Bertsch-Weigum: Alvina Margaret  1912-2007

Alvina Weigum passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 1, 2007 at the Drumheller Continuing Care Centre where she spent her last 15 months. She was born May 25, 1912. In 1933 she married Arthur Bertsch of Rosebud, AB. He passed away in November 1966. Then in 1974 she married Geo Weigum of Wimborne, AB. He passed away March 2003. She is survived by her 2 sons; Ronald (Vivian) Bertsch of Drumheller and Llewellyn (Joyce) Bertsch of Edmonton. She has six grandchildren; Dawn (Rob) Bancroft, Cameron (Deanne) Bertsch, Brent (Jennifer) Bertsch, Jason Bertsch, Carmen (Dwight) Blade and Blaine (Heather) Bertsch and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving child of Fred and Barbara Renn. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Drumheller Alliance Church. In memory of Alvina, donations can be made to the Drumheller Continuing Care Centre, 351-9th Street N.W., Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y1 or a charity of one’s choice. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

POWELL: Marion (Barlow)  1914 - 2007

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Powell (Barlow) on January 29, 2007 at 92 years of age. Marion was born April 5, 1914 in Springhill, Nova Scotia and moved to the Drumheller Valley at the age of 7.In her early 20’s while attending church she took notice of Ken Powell singing in the choir. The couple spent many dates on long walks and once in awhile a trip to the Horseshoe Canyon to take in the view. After a 5 year courtship, Ken became a bookkeeper in the mines instead of a miner because Marion had said, “I wouldn’t marry a man working in the mines”. They were married on June 25, 1940 at the Knox United Church. Five days after the wedding, Marion was asked to leave her job at the Town of Drumheller by the “City Fathers” as it was inappropriate for a married lady to fill a job that could be filled by a single woman. In 1947 the couple had their only child, Ross. She taught Sunday school at the Knox United Church, sang in the Church choir, and she was a member of the Eastern Star for 55 years. In 1963 Marion and Ken moved to the Lethbridge area until returning home to the Drumheller Valley in 1996. They were the cute elderly couple always walking downtown hand in hand.

Marion leaves to mourn her passing her devoted husband of 67 years Ken; son Ross (Jo-Anne); granddaughter Jolene (Darcy) Hems; grandson Dustin; and her pride and joy, great granddaughter Amanda.  At the family’s request there will be no service. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.