Neilsen: Leo Niels  1945 - 2004

Leo Nielsen, beloved husband of Ruth of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 after a brave fight with cancer. Leo will be sorrowfully missed by Ruth, his wife of 36 years; his son Paul (Carolanne); and his daughter Susan.  He is also survived by his sister Marie (Ted) Rhodes and two brothers, David and Larry (Elaine) and their families.  Leo was predeceased by his mother Ruby in 1968; his father Niels in 1993; his brother-in-law Al Taggart in 1998; and nephew Ron in 1999. Leo came to Calgary in 1985 where he took up trucking, first as a hired driver, later purchasing his own truck and working for Volker Stevin.  Leo also had an active winter employment with snow contracts.  The bobcat and trailer were a welcome sight to snowed-in friends. A Celebration of Leo¹s Life was held at Thornhill Baptist Church (128 Tache Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 2:45 p.m. with Pastor Ken VanderMeulen officiating.  To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice.  In living memory of Leo Nielsen, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB  T2E 2V6  TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.

Ridley: Eleanor  1921 - 2004

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Ridley on July 16, 2004 at the age of 82 years.  She will be dearly missed by her family.   Eleanor was born in Napinka, MB on December 28, 1921.  She later moved to Vancouver, BC with her family, where she worked until meeting and marrying Bert Ridley.  They moved to their farm in the Morrin District, where they spent the next 34 years before retiring to Drumheller in 1986.  Eleanor¹s enjoyment of knitting and crocheting had her making many projects for family and friends over the years.  Also, she loved to work with her flower garden and house plants, but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. Eleanor leaves to mourn her daughter Janet, granddaughter Jennifer (Jeff), sister Virgie Fennell of Winnipeg, MB, sister-in-law Mary Lee of Kamloops, BC, as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Bert in 1998, son Thomas in 1955 and brothers Lloyd, Everet and Henry Cosgrove.  As to Eleanor¹s wishes, a Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, in the Garden of Apostles.  A luncheon will follow in the Arbor Lounge at Mountain View Funeral Home. If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Eleanor's name directly to District Foundation Drumheller Sunshine Lodge (698-6 Ave E., Drumheller, AB  T0J 0Y5) or the Drumheller Pallative Care Unit (P.O.Box 4500, Drumheller, AB  T0J 0Y0). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE )  Telephone (403) 272 - 5555.

Tupper: Jane Elizabeth (Forsyth)  1929-2004

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on July 13, 2004 at the age of 75. She had a long term illness at home and a brief stay in the Drumheller Hospital. Jane was born in Edmonton, Alberta to John and Margaret Forsyth on February 18th, 1929. She leaves to mourn her husband Calvin of 57 years, her 5
children, Kathyrn of Drumheller, Robie (Deanna) of Cranbrook, B.C., Kevin (Kate) of Leduc, Glenn of Drumheller, Colleen (Dave) of Woodville, Ontario. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Brent Rowell, Lisa Steward, Carrie Rowell, Micha Smith, Amber Tupper, Megan and Collette Tupper, Kalvin, Kyle and Halye Blake and her 3 great grandchildren, Natasha and Britanie Steward, and Jesse Lavine She is survived by her brother Jim Forsyth (Lee) of Invermere B.C. and her sister Margaret O¹Handley of Agassiz, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jane was predeceased by her father John, her mother Margaret, brothers David, Peter, Ron, Jack and sister Annette. She was loved and admired by all that knew her. There was a presence of warmth whenever she entered a room. Her friendship was one to be treasured and remembered. She enjoyed life to the fullest, took each day as it came, treasured it until her illness. She loved her family unconditionally and devoted all her time and energy into keeping us close. We will miss her, treasure our memories and we will honour the legacy left always. Jane was raised and took her schooling in Lethbridge. She worked in a cannery at 13 and at 15 worked in a Metropolitan Store. In 1947 Jane moved to the Crowsnest Pass with her family and there she met Calvin. After a short courtship they were married in 1948 at Belleview. In 1953 they moved to East Coulee, the mines brought them there. Mother worked as a cashier at Louie Lengal grocery until their move to Drumheller in 1957. Jane operated Drumheller Transport in the 60¹s. She was a grocery store cashier for many years at Jimmie and Vickers Supermarkets. She could frame and lay flooring as well as anyone. Jane loved poetry and wrote many poems. She ran Janie's Greenhouse for 9 years. Jane went back to school at 54 and completed her Grade 12.  A Service of Remembrance was held at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 17, 2004. If desired, donations may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Foundation. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel was entrusted with the arrangement.