GERLINGER: Michelle Rena 1951 - 2006
Michelle left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday,
June 26, 2006. With her family by her side, Michelle went with grace to receive
her rewards in Heaven after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer.
Michelle is survived by her husband of 31 years, Richard (Joe) Gerlinger of East
Coulee; son Jeff (Jamie) Gerlinger of Drumheller; daughter Jaimie Lee of Airdrie;
and one expected grandchild. Michelle is also survived by her brother Miles
Muzyka of Tortola BVI; Aunt Joyce Reniak of Medicine Hat; and numerous cousins.
Surviving in-laws of Michelle are mother-in-law Elizabeth Gerlinger of East
Coulee; sister-in-law Betty McLachlan of Red Deer; brothers-in-law, Don (Linda)
Gerlinger of East Coulee, Pete (Donna) Gerlinger of Brandon, MB, Jim (Debbie)
Gerlinger of Drumheller; as well as several nieces and nephews. Michelle is
predeceased by her parents, Mike and Marion Muzyka, of Creston, B.C. Funeral
services for Michelle will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the
Drumheller Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the Drumheller Continuing Care Pastoral Care Committee.
PALLESEN: Gary Wayne 1944 - 2006
Gary Pallesen passed away on June 17, 2006 after a brief but
courageous battle with cancer at the age of 62 years. Gary is survived by his
mother, Jeanne Fields (Pallesen) of Calgary; daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and
Jim Burden; grandchildren, Taylor and Michelle of Texas; son and
daughter-in-law, Shane and Chris Pallesen; grandchildren Kaley and Wace of
Strathmore; son, Shawn Pallensen of Mexico; sister, Donna Easy (Pallesen) of Red
Deer; and other numerous relatives. Gary was predeceased by his father Ralph
Pallesen in 1977. Gary will be remembered for his outgoing personality, eternal
optimism and his love of animals, especially his dog Lucky. Gary’s children wish
to thank the staff of Unit 59 of the Rocky View Hospital for their excellent
care. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Mountain View
Funeral Home (Garden Rd. and 17 Ave. S.E., Calgary) at 2:00 PM. If so desired,
memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (SPCA)
(4455 - 110th Ave. S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7) or to the Alberta Cancer
Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre (1331 - 29th St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2P
3E9). WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. (403)
934-5666.
PORTER: Inge Franziska Theresia 1930 - 2006
Inge Franziska Theresia Porter born January 11, 1930 went to be with
the Lord on June 22, 2006. She was predeceased on June 8, 2006 by her loving
husband, Albert. Inge was born in Koln (Cologne), Germany. She survived the Koln
bombing and subsequently moved to Scotland, where she met Albert in 1949. They
were married in 1950 and moved to Canada in 1957 where she worked as an office
worker until Ian was born in 1962. Donna was born in 1964 and they moved to
Drumheller in 1967. Inge did a fantastic job as housewife and mother until
Albert retired in 1987. Inge and Al were avid campers and loved camping in the
Rockies. They especially loved Protection Mountain near Banff where they have
requested to rest together. She is survived by their son, Ian of Calgary;
daughter Donna (Randy) and granddaughters Rachel and Kristi of Penticton;
“adopted” daughter Joan of Calgary; and many close friends, relatives and
wonderful neighbours. A service was held on Monday, June 26 at 3:00 PM. at
EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 1130 Carmi Ave., Penticton. In lieu of flowers a
donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
SWEEP: Helen October 26, 1924 - June 20, 2006
Helen passed away at the age of 81 years at the Ponoka Hospital and
Care Centre. She was predeceased by her husband Bob on June 13, 1990. She is
survived by her son Robert (Evalina) of Calgary; son Miles (Anna) and
granddaughters Alannah-Myles and Ashlee of The Woodlands in Texas; and her
daughter Helen Anne (Dale) and grandsons Craig and Carson of Ponoka. Helen was
raised in Midland then attended Business School and later worked at Canadian
Utilities in Drumheller. After having children, Helen stayed home to care for
her family. She was involved as a member of the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary,
participated actively in bowling, watched a lot of sports on T.V. and loved to
go to the casino. Her most memorable moments were those spent with her family
and she was extremely proud of her grandchildren. Helen spent her last year
living in Ponoka at Legacy Place, which is a senior’s facility, where she was
well looked after and gave her the opportunity to spend more time with her
children and grandchildren. A family visitation took place at the Ponoka Funeral
Home on Friday, June 23. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, June 26 at 12:00
PM at the Knox United Church in Drumheller. Interment followed in the Drumheller
Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Ponoka Funeral Home, (403) 783-3122.
~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
THANK YOU
Special thanks to Noni and Eugene Donais and Carol Aiken for all
their help over the years in caring for Helen Sweep. Your watchful eyes, company
and assistance with Helen’s day to day living has been greatly appreciated.
Robert, Miles, Helen Anne and families