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Condolences to the family of Marie Bidstrup Green (née Bovbjerg)

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GREEN
Marie Bidstrup
(née Bovbjerg)

October 31, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Marie Bidstrup Green (née Bovbjerg), 87, announce her sudden passing on October 31st, 2020, in Victoria, B.C. Marie was born in Drumheller, Alberta and raised on a farm in the nearby Dalum community. She attended high school in Drumheller and graduated from Camrose Lutheran College. While working at a printing company in Calgary, she met her future husband, Morris, who was completing his seminary training at a church where she was organist. They married in her home church in Dalum.
Their family grew with the births of Lois in Saskatoon, David in Winnipeg, Marlys in Regina and the addition of Loren in Winnipeg. After serving in different parishes over the years, the family moved to Salmon Arm, B.C. in 1972. There, Marie taught piano lessons, played organ at Deo Lutheran Church and other churches, worked with special needs children, and supervised school playground breaks. She continued to live in Salmon Arm after Morris’ death in 1992, moving to Victoria in 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris, her parents Soren and Ellen Bovbjerg, and her brother Einer. She is survived by her children Lois, David (Aggie), Marlys (Mike) and Loren, her grandchildren Caitlyn (Shawn), Marissa (Andrew), Shanae, Graham, great grandchild Natalie, sister Helga Madsen and numerous nephews and nieces.
We will all miss her humour, love of life, and ability to find the positive. Marie was the light to so many and the family appreciates all the fond memories expressed to them during this time. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, November 05, 2020, at The Lutheran Church of the Cross at 10:30 a.m. (PDT). Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the service was private. To access a recording of the service please visit Lutheranvictoria.ca. In-lieu-of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com

Condolences to the family of Susan Katie (Armstrong) Lennstrom (nee Byrtus)

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LENNSTROM
Susan Katie
(Armstrong)
nee Byrtus

July 17, 1934 - October 28, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother. She passed away peacefully with family by her side.
She leaves to mourn, her children:
Jannette Coninx; Grandchildren: Michael, Christina; Great-grandchildren: Tyler, McKennah, Gage and Charlotte.
Terry Armstrong (Cheryl); Grandchildren: John, Robert, Amanda, Lindsey and Meagan; Great-grandchildren:
Payton, Page, Mia, Damion, Chanelle, Sophie, Charlotte, Hunter and Koehn.
Amber Armstrong; Grandchildren: Shawna, Natasha; Great-grandchildren: Jadeon, Connor, Nevaeh, Tyle and Vaydah.
Bradley Armstrong (Eva-Marie); Grandchildren: Joshua, Jennifer; Great-grandchildren: Valentina and Tommaso.
Dale Armstrong; Grandchildren: Katherine, Cassandra; Great-grandchildren: Levi and Victoria.
Norman Lennstrom (Emily); Grandchildren: Mickeal, Cody, Cory; Great-grandchildren: Tierra, McKayla and Zeina.
Susan was born and raised in Midlandvale, AB and other than a few years in Calgary and Thunder Bay, Ontario, she spent her life in the valley.
In her younger years, you would often find her skating on the river in her new figure skates. She also enjoyed her job at the Starlight Cafe waiting on the many patrons of Drumheller and you could see her children sitting at the counter having french fries. She loved to travel and often spent time in Mexico with her sisters Jean and Stella.
As a member of the Legion you would find her on a Friday night there dancing and having a beer with her many friends.
Her cooking and baking were second to none. Christmas baking would start in September to make sure there was enough for everyone.
She always spoke of her boys and their ‘damn cars’. In her late years she could be seen cruising the strip or heading out to Wayne for a burger and a beer with them in their classic cars.
Spending time with her family was always a great joy to her.
Susan was the last living member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Katie Byrtus; her brothers Joey and John as well as her sisters Jean and Stella; husbands Robert Armstrong, Norman Lennstrom as well as long time companion Jack Darroch.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Drumheller Continuing Care Recreation Department, 351 9 Street NW, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1

Condolences to the family of Elizabeth 'Debi' Kennedy (née Pitcher)

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KENNEDY
Elizabeth “Debi”
(née Pitcher)

October 26, 2020

Elizabeth “Debi” Kennedy (née Pitcher), age 69 of Drumheller, Alberta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 26, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Rudy Kennedy, and cherished daughter Deniece Kennedy (Ben Whitfield) and grand dog Miikka of Pacific Palisades, CA. Debi was predeceased by her brother Mark and her parents Reginald and Claire.
She will be greatly missed by all of her siblings, Linda Lange (Fred) of Bayfield, ON, Wayne Pitcher (Yvonne) of Palmetto, LA, Dwight Pitcher (Cathy) of Winnipeg, MB, Robert Pitcher (Carleen) of West Lake, ON, Kim Schofield (Tom) of Airdie, AB, Dale Pitcher (Linda) of St. Thomas, ON, Terry Pitcher (Ryan Schreyer), of Winnipeg, MB, and sister-in-law Sue Pitcher of Brights Grove, ON. Debi leaves behind many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and recently, her first great great nephew.
Debi was a long time Scotiabank employee and proud to be married to a veteran. Debi and Rudy wintered for many years in Cypress Woods, Florida and idled the hours away playing mahjong and pickleball with her fellow snowbirds.
With Rudy’s military career they lived all over Canada and her volunteer spirit was appreciated by every community she lived in. Active in Rotary and the Catholics Women’s League, Debi loved helping those in need. Their love of travel didn’t stop when Rudy retired. They travelled the world exploring with family and friends.
Debi would want everyone to celebrate her life, not mourn her death.... so please, raise a glass (of diet coke and Southern Comfort) and share your favourite memories of Debi.
In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes were in care of the arrangements.

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