BURT: Jean Maria  1937 - 2007

Jean Maria Burt, beloved wife of Murray Burt, was born in Drumheller, Alberta on October 21, 1937. After her courageous battle with cancer, Jean passed away peacefully on May 11, 2007 at the age of 69 years, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean will be dearly missed for her witty sense of humour, positive attitude and always giving. She was a “trooper” and a “fighter”, never giving up hope. She was an inspiration to her friends and family. Over the years Jean played ball, was an excellent bowler, enjoyed playing darts and cards, always had a crossword puzzle nearby and loved to cook and entertain. Her greatest passion was her love of golf. After her hole-in-one, there was no stopping her. She was a member of the Henderson Lake Golf Club for many years. Another passion of hers over the years was her involvement with the Order Of Royal Purple (Past Honoured Royal Lady). For six months, of each year, for past 15 years, Murray and Jean were known as Snowbirds, her favourite places to live other than Lethbridge were: Mazatlan, Mexcio; Yuma, AZ; and Las Vegas, NV, meeting many friends through the years with her fun-loving personality.

Besides Murray, her loving husband and friend for over 49 years, Jean is survived by her three daughters Linda (Jimmy) Pote, June (Ewan) MacFarlane, Debbie (Mike) Handsaeme; seven grandchildren Scott MacFarlane of Edinburgh, Scotland, Jennifer MacFarlane of Calgary, Richard (Heather) Handsaeme, Kriss (Phil) Guenter, Rose Anne (Eric) Payne, Kathryn Peterson and James Pote; four great-grandchildren Paris, Bree, Sheridan and Saydee; two sisters Stella (Ivor) LaMarsh of Calgary, and Susan Lennstrom of Drumheller; two sisters-in-law Joyce (Cliff) Wenger of Vernon, B.C. and Helen (Ken) Harris of Palm Springs, CA and brother-in-law Bob Brown of Red Deer.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, John and Katie Byrtus; brothers Joey and Johney Byrtus; sister-in-law Betty Brown; brother-in-law Ed LaMarsh; nephews Wayne Andres and Burt Harris. Our family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. E. Smuts of Bigelow Fowler Clinic and the staff of angels at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care for the comfort and care provided to her.

LAVERTY: Terrance William

Born June 4,1927 on Handhills, died May 19,2007 in Calgary. Third child of Dan& Ada Laverty. Survived by 4 daughters: Patti ( Doug), Nancy (Darryl), Terrie (Barry) and Erin (Bryan) and 9 grandchildren. & family from Ireland. After a lengthy battle with lung disease& showing us his strength of Will,he died peacefully. Funeral Services are for May 26@ 11 am,St Anthony's Church Drumheller. Interment to follow at The Delia Cemetery.

MELLER: Myrtle C.  1914 - 2007

Myrtle Meller passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2007 in Calgary at the age of 92 years. Myrtle was born in Pennock, MN, the first of seven daughters born to Peter and Jessie Kallevig. In 1927 the family moved to Canada and farmed at Morrin, AB, where Myrtle met and married Ralph Meller in 1935. Myrtle will be remembered for her involvement in organizing Sunday School classes at the Mission House which was located north of the family farm. Her housekeeping and cooking skills were well remembered. Ralph and Myrtle retired from farming and moved to Calgary in 1969.

She was predeceased by her parents and six sisters and her loving husband, Ralph. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children, Gerald (Mae), Ken (Diana) and Elaine (Larry); grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Centre Street Church, 3900 2nd Street N.E., Calgary. A private family interment will take place at Morrin Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Mission House Cemetery restoration project c/o Bethany Lutheran Church, Box 7, Morrin, AB T0J 2B0.

PINKUS: Mary (Mollie)

Mollie Pinkus of Drumheller, passed away at the Drumheller Hospital on May 17, 2007, at the age of 86 years. Mollie will be remembered by her children Dean (Lynne) of Calgary, AB, Gayle (Rick) Trembecky of Drumheller; grandchildren Tray Pinkus, Tyler (Mandy) Pinkus of Calgary, Darren (Lindsay) Trembecky of Tofield, AB, Jeff (Tammy) Trembecky of Edmonton, AB; and great grandchildren Carissa Pinkus, Chase Pinkus, James Pinkus and Teydon Trembecky; sister Charlotte (Don) Bagozzi. She was predeceased by her husband Emil in 1992. There will be a memorial service at the Drumheller Inn Banquet Room on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 2:00 pm. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Mollie’s name directly to a charity of ones choice.

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STORCH
Colin Adolph
August 19, 1929 - May 14, 2007

Colin passed away surrounded by family at the Foothills hospital in Calgary on May 14/2007 at the age of 77. He was predeceased by his parents George and Mary and one brother Georgie. Survived by; his loving wife Irene, daughter Charlotte (Lyle) Heck, son Ron (Theresa) Storch. Grandchildren Jeff (Maeghan) Heck, Clayton (Jessica) Heck, Brad (Renee) Storch, Cheryl (Wayne) Stephenson, Greg Storch (Jannelle Arneson), Kristy Storch (Rick Norman) and Great Grandchildren, Tyler, Emma, Desirae, Megan, Brodie, Isabelle, and Quinn. 7 sisters, Laura Pennock, Clara Montgomery, Alma Tolman, Helen (Leonard) Steen, Elsie Larose, Betty Jorsvick and Linda Helmer. 2 Brothers John Storch and Richard (Mavis) Storch.

Colin was born on the family farm at Morrin, Ab and farmed there for many years until 1989 when they moved to Airdrie where he did various jobs until 1998. Then moved to Munson where he worked for the MD of Starland for two years. Followed by working for the Village of Munson until present where he was also a councilor and on various committees.  Colin always enjoyed tinkering with any kind of machinery and loved gardening. He felt a great pride in accomplishing any task he set out to do. His greatest pride and joy was spending time with his wife and family. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife, family and friends. A private family gathering was held as per Colin’s wishes.