Boe: Patricia 1934 - 2003

Patricia Boe passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Health Authority on May 14, 2003 at the age of 68 years. Patricia was born in Victoria, B.C. on December 10, 1934 and grew up there. The family moved to Nanaimo where she worked as a waitress for a number of years until she married Frank.  They had two children, Steven and Michael. Patricia leaves behind, husband Frank, who is retired and has lived in Nacmine for the past 7 years. Funeral services were held at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to Drumheller Cancer Unit c/o Drumheller Region Health Complex.

Dick: Edward (Ed) 1917 - 2003

Edward (Ed) Dick passed away peacefully May 11, 2003 surrounded by loving family at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.  Ed was born September 2, 1917 at Gartley, AB.  During World War Two he served with the R.C.A.F. Goose squadron.  After the war he farmed in the Drumheller area.  Ed moved to Calgary in 1973 where he was an active Legion member, moving up the ranks to president of the Alberta and N.W.T. region.  He finished his working career as the provincial secretary of the Alberta and N.W.T. for the Alberta Legion command. Ed was predeceased by his parents William and Mable Dick.  He is survived by his 5 daughters Darlene Gill (Roy) of Wetaskiwin, AB, Janice Dick of Calgary, AB, Sherry Munro (Clarence) of Medicine Hat, AB, Allison Johns (Wayne) of Calgary, AB, Vera Emmett (Michael) Mulhurst, AB.  He is also survived by his brother Alex Dick of Michichi, AB, and sister Berneice Seitz of Victoria, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Legion poppy fund. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 16, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. from Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in the Drumheller Cemetery. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.

Humphries: Andrew Craig 1948 - 2003

Craig died surrounded by love on Friday at the end of a long and arduous illness, at the age of fifty-four. He is survived and mourned by his devoted and beloved wife, Linda Tomlinson; his son Craig Jr. (Lisa Christie); his grandsons Christian and Caelan; his siblings, John (Shirley) of Olds, Adele Meyers, and Mary Murphy, both of Calgary; his step-father Mervin (Kay) Clark of Drumheller; Craig Jr.'s mother Vicki Humphries of Calgary; and four generations of extended family, including Linda's daughters Cassandra Christie and Jennifer Smylie. He was predeceased by his dearly missed parents, John (Jack) Humphries in 1953 and Henrietta (Hetty) Clark in 1992, and by his cousin Lorne Jardine, one of "the real cousins," in 1992. Craig was born July 31st, 1948, grew up on the farm at Drumheller, and lived all of his adult life in Calgary. He was involved in hockey for many years, as a player, coach, and referee. For the last twenty years, he worked for Calgary Transit and earned his Journeyman Mechanic's ticket from SAIT in 1994. He genuinely enjoyed the comradeship of his job, and will be remembered by his co-workers as "The Bus Whisperer." The happiest years of his life were those he spent with Linda, and he delighted in her presence. Anyone who knew Craig will remember him as a man with a razor-sharp intelligence, a quirky, wry humour, and a devastatingly handsome face. The loss is very great, but we are happy for his release. A Memorial Service for Craig will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), 3219 - 4th Street NW, on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Agape Manor Hospice at 1302 - 8th Avenue NW T2N 1B8 or the Calgary Humane Society (SPCA) at 1323 - 36th Avenue NE T2E 6T6.
HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel"  Telephone 299-0111

Merritt: Donald James

Don Merritt died peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2003.  He is survived by his daughters; Maureen Leonhardt (Dan) of Calgary, Alberta, Judi Worthington (Garry) from Kingman, Alberta; grandchildren Kari Bloom (Gordon), Jason Leonhardt, Mindi Chadwick (Bryce), Katie Poudrier (David) and Gary Lee Merritt Worthington (Alice), all from Alberta; and by great grandchildren, Craig, Ryan and Kristen Bloom and Tayelle Chadwick.  His sister Helen Hodgson, cousin Paul and Peggy Stickney, and brother and sister-in-laws, Betty and Charlie Pierce, Len and Winona Donaldson and Tom Donaldson will fondly remember Don. Don was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Celia, three children in infancy and by numerous brothers and sisters. Don was Secretary-Treasurer of the Municipal District of Starland in Central Alberta for 35 years.  He was valued by friends and colleagues as a dependable financial administrator and as someone to turn to in time of need. He and Celia came to Vernon in 1979 and quickly made many friends.  He enjoyed golf, playing bridge, meeting his cronies for coffee and being a congenial host. Perseverance, resilience, responsibility, generosity and a genuine interest in people were characteristics that defined Don, and the ripples of his character will last for generations. A Celebration of Don's life was held April 19, 2003 in honour of his 90th birthday.  His entire family, close relatives and friends were in attendance. We will all cherish the memory of his loving acknowledgement to our toast to this very special man. A private family service will held at a later time. Those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Donald James Merritt may do so to the Noric House Extended Care Facility, 1400 Mission Rd., Vernon, B.C.  V1T 2C5.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME (542-4333).

