BRUNETTE
Dennis Vernon

June 3, 1946 ~ January 22, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father/grandfather Dennis Vernon Brunette. Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis Jr., daughters, Cynthia (Keith) Seitz, and Carrie (Gino) Marshall; and grandchildren Samantha (Gavin) Pittman, Colton and Alana Marshall. He is also survived by brother Ernie Brunette and sister UnnaMay McGhee, and good friends Vic and June Scott. He was predeceased by his mother Beatrice, father Fred and two sisters Hazel Deitz and Evelyn Wilton. Dennis was a man of many talents, and was always working on something, (patio furniture, houseboat which he took to Campbell River). He worked at Durnie and Hawkins Plumbing and Heating for a few years, before moving his young family to Calgary, where he worked at National Tank Welding. They then moved to Edmonton for a short time, before coming back to Drumheller. He joined his father at B&B Construction, eventually taking over the company when his father retired. Dad had a passion for fast cars; racing stock cars for a while, then moving on to snowmobiles. He could often be seen cruising on his Gold Wing. Dad headed to Red Deer where he worked for a number of years, until his health forced him into early retirement. He kept busy doing house renos and making toys and hope chests for the grandchildren, when he wasn’t working on his cars. He acquired a Ford Galaxy convertible and enjoyed taking it to car shows. This passion led him to join the Cruisers car club, where he made many lasting friendships. Dad also spent his summers camping whenever he could. A memorial service will be held for Dad at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.

BERDAHL
Carol Faye

January 31, 1941 – January 22, 2018

It is with great sadness and love that we say goodbye to our beloved wife and mother Carol Faye Berdahl (nee Bettschen) who, following a long illness, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 22, 2018. Carol, known to many of her friends as Charlie, will forever be remembered by her husband of 55 years, Gordon of Edmonton; son Andrew of Drumheller; daughter, Kari Docherty of Coquitlam, BC; grandchildren, Gage Berdahl of Revelstoke, BC,Ella Docherty of Coquitlam, and Keira Tipman of Gatineau, Quebec. Carol,the youngest of 11 children, is also survived by 3 sisters, Mabel Klein of Duncan, BC, Hilda Chalifoux of Edmonton, and Lauretta Hewison of Surrey, BC; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William C. and Agnes E. Bettschen; 5 sisters, Ada McQueen, Marion Lysyk, Ellen Dragu, Charlotte Blair and Donna Merrett; and 2 brothers, Bill and Wilf. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8405-81 St. NW, Edmonton, on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 11 a.m., Pastor Barbara Groot officiating. Cremation has taken place. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and special thanks to the staff of the Gerald Zetter Care Centre who cared so much for Carol during her last 55 months, and to the Choice Program staff there before that. In lieu of flowers,memorial donations in Carol’s honour may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, the Gerald Zetter Care Centre, or a charity of one’s choice. Further details may be seen at serenity.ca