Newman: Bruce

Mr. Bruce St. Clair, beloved husband of Joye Newman of Coleman, Alberta, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2003 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre at the age of 76 years. At the request of Bruce, a gathering will be held to honor and celebrate his life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #9, in Coleman, AB on September 25, 2003 with family and friends. In his memory, donations may be made to the Alberta Children¹s Hospital, #300, 1021 - 10th Avenue, S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 0B7; or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29th Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Fantin¹s Funeral Chapel of Blairmore, Alberta entrusted with arrangements. 403-562-8555.

Sibbald: Perce 1913 - 2003

Perce passed away quietly Tuesday evening, September 16, 2003 in Drumheller Continuing Care surrounded by members of his family. Born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan on October 29, 1913, Perce was the second of five boys born to O.G. and Margaret Sibbald.  He is survived by his children; Judy (Louis) Lamothe of Spruce Grove; Wendy (Allan) Siebel of Munson, Bruce (Denise Zubko) of Sherwood Park, Blair (Ann) of Spruce Grove, Marylea (Frank) Lowen of Drumheller, Dianne Sibbald of Sherwood Park and grandchildren; Greg and Valerie Lamothe, Jocelyn McDowell, Garth (Sandra) Siebel, Graeme (Suzie) Seibel, Steven (Chris) Seibel, Shauna (Darcy) Jensen, Matthew, Cameron and Robyn Sibbald; Heather, Patrick, Jennifer and Michael Sibbald; Chris (Heather) Lowen, Camille (Jamie) Leblanc, Amber Lowen, Kelly McDowell; and seventeen great-grandchildren; Daniel, Jeffrey and Christopher Seibel, Kameron and Devin Seibel, Taylor and Matthew Seibel, Laura, Katie and Eric Jensen, Zachary and Julianna McDowell, Emily, Mackenzie and Ethan Lowen, and Brady and Kassidy Leblanc.  Also surviving are one brother, George (Jean) Sibbald of Saskatoon, sisters-in-law; Helen McDonald of Calgary, Letty Sibbald of Drumheller, Pearl Sibbald of Munson, and many nieces and nephews.  Perce was predeceased by his parents, O.G. and Margaret Sibbald, his wife Winona, three brothers, Orman, Ken and Ernie and two infant great-grand-daughters, Kristen and Katherine Seibel. Reviewing the previous list of names is a little like reciting the book of Genesis but family was what Perce was all about.  He worked very hard to provide for his family, taking several jobs to assure that they were well cared for.  As well as farming land adjacent to the town of Munson, he also installed propane stoves, performed Sheriff duties, drove school bus and cleaned the school in Munson.  When the position of grain-buyer for the UGG became open in the mid-fifties, he took that job and spent a few decades serving the farming community of Munson.  He also served for some time as secretary-treasurer for the Big Country Gas Co-op and the Senior's Lodge in Drumheller. Perce was very good with his hands and left many examples of his handmade furniture: a tall 'Grandmother' clock, many footstools, intricate fretwork, picture frames, cross-stitch, hooked rugs and the likes.  Having renovated their first house across the street from the Munson United Church, as well as the UGG house, he went on to build their final home in Munson which he and Winona left in 1994 to take up residence in the Seniors' cottages in Drumheller. Dad had an acute awareness of what he considered to be his community responsibilities, serving the village as secretary-treasurer for many years. He was active in the United Church and in his later years was also in on the ground floor planning and building for the now-famous Passion Play in Drumheller. Another of Perce's interests was music.  He always encouraged the family members in their musical endeavors and even spent several of his middle years playing the trombone in the local band in Rosedale.  He enjoyed singing and sang in several church and community choirs.  In his middle years, he came across a replica of the first car he ever owned, a 1926 Chev, and spent several years restoring everything from the chassis on up to the upholstery. Perce will be remembered as a man of high principles..both for himself and for his family.  In the words of a birthday card bought in readiness for his upcoming 90th birthday:

If these walls could talk, they would speak of a man
Who has worked with great heart to accomplish his plan.
They'd speak of the times that he¹s prayed in the night
For the strength to go on and to do what is right.

They'd speak of sweet moments of laughter and fun,
The times with his children, his love for each one.
Oh, if they could talk, it would just be the start
Of a story of love;  a great man  and his heart.

Memorial Services were held at the Knox United Church on Saturday, September 20, 2003 with Reverend James Clark officiating.  Together in death as they were in life, Perce was interred with his wife, Winona in the Munson Cemetery following the service with family and friends in attendance. Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Chapel was in charge of the funeral arrangement. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation or to a charity of their choice.