Naegeli: Victor Russell

Born in Drumheller, Alberta on January 29, 1939. Passed away in Drumheller on Saturday, May 17, 2003.

Victor spent the better part of his 64 years in the Drumheller Valley.  He loved to dance and enjoyed watching movies.  He had a keen interest in all that was around him and enjoyed any time he could spend with his family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Otto and Elsie Naegeli; his brothers: Jimmy, Frankie and Don (Tuffy). He leaves to mourn his passing his brothers Gordon (Janet) of Coleman, Alberta; Ben (Jean) of Drumheller; Bob (Lynn) of Arden, Manitoba and George of Calgary; his sisters Elsie (Jack) of Campbell River, B.C. and Rita of Lac La Biche, Alberta.  As well as his sister-in-law, Iva Naegeli of Drumheller. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held in the Knox United Church, Drumheller, on Friday, May 23, 2003 at 1 p.m. Personal Alternative has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nottal: Anna-Maria October 26, 1919 - May 14, 2003

Anna-Maria was born October 26, 1919 in Lu, Switzerland and passed away peacefully May 14, 2003 at the Drumheller Continuing Care Center at the age of 83. Anna-Maria will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 56 years, Armin Nottal, her loving daughter and son-in-law Adolfina (Fe-Fe) and Allen Avramenko of Rowley, her two loving grandchildren Lisa (Mike) Brown of Calgary, Jason (Bonnie) Avramenko of Rowley and two special great grandsons Jacob and Rhys Brown. Anna-Maria moved to Canada with her husband and daughter from Valchava, Switzerland in 1954 residing at Ghost Pine, Alberta.  In 1971 Anna-Maria and Armin moved to Three Hills, Alberta here they resided for 25 years.  In 1996, Anna-Maria and Armin moved to Drumheller, Alberta to be closer to their daughter.  In 2001 Anna-Maria became a resident of the Drumheller Continuing Care Center.  Here she was continually visited by her loving husband, daughter and grandchildren and made many new friends with the residents and nursing staff.  Everyone will sadly miss her. At the request of Anna-Maria, funeral services were not held.  A Family Prayer service was held May 17, 2003 at the Drumheller Continuing Care Chapel conducted by Rev. Blair Kirkby for her immediate family.

Rosgen: Richard

On a very special day, May 19, 2003, my husband, our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Richard Rosgen was reunited with God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, in the loving embrace of our Blessed Virgin Mary. Born to Peter and Helena Rosgen on September 8, 1920 in Moscow, Idaho, he moved to the Munson community as a young child where he resided until his retirement in 1993, at which time he settled in Drumheller. He married Lenore Howard of Drumheller in 1946 and together they were blessed with nine children.  They raised them on the family farm which was created with their love, prayers, determination and endless hard work with their children always at the centre of their focus. As a simple man devoted to his Catholic faith, he left the family with a legacy of prayer, devotion to God, humanitarianism and a deep understanding of the unlimited power of love.  He said that one of the greatest achievements in his life was to raise all his children in the Catholic faith.  For this gift we are humbled and eternally grateful. Dad excelled as an athlete, namely baseball and curling.  He was involved in the Southern Alberta Sports Recreational Society - Zone 2; he was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, where he held the position of Grand Knight for a number of years.  Dad was dedicated to his responsibilities of secretary-treasurer of the Morning Glory, White Rose and Gartley RCS School Districts for several decades. Lovingly cherished by Paul (Vienna, Stefan), Ken (Matthew), Margaret, Annette (Ben), Nancy (Richard, Katyana), Julie and Bruce, Don and Janice (Vicky, Eric, Katherine), Susan (Joseph, John), Norma (Heather, Stephanie, Marcus), great granddaughters Hannah and Lily Rose, and most of all by his loving wife of 56 years, Lenore. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Drumheller, Alberta with celebrant Fr. Jim Hagel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alberta Lung Association or a Children's Charity of choice.