Bramley: Eleanor (Ward/Peterson) 1918 - 2003
 
Bramley-Eleanor (Ward/Petersen) passed away peacefully on April 25, 2003 at the Drumheller Continuing Care Nursing Home at the age of 84.  She was predeceased by husbands Walter (Bernie) Ward in 1968 and Harold Bramley in 1989, son Don Ward in 2002, grandson Kyle Rouleau in 1993, sisters Ione Petersen and Geneva Larson and brother Harold Peterson.   She is survived by brothers Les Petersen and Fred Petersen of Colorado. Eleanor was born in Grainger, Alberta on June 20, 1918 to Agnes and Charles Petersen.  She returned to Colorado with her parents at the age of two years and lived in the United States until returning to the Carbon area at the age of 19.  She married Bernie Ward in May 1941.  They had 6 children Don (Evelyn) Ward of Medicine Hat, Judie (Derwood) McLeod of Hidden Valley, Irvin Ward of Calgary, Donna (Bob) Lessard of Port Alberni, BC, Sharon (Glenn) Chambers of Fort McMurray, and Denice (Yvon) Rouleau of Drumheller.  She is also survived by a step-son Brent (Tina) Bramley of Calgary and a step-daughter Evanne (Bill) Stecewicz of Calgary, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel in Drumheller at 11:00 A.M. with interment to follow at Chinook Cemetery.  If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Ewing: James Leonard 1918 - 2003

James Leonard Ewing passed away peacefully, in the presence of his wife and some of his family, on Friday, April 25, 2003, at the Bethany Care Centre, Harvest Hills in Calgary, AB at the age of 84 years. Jim was born on the homestead farm near Drumheller, AB on October 2, 1918.  He served in the army during World War II for four years, 1941 to 1945.  He returned to the family farm near Drumheller where he farmed for thirty years in the Verdant Valley District.  After moving to Calgary in 1975 he worked in real estate and property management until his retirement.  Jim Loved the Lord and was always active in his local church, serving in many leadership positions. He will be remembered for his quick smile and hearty laugh.  He was a great storyteller, remembering every detail.  He was very generous and always willing to help someone in need. Jim will be dearly missed by his loving wife of almost sixty-two years, Glenys, who was daily at his side caring for him; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Merle and Shirley Ewing, and Eric and Debbie Ewing of Calgary; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Trudy and Phil Reist, Ila and Wayne Beagles, all of Calgary, and Joyce and Wayne Sylvester of Surrey, BC; as well as twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Jim was predeceased by a daughter Rita Ewing in 1973; and a daughter-in-law Majoree Ewing in 1998. Jim will also be missed by a brother and a sister-in-law, Andy and Helen Ewing of Victoria, BC; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Alice Boudreau, Irene and Frank Wilson, all of Calgary, and Dorothy and Jimmy Duguid of Castor, AB; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Tanya Day of Edmonton; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Ewing of Three Hills, AB and Rose Ewing of Beaverlodge, AB; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.  Jim was also predeceased by three brothers, Roy, Tom, and Louis Ewing; a sister Edna Day; and a brother-in-law Bernie Boudreau. Those wishing to pay their respects did so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary), on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at First Church of the Nazarene (65 Richard Way SW, Calgary, south of Mount Royal College) today, April 30, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Jim's memory directly to the First Church of the Nazarene, 65 Richard Way SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 7M8 Telephone: (403) 242-1718 or directly to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, 5704 - 11 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2K 5P3. Telephone: 1-888-482-4253. In living memory of Jim Ewing, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by  McINNIS & HOLLOWAY  FUNERAL HOMES,  "Park Memorial Chapel",  5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, AB T2S 2L5  TELEPHONE:  (403) 243-8200.

Pugh: Joseph Edward 1921 - 2003

Joseph Edward Pugh of Dorothy, Alberta passed away in Drumheller, Alberta on April 17, 2003 at the age of 81.  Ed was born in Drumheller on September 24, 1921.  He was the eldest son of six children.  Ed joined the army in 1941, he was then sent to London, Ontario where he met his wife Edna Mcleod.  In 1943 he returned to Alberta with his new beautiful bride.  They settled in the Fish Lake area and started their family.  Later they moved down to Dorothy where they built the ranch of their dreams.  He watched his five children grow and leave home to start a life of their own.  He was proud of all his children and the lives that they have built for themselves.  Ed loved to go out and saddle up his best friend and ride through his cattle.  Ranching was the life style that many dream about and Ed was able to live that life.  He lived this life with pride.  He was a true cowboy. His ranch life lead him to the life of rodeo.  He joined the Calgary Stampede crew in 1946 and never retired until early 2003.  He enjoyed all aspects of the production of the Stampede.  He began working with the rough stock, then moved into the judging of the Chuck wagons and then he took over the job of flagging the rough stock out of the chutes during the performances.  Always smiling and enjoying the long days.  He was the Trail boss for the Trail '87, he was a proud leader of the bucking horses from the Stampede Ranch near Hanna, Alberta to the Rodeo grounds in Calgary.  Always making sure that all horses and his fellow cowboys were looked after properly and fed.  In 2000 he was honored with leading the pack again in a trail ride to Calgary.  He never turned down an offer to fulfill his life long dreams, if there was a horse for him he was there.  He loved to ride across the open prairie and see all of the things that fulfilled his dreams.  In July of 2002 Ed was inducted into the Rancher's Hall of Fame in High River.  Ed was known for his true love for ranching and rodeos.  Ed is survived by his loving children and their families:  Barry (Donna) Randall from Ottawa and their children - Karen, Jay and Jeff; Linda (Ron) Miller from Chinook and their children - Darcy (Kathy), Rhonda (Kelly), Janice, Tanis (Doug), Roxann and Rocky; Norman (Mary Anne) Pugh from Dorothy and their children -  Tina (Craig), Theresa and Tammy; Carl (Milly) from Claresholm and their children - Brian, Stacie, Nikki and Breanna; Joan Pugh from Hanna; and by his 12 great-grandchildren.  He will also be greatly missed by his brothers Bruce (Marge) Pugh, Gordon (Bernice) Pugh, Bill (Lorraine) Pugh; and sister Donna (Lloyd) Rivett; and sister-in-law May Pugh; and by his many friends and neighbors.  Ed is predeceased by his wife Edna Pugh, parents Fred and Vera Pugh, brother Howard Pugh, son-in-law Ken Campion, daughter-in-law Su Randall and granddaughter Tanya Pugh. Funeral services were held at the Drumheller Rodeo Grounds at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2003.  Personal Alternatives Funeral Services were in charge of funeral arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team 2430 - 26 St. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2E 2A7 or the CPRA Benefit Fund #223 2116 - 27 Ave. N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6.