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SMYLIE - Ronald N. Smylie of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on July 4, 1997 at the age of 64 years. He will be missed by his good friend and companion of several years, Lynette Fry-Abra; his daughter Jackie Smylie; and sister Patricia Grieve, all of Calgary. He was a lover of antique cars and an avid outdoorsman. In 1959, he successfully climbed Mt. Logan. By Ronald's request, no Service will be held. He will be returned to the mountains he loved. In living memory of Ronald Smylie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (7/11/1997).
MILLER - (Mary) Alice - died December 12, 1997, age 93 at the Mayfair Nursing Home, Calgary. Born September 22, 1904 in Killarney, Manitoba. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Robert, April 27, 1986, brothers, Keith, Russell and Arthur, and great-grandson Shawn. Lovingly remembered by her sons, Robert (Sara) of Salmon Arm, Donald (Doreen) of Carmangay; and daughter Marjory Hanley (William) of Calgary; sister Edith Balfour of Manitou, Manitoba; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Cremation. Funeral Services will be held at Southwood United Church, 10690 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary on Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Carmangay United Church Historical Restoration Committee, c/o Mrs. L. Teskey, secretary, Carmangay, Alberta, T0L 0N0. A Memorial time of fellowship will be held at a later date in Carmangay (12/17/1997).
MILLIGAN - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of T. Joan Milligan (nee Campbell) on Monday, July 14th, 1997 in Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 74 years. In her last months, Joan waged a courageous struggle in response to complex vascular surgery. She was encouraged and inspired by the love of her husband of 56 years, D. Earnest (Ernie), and her four children, Lynne Wilson (John) of Newport Beach, CA, David (Carolanne) and R. Vance (Maureen) of Calgary, Karen Wookey of Toronto. Joan is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and George Pilkington of Calgary, her seven grandchildren (Adam, Jennifer, Tessa, Jasmine, Jeremy, Rachelle, and Joshua), a large extended family, and friends. Born and raised in Calgary, Joan married Ernie on September 6, 1941 and together they led a fascinating life. She was particularly fond of the time they spent living in Italy and Ghana. After years of international travel and residency, Joan and Ernie retired to their beautiful "river house" in Hockley Valley, Ontario where they tended to their lovely gardens and cooled themselves at "the point" of the river bend. She loved her family deeply and it was truly a gift that she was able to spend time with them all in her final days. We will miss her always but she will be forever remembered and cherished in our hearts. One of her favorite and often heard quotes seems highly appropriate:"...'Tis a far better place I go now than I have ever been before." A special thanks to her beloved daughter, Karen, who selflessly and willingly provided months of care and support to both Joan and Ernie when her siblings could not be there. A memorial service will be held in Orangeville, Ontario on Saturday, July 19th, 1997. Funeral services will be arranged in Calgary, Alberta the location and time to be announced at a later date. The family gratefully declines flowers. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to support spinal cord research through The Alberta Paraplegic Foundation, #305, 11010 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4B9 or to the Charity of the choice. "and how can words speak what only the heart does know?" (7/19/1997).
SMITH - Harvey Raymond Smith, beloved husband of Olive Smith of Calgary, passed away at the Colonel Belcher Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 1997 after a lengthy illness at the age of 76 years. Harvey was born February 22, 1921 in Medicine Hat, AB. He received his education in Medicine Hat, graduating from high school. Harvey enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders in 1939 and was wounded in Italy and discharged thereafter. Harvey married Olive Brustad on July 19, 1947 and made Calgary their home. He was employed as a salesman of industrial equipment and enjoyed the travel and new friends made with his profession. Harvey was a lifetime member of the Elks and the Seaforth Association, as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. His favorite trip was with Olive to the Orient to visit their daughter Joanne. Harvey also enjoyed many hours of researching his family's history as well as spending numerous hours with a favorite novel. Besides his loving wife Olive, Harvey is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Laurie Smith of Sparks, Nevada, USA; a daughter Joanne Ouellet of Calgary; four grandchildren, Kristopher and Spencer Head, and Jessica and Kristen Smith; as well as his sister Doris Rynbend of Calgary. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Sunday, September 7, 1997 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Fish Creek Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Monday, September 8, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at a later date in the "Field of Honor" at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Harvey Smith, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. (9/6/1997).
