Bigelow: Mrs. Catherine (Kay)  1910 - 2004

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Catherine Clark (Kay) Bigelow on November 8, 2004 at the Continuing Care Facility in Drumheller. 

Kay was born June 2, 1910 in Edinburgh, Scotland.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jesse Carswell Bigelow, on February 1, 1974, and son Donald on February 2, 1987.  Kay's passing is mourned by her children Noreen (John) McKenzie of Drumheller, Sheila Moore of White Rock, B.C., David Bigelow of Abbotsford, and daughter-in-law Shirley Fordice of Wetaskiwin, AB; seven grandchildren, Stacey (Myles) Klimek, Alison (Mark) McKenzie-Cornwall, Fiona McKenzie and Garnet Olson, Christopher Moore, Colin (Joanne) Bigelow, Kendra (Ben) Darwin and Kerry Bigelow; five great-grandchildren, Samantha, Grayson, Liam, Logan and Emily.  Kay is also survived by a sister Jean and brother Alan in Scotland, as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. 

Mother gave freely and generously of herself to every community she and Jesse lived in through her great love of music, dance, theatre, books, golf, curling, politics and church.  Kay will be always remembered and forever loved.  At Mother's request, a private family committal service will take place at the Drumheller Municipal Cemetery on November 20, 2004 where Kay will be laid to rest with her husband, Jesse.

"In a little while I will be gone.
Whither, I cannot tell.
From nowhere we came and into nowhere we go.
What is life.
It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in
the winter time. It is the little shadow that runs across the grass and
loses itself in the sunset."

(Chief Crowfoot 1830 - 1890) Dearest Mother,  you will always be with us. Arrangements are in care of Brennen Funeral Home (2001) Ltd. Stettler, Alberta. 403-742-3315.

Dickson: Ronald (Ron) Graham  1919 - 2004

Ronald (Ron) Graham Dickson passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2004 in Calgary, AB at the age of 85 years. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Jean Dickson; his sons, Gary (Arlene), and Bruce (Gisele); and his precious grandchildren, Lynn, Jennifer, Michael and Stephanie.  He is also survived by his brothers, Douglas and Russell (Shirley).  Ron was predeceased by his parents, David Burns Dickson and Johannah Dickson; and by his sisters, Jean Dickson and Joyce Tetachuk. Ron was born in Didsbury, AB on September 18, 1919.  His adolescence was spent on the family farm near Alhambra, AB and then in Lake Louise, AB, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, B.C. 

He started pre-med at the University of British Columbia, but then enlisted at the commencement of WWII.  After one year in the Army, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force where he became a Flying Officer.  He served as a flight instructor in the Commonwealth Air Training Program at High River, AB, Claresholm, AB and Yorkton, SK.  At the end of the war, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and entered the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He graduated in 1952.  At that time he moved with his young family to Drumheller, AB where he practiced dentistry for the next 27 years.  He and Jean moved to Victoria, B.C. in 1979 and he practiced dentistry there until approximately 1995.  He was enrolled as a Fellow of the International
College of Dentists. 

Ron served as Chairman of the Board of Drumheller Valley School Division #62, President of Kinsmen and K-40 clubs.  He was a member of the Board of Stewards of Knox United Church.  Ron taught Sunday School and served as a Boy Scout leader.  He was also a member of the Senate of the University of Calgary.  Ron loved dentistry and contributed to his profession in numerous ways.  He served as President of the Alberta Dental Association, as a member of the Board of the Canadian Dental Association and as President of the Alberta Dental Service Corp.  Ron was a pioneer in the use of hypnosis in dentistry in Alberta.  He trained and mentored countless young dental graduates, dental hygienists and dental assistants.  Ron taught dental assistant students at Camosun College in Victoria. 

He had a wonderful sense of humour. This was evident even during the later stages of his illness.  He had an abiding affection for children.  He was a gifted storyteller.

Funeral services were held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY¹S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB T3G 2T3.  Telephone: (403) 241-0044) on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 2:30 p.m.  Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, #201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3. Telephone: (403) 290-0110.  The family is grateful for the heartfelt support provided by his companion Virginia Pettigrew and the staff of Bow View Manor who cared for him with compassion and sensitivity for the past six years.

Williams: Violet Robson  June 19, 1920 -  November 10, 2004

Violet Williams (nee Armstrong) passed away in the Drumheller Hospital at the age of 84.  She is survived by her loving family, son Terry Williams (Jacquie; daughter Heather Lapham (Bill); and grandchildren, Amber, Jodi, Rob, Sabrina and Danielle; her brother Tom Armstrong (Kay); her sisters Isa Grenier and Ruby Moskie; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other friends and relatives.  She was predeceased by her husband Alex in 1985, her son Jack in 1965, step-daughter Barbara in 1985, and her sister Meg who resided in Scotland.

Violet was born near Strathmore and was raised on the Pope Lease near Drumheller.  She married Alex in 1954 and they lived and raised their family in Drumheller.  Violet worked for many years at the Drumheller Hospital taking time off to raise her family and then returning to the hospital to work.  Violet cherished her grandchildren and became Grandma Vi to many of the neighbourhood children as well.  Her home baked chocolate chip cookies were a favourite of all the "grandchildren."  Her favourite place to be was outdoors working in her flower beds. She will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of all her family. 

Funeral services for Violet were held Monday, November 15, 2004 at St. Magloire's Anglican Church.  Donations in memory of Violet may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1508 - 29th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 1M3. PERSONAL ALERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Calgary, 1-888-216-5111