GARDNER: Kirk Joseph  1964 -2007

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Kirk Gardner on August 28, 2007. Kirk was born January 22, 1964 in Mission City, B.C. He leaves to mourn his mother Velma, step-father Blaze; his sisters Leann from Winnipeg, Corrine of Drumheller, brother Rick (Sheila) of Drumheller. He was predeceased by his brother Greg and his father Joseph. Also left to mourn are Debbie Gerlach, Melissa, Megan, and friend Lisa and son Braden; Grandma Paullus, Uncle Clint (Marilyn), and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home. They are also in charge of arrangements. Interment to follow at the Drumheller Cemetery.

HIRSCH: Edward Lloyd  1929 - 2007

Edward Hirsch passed away at the David Thompson Health Region in Drumheller with his family by his side on August 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78. Left to mourn is his wife Willa; son Robin (Karen) of Calgary; daughter Kendel Ryan (James) of Red Deer; three grandchildren, Jason and Bradley Ryan and Jena Hirsch. Also survived by his brother, Mathew (Lila) of Medicine Hat. Edward was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Hirsch, two brothers Francis and Peter and sister, Gloria. Edward was born on the farm near Lampman, SK June 16, 1929. He moved to Rosedale, AB at the age 19, worked in the coal mines and decided that was not the life for him. He bought his first gravel truck in 1956 and that became his life as a trucker until he retired in 2004. As we travelled the many roads in Alberta, he would recall paving that road in what year it was first paved or re-paved. He made many friends in all walks of life throughout the years and will be sadly missed by all. By special request, there will be no funeral or memorial services held. Donations in memory of Ed can be made towards the Digital Ultrasound at: Drumheller and District Health Foundation, Attn: Linda Ames, Drumheller Health Centre, 351- 9 Street N.W., Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1.

Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall,
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.

In tears we watched you sinking
We watched you fade away,
Our hearts were almost broken,
You fought so hard to stay.

We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore
We tried to comfort to the end,
But we could do no more.

But when we saw you sleeping
So peacefully, free from pain,
We could not wish you back again,
To suffer that again.

ROSGEN: Peter Allen

Peter Allen Rosgen passed away peacefully on the 31st of August, 2007 after a long battle with brain cancer, at the age of 62. Peter was predeceased by his father Wilfred in 1985. He is survived by his wife Barbara; mother Marie; children Mark (Brandi), Greg (Lynnette), Bradford, Kate and David (Meagen); sisters Lorraine (Bob) Gillis, Sharon (Tom) Seaborn and Dianne (Jack) Lowe; mother of his children Anne Rosgen. Peter also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Braelynn, Rhett and Alexa; many nieces and nephews; in-laws Svend and Marie Andersen; step-children Tracy (Tom) Christie and Steven (Tamara) Mirbach; their children Cole, Chase, Justin and Shae-Lynn.

Peter was dedicated to providing for his family. From an early age he worked along side his mother and father building the family farm, contributing to the Hereford industry world-wide. Peter worked laboriously towards being a progressive and successful grain farmer.  Peter’s hard-work and dedication became evident in the 60’s when Rosgen Herefords began showing and selling champion stock and seed grains. Peter was very proud in 1974, placing Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and the high selling bull at the Calgary Bull Sale – all with three different bulls. Although there have been many more awards both for cattle and grain, Peter was most proud of the friendships created within the agriculture industry with his fellow breeders, farmers and neighbours. Peter eagerly organized many gatherings and parties, with his cherished family, friends and neighbours either at the Rural School, in the pasture or at his home.  These friendships, achievements and awards were only second to his family. Peter taught his children to learn by “holding the flashlight” or working alongside. His children’s fondest memories of their father are set in the barnyard or on a tractor. Peter was most proud to claim the legacy that his father started was now in its fourth generation.

A celebration of his life will be held at St Anne of the Prairies, Roman Catholic Church in Trochu, Alberta, Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 11 am, reception to follow at the Trochu Baptist Fellowship Centre. Prayers will be held Friday, September 7th at 7:30 pm at St Anne of the Prairies. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Three Hills, Phone: 443-5111. Proudly serving the community for over 45 years.