Szarmes: Alyson Theresa (nee Gutwald)

Alyson Theresa Szarmes (nee Gutwald) has passed on to her heavenly Father at the age of 40. She leaves to mourn her loss, her parents Ralph and Patricia of Midland, Drumheller. She will forever be in the hearts, minds and souls of Michael and their beautiful daughters Meghan and Alyssa. Alyson was a dear and loving sister to her siblings Mark (Dixie), Stephen, Tyler and Danielle Gutwald (Calgary); Craig (Judy), Candice, Rachel and Timothy Gutwald (Castlegar, B.C.); Catherine (Pat), Matthew and Joel Bonneville (Ottawa, ON); Shelley (Dale) and Colin Bergman (Calgary); and Licia (Steve), Brenon and Juleya Pickup (Calgary). Alyson was born and raised in Drumheller, having attended St. Anthony's and the Drumheller Composite High School where her father was a teacher for over 30 years. She graduated from the Foothills School of Nursing in 1987, achieving the highest academic marks for which she received a scholarship. She was valedictorian at her graduation ceremonies. Alyson was a gifted literary person, a great cook, loved the outdoors, camping and hiking, and above all was a humanitarian without bounds. She gave of herself to all who were in pain of whatever nature, and nurtured the elderly and feeble with unquestioning dedication and love. She brought joy and love to all who knew her, all of whom will never forget her indredible sense of humour and contagious laughter. She was precious! An angel in our midst! She is now with her angels, as well as her maternal grandparents Ralph and Helen Fraser of Edmonton, and her paternal grandparents Eduard and Aloisia of Germany. They must all be rejoicing in her presence. God bless our special child. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 1 p.m. in Calgary, at the Foster¹s Garden Chapel Funeral Home, 3220 - 4th St. N.W.