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Condolences to the family of Brian George Richardson

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Richardson
Brian George

October 22, 1947 - September 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian George Richardson.
Brian passed away peacefully in Hanna surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter Heather Bisschop (Ben Brodeur) and his granddaughter Danica of Airdrie.
Brian was born in Eckville, AB on October 22, 1947, the fourth oldest of twelve children. He attended school in Delia, and left home at the age of 16 to pursue his adventures. Throughout his life, he tried his hand at several careers. Brian was a butcher at Central Meat Market in Hanna, spent three years in the Canadian Armed Forces, worked oil rigs on the prairies, was a maintenance foreman at the Calgary Zoo, a crane operator in the Arctic, and worked on offshore drilling rigs for his brother Nigel. He finally settled in Drumheller driving truck for Cliff’s Oilfield and then Dan’s Oilfield where he worked until he suffered a stroke in 2008.
Brian always worked hard and played hard. His one of a kind sense of humour always guaranteed that he would be surrounded by friends.
Brian spent the last several years in the Sunshine Lodge in Drumheller and was moved to the Hanna Nursing Home in June 2022.
Brian leaves to mourn his passing his ten brothers and sisters: Ann Millar, Karen Snodgrass, Rosalyn Richardson, Linda (Van) Reed, Harley (Vicki) Richardson, all of High River, Marie Kelm of Leduc, Wendy (Dale) Smigelski of Stony Plain, Wade (Bonnie) Richardson and Bradley (Karen) Richardson of Hanna, Valerie James of Drumheller, sister-in-law Nancy Liu Li of High River as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a very special niece, Kirsten Richardson of Hanna.
Brian was predeceased by his parents George and Doreen Richardson and his brother Nigel.

A private family memorial service will be held for Brian.
To send condolences please visit www.lylereeves.com Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.


Condolences to the family of Jacqueline Ann Mee (nee Pollom)

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Jacqueline Ann
(nee Pollom)

February 23, 1956 - September 6, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jackie on September 6, 2022 at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 66 years.
Jackie was born February 23, 1956 in the Drumheller valley to Alfred and Marion Pollom. She grew up in the valley taking all of her schooling here. Upon completion of high school, Jackie moved to New Zealand where she married and had three children. Jackie returned to the valley in 1985 and settled back into valley life. She was a very private person, she had a passion for ornate décor and of course her family.
Jackie was predeceased by her father Alfred Roy Pollom.
She leaves to cherish her memory her three children Allan, Raelene, Richard and their families, her mother Marion Pollom, brother Allan (Susan) Pollom, sister Agnes (Richard) Pollom, numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Jackie’s Life will be held at a later date. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Patricia Anne Stevenson

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STEVENSON
Patricia Anne

January 8, 1945 - September 3, 2022

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, at the Brentwood Care Centre, while holding Brian’s hand, Patricia found eternal peace following a long struggle with complications from dementia. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to everyone she met locally and around the globe.
Patricia was born in Drumheller, Alberta on January 8, 1945, to Howard and Alberta Schorn. In 1966 she married the late Judge Gordon Clozza, and they had three daughters - Tina Tchir (Cory), Kim Clozza (Derek Dekeyser) and Brandi Carlson (Chris). Her second marriage to Judge Brian Stevenson added stepdaughter Melanie Stevenson Reef (Trevor).
While living in Drumheller and raising her daughters, Patricia managed a jewelry store. After moving to Calgary, she found employment as a receptionist at an up-scale furniture store, and then embarked on a very successful career as a personnel recruiter and consultant.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents, brother Everett (in WWII), brother Al, sister Donna (Coulter), and her former husband Gordon.
She is survived by her three daughters and one stepdaughter, and 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In Drumheller Patricia first became involved in service to the community as a member of the Drumheller Kinette Club, and her commitment to service on a global scale continued as a member of the Calgary Northeast Eyeopener Lions Club. Serving with Brian, Patricia was keenly aware of the needs of people in underserved communities and nations and was the proud “parent” of numerous children in Africa through her sponsorship with World Vision.
Her suffering is over, but her love for others - particularly for those who are less fortunate, continues through her family members, all of whom are doing their part to strengthen the social contract that we have with each other around the world.
Her family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at the Brentwood Care Centre, Dr. Smith, and Marlena, Frida and Dora (her private angels), who made Patricia’s final days as pleasant as possible.
Private services will be held on September 21, 2022.
Patricia loved animals, so memorial donations to the Lions Foundation of Canada,152 Wilson Street, Oakville, Ontario L6K 0G6 for its Dog Guides program would be most welcome.
Messages of condolence may be left online at: www.edenbrookcemetery.ca or sent to: Judge Brian Stevenson, P.O Box 2368, Station M, Calgary, Alberta  T2P 2M6
Arrangements entrusted to Eden Brook Funeral Home. Ph: 403-240-4032.