Bruhn: Winnie  January 10, 1920 - January 13, 2004

Winnie was born in Carlshalton, Surrey, England.  She came to Canada in August 1947 as a warbride and lived in Drumheller the rest of her life.  She was predeceased by her son Raymond, June 8, 1950, and by her husband Ernie on May 21, 1989. She is survived by her daughters Faith (Ed), Lorraine (Keith); three grandsons, Kevin (Chris), Darren, Paul (Monica); three great-grandsons, Mathew, Lee and Kurt; and two great-granddaughters Desirie and Janelle; three sisters in England and numerous nieces and nephews.  Winnie was loved by all who knew her. There will be no funeral service at Winnie's request.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Cremation has taken place, handled by Personal Alternatives.  In lieu of flowers, a donation of your choice in Winnie's name would be appreciated.

Fraser: Caroline  1920 - 2004

Caroline Fraser, our dear mother and bubbi (grandmother), made her crossing to eternal peace on January 1.  Remembered for her beauty, great soul and spirit, intellect, kindness and generosity, Caroline will live on through her daughters, Morna and Michele Fraser, cherished granddaughters Alyssa and Jillisa, son-in-law Kevin Finn, and her former son-in-law, Marshall Hopkins.  Caroline was born in 1920 in Delia, Alberta to Thomas and Christine Rieger.  She will be deeply missed by siblings Violette Baskerville (Victoria), Bill Rieger Sn. (Rockyford), Alice Douglas (Drumheller), Louise Smith (Cambridge, Ontario) and many nieces and nephews.  Caroline was predeceased by her former husband Allon Fraser, her sisters Evelyn Bakgaard and Marguerite Dare, brothers Thomas Reiger 11 and Henry Rieger, and nephew William Douglas. Caroline was a free sprit, unconventional, and non-materialistic.  Blessed with a brilliant mind; her only truly valued possessions were her books.  Her siblings remember that as a child, after she had devoured all the literature in the house, Caroline became absorbed in reading her way through the entire dictionary.  In 1937, at the age of seventeen, Caroline was awarded one of only two provincial scholarships available to the University of Alberta.  Caroline was gifted at mathematics, fluent in three languages, and in her masters thesis, translated the German philosopher Hegel into English.  Caroline loved imparting knowledge and the joy of learning and spent many years as a teacher. She did graduate work in early childhood education and, after retiring, worked as a nanny.  She was gifted in working with young children, and they flourished under her natural spontaneity, curiosity, and intuitive understanding. To her family and friends, Caroline leaves the most precious and lasting of legacies: love that was freely and generously given, true caring for humanity, and a love of knowledge, beauty, truth, and justice. And now, the angels are singing sweetly.  The stars are clear and bright. Shine on Mom, shine on Bubbi.  We'll love you forever. In honour of Caroline, donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Canada (for research) 20 Eglinton Avenue W. Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8 (1-800-616-8816).  A private memorial will be celebrated.  For information please call 403-521-0256.

Fredrickson: Allison Margaret

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Allison Margaret Fredrickson on January 19, 2004.  For Funeral Arrangement details contact Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel in Drumheller.  (403) 823-2666.

Gibson: William Ashton  1919 - 2004
 
William Ashton Gibson of Carbon, Alberta passed away on January 12th, 2004 at the Drumheller Hospital.  Bill was born on February 4th, 1919 in Carbon to William and Julia Gibson.  He was predeceased by; his loving and devoted wife of 64 years Edna, daughters Marilyn Hay, Pat Stevenson (Tom), sons Larry, Bill (Shelia), Jim (Wendy) and Allen.  Also left mourning are 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Bill started farming at an early age north of Carbon and continued successfully for 69 years.  His time was divided between grain Farming and ranching.  Bill looked forward to their annual trips to Calgary Stampede.  And later on in life attended the Nationals Rodeo 15 times in Las Vegas.  Curling and baseball were favorite sports in his younger years. Funeral Services were held at the Carbon Community Centre on January 17, 2004 with Rev. Rhonda Pigott officiating. Arrangements in care of Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel of Drumheller, AB. (403) 823-2666.

Halliday: William Eugene Bogalusa

William Eugene Halliday, 71, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisana, summer resident of Delia, AB, died at 3 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2004 at LSU-Bogalusa Community Medical Centre. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Gloria Halliday of Drumheller, AB, Donald and Heather Halliday, and Bobby and Barb Halliday all of Airdrie, AB; a daughter, Kathy Halliday Steeves of Kleefeld, MB; a sister, Genevieve Lindenborn of San Antonio, Texas; and eleven grandchildren, Jessica, David, Jennifer and Carmen Halliday, Benjamin, Nicholas and Sarah Halliday, and Jonathan, Teneille, Jody and Tracey Steeves. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert J. Holliday, Aubrey James Holliday and a sister, Jerry Revere Dack. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 12 noon Friday until time of the funeral service which was held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Varnado, Jo Jo Varnado, Jeremy Lindenborn, Bobby Halliday, Donald Halliday and Ronald Halliday. 

Morgan: Iris  1925 - 2004

Iris Morgan (Bidmead) passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Hospital on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the age of 78. Iris was born in Hove, East Sussex, England on February 27, 1925, the youngest of five children.  She played the piano in a musical family, as her father played the trombone professionally and her sisters and brother played an assortment of instruments, including the piano, trumpet, trombone and violin. If there was a piano around you could usually find her tinkering on it.  With the breakout of WWII, Iris' sisters' Daisy and Lily worked in the forces, which left her at home to help her Mum run the family pub.  There she met Bernard David Morgan, an Ex-RCAF navigator, who was working in the Merchant Navy.  They married on March 20, 1948.  They immigrated to Canada in 1953, settling in Calgary and their only child, Sharon, was born in the fall of 1954.  Iris worked in Calgary for the Department of Defense.  They moved in Calgary in 1967, when Dave became the Works Officer for the Drumheller Penitentiary.  Iris got a job as the librarian at the Drumheller Composite High School.  After Sharon graduated from school, she worked as a secretary for Canada Manpower.  In 1974, Dave got transferred to the Bowden Penitentiary and Iris got a job there, as a supervisor in the office pool.  In 1983 they both retired and returned to Drumheller to be closer to their family.  Iris loved to knit, to play crib, and she devoted her life to the happiness of her husband, daughter and later the grandchildren. After Dave passed away in May of 1998, she moved in the Sunshine Lodge.  She had a mini library there, and loaned out her books for the residents and staff to enjoy.  She will be missed.   Iris was predeceased by her husband, Dave, her parents, Alfred and Beatrice Bidmead, her sisters, Daisy, Lily, and Joan, and her brother, Harold.  She leaves to celebrate her life, her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jim Oster, of Hussar, and their children, Michael and Laura, as well as her sister-in-law, Bettie Bidmead of Chessington, Surrey, England and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held for Iris at the Chapel of Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home, with Reverend Jan Stevensen, from the Knox United Church, officiating, on Saturday, January 17, 2004.  As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Sunshine Lodge.  "If I could sit across the porch from God, I'd thank Him for lending me you." Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.