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CHRISTENSEN - Roy passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 1997 at the Foothills Hospital at age 50. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of thirty-two years, Sheila. Also survived by sons, Lee, Ronald; daughter Danna, son-in-law Ken, his loving grandsons, Jesse and Justin; and brother Clark of Standard. Roy was born and raised in Standard and moved to Crossfield in 1975. In 1988, Roy and Sheila became Realtors for Century 21 Castlewood of Airdrie where they enjoyed working together until Roy's illness. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Marius and Evelyn, brothers, Ron, Harold and Norman. Memorial Services to be held at the Crossfield Community Hall on Monday, November 10, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crossfield Minor Hockey Association, General Delivery, Crossfield, T0M 0S0. Arrangements entrusted to McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes "Airdrie Chapel". (11/9/1997).
SCHULZE - John Hermann passed away peacefully with courage and dignity at the Agape Manor Hospice on Thursday, June 5, 1997 at the age of 69 years. John will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Anna; his children, Carl and his wife Cathy, Rita Lambert and Herb Steinke, and Roy and his wife Melanie; his eight grandchildren, Christie, Katelyn, Amanda, Sara, Chelsey, and Ryan Schulze, and Timothy and Danielle Lambert. John will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Barbara and her husband Bill Graham; and by his brother-in-law Joe Graf and his wife Katie; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Agape Manor Hospice, and to Dr. Ken Cody for the kindness shown to John and his family. A Service of Remembrance will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES, Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Markus Wilhelm officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in John's name may be made directly to the Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1B8. At Foster's Funeral Homes (Garden Chapel) annual Christmas Candlelight Memorial Service, an "Ornamental Dove" will be dedicated in memory of John. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES, Garden Chapel and Crematorium, Directors. (6/8/1997).
CHIASSON - Terri. "...And nothing 'gainst times scythe can make defence, save breed to brave him when he takes thee hence..." Terri Ella Garland Chiasson passed away on Sunday, November 30, 1997 at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 69 years. Family and friends described her as a loving, compassionate, zestful and sometimes stubborn woman. Born Ella Cuthbert on May 4, 1928 in Callender, Ontario, Terri as she was widely known, lived in Carleton Place, Cambridge and Toronto before moving west and settling in Calgary, Alberta with her family. Terri is survived by her sister Thelma Roberts; by her sons and daughters, Bonnie, Donald, Linda, Mark and Shawn; her grandchildren, Aaron, Amanda, Ashley, Beverly Christina, Jaclyn, Jennifer, Lindsay, Nicholas, Stephanie and Timothy. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Corey, Courtney, Curtis, Daniel, Jordan, Kosandra and Taylor; and by her friends too numerous to mention. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so this evening, Tuesday, December 2, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rocky View Garden of Peace Funeral Chapel, 16 Avenue and 100 Street (Garden Road) N.E. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at Rocky View Garden of Peace Chapel. Flowers are gratefully declined, if desired, donations may be made in Terri's memory to Hull Child and Family Services, 2266 Woodpark Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta. Funeral arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. (12/2/1997).
SCHMIDT - Aleksandra Schmidt (nee Makrocki), passed away peacefully at the Rockyview General Hospital on December 21, 1997 at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lucy; son-in-law Andrew; grandsons, Michael and Oliver; as well as three sisters, Apolonia, Stanislawa and Julia; one brother Peter; and many dear relatives and friends. Aleksandra was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1954. She was predeceased by her husband Alexander in 1974. Aleksandra was a most loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed deeply. Special thanks to Dr. Melling and all staff at Rockyview General Hospital as well as Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Friday, December 26, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church, 2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W., on Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 10:00a.m. with the Rev. Jan Michalski, SCh and Rev. Janusz Drzazga, Celebrants. Interment to follow in St. Joseph's Section at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Our Lady Queen of Peace Polish Catholic Church, 2111 Uxbridge Drive N.W., Calgary T2N 3Z3. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/27/1997).
FORSYTHE - Mr. James (Jim) Scott, beloved husband of Adair Forsythe of Crossfield, Alberta, passed away at the Didsbury District Health Centre on July 21, 1997 at the age of 59 years. Jim was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on July 29, 1937 and moved to the family farm at Crossfield in 1952 where he resided until his death. He was a member of the Crossfield Masonic Lodge No. 48 A.F. and A.M., Starlight Chapter No. 109, O.E.S., and the Crossfield Legion No. 113. Jim was also very involved with the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association. He was a shareholder of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and was currently serving on the beef cattle committee. Jim worked as a volunteer in the community of Crossfield, most recently with the Crossfield Farmers Market. Besides his loving wife Adair, Jim is also survived by three sons, Scott and Debbie of Calgary, Kim and Noreen of Las Vegas, Robbie and Kristina of Calgary; three daughters, Carla and Peter of Kelowna, BC, Corrie and Bob of Yoho, BC, and Christina of Vancouver, BC; and four grandchildren, Josh, Ashley, Cody and Nicolas. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bob Hunter; nephew Ken and niece Susan and her husband Chris Grant; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Northern Ireland and on the Prairies. He was predeceased by his father Edward in 1976 and his mother Ida in 1996. At Jim's request, there will be a private Service. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Crossfield Community Centre on Friday, July 25, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7 or to the Airdrie Emergency Services, Bag 5, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 2C9 or directly to a charity of the donor's choice. In living memory of Jim Forsythe, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Airdrie Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. (7/24/1997).
MORRISON - Elizabeth (Betty) Morrison (nee Cowie) of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on May 31, 1997 at the age of 71 years. She is the loving mother of eight children, Robert, Dan, Marshall, Terry, Ted, Roger, Mary-Helen and Tony; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by a brother Bill Cowie; special friend Ruby Maidens; and numerous relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peter Lougheed ICU (c/o Calgary General Hospital Foundation, 3457 - 26 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB, T1Y 6L4). Memorial Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, June 6, 1997 at 3:00 p.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.. (6/5/97)
FOOTE - Donald (Don) of Westbank, B.C. (formerly of Edmonton), passed away December14, 1997 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving wife Helen; one daughter Mary-Ina (Dick) Dowdell of Westbank; two grandsons; also two sisters, Helen (Van) VanHelden and Patricia (Arthur) Townsend, both of Calgary, Alberta. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. from the Westbank United Church, Westbank, B.C. with Reverend Bill Laurie officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. ARBOR WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL have been entrusted with the care of arrangements (12/17/1997).
FORBES - Kenneth James Forbes, passed away on December 18, 1997. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Calgary, Alberta. He is survived by his wife Cindy; their two daughters and a son-in-law, Stacey and Todd, and Amanda; three precious grandchildren, Caitlin, Alycia, Kyle; two other daughters and two sons-in-law, Kerry and Calvin, Kathy and Scott. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, December 22, 1997 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis and Holloway's "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Harder of Thornhill Baptist Church officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells". (12/22/1997).
