GLOVER: Myrtle  1913 - 2006

It is with sadness that the family of Myrtle Glover (nee Haner) announces her passing on April 16, 2006. Myrtle is lovingly survived by her son Robert and his children Christal and Christopher and her daughter Patricia (Robert) Kruger & their children Cheryl, Audra, Craig, and Shane.  Myrtle was predeceased by her husband Elmer and her brothers and sisters. Interment will take place in Wainwright, Alberta on April 20, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel.

 MORGAN: Earl Wesley  1922 - 2006

Earl Morgan was born in the Three Hills area on May 31, 1922, and passed away peacefully on April 6, 2006 at the Three Hills Health Care Centre. He took his schooling in the area and was active in many sports, baseball being his favourite, and he played and later coached for many years.  Enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, he spent the latter part of WWII in England and Europe. He married Gladys Mancell in 1942, and upon his discharge from service in 1945, they purchased the land he was still living on at the time of his passing. At 12, he had learned to play the guitar, and later the piano, saxophone, banjo, and violin and began his music career with his mother and brother, playing for many local dances. Forming his own family band when his children were old enough to play, 'The Morganaires' entertained far and wide for many years. He also enjoyed  being a part of 'Five plus One,' another local band, which he continued to entertain with until shortly before his passing. Predeceased by his wife Gladys, his parents, brothers, four sisters, and one grandson. He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his children, Ken (Florence), Sharon, Dale (Cindy), Susan (Ken) Guttridge, and Diana (Brian) Bertram; his very dear friend, Elma Scott, his sister, Lavonne Tomkinson; fourteen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Knox United Church, Three Hills, AB. Condolences to the family may be forwarded from www.mountainviewfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapels, Three Hills. Phone 443-5111.

SCHABER: Doris (nee Casebeer)  1916 - 2006

Doris Schaber of Drumheller passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Hospital at the age of 90 years on April 3, 2006 to be with her beloved Ervin, her earthly duties completed. She is survived by her son Edward (Ivadell) Schaber of Provost; her daughter Evelyn (Herb) Wittchen of Drumheller; three grandsons: Clay (Catherine) Wittchen of Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia; Tracy (Denise) Wittchen of Calgary; Grant (Catherine) Schaber of Medicine Hat; four great-grandsons: Perry and Branden Wittchen of Australia, Matt and Ben of Medicine Hat. Two sisters: Mary Emmert of Sweet Home, Oregon; Marjorie (Ralph) Cosens of Edmonton; sister-in-law Erika Casebeer of Didsbury; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Doris was predeceased by her husband Ervin of 63 years; an infant daughter Diane; her parents Henry and Velina Casebeer; grandson Mark Schaber; two
sisters Freda Shearer and husband John, Kathleen Franklin and husband Willard; only brother Louis Casebeer and brother-in-law Ralph Emmert. Doris was born at Morrin on March 10, 1916 and attended school at Sunbeam. On November 8, 1940 she married Ervin Schaber. They farmed in the Morrin district before moving to North Drumheller in 1946 and then to Bankview in 1949 to the home in which she still resided. Doris' greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren and later great-grandchildren. She used to tell her grandsons, 'I have four corners in my heart, one corner for each of you.' Doris loved to travel and took numerous trips across Canada, U.S.A., Mexico and over to Hawaii with Ervin. A memorial service was held at the Midland Community Hall on April 8, 2006, Pastor Harold Hunter presiding. Donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB  T2E 8M7. Personal Alternative Funeral Services were in charge of arrangements.

VICKERS: Esther

Esther Vickers passed away April 15, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her parents, husband Fred, several sisters and brothers. She is survived by her three children; Keith Vickers (Sheila) of Brooks, Gail Vickers (Doug) of Medicine Hat and Marilyn Christensen (Harley) of Drumheller; numerous grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as three sisters, all in Kelowna, B.C.; Verna Wasman (Leo), Louise Jacobi (Al), and Darlene Davy. Esther Findlay married Fred Vickers in January of 1936 and farmed many years in the Churchill and Horseshoe Canyon areas. In later years, they homesteaded in the Peace River area. She took pride in promoting Drumheller tourism in the making and selling of dinosaur ornaments, many of which went to all areas of the world. Esther worked as a waitress, for many years, in many of the restaurants in the Valley. She travelled extensively throughout Canada and the U.S., first with her father, then later with her husband. She played Bingo throughout the Valley, through which she acquired many friendships. Esther lived her last five years at the Sunshine Lodge, where she spent many enjoyable hours and days with the staff and residents. She will be fondly remembered by her family and many friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 21, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. at Courtney-Winter's Funeral Chapel.