RICE: Ernest Clayton  (Uncle Pete) 

Born November 14, 1925 in Rumsey, Alberta. Deceased September 20, 2007. Predeceased by brothers Victor in 1944 and Glen in 1947; sisters Eileen in 1996 and Mildred in 2002. Survived by brothers Leonard, Claude (wife Annie) and Harvey, all of Beachy, Saskatchewan; nephews George Walters of Rumsey and Jimmey McClung of Grande Prairie; nieces Shiela Bohnert of Drumheller and Avis McClung of Grand Prairie.Uncle Pete was a free spirit but always there to help anybody who needed it. He worked as a farm laborer and in the saw mills at Winfield, Alberta. He liked to hunt, garden & travel. He was quite a story teller with a story for every subject. He liked socializing at bingos, auction sales and visiting antique equipment displays. He was a wonderful friend to everybody in the community and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements (403) 823-2666.

ROGERS: June Rose

Passed away on September 17, 2007 at the age of 58 years. Born in Cobourg, Ontario, June 18, 1949. Happily married to Ernie Rogers of Drumheller, Alberta for 43 years. Lovingly remembered by son Dennis, daughter in law Monica, grandchildren - Bre-ann and Brandon of Strathmore; daughter Alana and son-in-law Dennis, grandchildren - Travis and Brooke of Strathmore; sisters Lorraine, Barb, Donna and Bonnie; brothers Edward and Wayne. Predeceased by brother Brian, parents Charles and Jean of North Bay Ontario.

STORMS: Patricia Ann
 
Mrs. Patricia Ann Storms of New Norway, Alberta passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Camrose at the age of 50 years. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory her husband Ken; two sons Al Storms of Camrose and Larry Storms of New Norway and one grandson Justice.  She is also survived by her parents Gordon and Fryda McPhee of Drumheller and her sister Carol McPhee of Drumheller. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Camrose United Church (4829-50 Street, Camrose) with Rev. Dr. Alan Richards officiating.  Cremation has taken place. If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose in care of arrangements.  (4817 -51 ave. Camrose  780 672 -2121 “Dedicated Service Since 1906”

VANSEN: George   1917 – 2007

On September 18, 2007 George Joseph Vansen was called to be with the Lord.  He was born November 17, 1917 in Stelarton, Nova Scotia and was the eldest son of Louis & Jeanne Van Volsen. At age of three George’s family moved to the Drumheller Valley where he has lived ever since. At a young age he worked in the coal mines in Rosedale where he met his soul mate Pat Hunter in 1936.  In 1943 they were married & resided in Nacmine where he continued to coal mine. Following World War II the coal mines began closing down & George found work in Drumheller working at his brother in law, Alf Hunter’s Service Station. In 1945 George & Pat took over ministering the assembly at the Gospel Hall & teaching Sunday School faithfully until spring of 2007.  On December 27, 1946 George & Pat were blessed with one son, Doug. In 1957 George & Pat purchased the Pioneer Cycle Store from J.K. Adams where George repaired bicycles, sharpened skates & did locksmith work until retiring in 2005. George was predeceased by his parents, their son Doug, sister Margaret and brothers Albert and Louis.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Pat, his sister Georgina (Les) Gawdun, sisters-in-law Nellie Hunter, Florence Hunter, Winnie Hunter and Doris Van Volsen, brother-in-law Benny Broughton, daughter-in-law Donna (Ernie) Kline, grandson Ricky (Terry-Lynn) Vansen, great grandchildren Zachery, Tyson and Brooke-Lynn and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held from the Church of the Nazarene in Drumheller on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Harold Hunter officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the Drumheller Health Foundation - Palliative Care. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 823-2666.