NEWTON, Trevor Wynford
October 14, 1936 - September 20, 2014
Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on September 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s Health Care Center, in Trochu, Alberta. Trevor was born in Drumheller, Alberta on October 14, 1936 to Margret and George Newton. He passed away at the age of 77 years old. Trevor is survived by his wife Mary, they were happily married for 47 years. Together they raised three children: Darcy (Donna) Newton, Denise (Mike) Daniels, and Brian (Amanda) Newton; seven grandchildren, Kali (Kody), Colton (Sallie-jo), Shaylee, Tessa, Brenn, Brianna and Ashton; and one great-grandchild Daxton. Trevor is also survived by his brother David (Judy) Newton, nephew Keith Newton, Cindy (Jim) Krywchun, and Debbie Newton; brother in-law Jon Michaylow, brothers and sisters-in-law Elsie (Erick) Hatt, Doris (Lorry) Cawiezel, George (Cher) Pennock, Alan (Darlene) Pennock, Margret (Len) Sharpe, Gene (Betty) Pennock, and numerous nieces and nephews. Trevor was predeceased by his parents George and Margret Newton, his brother Allen, and sister Joan. He is also predeceased by his mother and father in-law, Laura and Harold Pennock. Trevor was raised on a farm located on the east side of the Red Deer River valley, overlooking the Toleman Bridge. In his youth, he worked for numerous farmers before venturing on his own doing general trucking. Trevor settled down with his wife Mary. They purchased and ran a grocery store in Rumsey, as well as a grocery store in Trochu. During this time Trevor also worked as a janitor at the Rumsey school for 27 years, as well as road construction with the MD of Starland County. Mary and Trevor also purchased and ran hotels in Grande Prairie, Rosedale, Trochu, and Bowden. All these ventures and life experiences gave Trevor many stories to tell. Trevor made a lot of friends throughout his life and was able to meet many people that became dear to him. Trevor could turn one cup of coffee into a whole pot of coffee while he told stories and talked to anyone who would listen. Trevor loved animals and there was never a shortage of them at the Rumsey Game Farm. Trevor raised almost every unusual animal there was. In the end his farm is mainly bison, which he dearly loved and was very proud of. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at Rumsey community hall on September 30th at 2 pm. Donations in Trevor’s memory may be made to STARS Air Ambulance, or to the Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements in the care of Prairie Winds Funeral Home. 403-442-2200.
