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Condolences to the family of Anthony Michael Kollman

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KOLLMAN
Anthony Michael

March 11, 1938 - October 2, 2019

Anthony Michael, beloved husband of Jeanette Kollman passed away suddenly on October 2, 2019 at the age of 81 years.
Tony was born March 11, 1938 to John & Katie Kollman and was the youngest of 5 children. He grew up in Major, Saskatchewan. During this time, he developed a love and passion for baseball, golf and hockey.
Tony received his education at St. Thomas College and the University of Saskatchewan. This led to a career as the Hospital Administrator in Hanna, AB for over
35 years. During this time Tony met the love of his life, Jeanette Jansen. They married on June 14, 1961 and have been soul mates for over 58 years.
Tony had a storied hockey career playing for teams in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the United States. The six leagues Tony played in took him around the globe but Tony made his mark in his 11 years with the Drumheller Miners. He was also on the legendary Allen Cup championship team in the 1965-1966 season.
After Tony’s playing years were complete, he volunteered many hours coaching, scouting and mentoring as a hockey ambassador in the Hanna and Drumheller area, culminating in an induction into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Tony enjoyed numerous rounds of golf and endless happy hours with his teammates and all the lifelong friends he made in Hanna, Arizona and Drumheller.
Tony’s pride and joy were his family. He was a supportive and loving husband, father, uncle & papa. He provided unconditional love and encouragement creating special bonds with all those he loved.
Tony and Jeanette’s life together is celebrated by their three children and their spouses, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild: Brian & Linda Kollman and their children Brad & Tyler; David and Andrea Kollman and their children Tory (Brody Bennett and their son Max), Megan & Erin; Tim & Lori Kollman and their children Courtney & Katie. Tony is survived by his brother Ben (Louise) and his sister Mary Bardick, numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Tony is also survived by 5 brothers-in-law and their spouses, Peter (Phyllis), John (Helen), Jerome (Valeria), James, Raphael (Brenda) Jansen, sisters-in-law, Anne
Dundon, Agnes Flanagan, and Gene (Harold) Kennedy.
Tony was predeceased by his parents John & Katie, his brother Peter and his sister Rosaline Greer.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 151 3rd St. W., Drumheller, AB with Father Lukas Drapal as celebrant.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Condolences to the family of Fryda McPhee

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McPHEE
Fryda

April 12, 1926 - September 9, 2019

Fryda McPhee of Camrose, AB, formerly of Drumheller, AB, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 93 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren Allyn (Rachelle) Storms, Larry (April) Storms and Jeremy Weber; great-grandchildren Justice, Naxhia, Barrett, and Alexander; and sister Val Keyes.
Fryda was predeceased by her husband Gordon; daughters Carol McPhee and Pat Storms; and siblings Helen, Gus, Hughie and Alfred.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019 from the Camrose United Church.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Fryda’s memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada or to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland
(4817 - 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4)
in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121.
“Dedicated service since 1906”

Condolences to the family of Des Broadhurst

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BROADHURST
Des

September 13, 2019

Des Broadhurst beloved husband of Tess Broadhurst passed away on September 13, 2019 at the age of 88.
Affectionately called Des by all who knew him well, was born in England, where he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17 in 1948. Des retired from the Navy at the age of 42 in 1973 after 25 years of service. Soon after leaving the navy he immigrated to Canada with his wife Tess and two sons Simon and Mark. Des often worked in municipal positions throughout Western Canada. His last employment prior to final retirement was with I.D. #7 & M.D. of Badlands in Drumheller from 1987 until 1995.
Des and Tess have become well known in Drumheller these past 32 years. Des was loved and respected by all who knew him well, especially by fellow members of their faith at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. His wife, two sons, grandchildren and friends will miss him dearly.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, hospital staff and home care workers for the excellent care and love which they provided Des in the last few months of his life.
A memorial including a 20-30 min presentation will be held at the Drumheller Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on October 19, 2019 at 3 p.m. All are warmly welcomed to attend.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.

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