Battle:  MR. JOHN W. BATTLE of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Center on Monday, March 18, 2002 at the age of 88 years. John was the eldest son born to John and Faye Battle on September 23, 1913 in Delia, Alberta. He attended school in the Delia area and completed grade 8 before quitting school to help his father on the family farm. A few years later, John met and was later united in marriage to Wilma Julson on October 28, 1939. In 1940, they were blessed with their first child, Russell Gary. John and Wilma farmed together in the Delia District until the spring of 1941, at which time, John enlisted in the army. He spent four years serving his country during W.W. II, returning home on September 23, 1945. John and Wilma purchased the family farm from John's father in 1946, through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The young family grew, as Diana Gail was born in 1947, and Sandra Irene followed in 1952. The family was finally complete with the birth of David John in 1956, and Elizabeth Lynn in 1964. In March of 1969, John left farming due to his health and moved with his family to Crossfield, Alberta, where he worked as a Commissionaire at various locations. In 1972, the family moved to Nanaimo, B.C. for a few years, where John was employed as a carpenter. The family returned to Alberta in 1975, and settled in Red Deer, where he was employed as a security guard at a number of locations, including the Red Deer Hospital. Upon their retirement in 1987, John and Wilma moved to Drumheller, where they enjoyed many years together in a senior's housing complex. In 1996, they returned to Red Deer where they have resided until the present time. John was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed ... his memory always treasured by his many family and friends. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Wilma; one son, Dave of Red Deer; three daughters, Diana Battle (Garren) of Red Deer; Sandra (Jim) Zielke of Grande Cache; and Liz Battle of Red Deer; as well as 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly rmembered by two brothers; Fred Battle of Calgary and Jim Battle of Delia; three sisters, Irene Parry of Ottawa, Ontario; Louise Kathrens of Edmonton; and Margaret Rose Best of Calgary; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was predeceased by his son, Russell; two grandsons, Gary and Thomas and two brothers, Robert and Thomas. Memorial Services will be held at the Delia United Church, Delia, Alberta on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Glenn Jarvis officiating. Internment of Cremated Remains will follow in the Delia Cemetary, Delia. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, Building #16, 29 Airport Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 9Z9, or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the late Mr. John W. Battle entrusted to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd. Rimbey, Alberta (403)843-4445.

Clark: Sharon Ramona Clark (nee McDermand) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with cancer on March 14, 2002 at the age of 54 years old. Sharon will be deeply missed and forever remembered by Larry, her husband of 34 years; her children Sharilee Clark and Paula Pietrobono (Darren) and granddaughter Kayla. Sharon is also survived by her parents Roy and Alexie McDermand; sisters Dale Clark and Nola McDermand; brother Steve McDermand (Ruth); as well and many other numerous family and friends. Sharon was born in Lacombe, Alberta on April 12, 1947, and lived in many communities including Alix, Drumheller, Strathmore, Standard, Calgary, and Acme. Sharon lived each day to the fullest, and always saw the beauty in everything. She was absolutely the most wonderful mom in the world. Her love for the Lord Jesus Christ was evident in all that she did: being a wife, mom, friend, artist, and writer. Funeral Services for Sharon were held at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Drumheller on Monday, March 18, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Interment followed in the Drumheller Cemetery. Donations in Sharon's memory can be made to the Trinitarian Bible Society (39 Caldwell Crescent, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1A2) or the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund (Box 941, Three Hills, Alberta, T0M 2A0) Arrangements entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL. 403-823-2666

Diachuk: Mrs. Irene Diachuk of Drumheller, Alberta passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2002 at the age of 98. Irene was born in Beleluye, Ukraine in 1903. She was known for her flashing sparkling eyes and for always smiling. Irene went through life always happy. She was predeceased by her husband William Diachuk in 1974, and her son Marshall Diachuk in 1999. She is survived by her niece Rose Leonard of Abbotsford, BC. Funeral Services will be held at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel on Wednesday March 20, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Dan Stevenot officiating. Interment will follow in the Drumheller Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL. 403-823-2666.

