Daniels: Alvie (Al) Emery

Alvie (Al) Emery Daniels passed away on June 26, 2005 at the age of 87 years. He will be remembered by his loving wife Iris and his four children Karen (Peter), Barry (Annette), Ian, and Shannon (Phil). Grandpa leaves behind seven grandchildren, Ernest, Todd, Michelle, Victor, Ken, Shannon and Caitlin; five step-grandchildren Claire, Rick, Nicky, Alana and Devon; 15 great-grand-children and three step-great-grand-children. He is also survived by his sisters, Hannah, Martha, Dolina, and brother Morgan. Al was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Artie May Daniels, brothers Pike and Luther, sister Maudie, and grandson Michael.

Al was born in Tees, Alberta and lived on the family farm until joining the Armed Forces and serving in WWII. When in England he met and married Iris, his wife of 61 years. Upon returning to Canada, they lived at the family farm in Tees and then moved to Drumheller in 1948 where they raised their family. Al was a Jack of all trades - farmer, truck driver, coal miner, salesman. After retirement he enjoyed many winters in Yuma, Arizona.

At Al's request there will be a family graveside service on July 4, 2005 with Pastor James Clark officiating. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. If anyone wishes, donations may be made in Al's name to the Drumheller Health Complex for the CT Scanner.

Jorgensen: James Albert (Jim)  1943 - 2005

Mr. James Albert (Jim) Jorgensen of Lethbridge, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at the age of 62 years, beloved husband of Nancy Jorgensen. Jim was born in Drumheller, Alberta on June 12, 1943. He grew up on a family farm near Rosebud, Alberta. Jim had a career in the agricultural industry as a grain buyer for Alberta Wheat Pool in the Acme/Linden/ Didsbury areas from which he retired in 1999. He and Nancy moved to Lethbridge in 2001 where they enjoyed their semi-retirement and woodworking and gardening together. Besides his loving wife Nancy, Jim is survived by his children Shaun Jorgensen and Mary Ann (Christopher) O¹Coin; granddaughter Danielle Jorgensen; mother Mae Jorgensen, brother Neil (Roz) Jorgensen, sisters Phyllis (Bruce) Burgess and JoAnn (Sandy) Cunningham; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Jim was predeceased by his father Mads Jorgensen. A Memorial Service was on Monday, June 27, 2005 at Southminster United Church in Lethbridge. The Jorgensen family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital for their care and compassion. No flowers by request. Memorial donations are welcome to the Lethbridge Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5.

Schmidt: Howard Donald

Howard Donald Schmidt passed away on June 24, 2005 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 71 years. Loving husband to wife Irene for 51 years, father to daughters Beverly (Clifford) Doel and Maureen Schmidt, and grandfather to Allan Doel. Howard is also survived by his two sisters Patricia (Stan) Crooks, and Betty (John) Ferko; sisters-in-law Beverly Schmidt,Lily Fuchs, Edna (Emery) Falat; and brothers-in-law Albert (Lois) Fuchs, and John (Kathleen) Fuchs; along with numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Howard is predeceased by his two brothers Fred Schmidt and Newton Schmidt, along with sisters-in-law Mable Schmidt and Marge Fuchs, and brothers-in-law Harvey Emann
and Rueben Fuchs.

Howard was born in Drumheller December 17, 1933. He moved from Drumheller to Calgary and married Irene on May 23, 1954. They moved to B.C. for about a year before moving back to Alberta where Howard bought grain for Alberta Pacific while living in Countess, Alberta and later Arrowwood, Alberta. In 1967 they moved back to Drumheller where Howard worked at the Drumheller Institution until his retirement in May 1989.

Howard enjoyed all aspects of nature and the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and collecting rocks and fossils. He had a love for animals and enjoyed watching them in the wild with drives through the countryside where the sport became who spotted the most game and who spotted it first. He spent many a winter feeding the birds which seemed to spread the word to their friends as sometimes it was hard to keep up with the demand and the numbers that made their way to the feeders. He also enjoyed the animals he had as pets including the horses he owned while residing on the acreage and the dogs that made their way to their home over the years. Each had their place in his heart, the most recent being his good friend, Holly. Howard also enjoyed people and loved to play practical jokes. He had a soft spot for kids and always took time for them and included them in whatever was going on. His sense of humour, his kindness, his generosity and concern for others will be missed by those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at Drumheller Alliance Church on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to The Gideon Bible Plan or the charity of one's choice. Courtney-Winter¹s Funeral Home are in care of the arrangements. 823- 2666.

Storch: Eve  1931 - 2005

Eve, beloved wife of John of Morrin, Alberta, passed away June 22, 2005 in the Drumheller Hospital. Born to Cap and Rena Thompson on March 24, 1931, Eve was predeceased by her parents, brother Joe and sister Alice, sons Gordon and Ted, and grandson John Bradley. During their 58 years together, Eve and John lived in Rumsey, Cavendish, Drumheller, Calgary, and retired to Morrin. Eve's gentle way, her sense of humour, and skills as a hostess will be missed by family and friends. During these years she was an active member of the Eastern Star and the United Church of Canada, and was a member of the Rumsey Royal Canadian Legion. Her love of music and talent at the piano was evident in the many students she taught, the years she played for church services, and the accompanying of soloists at countless occasions. One of her joys was providing advice to her great-grand-daughters who are learning the piano.

Eve worked at the Drumheller Associated Clinic and the Chinook Medical Clinic, where her contributions to the management of the clinics was appreciated and helped to create many lasting friendships. Her loves of all things chocolate, and cooking were appreciated by children of all ages. Eve was gifted at knitting, sewing, crocheting, quilting and tatting and many people benefited from her skills. Always one to enjoy a bad pun, a good party, a sing song, or games of any description, Eve's home was open to welcome family, friends and strangers. Her titles were many - Momma, G.G. (Great Grandma), Neighbour Lady, Aunty Eve - and she enjoyed saying that she was "Just Eve", with no middle name and teased every Adam she met.

Eve will be deeply missed by husband John, their family Diana and Ken Meller, Jim and MaryAnn, John and Nancy, Deborah and Rick Matheson, Val Duenk, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and extended family. A celebration of Eve's life was held at the Morrin Community Hall at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 27. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Drumheller Cancer Society or to the Drumheller CT Scan Project, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to the Alderwoods Group, Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home of Drumheller. 823-2666.