oma) Schafer, a resident of the George Boyack Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on June 11, 1997 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by three children, Val Gogorenko of Calgary, Kasimir (Jim) and Emma Schafer of Sparwood, BC, Alexander and Ursula Schafer of Calgary; also twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Maria was predeceased by a son Valdemar in 1945, and her husband Kasimir in 1988. She was born in the Ukraine on November 10, 1909. She emigrated with her family to Canada in 1951, into the Lethbridge area and settled in Calgary in 1952. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, June 14, 1997 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Monday, June 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their thanks to all the caring staff of the George Boyack Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary (1920 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary, AB, T2G 3G2). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.), located within Mountain View Memorial Gardens. (6/14/1997).
SCHAFFLER - Rose Marie Schaffler (nee Gramlich), beloved wife of Adolph Schaffler of Calgary, passed away peacefully on November 26, 1997 at the age of 77 years. Rose was born in Rosenheim, AB in 1920. She married Adolph in 1940. They moved to Killam, AB, where they owned and operated the Red and White Store until coming to Calgary in 1974. In Calgary, Rose worked for Sears in the Chinook Centre Mall and then The Bay downtown until her retirement. Rose is survived by her six daughters and her son, Dianne Breault (El), Cheryl Weisgerber (John), Jacqueline Trofanenko (Howard), all of Calgary, Kathleen Weisgerber (Mike) of Brooks, AB, Marilyn Maloney (Jim) of Lacombe, AB, Lori Reardon (Rich) of Los Angeles, CA, and Daniel Schaffler (Sherry) of Ottawa, ON. Rose is also survived by her fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. She was predeceased by her twin brother Jack, sister Regatta, and brother Victor. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) today, November 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church (5504 - 20 Street S.W.) on Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. A. Wayne Poile, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. In living memory of Rose Schaffler, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (11/28/1997).
SCHARFF - Ernst Scharff passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre on July 16, 1997 at the age of 89 years. Ernst is survived by his wife Marta, daughter Elli married to John, son Jurgen married to Gerry, son Gerd and daughter Hanna, all of Calgary; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dad, rest in peace. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Sunday, July 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Geraldine Scharff officiating. Interment to follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. (7/19/1997).
