Campbell: Stan Campbell, beloved husband of Elizabeth, passed away in the Powell River General Hospital on April 2, 2002, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Stan was born in Drumheller, Alberta on April 3, 1921. Stan will be deeply missed by Elizabeth, his wife of 57 years, daughters Bonnie, Nora and Brenda and two grandchildren, Jason and Stacey. Stan is also survived by his sisters Reta Schaffer, Vivian, Viola (Chris) Lowen, brothers Donald, Robert (Emily) and Jack (Donna) as well as several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father and sisters Vera, Evelyn and brother Ross. Stan joined the R.C.A.F. in 1942 and was posted overseas March 1943 at Yorkshire, England, with 408 Squadron 6 Group as a tail gunner in Lancaster bombers. He completed thirty-one missions over Germany, including eleven attacks over Berlin, four over Hamburg and over a dozen raids over Stuttgart, Essen, etc. Stan was dubbed "The Hamburg Kid" by his mates following a "shakey-do" over Hamburg on August 4, 1943. The fully bomb-laden aircraft had iced up badly and the injured pilot ordered a bail-out. Stan, although initially finding himself unable to leave the gun turret due to a stuck boot, eventually was able to get to the cockpit, right the plane after a 10,000 foot drop and fly the aircraft home to England with the injured pilot still on board. In recognition, Stan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in England in May, 1944. In October, 1944, Stan returned to Ottawa and was chosen to represent the Province of Alberta for the Seventh Victory Loan Drive. Stan's mother, Catherine, was asked to christen a ship and Mrs. Campbell and Stan's fiance, Elizabeth travelled out to the coast. On October 21, 1944, with a cue from Stan in Ottawa, his mother christened the H.M.S. Berry Head at the Burrard Dry Dock Limited in Vancouver, British Columbia. After his discharge from the Air Force to 'Reserve' and returning to Drumheller, Stan and Elizabeth were married on February 18, 1945. Stan, his wife and their three children moved to Calgary in 1953 where he worked as a superintendent for large construction firms for the next 31 years. In 1988, Stan retired due to health problems associated with Parkinson's Disease to Gillies Bay, British Columbia, where he indulged in his love of gardening. Stan will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Hoover: It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family announces the passing of Helen Hoover. On Wednesday April 25, 2002 Helen Hoover of Delia passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Helen Hoover was born November 19, 1926 in Empress to Neil and Lillian McNeill. She was the second child and only daughter. She attended the Forks and Leland Schools and completed grade 12 in Medicine Hat. After secretarial training at Mount Royal College, Helen went to work for Bennett and White Construction and then West Printing. Helen married Howard Hoover October 30, 1950 in Calgary and moved to Delia to start a new life as a farmer and farmer's wife. Helen and Howard had 4 children in just over 5 years and today have 9 grandchildren. Helen was a member of the Alberta Women's Institute and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed researching and writing the "Harvest of Memories" history book with Helen Carson and Ada Kohsel. Helen was an avid gardener and homemaker. She was predeceased by her father, Neil McNeill January 1970; brother Don, January 1992; mother Lillian, March 1992; and brother Neil, May 2000. Survived by her loving husband Howard Hoover; her children - Arthur (Pat), Karen, Stephen (Linda), Barrie (Janice); 9 grandchildren - Marcus, Tanya, Armand, Stephanie, Lindsey, Melissa, Lisa, Michelle and William; Uncle Cecil (Isabel) Brace; sister-in-laws -Irene (Leigh) Williams, Marion McNeill, Charlotte Hoover, Lorna (Harold) Mueller and Verna McNeill; numerous nieces and nephews; and life long friend & cousin Kathleen (Joe) McIlroy. Funeral services were held Monday April 29, 2002 at the Delia Community Centre. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to S.T.A.R.S.

Hunt: Nancy Hunt of Drumheller passed away on Friday, April 26, 2002 at the age of 86 years. Nancy was born in Country of Durham, England in 1915. She came to Canada in April 1927 and resided in Winnipeg, with her adoptive parents. On a visit to Drumheller to see her only sister in Canada, Rose Cormier, she met Vincent Hunt, her future husband. They were married in Winnipeg on November 10, 1934 and she moved to Drumheller. She was predeceased by her husband in 1984, and shortly after moved to Mapleridge Manor where she resided for 16 years. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Edward (Carol) of Red Deer, and Eldon of Drumheller; 3 grandchildren, Linda Shields of Edmonton, Ken Hunt of Calgary, and Val Owen of Calgary; 7 great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Harold Hunter officiating. Donations in Nancy's memory may be made to Mapleridge Manor II (133 Centre Street, Drumheller, T0J 0Y4). Arrangements entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL.

Leakey: Sanford Gordon Leakey (Sandy) born February 21, 1950 in Gananoque, Ontario passed away April 25, 2002 after a very long courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was raised in Ontario, where he met the love of his life, Bonnie Irene Boose. They were married March 16, 1968. Their first child Michael was born June 1970 in Kingston, Ontario. They moved to B.C. in 1974, where their second child, Poppy was born on November 16 of that year. In 1995, Sandy and Bonnie moved to Drumheller. Sandy worked as a commercial fisherman coast guard, builder, machinist, boat builder and could do just about anything. Sandy loved his Lord and Saviour, his family, his Harley, the ocean, boats and music. Sandy is survived by his wife and soul mate of 34 years, Bonnie, his son Michael (Kelly) Leakey of B.C., his daughter Poppy of B.C. and his grandchildren, Kaggen, Cody and Alexander. Sandy is also survived by his brothers Doug (Betty) Leakey of Ontario, John (Norma) Leakey of B.C., Peter (Jodi) Meyer of B.C., his sisters Ruth and Mary both of B.C. and his stepmother Grete Meyer of B.C. Sandy was predeceased by his father Lloyd, mother June and his sister Anne. A memorial service will be held at the Drumheller Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Nazarene on behalf of the Leakey family.