BISWANGER: Pauline  1946 - 2006
                  
Biswanger, Pauline Frances (Doyle) passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 26, 2006. Born May 8, 1946, Pauline grew up on a farm near Drumheller, Alberta with her three siblings Norma, Janet, and Jim. She moved to Calgary in the mid 60¹s where she met and married Brian Biswanger, who passed away after 33 years of happy marriage in 2000. Pauline is survived by her son Stephen, daughter Terri, and mother-in-law Margaret. Additionally she is survived by her grand puppy Bishop, her sisters Norma and Janet, their husbands Bob and Lyle and also a brother Jim and his wife Shannan. Pauline is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as a legion of friends she considered to be family. After years of creating her own crafts she and Brian decided to start the Festival of Crafts which they produced together for 17 years. After selling the Festival in 2003, PollieB (as she was affectionately known) retired to travel the world, shop, laugh, live, love and enjoy life to the fullest. PollieB found humor in all things. Her wit was one of her many incredible qualities and it will be one of the things most missed about her. She did not want a funeral, she wanted a party to celebrate her life so please join us on Friday, March 31, 2006 in the 'Palomino D Room'  at the Round Up Centre, Stampede Park at 1:00 PM. Condolences may be forwarded to Pauline¹s family through www.commemorativeservices.ca In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pauline¹s name to S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 8M7; Telephone (403) 295-1811). Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. (403)265-1199 Calgary family owned and operated www.commemorativeservices.ca

RASMUSSEN: Henry (Hank)  1929 - 2006

Henry Brogaard Rasmussen was born in Drumheller on January 18, 1929 and passed away on March 17, 2006 at the Drumheller Hospital. He was the eldest son of Evald and Anna Rasmussen. On April 3, 1952 he married Patricia Marie Church and together they raised two daughters, Wendy Marie Rosgen and Adrienne Laura Peake. Hank was the proud grandfather of one grandson, Bill Rosgen Jr., and three granddaughters, Martina, Whitney and Michelle Peake. His two very special sons-in-law spent endless hours helping to care for him in the hospital in the last six weeks. Both remember him as a good friend. Hank is also survived by his brother Paul Rasmussen and his wife Marilyn; his sister Inger Rogerson and her husband Murray; and his sister-in-law Gloria Rasmussen; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers Gunner and Gordon, parents Evald and Anna, and grandparents Peter and Laura Rasmussen. Hankss sense of duty was without question and he was a man of principle. He was a very moral man, who treated both men and women with respect, and he placed a high value on the sanctity of marriage. He was inordinately generous with his time and energy when helping family, friends and neighbours. His education was put aside at an early age for work, but he was well educated by continuous reading and had a photographic memory. The Rasmussen family farm was very important to Hank and he harvested most of the crop last fall. He had also attained a Vehicle Mechanic¹s license in the early fifties. Over the years he raised cattle, pigs and horses and made a special home for each dog that found him. We pray we will remember Hank by emulating his best qualities. This should also mean that we will have a goal to work toward, and will enjoy our work as he did. A Memorial Service was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dalum on Thursday, March 23, with Pastor Dan Hendrickson officiating. Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home were in care of arrangements. If you make a donation to Cancer Research, 2nd Floor, 215 - 12th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2, please remember Hank at that time.

STRACK: Freda Lanore  September 21, 1919 - March 25, 2006

Freda passed away in the early hours with her three children, Jacqueline Sand, Geraldine Price, and Charmaine Strack at her side. Along with her three daughters, Freda leaves behind to celberate her life one son-in-law, Alexander Price; and one brother, Bill Willard and wife Shirley. Grandsons: Darrell and Elaine Sand, Troy and Julie Younglove and Damon Younglove. Granddaughters are: Terry and Glen McNeill, Janet and Peter Riggs, Kelli and Clay Correia. Great-grandchildren are Clayton and Erin Hanner, Tina and Michael Riggs, Taylor, Katie and Griffin Sand and Caleb and Joshua Younglove. Also sister-in-law Blanch Scheuchner and many nieces and nephews. Freda¹s cremated remains will be laid to rest along with her late husband John J. Strack (November 20, 1913 - December 4, 1986) in a private family gathering at Queens Cemetery in Calgary, Alberta this coming summer.

TROUT: Dixie Patricia (nee Crawford)

On March 22, 2006 Mrs. Dixie Trout of Wildwood formerly of Delia, passed away at the age of 56 years after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Tim; daughter, Kelly Trout of Calgary; and brother, Dennis (Diane) Crawford of Calgary. Dixie was predeceased by her parents, Angeline and Hugh. As requested by Dixie, no formal service will be held. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta  T6G 1Z2 as expressions of sympathy. DRAYTON VALLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, Tinant Funeral Directors, in care of arrangements, (780) 542-5511.