Cullum: Robert Kelly "Relish"  1967 - 2003

Kelly passed away tragically on Friday, October 24, 2003 along with his brother Morgan and his cousin Kevin.  Taken away from all who loved them far too soon.  He will be sadly missed and loved until we meet again. Kelly was born in Drayton Valley on April 15, 1967 and resided in the Drumheller Valley. Kelly was an avid outdoor and sports enthusiast.  He enjoyed playing hockey and baseball.  He also enjoyed working with his hands and driving trucks and was known always as a person who would give rather than receive.  Most of all Kelly enjoyed spending time with his children and family. Most people knew Kelly as an individual who would relish the moment that was upon him. Kelly "Relish" will be deeply missed and loved. Kelly is survived by his two sons Donovan (6), Derrick (5) and his daughter Lexandra (4); his mother Helen Cullum; five sisters Lila (Nick) Luka, Connie Misson, Janice (Lorne) Gerk, Shirley (Stephen) Hayes, Kim (Paul) Richard; one brother, Donnie (Chrystalyn) Cullum; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at the Treasury Branch for Kelly¹s three children in care of Robert Kelly Cullum¹s Childrens Trust Fund. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 30 at 1 p.m. at the Munson Community Hall.

Cullum: Morgan Earl  1973 - 2003

Morgan passed away tragically on Friday, October 24, 2003 along with his brother Kelly and cousin Kevin Sawicki.  Taken away from all who loved them far too soon. Morgan will be sadly missed and loved until we meet again. Morgan was born in Sundre on April 4, 1973. Morgan has spent most of the past 23 years in the Drumheller Valley with time spent in Vancouver and Medicine Hat.  Morgan was an outdoor and sports enthusiast, he enjoyed baseball, volleyball and hockey.  He also was involved in Scouts, where he achieved his Queen Venture award.  Morgan also attended Medicine Hat College, where he met his girlfriend, Jamie Blunt.  Morgan also enjoyed spending time with his long time friends.  He was known as a person with a great sense of humor, a strong shoulder and a volacious appetite for life. Morgan is survived by his mother Helen Cullum; his five sisters Lila (Nick) Luka, Connie Misson, Janice (Lorne) Gerk, Shirley (Stephen) Hayes, Kim (Paul) Richard; one brother Donnie (Chrystalyn) Cullum; girlfriend Jamie Blunt; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Munson Community Hall at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at the Treasury Branch for his niece and two nephews in care of Robert Kelly Cullum¹s Childrens Trust Fund.

Friedley: Ken  1946 - 2003

It is with great sadness that we, his children, announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Ken Friedley, in the early morning hours of October 18, 2003 on his farm south of Delia. Dad was born November 22, 1946 in Calgary, one of three children to Clifford and Marguerite Friedley.  The family farmed at DeWinton, Alberta until 1956 when they moved back to Delia to the Julson farm south of Delia.  Dad took his schooling in Delia, and spent his life in the Delia area. He loved his children and was the best dad a kid could ever have.  His love for hockey drove him to put all three boys in hockey since they were old enough to stand.  He would drive through a blizzard just to make sure they got to practice. He also loved to build and fly his hobby planes and helicopters.  It was amazing how much time dad would put into an airplane just to take it up for one flight and see it hit the ground. Dad loved the Handhills, he never understood why anyone would want to leave. He would wake up in the morning and look out the window to see the sun coming up over the hills and his day would start.  He would have it no other way. Dad is survived by his loving children, Tiffannie, Tayller, Tahner and Tyson; sister Yvonne, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Dad was predeceased by his mother and father, Clifford and Marguerite, and brother Donald. A celebration of Dad¹s life was held on October 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Delia Community Hall with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating.  His burial was at the Delia Cemetery by Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Home, Drumheller. Dad you will be missed very much, but we know you are in a better place with no pain and we know that you still wake every morning to the sun coming over the Handhills. "We think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched, for nothing
loved is ever lost - and you were loved so much." - Tiffannie    44c

Gill: Mildred Myrtle  1903 - 2003

Mildred Myrtle Gill passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2003 at Drumheller Continuing Care at the age of 100 years and 7 months. Mildred was born in Molesworth, Ontario on March 17, 1903 to Peter and Mildred Leppard. After coming west as a young woman, she married Charles Gill in 1936.  They lived in Raymond for a few years and later farmed at Millicent and Caroline. When Mildred was left a widow in 1954, she moved her young family to Newcastle (Drumheller) to be closer to other family members.  In order to support herself and her family, she cooked in many of our local restaurants. Mildred loved to cook, knit, crochet, play crib and her flowers (especially African Violets).  Mildred lived in her own little house in Newcastle until approximately 12 years ago when failing health forced her to reside in the nursing home and later on, continuing care. Mildred is survived by her son Russ (Carol) of Drumheller, and daughters Mary Kropenski of Abbotsford, B.C. and Kay Howard of Pine Lake, AB.  She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.  There are also numerous nieces and nephews surviving to cherish memories of Mildred. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Charles in 1954, a son Jerald in 1948, a son Lester in 1993, a daughter Alice Simpson in 1966, and daughter Myra Scott in 1989, as well as four brothers and four sisters. Her greatest joy was her visits from family.  She will long be remembered by many people whose lives she touched.  Private interment will be held prior to funeral services at Knox United Church, Thursday, October 30 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Hunter presiding.  In Mildred¹s memory, donations may be made to Drumheller Continuing Care.