Dickson: CATHERINE (CATHY) ANN DICKSON passed away suddenly in hospital in Drumheller on Monday, March 11, 2002 at the age of 54 years. Cathy was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta on July 25, 1947 to Margaret and Grant Burrows. She attended school in Fort Macleod until Grade 10. Cathy married Wayne Dickson on August 29, 1964. Years after they were married, they moved to Nelson, B.C. where she was a part of the mixed bowling league, which she missed after they moved. They then moved to Golden, B.C. where she worked at the Golden Drug Mart, Saan Store and Evans Products. Cathy and Wayne had three daughters; Shannon (Steven) Doyle, Sandi (Mike) Zam and Noreen (Tim) Eagleson. Cathy moved back to Fort Macleod in 1979 and worked at Crestbrook Forest Industries until 1986. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary for a number of years. Cathy loved the spring, so she could be out puttering in her garden and planting flowers and she also enjoyed the summer, just to be outside. Cathy moved to Lethbridge in 1989 and helped attend an 80 suite apartment complex until she moved to Drumheller with her fiance Fred Schwarz in 1998. Cathy and Fred had recently set a wedding date for July 26, 2002. Cathy loved her seven grandchildren and she focused her love into great relationships with them all. Cathy was predeceased by an infant daughter Bonnie Jolaine; her parents Grant and Margaret Burrows; her brother Vern and by her in-laws: Al and Betty Dickson, Vera and Ed Ritson and Fritz Schwarz. Cathy is survived by her three children: Shannon, Sandi and Noreen; her sister Sylvia; her fiance Fred Schwarz and four step children. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Ryan, Jessica, Aaron, Matthew, Josh, Jason and Miranda; three step granddaughters , three step great grandchildren, her mother in-law Monica Schwarz and also by numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Eden's Funeral Home, Fort Macleod on Friday, March 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Jack Cullen officiating. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Cathy's memory to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Ab. T2E 9Z 9 , the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46, Box 697, Fort Macleod, AB. T0L 0Z0 or to a charity of your choice. Eden's Funeral Home Fort Macleod assisting the family.

Major:: Idella Marie Major was born in Saskatoon on January 27, 1917, and passed away in Edmonton on March 7, 2002. She was married to John Major and resided in Drumheller where she was employed in the nursing profession with the Drumheller General Hospital. Upon retirement in 1972, they moved to Medicine Hat and following the passing of her husband in 1976, Idella moved to Edmonton. Idella will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Marguerite (John) Dykun of Edmonton; two grandchildren, Lane Dykun of Edmonton and Sherri (Gary) Zimmermann and two great-grandchildren, Kiersten and Analea, all of Sherwood Park; two sisters and one brother, Agnes Gyte of Edmonton, Ann Krekoski of Westlock and Frank Chodoroski of Morinville; also numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Olga and Helen. Cremation in the Park Memorial Crematorium in Edmonton.

Wade: Mollie Kristin Wade (nee Nelson). Born in Rosedale, Mollie was a lifetime resident of the Drumheller Valley until her death at home on March 14, 2002 in Drumheller. After completing teachers training at Normal School in Calgary she had a fulfilling career teaching in Drumheller, East Coulee and Three Hills. On July 1, 1947 she married Walter Brooke Wade. A defining moment in Mollie's life was the early death of her husband Walter who passed away September 25, 1958 at the age of 35. At that time, as single mother of two young boys she stepped in to run the thriving jewellery business that had been founded by Walter and continues today under the stewardship of Walter's brother Bernard and his family. Mollie's generosity and commitment to service lead her to volunteer her time to support a variety of local charities, youth and community groups. An example of this was her participation in the executive of the minor baseball association in Drumheller for over 30 years as secretary and treasurer. She was an active and devoted member of the congregation of St. Magloire's Anglican Church and the Drumheller chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star Mollie is deeply missed by her sons, Brooke and Eric Wade, brothers Eric and Ralph Nelson, sister Ruth Hanson, grandson Robert Wade, granddaughter Isabel Wade and by her granddaughter Kristin, husband Kevin and great grandson Aiden Michael Thygesen born February 24, 2002. In addition Mollie is survived by a number of brothers and sisters in-law and many nieces and nephews. The family is very appreciative of the special efforts of Jean Kelly, Anita Adams, Dr. Racz and of the team from Helping Hands who with the support of the Home Care group of the local health care unit made it possible for Mom to spend her last days at home. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff of Drumheller Hospital for their compassion and professionalism during her time in hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 3:00 PM at St. Magloire's Anglican Church in Drumheller with the Reverend Florence Macdonald presiding. Cremation will follow. Donations may be made in Mollie's memory to the Drumheller Community Cancer Centre (Box 4500, Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y0) Arrangements entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL. 403-823-2666.