Burrows: Albert 1915 - 2003

Mr. Albert Burrows was born to James and Valeria Burrows on November 19, 1915.  He went to school at Princeton, Lillico, and Craigmyle.  He often talked of walking to Lillico with the Suelzle family and later he rode horseback to Craigmyle school, a distance of 5 miles.  After he finished school he farmed with his Dad, so he knew hard times, hard work, dirt storms, grasshoppers and thrashing machines.  He married Mabel Pollock on October 23, 1945 and enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. They have 2 sons, Gordon and Dennis and a lovely daughter-in-law Patti.  They also have 2 grandchildren Trevor and Danielle Burrows and Crystal and Shane Tyson, along with 4 great grandsons, Reagan and Braden Burrows and Kyler and Kolby Tyson.  Albert is survived by his sister Alice Aaserud of Hanna and his sister-in-law Muriel Burrows of Lacombe.  He is also survived by 2 nephews John and Marge Burrows and George and Bonnie Aaserud, nieces Valeria Grant, Val and Bud Bartusek, Janice Gilmore and several great nieces and nephews.  His hobbies were listening to music, fixing machinery and being outside. He said he like to work.  He enjoyed visiting with his best friends Vic Cranton, Ludy Moe, and the rest of the neighbours.  He passed away peacefully on June 13, 2003 at the Hanna Nursing Home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at the United Church in Craigmyle on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 2:00 P.M., gathering after at the United Church where a lunch will be served.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Palliser Nursing Home in Hanna or to the Craigmyle United Church. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements (403) 823-2666.

Diprose: Martha Blanche (nee Clark) 1912 - 2003

Born November 29, 1912 near Tekoa, Washington, U.S.A.  Blanche leaves to mourn her husband of 64 years Bill, children Louise of Victoria, BC, Bill (Lorna) of Calgary, Jim (Sheilia) of Calgary, Tom (Louise) of Drumheller, Helen (Ken) of Langley, BC, 13 grandchildren; Annavonne, Twyla, Randy, Diane, Robert, Karen, Val, Damus, Darren, Vicki, Charity, Jonathan, Aaron and families and 16 great grandchildren.  She is survived by 1 brother Marshal of Castor, sister-in-law Peggy (Fred), brothers-in-law Fred (Dot), Ken (Lucy), Bob (Dorthy) and a great many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her mother Maude and father Henry, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was raised and educated in the Rosebud area and attended high school in Calgary.  She loved fishing, reading, cooking, crochet and knit; toques, mitts and scarves for anyone who wanted them.  Her friendly smile and uncomplaining ways will be missed by all who knew her.  Donations may be made, in her name to the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic/  Funeral services were held at the Knox United Church in Drumheller at 2:30 P.M. with an interment to follow in the Munson Cemetery.   Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.

Gleiser: Vincent Harry

Vincent Harry Gleiser of Innisfail passed away at Pierce Lake, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the age of 43 years.  He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Darlene; daughter, Stephanie Gleiser of Red Deer; grandsons, Reid and Lane Gleiser of Red Deer; daughter Natasha Gleiser of Innisfail; son, Riley Gleiser of Innisfail; parents, Vaughn and Ella Gleiser of Rumsey; sister, Kelly Hendricks (Jeff) and children, Rochelle, Haylee and Tara-Lynn of Hardisty; brother, Marshall Gleiser (Yasmin) and child Raena, of Trochu; sister, Michele Gleiser (Harold Keessar) and child Alexandra, of Stettler; sister, Dixie Reiter (Glenn) and children, Brendan, Brady, Derek and Jeremy, of Lloydminister; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ben and Sharon Bell, of Red Deer; sister-in-law, Patti Malone (Paul) and children Scott and Emily, of Red Deer; sister-in-law, Dawn Weston (Shane) and children, Amanda and Shawn, of Edson.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta 101 - 5208 53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5K2.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200-49 Avenue Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1M6.  Phone 403-227-3123.

Ivanchuk: Walter

Mr. Walter Ivanchuk of Drumheller, passed away on June 12, 2003 at the age of 65.  A memorial service was held on June 17, 2003 at 1 p.m.  Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.

Sands: Willia Constance March 10, 1922 - June 10, 2003

Willia (nee Lannon) Sands was born in Oyen, AB on March 10, 1922.  At the age of two, her family moved to Drumheller where she grew up and went to school. She was an accomplished swimmer and skater and loved to help her dad with the caretaking of the curling rink.  In her later teens she enjoyed her job at the Jenkins grocery store.  In 1943 she married her husband Mark Sands and moved to the family farm in Rosedale.  Together they raised two children, Dale and Sandra.  Willia had five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. For 45 years, as like any farmwife she helped out where needed, doing farm chores and preparing meals.  The coffee was always on and lunch served to anyone who stopped to visit.  Willia also supported her husband, who operated three businesses and knew how to take a phone order for coal, cement or shale if she had to. Her family was always her top priority and they could count on her whenever they needed her.  She was a faithful hockey fan especially when Dale or Carson or her grandchildren, Brent, Randy and Tyler were playing.  Better known as Granny Willia, she was very involved with her older grandchildren's care giving and their activities. Even though her health prevented her from doing this with her younger ones, they were very special to her and she was so proud of them. Willia loved all animals, especially cats and dogs.  All the family dogs were very special and she treated them the same as any family member.
She was the happiest when she could cook and gather the whole family together for meals.  She was famous for her Sunday morning pancakes and her doughnuts were always a favorite. For the last 15 years, Willia has battled and overcome many illnesses.  She was our mentor in the fact that she never gave up, never complained and always kept her smile and sense of humor through it all. Willia will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 60 years, Mark Sands of Drumheller; son Dale and daughter-in-law Suzanne Sands of Rosedale; her daughter Sandra and son-in-law Mark Nicklom of Drumheller.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Brenda (Kevin) Kerik of Red Deer, Brent (Lisa) Sands of Drumheller, Randy Nicklom (Laura) of Calgary, Kacey and Tyler Nicklom of Drumheller; great grandchildren Tamara and Jeff Kerik, Ciena and Danica Sands; her nephew and niece Carson and Susan Brown of Rosedale; and her sister-in-law Bessie of Drumheller.  She is loved and will be missed by her nephew and niece Al and Marianne Jamieson and Ben of St. Alberta; and nieces Pat (Frank) and Sharon (Dave); and her brother-in-law Stewart Jamieson of Edmonton. Willia was predeceased by her parents Bill and Becky Lannon, her daughter-in-law Lorenza Sands and her sister Isabel Jamieson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Drumheller Area Health Foundation or the S.P.C.A. or that of the donors' choice.  Courtney-Winters Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.  A memorial service was held for Willia on June 16 at 11 p.m. at the Rosedale Hall.