Smyth: Clara Irene (Lippert) -  December 2, 1922 - March 16, 2003

Clara Irene (Lippert) Smyth was born in Schuler, Alberta, December 2, 1922 and died of cancer on March 16, 2003 in the Hanna Hospital. Third in a family of four girls and two boys, most of her schooling was taken in Bassano. At the age of 14 she went to work in various homes as a hired girl. She met Ross Smyth while working in the Victor District and they were married on January 2, 1940. They have resided on the farm in the Craigmyle area all 63 years of their married lives. She is survived by her husband Ross Smyth, sons Bob (Eileen) and David (Bonnie); her daughters Wendy (Ron) Gobeil and Norah (Clark) Watts; her sisters, Ruth (John) Taylor and Lil Lewis; and brother Ben (Shirley) Lippert. She was predeceased by their son Bill in 1991; baby daughter in 1951; her parents, Bertha and Fred Lippert; a brother, Henry; a sister, Elsie and her mother-in-law; father-in-law; and brother-in-law. She leaves to mourn her 12 treasured grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Clara was actively involved in her home, her church and community for many years. She held offices for many years in the Victor Ladies Club, 4-H groups and the Craigmyle Church. She was known for her carpentry and fix-it skills in the community. She continued to make bread and cinnamon buns which she distributed generously until her 80th birthday. She was an avid reader and enjoyed music, sewing, making rugs, playing cards as well as entertaining family and friends. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Craigmyle United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanna Hospital or the Tom Baker Cancer Center. Arrangement entrusted to Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel.

Vogel: William

Mr. William Vogel passed away at the Drumheller Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the age of 87 years. William and his wife Lillian farmed for 30 years in the Compeer area and retired to Drumheller in 1975.  William and Lillian spent their retirement years in the Newcastle area and he was an active member in his community. He was a great lover of music, playing the accordion for many years. William will be sadly missed by his wife Lillian of 56 years.  He is also survived by his daughters Judy (Dale) Berry, Fay Jackson, Joyce (Clifford) Ulsanden, Joe (Pauline) Vogel, Jane Seely, Mary-Agnes Vogel and Bill Smith, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held from Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Wayne McCrackin officiating.  Donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S or the Drumheller District Health Services. Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.