ALLEN: George  1920 - 2006

Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John 11:26

George Allen passed away in Hanna on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the age of 86. He was born in Craigmyle on January 9, 1920, the second child of David Charles and Jo Anna Allen. George took his public schooling in Surprise School and then took up farming with his Dad. He joined the Delia Militia in 1940 and spent time in the Sarcee Training Camp. In 1948 he received his pilot¹s licence from the Chinook Flying Service in Calgary and became a member of the National Flying Farmers Association from 1950 - 1965. George bought a small two passenger Champ and enjoyed flying around the country - dropping chocolate bars to the neighbour¹s children, delivering baby chicks and taking people to the hospital. When he got his plane his Dad said, "I never thought I'd see a thing like this around here."  George helped organize the Starland Seed Cleaning Plant and was President for 15 years. He was President of the Craigmyle Red Cross Society and canvassed the area for 60 years. In 2003 he received the Queen¹s Golden Jubilee Medal for his many years of service. George¹s interests included playing the accordion, curling, playing chess and photography. He was a country man. He loved hearing the coyotes howl, the trains on the tracks, and the ducks and geese as they came back in the spring. He believed in the Christian faith and the risen Christ and is now home with the Lord. George was predeceased by his father David Charles, his mother Jo Anna Allen and one brother Richard William Allen. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Lily; son Richard; two sisters Kathleen (Howard) Paddock of Calgary and Joan Skoyan of Calgary; and one brother Ted (Kate) Allen; as well as many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Serivce was held at Craigmyle United Church, Craigmyle, Alberta on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 2:00 PM. If desired, donations in George's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and NWT, or to the Canadian Red Cross Society.

BASAROWICK: Joe  1914 - 2006

Joe Basarowick, born July 27, 1914 at Whitemouth, Manitoba passed away April 15, 2006 at Hanna Continuing Care in Hanna Alberta after a long courageous battle with cancer. Joe was a resident of the Drumheller Valley for more than 50 years.  He was a heavy duty mechanic at Turner Equipment in the 50's, Double A Farm Equipment in the 60¹s and for 15 years with Pallisen Equipment. For 11 years, until his retirement in 1980 he worked maintaining graders for the County of Wheatland. He will be sadly missed by his son Roger of Cloverdale, BC; grandchildren Benjamin, Naomi, Heidi, Martha, Joseph, Sarah (Jason) and Aaron; two great grandchildren Kansas and Nova; one brother Nick in Minn. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was predeceased by his wife Martha in 1979, two sisters Nellie and Tina in 1984, and sister Carrie and brother Stan in 2004. A Graveside Service will be held at the Drumheller Cemetery on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 2:00 PM. No flowers please.  Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Calgary, (403) 215-5111 or 823-5151

RANKIN: Frances Josephine (Fran)  (nee DeCosta)  1928 - 2006

Frances (Fran) Josephine Rankin of Calgary passed away on April 16,  2006 at the age of 78 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born on March 31, 1928 in Drumheller, AB and moved to Calgary in 1966.  She made a career as a telephone operator, twenty years with AGT, retiring from the T.A.S. Answering Service in 1994. She presided as president of the T.A.S. Operators Association for ten years.  Frances was active as a volunteer for many years at her children's schools; working with the Cancer Society, Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, along with the Salvation Army. One of Frances' greatest achievements was her compassion, love and understanding for the less fortunate. Her shining achievement and proudest moments were the passion for her family, children and grandchildren. She was a divorced mother of three who raised her children with dignity and grace.  A cancer survivor for twenty-five years, she proved any obstacle could be overcome. Frances loved gardening, reading, sewing, music, and needlepoint. Her greatest love and greatest weakness were children and animals.  Her yard was the neighborhood playground. Frances is survived by her three children, Catherine and Robert Moseley of Calgary, Shawn Rankin of Edmonton and Tina Rankin of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Todd (Candice), Jody, Derek, Lianne, Julia Moseley and Porter Rankin; and three great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers, Tom (Bertha), Angelo (Rita), Bruno (Alice) DeCosta; sister-in-law Florence Rankin; and many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her brother Nino; sister Phylis; brothers-in-law, Frank and Bill; and her parents.  "It¹s spring Mom ­  your favourite time of year." A Celebration of Frances' Life was held at her home on Friday, April 21, 2006 from 2:00 PM. to 7:00 PM.  Please phone 403-256-9575 for further details. A Private Graveside Service was held at the Drumheller Cemetery on Saturday, April 22, 2006.  Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice "Gift in Kind." 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 4Y8 Telephone: (403) 258-0040. In living memory of Frances Rankin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB  T2S 2L5  Telephone: (403) 256-9575.

