ADAMS: Florence

Florence Adams was born November 12, 1923 in Delia, Alberta and passed away November 13, 2007 at Daysland Health Centre. She was predeceased by husband Joseph and infant son, Robert; brothers George, Stanley, Arnold, Albert and Howard Billings; sisters Jessie Pierce and Gladys Kinsey. Mourning her loss are her son Joseph (Alice) Adams; daughters Bonnie Adams and Wendy (Ron) Markovich; her grandchildren Jay (Holly), Rick (Carol), Doug (Tasha), Kevin (Janelle) Adams, Shane (Lisa) Markovich and Shannon (Kevin) Kuzyk; her great grandchildren Stefani, Ashlie, Cayden, Justin, Jarred and Ryelyn Adams, Taylor and Noah Markovich and Dylan, Jordyn and Devyn Kuzyk; her brothers Russell (Lill), Clarence (Sonja) and Gerald (Anne) Billings; sisters-in-law Hazel and Eileen Billings and Anne Bacon. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Service was held on Sunday, November 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in Drumheller at Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home (403-823-2666), fax (403-823-8309). Donations gratefully accepted to Daysland Hospital Foundation or Providence Place (Daysland).

BROWN: George Vernon

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Vern Brown, beloved husband of Verlien for 42 years, on November 1, 2007 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, at the age of 81. He was the youngest of eight children of Hugh and Minnie Brown and was born in Cereal, Alberta on Sept. 1, 1926. Originally from the Lanfine area (south of Cereal), the family moved to the Craigmyle area, and ultimately settled in the Hand Hills. Vern had farming in his blood and took great pride in his farm and cattle. Even after retirement, you couldn’t keep him from heading up to his nephew Reg’s to help however he could. A friend to everyone in the community, he was always ready to offer a hand when needed. For nearly 50 years he served on the board of the Hand Hills Lake Club, the first 34 as a director and the final 16 as President. He loved being involved with the local Hand Hills Stampede every June and took special delight in being involved with the building of the new Hand Hills Lake Club House in 1981/82. Vern had the honour of opening the Hand Hills Stampede in 1999 after stepping down from his post as President. He was also Chairman of the Bull Pound Breeders Co-op, Service Board member for Special Areas and the local foreman for numerous years, plus many more affiliations. Sports were a great passion for Vern, both as a player and spectator. He played hockey and baseball for the Hand Hills Broncs teams and was an avid curler. Another love of his was card playing. Whether it was whist night at a neighbour’s house or beating his kids at Crib, he was always ready to deal the cards. After his health started to fail him, first with cancer; several heart attacks; and a slight stroke, he and Verlien moved to Calgary in 2004 to be closer to family and doctors. They found a great condo community to welcome them and to ease the transition into city life. He was predeceased by his mother, father, and siblings. He is survived by his wife Verlien; son Brian, his wife Sandi and their daughter, Gabrielle; daughter Michele, her husband Ryan, and their children Madison and Matthew; daughter Tammy and her husband Jeff; brothers-in-law Clarence (Celia) Patzer and Ben Mammel; sister-in-law Beatrice Howg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank everyone who sent prayers and thoughts during this time, your support has been very appreciated. Funeral services were held November 8, 2007 at Mountain View Funeral Home.

GEORGE: Randy

Randy George, beloved husband of Maxine George of the Wintering Hills,  passed away in Sicamous, British Columbia on November 13, 2007 at the age of 70 years. Born in Bassano on October 28, 1937 he was raised on the family farm in the Gem area. Randy attended school in Gem and completed his education in Red Deer. He and Maxine Jahn were married in Calgary on February 20, 1960 and continued to farm in Gem until moving to their current farm in the Wintering Hills. He had been a member of the Bassano Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and the Hussar Gun Club. Randy will be lovingly remembered for his love and support of his family and for his love of the land. He especially enjoyed their cabin at the lake and trapshooting. Randy was predeceased by his father Bill on April 1, 1976, his mother Edna on June 24, 1998 and his brother Robin on July 15, 1983. Besides his loving wife Maxine, Randy is also survived by his son Bill and grandchildren Robyne and Randy of Drumheller and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 21 from Knox Presbyterian Church, Bassano. Rev. Peter Baek and Rev. Hector Rose officiating. Interment to follow at Bassano Cemetery. In memory of Randy, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124 Professional Building, 430-6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta  T1A 2S8 or STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570 Calgary, Alberta  T2E 8M7. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.

