Anderson: Victoria February 13, 1937 - June 6, 2003
A long time resident of Drumheller has passed away peacefully at her home in
Cambria at the age of 66. She leaves to mourn her daughter Debbie Turney and
Dexter, son Tim Jones and many grand and great grandchildren, her sister Rose
and Les Kerik of Abbotsford, B.C. and numerous nephews and nieces. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation or to
the S.P.C.A. Vicky was one very special lady and will be sadly missed.
Predeceased by her husband Eric Anderson on May 16th, 2003. A Memorial Service
for Vickey and Eric will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2003 from the
Courtney-Winter's Funeral chapel at 2:00 P.M. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel
entrusted with the arrangements.
Chambers: Amy
Amy Chambers of Innisfail passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at the
age of 76 years. She is survived by two sons William (Bill) and Leslie of
Edmonton, and Ronald of Innisfail; two grandsons Allan and Stewart of Edmonton;
one brother, Dudley and Pearl Rutter of Cranbrook; one sister, Marjorie Ewing
and Tim Reed of Drumheller; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband Henry and her sister Agnes Ewing. Amy was employed
for many years at the Diana Restaurant, the Waldorf Cafe and the Locker Plant
(now Riverside Packers) in Drumheller. At Amy's request there will be no
funeral service. Her family will scatter her ashes near the home she grew up in
at Rosalind. Amy's family and friends were very important to her and she will
be greatly missed by them all. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace,
Amy.
Reed: Henry Arnold 1914 - 2003
Henry Arnold Reed passed away peacefully June 5, 2003 at the age of 88 in the
Drumheller Hospital. Henry was born in Swift Current, SK on July 8, 1914. Henry
was raised with his family of 3 sisters and 4 brothers on a farm in Rankin
School District 10 miles south of Eatonia, SK. In the 30's when times were tough
on the farm Henry and his brothers Ollie, Herb and John went out selling Singer
sewing machines. Later Henry rode the freights and worked in the bush in
Ontario. Henry eventually made his way back to the family farm where in 1941 he
met and married Vera Van Buskirk. Henry and Vera resided on his family farm
until 1947. He then purchased land near Mantario, SK. Henry and Vera farmed
there until 1963. Henry decided farming in Alberta would produce better crops,
as everyone knows "It rains more in Alberta". Henry then bought a farm in
Delia, AB in partnership with Russ Dearbourne. It is there he moved his family
to spend the rest of this farming years. Henry loved to farm and was a farmer
through and through, which he proved when he finally gave up the tractor at the
age of 85 years. Henry and Vera then retired to Drumheller. Henry and his
family spent many years farming in Delia and wintering in Calgary where Henry
enjoyed curling at the Calgary Winter Club and playing the odd game of Rummy and
Smear with his curling buddies. Henry and Vera travelled extensively and saw
many sites and much scenery. In 1972 they started spending winters in Mesa,
Arizona where Henry loved to golf, grow roses and watch his orange tree produce
oranges. Henry possessed a great sense of humour which seemed to draw people to
him. He was easy going and never lost his temper. He always had a song to sing
and on special occasions would yodel. Above all else Henry loved his family,
his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of their accomplishments.
Henry's best times were when he participated in all their activities - and there
were plenty of them! Henry is survived by his loving wife Vera; two sons, Van
(Linda) and Walter (Roxie); two daughters, Linda (Ramsay) and Kathy (Don).
Henry is also survived by two sisters, Millie (Bill) and Audrey (Pack); and his
brother John (Greta). He left eleven grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren. Henry was predeceased by his son Ronnie; by three brothers,
Herb, Ollie and Fred; and his sister Ella. A memorial service was held Monday,
June 9, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Delia United Church with Pastor Lloyd Huber
officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Henry's memory can be
made to STARS Air Rescue (1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E
9Z9). Arrangements were entrusted to COURTNEY-WINTER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL,
403-823-2666.
Sheddy: Florence Mary 1918 - 2003
Florence Mary Sheddy passed away June 3, 2003. She was "The Wind Beneath our
Wings" and a hero to all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband of 58
years, Ossie Sr. in September 2000. Florence leaves to mourn, daughter Mary
(Peter) Maxie and their son Fred, of Phoenix, Arizona; son Bill, of Vancouver
and his children Reina and Jenny of Drumheller, Jim, Patrick and Kelsey of
Vancouver; son Ossie Jr. (Melody) of Drumheller and their children Gerry
Oliphant of Whistler, B.C., Chris (Marnie) Oliphant, Erin (Damon) Ivanics, of
Calgary, and Bob of Drumheller; as well as great grandchildren Taos, Spencer and
Calvin Oliphant, Jadin and Mady Sheddy and Ryanne Maxie. She is also survived
by her sister Muriel (Don) Cameron of Edmonton, and brother Bob (Bette) Durrant
of Vancouver, as well as many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a host of
longtime friends. Florence was born to Bob and Lucinda Durrant in Rosetown, SK,
May 28, 1918. She moved with her family to Wainwright and Bowden and then
graduated as a
Registered Nurse from the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. She came to
Drumheller to nurse at the Wayne and Drumheller Hospitals, until she married
Ossie in 1943. Florence always volunteered and belonged to many organizations,
including the Best Bridge Club in the World, which is now in it's 60th year, and
the Good Tyme Dance Club. She was a long time member of the Knox United Church,
the Knox U.C.W. and a CGIT leader. She enjoyed Kayettes, Alberta Association of
Registered Nurses, Eastern Star, where she was Worthy Matron, and Daughters of
the Nile, and was a keen curler and golfer as well. Florence was circulation
manager at the Drumheller Mail until she was in her 80's. She was honored by
the Canadian Community Newspapers Association with a Bronze Quill award for
service to the newspaper industry. After Ossie died in 2000, Florence moved to
Vancouver, but spent winters in Phoenix. Florence was the mentor, the encourager
of all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and was unfailingly
cheerful, despite her increasing immobility with osteoporosis and arthritis.
She was an accomplished singer and pianist who played piano by ear and with
music. She decided to take piano lessons when she was in her 60s and 70s, to
keep her hands limber. She encouraged all her children and grandchildren to
take piano lessons, and instilled a love of all kinds of music in them. She
especially enjoyed listening to them play and sing at the Music Festival. She
also spent hours doing needlepoint pictures, knitting Stop and Go mittens of
varying sizes for children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as
for church bazaars. A memorial service will be held in Drumheller at a later
date. If friends wish, contributions are welcome to the Royal Tyrrell Museum,
Cooperating Society Box 7500, T0J 0Y0, Nursing scholarships, or Breast Cancer
research. The family would appreciate your memories of Florence by email to
maxiemary@hotmail.com or to Mary at
3614 E. Marmora St. Phoenix, AZ 85032.