SCHEIE: Helen Eva (Bray)  1918 - 2006

Helen Eva was born July 18, 1918 at Mayerthorpe, Alberta.  She was predeceased by her parents; husband Clarence; two sisters, Louise and Martha; and three brothers, Jack, Ben, and Wilfred.  Surviving Helen are her three children, Dorothy of Calgary, Elpha (Vern) of Patricia, and Louis (Arlene) of Drumheller.  She is also survived by two sisters, Mary of Rimbey and Jean of Calgary; one brother, Jim (Margaret) of Mayerthorpe; two half-sisters Anna (Johnny) of Greencourt and Myrnia (Eddy) of Rocky Mountain House; one step-brother, Emory of Edmonton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her extended family in Drumheller. Helen moved to the Camrose area in 1937.  While working in the Camrose district, Helen met the love of her life and married him (Clarence) in 1939. Together they bought a moderate sized farm at Duhamel.  Helen became and remained always as Clarence¹s faithful helpmate.  When they retired in 1976 from farming and also from Clarence¹s rural mail delivery job they then moved to Rimbey where they bought a home in town and began to take life much easier.  Going on bus tours and socializing with other senior friends at the drop-in centre filled much of their time. When Clarence passed away in 1990, Helen moved to Drumheller.  She lived at the Sunshine Lodge accommodations until her passing.  Helen remained active until she suffered a heart attack last summer.  This took a lot out of her and more serious respiratory problems evolved. Helen was always a creatively ambitious person.  For many years she sewed or made most of her own and her children¹s clothes.  She was pretty handy with a hammer and saw as well.  Her grandchildren thought she was the fastest mitten knitter in the whole world.  Helen had a very special love for babies.  Holding the wee great-grandchildren on her lap always put her in seventh heaven. Two years ago Helen¹s health began to gradually and steadily decline.  This made it difficult and then impossible for Helen to correspond like she used to with old friends and relatives living not near.  But these were always in her heart and mind up until she passed away on April 13, 2006.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Mary Ann Pastuck presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Lung Association or the charity of one¹s choice. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose in care of arrangements. (780) 672-2121

SLAVENSKI: Ingrid Margot (nee Huettler)  1952 - 2006

Ingrid Margot Slavenski beloved wife of Joerg Gueldenpfennig of Calgary, passed away at home on Friday, April 14, 2006 at the age of 53 years. Ingrid was born on October 2, 1952 in Fernie, BC.  She moved to Germany with her mother at the age of two years.  At the age of nineteen, Ingrid married an American serviceman, Gary Bice, and immigrated to New York.  It was not until the age of twenty-seven that Ingrid, along with her two children, moved to Calgary.  At the age of twenty nine she met Larry Barkey, who became the Dad of her children and her life long friend.  In 1990, Ingrid graduated from the University of Calgary with a MSW and began her career at the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter.  Following this, she spent a number of years in Drumheller working as a clinical therapist for Alberta Mental Health.  On July 28, 2002, Ingrid married Joerg Gueldenpfennig with whom she spent her remaining years. Ingrid was an avid gardener who had a love for painting, photography and music.  For many years Ingrid enjoyed nothing more than a night out at the theatre.  She was an animal lover and spent many hours basking in the affection from her many pets.  Two years ago, Ingrid was overjoyed at the news that she was to become a grandmother and loved every minute of it.  For those of you who knew Ingrid, you knew that she was not one to approach things in a small way, she approached everything with 110% commitment. Besides her loving husband, Ingrid is remembered by her daughter and son-in-law; Sharon and Neil Hehr of Calgary, and son, Bobby Bice of Rochester.  Ingrid will also be remembered in the heart of her grandchild, Sierra Hehr, and she will always be remembered in the heart of her life companion, Larry Barkey.  Ingrid was predeceased by her mother Elfriede Carder.   A Celebration of Ingrid¹s life was held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.  Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Women¹s Emergency Shelter, P.O. Box 52051, Edmonton Trail North, Calgary, AB T2E 8K9 Telephone: (403) 290-1552 ext. 228., or to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6 Telephone: (403) 250-7722 ext. 309. In living memory of Ingrid Slavenski, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.  Telephone: (403) 243-8200.