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FARQUHARSON - Vernetta Farquharson (nee Grasswick), a native Calgarian, passed away on Monday, December 29, 1997 after a valiant struggle with cancer at the age of 75. Vernetta was much loved by her best friend and husband of forty-nine years, Roy. She will be fondly remembered for her strength, courage and love by Roy and their children, Susan, James (Roxie), Janet (Dane), Bruce (Gail), Heather (Rob) and Ian (Dollie). She will be forever cherished by her ten grandchildren, Meaghan and Kelsey Farquharson, Dionne, O'Rhane, Ashton and Dalton Griffiths, Caitlin Farquharson, and Fulton, Keven and Stephanie Blencowe; as well as brothers and sisters, Rhoda, Jim, Margit, Donna and Hugh. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Agape Manor, Dr. John Milne, and Rev. John Griffiths. A Memorial Service will be held at St. David's United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent N.W., on Friday, January 2, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, a donation in Vernetta's memory may be made directly to the Children's Cottage, 845 McDougall Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 5A5, or to The Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1B8. Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Heritage Funeral Home". (12/31/1997).
JAMES - Mr. John (Jack) Charles James, beloved wife and best friend of Pam of forty-three years, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, October 25, 1997 at the age of 67 years. He will also be lovingly remembered by son Terry (Gladys) James of Grand Prairie; daughter Wendy (Ryon) Watson of Calgary; and four grandchildren, Kevin, Diana, Tracey and Ted; as well as two brothers, Nort (Berle) James and Ted (Shirley) James; two sisters, Ina (Doug) Barrie and Elsie (George) Couzens; and many nieces and nephews. Jack worked for the Canadian Western Natural Gas Company for over thirty years and has spent many happy years camping with his family at Sundre. A Memorial Service will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W., (across from the North Hill Shopping Centre), on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation in Jack's memory may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB., T2G 3Y6. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (10/28/1997).
JANZ - Erna Martha (Lange) Janz went peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior at Calgary on December 29, 1997 at the age of 91 years. Erna was born at Kolm-Schnecken, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1951. Since January 1992, she has been a resident of the Extendicare Cedars Villa. Left to mourn her passing, but grateful that her suffering is over, are her six sons, Helmut (Martha), Artur (Erika), Kurt (Ruth), Alfred (Ingrid), Henry (Ellie), all of Calgary, and Gerhard (Esther) of Cremona, AB; nineteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren; one brother Kurt in Germany; nephews, nieces and many friends. Erna was predeceased by her husband of more than fifty-three years Bernhard, seven sisters, two brothers, an infant son and an infant great-granddaughter. Although she is no longer with us, her family will always gratefully and lovingly remember her devotion to the Lord, her concern for her family, neighbors and friends, her sincerely warm smile, her love of music, and her example of finding joy in the work she did. Funeral Services will be held at First Mennonite Church (2600 Richmond Road S.W.), on Friday, January 2, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Bechtel and Rev. Jacob Wiebe officiating.Graveside Services to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If friends so desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (76 Skyline Crescent N.E., Calgary, AB T2K 5X7). As a tribute to Erna, LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES will make a donation to the Mennonite Central Committee. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. (12/31/1997).
ELSON - William "Bill" Francis Elson passed away suddenly in Port Hardy, British Columbia, July 1, 1997 at the age of 80 years. He leaves his loving wife Mary Grace; four sons, five daughters, thirty grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, as well as special family friends, Mary and Duncan Lee and family. He was predeceased by his daughter Marie, July 1, 1941. Bill was a very special man who touched the lives of those who knew and loved him. There will be a Visitation on Sunday, July 6, 1997 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 7, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Pierson's Funeral Home with Reverend P.H. Burrill officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. (7/5/1997).
ENEVOLDSEN - Cecil Harold Enevoldsen, passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at the age of 84 years. Further announcements later. Funeral arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE LTD. (6/19/1997).
JENSEN - J. Carl passed away peacefully after a very fulfilling life on December 21, 1997 at the age of 86 years, joining his beloved wife, Anna Marie, where they will be together forever. He is the loving father of Sven (Ruth), Osa (John "Bud"), Alice (John), Paul (Verna) and Eric (Michelle). Carl is also survived by eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and his brother Johannes in Denmark. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the doctors and nurses at the Foothills Hospital and at the CareWest Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital. A Celebration of Carl's life will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CareWest Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital (6909 - 14 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 1P8). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.) (12/23/1997).
JESSA - Mr. Esmail Gangji Jessa passed away peacefully on September 11, 1997 at Peter Lougheed Hospital at the age of 82 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also remembered by many friends. May Allah bless him with eternal peace. Funeral Services will be held at the Ismaili Jamat Khana and Centre (4623 - 11 Street N.E.), on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery. In living memory of Esmail Jessa, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. (9/12/1997).
JOHNSTON - Dr. Thomas (Tom) Victor Johnston beloved husband of Vera Johnston of Calgary, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, October 25, 1997 at the of 79 years. Tom was born August 3, 1918 at Horizon, SK. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, ON, as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1950. Tom worked in Regina, SK, for the Provincial Government until 1952, when he became Saskatchewan Provincial Veterinarian. In 1958 he joined Dr. Harold Hunter's private practice in Regina. In 1960 he was hired as veterinarian/manager of the Connaught Laboratories Research farm at Bolton, ON, where he worked until 1966. At that time, he returned to Saskatchewan and set up his own private practice at Oxbow, SK. In 1968, he moved to Carlyle, SK and became the area's first resident veterinarian for the Federal Government's Health of Animals division. During the last three years before retirement, Tom worked as Port veterinarian in North Portal, SK. Tom retired to his acreage in Carlyle in 1983. In 1940, Tom joined the RCAF and trained as a bomber pilot. He was shot down over Berlin in September 1941, and became a P.O.W. in Germany until the war's end in 1945. Tom returned home to Saskatchewan and married Vera Wightman on October 26, 1945. Tom was a member of the United Church of Canada and over the years served in many capacities as a volunteer. He had a life membership in the Legion, had been a Rotarian, a Lion, was on Town Council and the Housing Board. He was an enthusiastic community worker, and volunteered on many boards and groups. Tom's greatest passions were his interest in hockey and football, and his love of livestock, especially keeping and raising horses. If asked, Tom would probably have said that his greatest pride was his and Vera's five children and six grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife Vera of Calgary; his daughter Judy Robertson and her husband Russel and family, Kate and Darcie of Oakville, ON; his daughter Janice Johnston and her daughter Amy of Regina, SK; his daughter Glenda Eberlein and her husband Wolfgang of Faro, Yukon; his daughter Gwen Johnston and her family John, Caleb, Jamie, and Abbey of Calgary; and his son Dr. Robert Johnston of Manchester, Connecticut. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel", (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In living memory of Dr. Tom Johnston, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. (10/27/1997).