NICHOL - Mrs. Zoria Nichol, beloved wife of Mr. Ken Nichol of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on Monday, November 17, 1997, after a lengthy battle with cancer, at the age of 50 years. Zoria was born September 6, 1947, in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan. She moved to Calgary in 1969, where she worked as a legal secretary for Mason and Company until her illness six months ago. Zoria married Ken in 1973, and was dedicated to her family, as well as to her career. Her kindness and compassion will be missed by her family and friends. Besides her loving husband Ken, Zoria is also survived by her daughter Lana and son Kent, both of Calgary. She is also survived by her parents, Emil and Eva Shulhan of Tway, Saskatchewan; a brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Frances Shulhan of Tway, Saskatchewan; a sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Larry Stirling of Strathmore, Alberta; as well as many nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, November 20, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday, November 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Horch of Parkdale Evangelical Missionary Church officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. In living memory of Zoria Nichol, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (11/19/1997).
RACKOW - Werner Rackow passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on September 29, 1997 at the age of 84 years. Werner is survived by his wife Else; two sons, Gary and Hans Rackow; one daughter-in-law Isabelle; and by two grandchildren, Rosemary and Karl. Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 66 - 7 Street N.E. on Friday, October 3, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Benno Dreger officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to St. Matthew Lutheran Church Building Fund. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors. (10/3/1997).
RAE - Helen Loretta Rae (nee Higley) of Calgary, surrounded by loved ones, died peacefully on June 3, 1997 at Foothills General Hospital following a series of strokes. Helen was a pioneer of the Langdon, Alberta area where she was born on November 23, 1914. She attended Kent, Blackfoot Trail and Western Canada High Schools. When she graduated from Calgary Normal School in 1933, she taught at the one room schools of Arborgast and Janet. She returned to teaching in 1958, at Conrich, specializing in early years education. She continued her own education at the University of Calgary, receiving a B.Ed. in 1970. She retired from teaching in 1976. Mom was active in many organizations including The Farm Women's Union of Alberta, later Women of Unifarm. She was a committed Christian, active in Central United Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for thirty-six years. She volunteered in Pastoral Care and was a willing visitor to hundreds of patients in hospital and nursing homes. She also was active in and helped organize the S.A.M. Group and The Couples Club. Helen played a part in several Billy Graham Crusades including organizing, singing and counselling. In her retirement years, Helen and George travelled extensively, including many cruises and bus tours. She drove for Meals on Wheels. They were active in the Indus Live Wires, activities at Confederation Centre and at the Horizon Village where they lived. She also loved quilting, baking, painting and playing the piano. Helen is greatly missed and remembered with love by husband George, and their family: Jim and Margaret of Winnipeg, and children, Bronya, Gordon and David; Russ and Judy of Kelowna, and children, Terri, Leah, Jennifer; Robert and Leslie, and children, Joe, James, Michael, Christopher and Sarah. She took special joy in great-grandchildren, Chad, Connor and Daniel. Her loss is mourned by sisters, Edith and Ike Holt of Lethbridge and Ruth and John Bugbee of Red Deer; and brother-in-law Donald Rae of Chestermere and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate Helen Rae's life will be held in Central United Church, 131 - 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, on Friday, June 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Helen Rae may be made to The Memorial Fund of Central United Church. A lady filled with love, charity and compassion to all. Always to be remembered. You will be with us always (6/6/1997).
TAVERNER - Louis Taverner passed away at home in Calgary on October 21, 1997 at the age of 81 years. Born January 19, 1916 in Lougheed, Alberta, he resided in Calgary from the time of his early boyhood. He leaves behind his loving wife Elaine; children, Paul of St. Albert, Bob of Calgary, and Carole Blouin of Calgary; six grandchildren, Todd, Tim, Tracy and Tyler Taverner and Michael and Marc Blouin; as well as three great-grandchildren, Connor, Cameron and Maeghan. He is also survived by his brother Bob of Calgary; and sisters, Connie Duncan and Babs Hayman of Delta, B.C. Lou was predeceased by his daughter Judy in 1945. Lou was Past-President of the Downtown Lion's Club, a member of Officers Mess and an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Kensington Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lou's memory to the Salvation Army, 1402 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B9. A Memorial Service will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements and Cremation in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. (10/23/1997).
