CAMMIDGE:  Chester George

Chester George Cammidge passed away peacefully Friday, February 1, 2008, with his family by his side. Chester leaves to mourn his loving  wife of 62 years, Irene, as well as his children; sons Ken & Claudette; Harold & Janet; and his daughters Linda & Ken Marshall; and Bev & Ivan Humphrey.  Chester was predeceased by his son Doug in 1988. Also left to mourn the loss of their grandpa and great-grandpa:  Shellie: Leanne, Jeff & Morgan: Darren, Darla, Breanne & Brandon: David, Amanda, Ian, Olivia & Natalie: Cindy, Warren, Nickolas & Calvin, Carrie, Irv, Hunter & Jake, Todd, Charla, Rhealee & Karson;  Geoff, Janeil, Kyle & Paige. Chester was born and raised on the family farm north of Delia. Although he pursued other interests for a short time in his younger years, he returned to the farm and farming,  where he and Irene raised their family. They resided there until retiring to Hanna in 1975. At their home in Hanna, Chester took great pride in his yard, keeping the trees perfectly trimmed, and the  marigolds blooming. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Hanna United Church, 808 Centre St, Hanna, AB.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS,  Canadian Cancer Society, Hanna United Church, or charity of the donor’s choice. Personal Alternative Funeral Services Calgary at Red Deer (403) 854-5400 (403) 823-5151

Flug: Molly (nee Fresorger)  September 2, 1911 - January 31, 2008

Molly Flug, nee Fresorger, passed away on January 31, 2008 at the age of 96 years. She was born in Blumenfeld, Russia, September 02/1911 and immigrated with her parents to Canada in 1913. She was pre- deceased by her husband John Flug in 1968, daughter Mildred Tendler, granddaughter Cindy, son-in-law Richard Thorstad, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her sons Alvin/Dorothy, Larry/Beverly and daughter Jean Thorstad/John Bley, one brother and three sisters, in addition to 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 7 great- great grandchildren, son-in-law Ernie Tendler, sister-in-law Ivy/John, brother-in-law Paul and numerous nieces & nephews. She was a great cook and often had requests for the specialties she made, such as creamed chicken and lemon-meringue pies. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her family. She was a devout member of the Lutheran Church and was confirmed in Leader, SK. She often expressed her gratitude for the care and kindness she received from the staff of the Sunshine Lodge, Drumheller, AB and the Long-term Care in Hanna, AB. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in Drumheller, AB, directed by Pastor Rob Mohns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunshine Lodge, 698 – 6th Ave E., Drumheller, T0J 0Y5 (tel. 403-823-3290) and Long-term Care in Hanna, AB., T0J 1P0 (tel. 403-854-5257).

Lee: Isabel (nee Longmate)

Isabel Lee (nee Longmate), a resident of Houston, Texas for 45 years,  passed away January 25, having lived 96 years among dear friends and  family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wayne  H. Lee. Isabel grew up in Drumheller, Alberta. Isabel’s life ranged  from the winter snows and badlands of Alberta, where as a child she  travelled in a horse-drawn cart, to the tropical atmosphere of  Houston, minutes from high tech structures and moon-walking men.  Isabel was a socially engaged person and one who was politically  astute, qualities which came with a well-known dose of  forthrightness. Those who became her friends experienced her  hospitality, her genuine concern for them, and for people less  fortunate than herself. In her youth, she worked for the Salvation  Army, later joined the Canadian Air Force in WWll, worked in a photo  studio, and ran a small paper. After moving to Houston she worked at  Ben Taub Hospital as a volunteer, contributed time to helping her DBE  organization maintain an old folks’ home, and was generous to many  causes. Throughout her life, she always welcomed a stray cat, dog,  bird, or person. Isabel was also an accomplished contract bridge  player, and mentored many novices in the game. She is survived by her  niece, Sandra Macaulay Storm, whom she raised, and Sandra’s two  children, Gabe and Coryn of Edmonds, WA; her beloved brother Leslie  Longmate and his wife Margaret and their family of Grande Prairie,  Alberta, Grandnieces and nephews, three new great grand nieces, and  lifelong friends, each of whom she treasured. A visitation was held  from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Earthman  Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris St. A second visitation was held  from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday February 1, The funeral service was  held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2 in the chapel of Earthman  Bellaire Funeral Home Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorials  may be sent to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to  the family in care of Sandra Storm at sama775@earthlink.net.

Rebus: Eugene “Geno” Douglas  July 19, 1952 – February 3, 2008.

It is with great sadness that the family announces that Geno passed peacefully away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the age of 55 years. Geno was born in Drumheller Alberta where he spent most of his life. Geno is survived by his mother Mary Rebus, sisters Judy (Gene), MaryAnne (Al) and Holly (Tim); and brothers Terry (Susan), Brian (Barb), Robbie (Renee), Kenny, Mark (Charlene) as well as his long time soul mate, Elaine; two stepdaughters, Loretta (Matt) and Wanita and four grandchildren Ricky, Dakota, Sierra and Dominic, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his three faithful companions Aggie, Mickey and PeggySue. Geno was predeceased by his father Joseph and his sister Gloria. Geno attended school in Drumheller and graduated from Drumheller Composite High School. Geno was an electrician by trade and a proud member of IBEW. Illness took him away from his trade early. Arrangements will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff of the ICU units of Drumheller Hospital and the PLC for their wonderful care and valiant attempts to save our Geno.

Yavis:  Jean

Jean Yavis passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2008 in the Continuing Care Unit of the Drumheller Regional Health Complex, at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her family Ron (Katie) of Vernon, Rick (Jay) of Winfield, Don (Brenda) of Drumheller, Mike (Brandi) of Drumheller, Pat (Shelley) of Okotoks, Randy (Arlene) of Bonneyville, Warren (Linda) of Sylvan Lake; 25 grandchildren five great grandchildren and her sister Ada (Roger) of Ontario. Jean was predeceased by her husband Rollie and her brother Fred. She will be greatly missed by her special friend Charlotte Chernoff, all the staff that she worked with over the past 50 years, as well as the members of the community that she loved to visit each and every day in the restaurant. Jean always got her greatest enjoyment from being with her family. The new addition to the family (5 great grandchildren) in the past two years made her extremely happy. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday Feb.7, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Knox United Church with Pastor Jan Richardson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403)823-2666.