BOTT: Clifford William
Clifford William Bott passed away October 16, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Bessie in 2007. He leaves to mourn 2 daughters, Judy Hunter of Drumheller, and Carol Brinson (Allan) of Aurora, Colorado. 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren. He was laid to rest on October 20, 2008. He will be greatly missed by all.
BREWITT: Kenneth R.
Robert Kenneth Brewitt was born February 20, 1923 and passed away October 29, 2008 in the Drumheller hospital. He was born on the farm in the Sunbeam area to homesteading parents. He attended school at Sunbeam, a place he had fond memories of and maintained many of those childhood friendships his entire life. In 1951, he married Freda Birkhiem and built a home on the original homestead. They ran a mixed farm with his brother Ronald and later with son Don. He lived his entire life on the same farm. For almost forty years, he and his wife delivered fresh eggs, milk, cream or dressed poultry on Thursdays to their many customers. For Ken it was a labour of love; forming close friendships with many of those customers. He enjoyed farming, especially running the tractors. He enjoyed card games or board games with neighbours and family. The large Christmas gatherings with nieces and nephews were always looked forward to. His dogs were always a part of the family and travelled with him wherever he went. Ken was a gentle and kind man, very sentimental and his tears were always close to the surface. He was a sports fan but hockey was his favorite and almost nothing could interfere with Hockey Night in Canada. His favourites were the Flames or Maple Leafs, but he could be just as excited watching a local tiny might game as a NHL team. He leaves to mourn his wife Freda and son Don and wife Diana; also Brothers-in-law Norvan Boon and Jack Birkhiem (Iris); Sister-in-law Mavis Birkhiem (and family Janice, Jim & Kathy); Nieces Donna Boon, Wendy Ramsay (Richard), Glenna McNeil (Stan), Marilyn Lind (Yens), Lorilee Boon, Barbara Komarnisky (Ken); Nephews Kevin Boon (Karen) Brian Birkhiem; and family friend Karen Lunden. A joint service was held for Ken and his Brother Ron at the Delia Hall on November 4, 2008 with Reverend Harold Hunter officiating. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
BREWITT: Ronald Oxenford
Ronald Oxenford Brewitt was born October 1, 1918 and passed away in the Drumheller hospital October 31, 2008 after suffering a major stroke. He spent the last seven months living in the Sunshine Lodge where he had settled in and was enjoying the friendships and social life. The rest of his life was lived on the farm where he was born and raised, living his entire life in the house he was born in. He attended school at Sunbeam and started farming as soon as he was finished; working in the fall on the threshing crews. Ron served five years in the army, going overseas in World War II as a cook. He returned to the farm joining his brother Ken and their father in a mixed farming operation. When their father passed away, they formed a partnership and farmed under the name Brewitt Brothers until their deaths which were less than 48 hours apart. Ronald enjoyed life on the farm but probably his favorite time had been the days of farming with horses, and he often resisted change. A farming accident with a combine took his left arm and almost his life in 1972. He battled back learning to use his prosthesis for all his farming chores. Besides farming, one of his interests was rodeo and he liked to attend the local summer rodeos. Chuckwagon racing was a favourite and he followed the wagon races on the radio wherever they were. Ronald liked to visit and could start a conversation with anyone. He was one of the few people in the world not governed by a clock. He never wore a watch and started a job when he felt like it and quit when he felt like it. Ronald was predeceased by his sister Alice Boon and brother Ken Brewitt. He leaves to mourn nieces Donna Boon, Wendy Ramsay (Richard), Glenna McNeill (Stan), Marilyn Lind (Yens), Lorilee Boon; nephews Kevin Boon (Karen), Don Brewitt (Diana) good friend Karen Lunden and sister-in-law Freda Brewitt. A joint service for Ron and his brother Ken was held November 4 at the hall in Delia with Rev. Harold Hunter Officiating. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
PUGH: May Helen 1923 – 2008
May Pugh passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Hospital on October 30, 2008 at the age of 85 years. Born in Craigmyle, Alberta to Rudolph and Alice Shandera, May was raised on the family farm in the Hand Hills where she attended Elmer School. May married Howard Pugh of Dorothy, Alberta in 1947. During 43 years of marriage, May and Howard raised their family living in Dorothy, Rosedale, East Coulee and Drumheller. May was predeceased by her husband Howard in 1990, daughter Marilyn in 2001 and son Larry in 2003. She was also predeceased by brothers William, Raymond and Clarence and sister Annie. May leaves to mourn daughter-in-law Pearl (Larry) of East Coulee, son Bob (Corinne) of Okotoks, daughters Alice Kirkeby (Len) of Edson and Leona Ehrman (Jamie) of Olds, 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother Rudolph and sister Elsie of Drumheller. As a loving mother, grandmother and friend, May enjoyed working in her yard, decorating her home, playing bingo, card parties and casino trips. Her good friends and family were always a treasure to her. Funeral services for Mrs. May Helen Pugh will be held at Knox United Church, Drumheller, Alberta on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 2:00 pm with the Reverend Jan Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Drumheller Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests donations be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel of Drumheller entrusted with arrangements.