Chambers: Harold Spencer  1915 - 2005

Harold Spencer Chambers passed away peacefully at Drumheller Long Term Care on October 7, 2005. Harold was born February 10, 1915 in Drumheller to parents Spencer and Frances Chambers.  Harold grew up on the farm in the Rainbow area the eldest of 5 children: Eleanor, Gordon, Gladys, and Ken.  Harold attended Cotter School, after which he purchased the Len Ewing 1/2 section and began his farming career in the early O40¹s.  In 1945, Harold married the love of his life, Gertrude Steward.  They then continued to increase their land holdings and started their Black Angus cattle herd.  Through 1946-1966, Harold owned and managed the Burn Brite Coal Company.  Community was very important to Harold and he was involved in many community initiatives.  He was councillor for the MD of Starland from 1954-1960.  Harold also plowed snow for the MD, opening Hi-Way 9 from Morrin to Delia with his cat in 1952.  Harold used his cat to dig dams, dugouts and for well-site reclamation.  He was president of the Rainbow Mutual Telephone Company in 1946, which was later taken over by AGT.  Harold was very innovative, bringing in 32-Volt electricity and running water when that was unheard of in our area.  His children being important to him, Harold was president of the home and school committee in Delia.  He was very involved in the Baptist Church, singing in the choir for many years.  He also had hobbies in crystal radio sets and model aircraft. In 1963, he and 9 others founded the Big Country Antique Museum Company, which established the Homestead Antique Museum that opened to the public 1965.  This became Harold's greatest passion and he devoted countless hours working down at the museum site. Harold is predeceased by his mother, Frances, his father, Spencer, and his sister, Gladys. He leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Gertie, and their four children: Marilyn Wattenbarger (Louis), Carolyn Mammel (Don), Melvin Chambers (Sandy), and Diane Thomas (Ron).  Also his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Harold is also survived by his brothers Gordon Chambers (Eva), Ken Chambers (Phyllis), and sister, Eleanor Gaschnitz. The family would like to thank Dr. Lyle and the staff at the Drumheller long term care for their years of care and support.  Special thanks to Sophie Savrtka for the time she spent with Harold and her support to the family. Special thanks also to Eleanor Gaschnitz for all the time she spent with him. Funeral Service will be held October 12, 2005   at 2:00 at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Drumheller, Alberta  with Reverend Harold Hunter officiating.   A private family Interment was held  in the Delia Cemetery prior to the service. A time of fellowship will be held  in the Baptist Church Hall, immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Homestead  Museum Society, Box 3154, Drumheller, Alberta TOJ 0Y0 Courtney-Winte'¹s Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. 403-823-2666 

Cowles: Harold Edward  December 7, 1914 -  September 30, 2005

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harold at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 90. Harold was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his mother Henrietta Legacy, his father Harold Cowles and his brother Carlton Cowles. Married for 68 years, Harold is survived by his wife Helen Cowles, and daughter, Beverley Larson. Grandchildren: Kevin and wife Judy of Chilliwack, Jeff and wife Kathy of Drumheller, AB, Graham and wife Carrie of Sooke, B.C.; and six great-granchildren, Dale, Marissa, Kyle, Tyler, Reanna and Eric. Harold and his family settled in Drumheller, AB in the early 1920's. He met and married his wife Helen (Kerr) and had one daughter Beverley. He worked as a finishing carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands, building and fixing many things from radios, cars, appliances and woodworking. He also enjoyed music and played the banjo, violin and saxophone in his orchestra called The Blue Jays. They played for many dances around the Drumheller community. In 1956 they moved to Calgary and in 1963 to Surrey, B.C. Followed by their daughter and her three sons in 1970. The past four years were spent in Chilliwack close to daughter Beverley and grandson Kevin's family. Harold will be missed by many other family members close to our hearts as well, and, joining us at this sad time. The family wishes to thank Dr. M. Gruno, as well as the nursing staff on the third floor of Chilliwack General Hospital for the care they provided.

Hunter: Arthur Edward

Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Art passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in the Drumheller Health Care Centre at the age of 73 years. Art will be remembered for his witty sense of humour and friendly conversation, his fondness for fishing, baseball, hockey, and playing cards, and for his determination to make the most of each day. His tender and comical gestures will forever be cherished by his wife, Dorothy, and his positive and caring nature will forever be a lasting gift to his children and grandchildren. Left to cherish Art¹s memory are his wife of 46 years, Dorothy; daughter Kelly (Tony) Owens and children, Tyler and Janelle; son, Gerry (Theresa) Hunter and children Layne and Scott; and daughter, Tracy and fiancé Mark Heartt and children Brandon, Tyler, Cassidy and Zachery. Art was predeceased by his parents, John and Grace, and brothers Doug and Wes (Jiffy). He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Mabel Wayne, brother Ken (Ethel) Hunter, sister Muriel (Brian) Hole, brother Ron (Shirley) Hunter, brother Reg (Darlene) Hunter, brother Harold (Amy) Hunter, sister Lorraine (Doug) Stanger; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Knox United Church, Drumheller, AB with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Memorial donations can be made to CT Scan c/o Drumheller Area Health Foundation, 351 - 9th Street N.W., Drumheller, AB  T0J 0Y0. Courtney - Winter's Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.

MacDonald:  Alexander (Sandy)  1940 - 2005

Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald passed away suddenly on October 9th, 2005 at his home in Lehigh.  He was born in Drumheller in 1940, and raised in Wayne. Sandy retired in 1993 from Alberta Transportation after 37 years then went to work for UMA in Calgary in 1994. He was always up for a challenge so when in 2002 Stantec from Red Deer offered him a position on a two year water line project from Drumheller to Beiseker, he took up this challenge with gusto.  It was the highlight of his 49 year career. Sandy loved the times he spent having big supper gatherings with his family in Rosedale or putting on a BBQ at his home.  When he wasn't reading from his huge collection of western books, he loved to play cards, work in his yard and take Jake for a ride. He is survived by his wife Marianne, his children Colleen (Verne), Bob (Kim), son-in-law Jim, first wife Sophie,  6 grandchildren James, Evan, Danny, Trevor, Kyle and Sydney, sister Linda (Rob) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Nettie, son Darren, daughter Andrea, as well as brothers Joe and Ken and sister Ruth. There will be a Celebration of Life lunch held at the Drumheller Inn on Friday, October 14th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation (in memory of his mother and daughter).

Walker- Menegozzo: Cynthia

It is with great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of my darling mother, Cynthia Menegozzo, on October 1, 2005 at the age of 83. Cynthia was born in Drumheller and in her later years moved to Sicamous, B.C. She was known as a talented piano player and in her earlier years had a dance band in Drumheller. She was predeceased by her late husband Bruno Menegozzo, and is survived by her daughter Dianne (Peter); granddaughters Shelley (Rod), Melissa (Wade); and great-grandson Christopher. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Kristensen Family care Home, Sorrento, B.C., for their love and wonderful care they gave to Cynthia. A private memorial service will be held. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Fischer¹s Funeral Services and Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, B.C.