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Condolences to the family of Anne Walker Downe

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DOWNE (Gardiner)
Anne (Annie) Walker

September 1, 1924 - February 10, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Anne was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, on September 1, 1924, and passed away on February 10, 2024, at the Continuing Care Unit in Drumheller.
Anne is survived by her daughter Carol, son Dave (Annette), eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Surviving siblings include Bob of Kelowna and Dennis of Calgary. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill (William A.), granddaughter Christine, son-in-law John, son Tom (William Thomas), and siblings Ruth, Joyce, Jean, and Tom.
Originally from Scotland, her family immigrated to America before settling in Calgary. Being a city girl, imagine Anne’s transition to a farm with no electricity or indoor plumbing and only a wood cooking stove, and a coal furnace. She found joy in simple pleasures such as knitting, crocheting, and tending to her garden. Anne and Bill worked side-by-side, with Anne often seen operating the combine during harvest season. Later, she assumed the role of full-time bookkeeper for the family business. Anne’s commitment to her family was evident in her attendance at numerous events, from 4-H grain, beef and horse clubs, to baseball, basketball and dance. She was a member of the IODE Canada and Ladies Aid of Carbon.
Following a full and busy life, Anne eventually relocated to the Seniors Lodge in Three Hills before moving to the Continuing Care Unit in Drumheller. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the family farm at a later date.
To send condolences, and for more information, please visit www.sunsetltd.ca


Condolences to the family of Terry Lee Morse

Terry Lee Morse

MORSE
Terry Lee

March 13, 1958 - February 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry, our Dad, Grandpa and Brother and Uncle. He will be missed and remembered by his son Jeff, two grandchildren McKena and Justice, his sisters Gale (Tom), Tracy (Randy) of Drumheller, brother Darcy (Laurie) of Mundare, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Terry enjoyed getting together with family and friends, riding his Harley. Terry worked in the oilfield.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Condolences to the family of Dianne Taubert

Dianne Taubert

TAUBERT
Dianne

February 29, 1940 - February 13, 2024

Dianne (Watt) Taubert, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, sister in-law and friend passed away unexpectedly on February 13th, 2024.
Dianne was born in Drumheller, one of seven children in the William and Gladys Watt family. She grew up in Rosebud, and as a young girl she had the run of the village. She was a tomboy in every way possible, preferring to be outside hanging out with her older siblings down at the creek rather than staying at home with her mother and baby sister.
She moved to Calgary and attended Henderson Business College. She worked at Alberta Distillers and AGT. Dianne and Art were married in Rosebud, on October 28, 1961. They continued to live in Calgary, moving to Hussar in 1964 and to the family farm in 1965.
Mom shared dad’s love of the farm and they were a true team, they worked hard and sacrificed to grow the farm. Building the farm from the ground up, watching Kevin continue to build on its foundation was a huge source of pride. Having our family together brought mom immense joy!
Mom participated or volunteered with many groups and clubs, the skating club, she was a 4H leader, a member of the women of Unifarm, the Hussar Seniors, and the Hussar Historical Society.
Mom was a creative soul and could see the potential and beauty in the simplest of things. She could gather weeds and grasses and turn them into beautiful bouquets. She sewed most of our clothes and loved to dress us all in matching outfits. Our Barbie’s always had the latest fashions as well. Mom loved to throw Halloween parties for us with scavenger hunts, haunted houses, and games. She also enjoyed sewing costumes for those parties and town dances.
On our birthdays we all received homemade birthday cards, made to suit each one of us. Mom also enjoyed celebrating her special birthdays; a sweet 16 party, a pub crawl for her 18th, and she was going on a cruise for her 21st birthday.
Mom loved history and believed strongly in lifelong learning and reading and encouraged us all to keep learning and reading.
She is lovingly remembered by her children Kristen and Peter Anderson, Kim and Alvin Sandum, Kevin and Carey Taubert, and Koren and Brad McDougald. Her grandchildren Ciara and Riley, Raine and Russell, Liam, Wacy and Jill, Reese, Owen, Camryn, and Elli. Great grandchildren RJ, Heston, and Rose.
Dianne will be missed by many including her sisters, Colleen Julian and Joy Whittaker, brother-in-law Cookie Taubert and sister in laws Joanne, Marie, Hazel, Cec, and June, many nieces and nephews, and the Hastie girls.
She was predeceased by her husband Art Taubert, parents Bill and Gladys Watt, her brothers Edgar and Jim, her sisters Shirley and Marilyn, sister in-law Betty Watt, brother in laws John Pringle, Joe Julian, and Jerry Whittaker.
She was very active and loved to visit with young and old equally, her door was always open, the coffee was always on.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 8th at 2:00 pm at the Hussar Community Hall. To honour mom, please wear bright, sassy colors! No ties required!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hussar Historical Society – Centennial Project or the Hussar Ag Society.