Betts: Charles K. (Chuck)  of Carbon, AB  October 13, 1937 -  September 1, 2004

Chuck passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Continuing Care Unit on September 1, 2004, of pulmonary fibrosis, at 66 years of age.  Chuck is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; children Wendy (Brent), Ken, Rob and Judi (Kevin); and grandchildren Ryan (Laura), Jeff and Rachel. Chuck¹s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the care given by Dr. Nahornick, Father Dan, and all the staff at the Continuing Care Unit. He will be sadly missed by all.  A private family service will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations can be made to the Alberta Lung Association (PO Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB  T6E 6K2), in Chuck's memory.

Burnett: Noble Lindsay  April 5, 1918 - September 6, 2004

Noble Lindsay Burnett passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Margaret, of 61 years by his side on September 6, 2004. Noble was born on April 5, 1918 in Calgary, AB and he grew up on the family farm at Rowley. Noble and his beautiful bride were married on November 22, 1942 and proceeded to take over the family farm. First child born to Noble and Margaret was a daughter, Wendy, followed by three sons, Jim, Lindsay and Allan.  Over the years Noble was actively involved in the community where they enjoyed square dancing and many social events. He held the executive position of secretary in both the Rowley and Rumsey United Churches and was an active member for many years.  In 1982 Noble and Margaret moved to Drumheller where retirement life began. He continued to travel back to the farm faithfully to assist his son, Lindsay with the farm business. Noble was a very kind and gentle man.  Family was the most important part of his life.  He played an active roll in all of the grandchildren's lives as well as his three great-grandson's lives.  Noble will  be sadly missed by his friends and family. Noble was predeceased by his parents Fred and Beatrice Burnett and his special grandson, Jonathon.  Mourning his passing are his wife Margaret; daughter Wendy (Walter Watts); sons Jim Lindsay (Shirlee), and Allan (Betty-Ann); grandchildren Danielle (Trevor Burrows), O¹Dell (Lisa), Terral, Luke, Rhema, Lane, Cory, Alyse, Ryan, Christina (Chris), Samuel, Sarah, Justin; great-grandsons Reagan, Braden and Josiah.  Special nieces and nephews Rhonda (Rolf), Vicki (Morgan), Cheryl, Dan, Ron along with great nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the
Alliance Church. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimerss Society (220 2323 - 32 Ave. N.E., Calgary, AB  T2E 6Z3) or a charity of your choice.

Evans: Wayne  April 11, 1933 - September 4, 2004

It is with great sadness that we share in the loss of our dearest Dad and Grandpa, Wayne Evans.  Our dad passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his home on Saturday, September 4, 2004. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his three daughters, Sharon (Gordon), Gwyneth (Pat), and Sheila.  To his grandchildren, Jaime, Gordie, Megan, Christopher, Jeffery, Brittany, Ryan, McKenna, and his great grandson Caleb, he was the World's Greatest Grandpa.  He was predeceased by his wife, Dolores of 32 years, and his brothers John and Edgar.  Also to mourn the loss of their brother are Morwen, Luther, Jessie, Glen and their families. Wayne was known to everyone as a kind and generous man.  His culinary talent will be forever missed by his family and his many friends. In a celebration of Dad's life, we invite family and friends to join us at the Drumheller Inn on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and  Stroke Foundation (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB  T2G 3Y6), or the Canadian Cancer Society (Alberta/N.W.T. Division, Suite 200, 2424 - 4th Street S.W., Calgary, AB  T2S 2T4) in his name. We love you Dad and Grandpa.

Finkbiner: Ronald John Henry  June 23, 1943 - September 1, 2004

Ronald John Henry Finkbiner passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at his home in Errington, B.C. Ron was born in Toronto, ON, on June 23, 1943.  He spent his childhood years in Drumheller. He married Dawn Cowan of Didsbury on December 31, 1970 in Port Alberni, B.C.  They then relocated to Calgary where they were blessed with their first child, Jason.  A few years later while living in Pincher Creek, Ron and Dawn welcomed their second child, Aaron. They embraced the arrival of their third child (a daughter) Naomi while living in Didsbury. Ron and Dawn moved between Alberta and B.C. over the years, finally residing in Errington, B.C. Ron always enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends.  He loved the down-home environment of Errington.  Throw in a washboard and a comb and you'd have yourself an evening of toe tapping music (he already had the hound).  His other passion was having a project on the go.  He was a fixer-upper type guy.  If something needed to be done, Ron would figure out a way to do it. He was predeceased by his father and mother: Albert and Dorothy Finkbiner of Drumheller, and brother Vic. Ron is survived by his wife Dawn, son Jason (Tiana), son Aaron (Caralee) and daughter Naomi (Rob). Ron has left behind three beautiful little granddaughters, Ally, Kayla, and Kendra, and one loveable little grandson, Parker.  Ron is survived also by his sister Holly (Dwight) and brothers, Bill (Lorraine), Mel and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, in Drumheller on Tuesday, September 7, 2004.  A memorial service will also be held in Errington at a later date.

Mandziak: Nick  September 1, 1929 - September 2, 2004

Beloved husband of Doreen, loved father of Barry, Darcy, Glenda (Todd), cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Robert, Noah and Nicholas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2004 in Drumheller after a brief battle with cancer.  He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Steva Nash and Mary Huntley of Saskatchewan.   Nick and Doreen moved to Drumheller in 1962 from Saskatchewan, loved it and stayed in the valley and raised their three children here.  Nick enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his time spent with the Mraz family.  Funeral services for Nick were held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. from Courtney-Winter's Chapel In The Valley, with interment following at the Drumheller Cemetery.  Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel were in care of the arrangements.