HEINERMANN : Anne (Marus)  1934 – 2007
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Anne Mary Heinermann. After a courageous battle with cancer, Anne passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital, with her family by her side on Monday, November 12, 2007 at the age of 73 years. She was born in Drumheller, raised in Midlandvale, and moved to Calgary in 1978. Her loving husband Helmut predeceased Anne. She will dearly be missed and lovingly remembered by her son Lloyd Rolland; four daughters Beverly McMillian, Dianne (Marshall) Wynnychuk, Patricia (Frank) Porter and Dixie (Jeff) Bourne; eleven grandchildren and two great grand children. Her dear sister Helen Pinkus; niece Carolyn and nephew Clarke of Drumheller, also survive her. Our family would like to acknowledge the nurses and doctors at the Rockyview Hospital and nurses from the Calgary Health Region Palliative Home Care. Your care and kindness throughout the difficult times will never be forgotten. A private family service was held at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.commemorativeservices.ca. Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES  FUNERAL DIRECTORS.  (403) 265-1199. Calgary Family Owned and Operatedwww.commemorativeservices.ca

PONTIFEX: Gladys

Gladys Ede Pontifex (nee Gostling) passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning hours of November 19, 2007. Born in Toronto on Valentine’s Day 1918, she grew up in Toronto and Calgary before marrying Walter Pontifex on December 6, 1947. They resided in the Morrin area until moving to Calgary in 1972. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Jane Gostling, and her beloved husband Walt (1994), she moved to Drumheller in 1999. She leaves to mourn her loss her two sons Donald and Gordon, both of Drumheller; one sister Betty of Drumheller; one brother Ellis (Isobel) of West Vancouver, B.C.; nieces and nephews. Interment in Queens Park Cemetery, Calgary, on Saturday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Service to follow at St. Magloire’s Anglican Church, Drumheller at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Mac Jones officiating. Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements, 443-5111. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Drumheller and Area Health Foundation, St. Magloire’s Anglican Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Raham-Siebert (Crossweller), Dorothy

In her 101st year, Mrs. Dorothy Frances Mary Raham-Siebert (RN) passed away on November 14, 2007. Dorothy’s departure from this world paralleled the life she lived – peaceful, with dignity, grace and without protest. Dorothy was born in Innisfail, Alberta on January 31,1907. She grew up in the community of Delia where her father homesteaded a quarter section. These rural beginnings were the starting point of her love of farming, and in particular, horses. Dorothy attended Kelvindale School, and it was there she developed a life long love of learning. At the age of 16 she attended Olds School of Agriculture, graduating from Home Economics in 1925. In the fall of 1925 Dorothy moved to Edmonton where she studied at the University of Alberta and obtained a degree in Nursing in 1928. One of her earliest assignments after graduation was the position of Matron at the Drumheller Hospital. Later, she spent many years at the University Hospital in Edmonton, where for some time she was Matron at the Mewburn Pavillion caring for veterans of the Great War. In 1940 Dorothy married Alfred Orr Raham and they settled down, and raised their family in the Knob Hill area in Edmonton. She continued to nurse as she raised her family, ending her accomplished career in 1967 at the Student health facility on the University of Alberta campus. In 1989, Dorothy married Dr. William Siebert of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, where she resided until William’s death in 1990. Throughout her life Dorothy was deeply involved in the social aspects of life wherever she was and she developed a sense of caring and compassion for humanity which manifested itself throughout her life and career. She retained a strong connection with her early life on the farm and the appreciation of community that came with that. Dorothy will forever be remembered by her family whom she loved dearly. Dorothy is survived by her son Gerry (Evelyn), her daughter Margaret (Richard), her four grandchildren: Nicole, Christopher, Carrie-Lynn, and Patrick; her five great grandchildren: Olivia, Zachary, Julia, Parker and Kuzio: niece Colleen (Dale), and second cousin Jean Tippett. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Alfred Orr Raham in June 1978, her second husband Dr. William Siebert in November 1990, her parents Ethel and Harry Crossweller, her brother Raymond, and niece Carole Crossweller. Dorothy will always be remembered as a special lady who always put others before herself and always lived by the golden rule. A Funeral Service was held from the Delia United Church, Delia, Alberta on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Lyn Workman officiating. Interment followed at the Delia Cemetery. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.