Jeske: Herman  1918 - 2003

Herman Jeske passed quietly away at the age of 95.  He was born in 1918 in Langenburg, Saskatchewan to a large family.  Herman was predeceased by his mother, father, brothers and sisters.  He made his home in Alberta as a young man and worked on the threshing crews, then at East Coulee Mine as an engineer retiring in the 1960¹s.  He bought a small home in Drumheller where he resided since that time.  Herman was a kind, gentle man who will be sadly missed. 

Lunitz: Mae Victoria

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, great grandmother and aunt.  She passed away peacefully in the presence of her family.  She leaves behind her husband John of 38 years, along with her children Donna (Bill) Leeking of Drumheller, Richard (Brenda) Burgess of Sherwood Park, AB, Linda (Jon) Schnell of Calgary, AB, Susie Lunitz (Darcy Strachan) of Drumheller, AB, Gale Lunitz of Camrose, AB, Patricia (Danny) Andrew of Drumheller, AB; and also leaves 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, as well as her sisters, Rose Lewis of Drumheller, AB, Ruby Bone of Wyndel, B.C., Lorraine Wiebe of Vancouver, B.C., Anne Wiebe of Vancouver, B.C.; as well as her brother Earl Cunningham of Wildwood, AB.  She will be greatly missed by many special friends and neighbours. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony¹s Roman Catholic Church.  If desired, contributions may be made to the Alberta Lung Society or to the Arthritis Foundation. Personal Alternative Funeral Services, 7016 Farrell Road S.E. Tel:  (403) 216-5111.

Morrison: Rachel Eleanor "Reta"  1918 - 2003

Rachel Eleanor Morrison, born June 19, 1918 at Craik, SK, known to her many friends and family as ³Reta² passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Hospital on Thursday, October 23, 2003.  Her husband of many years, Robert (Bob) Morrison passed on in 1971.  Her parents Donald and Ethel MacLeod and stepmother Katherine MacLeod as well as her brothers Stan MacLeod, George MacLeod and sister-in-law Doris MacLeod predeceased her. Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and two great nieces also passed on before Mom.  These include; Fred Morrison, Doug Morrison and wife Francis, Howard Sloan, Mary Davis and husband Murray, niece Beverly Sloan, great nieces Lindsay Morrison and Tara Sloan. She is survived by sons Ian and wife Lil, their sons Greg and Ryan, Donald and wife Shannon, their sons Travis and Jason and daughter, Janice Kelm and husband Sherwin.  Her brother-in-law Alex Morrison, wife Vivian, sister-in-law Violet Sloan all remember her with deep love and affection. She was Auntie Reta to her many family members of first, second and third generations.  She leaves many nieces and nephews to mourn her passing as well as numerous cousins near and far and a wealth of wonderful friends. Family ties were of the greatest importance in Mom¹s life as well as strong and enduring friendships.  She rejoiced in their victories and felt sorrow for the tragedies in their lives through the years with genuine concern. Reta was a teacher from the old school.  There are many people old and young who will remember her as the ³schoolteacher.²  She graduated from Saskatoon Normal School in 1938.  One-room schools of years gone by, to the more modern classrooms of contemporary times spanned her teaching career.  She was teaching at Georgetown School when she met and later married Robert Morrison on August 11, 1943. Mom held convictions of deep faith and was an elder of the Delia United Church.  She had a 55 year long affiliation with the Order of The Eastern Star and held all the offices in Highland Chapter #98 at various times from its inception in the 1948 as the First Worthy Matron to closure of the Chapter in 1992 when she was the last one to hold this office.  She was also Grand Representative to Ohio and to Tennessee and was Grand Chaplain of Alberta in 1978.  She also held the office of the Chaplain of Morning light Chapter #44 in Hanna.  Down through the years she was also involved in various activities including Ladies Aid, U.C.W., C.G.I.T., Explorers, Historical Society, the Fall Fair, and others.  She enjoyed these activities and the people she met and befriended. Mom¹s kitchen always smelled so good.  The baking and meals that came from her over were enjoyed by a host of friends and family through the years.  A cup of tea or coffee, welsh cakes, cookies, cakes or more were always on hand for company stopping by. Mom traveled to Europe, Scotland, New York, New Hampshire, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland and many points in Canada for family reunions, visits and graduation through the years.  Her health began to fail, but she spent happy years with old friends in the Delia community. She will be missed and loved for a long time by family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 31, 2003 in the Delia United Church. Donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stoke foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Delia United Church. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.