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Condolences to the family of Jessie Anna Axelsen

Jessie Axelsen BW

October 27, 1928 - December 9, 2024

Jessie Anna Axelsen of Drumheller wife of the late Eric Axelsen passed away after a lengthy illness on December 9, 2024, at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 96 years.
Jessie was born October 27, 1928, to Evangeline and Benjamin Johnston, she was the youngest of five children. Jessie took her schooling in Rosedale, Alberta. She attended the University of Alberta obtaining her teaching certificate. Her first job was in Dalum, Alberta where she met and married her husband Eric. They spent 55 years together. They worked together farming until their retirement in 1993. Jessie and Eric loved to travel and spent their winters in Yuma. Jessie enjoyed curling, sewing, golf, square dancing, horseshoes and gardening.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband Eric in 2004, her parents Benjamin and Evangeline Johnston, her daughter Marilyn Nielsen, sisters Dorthy, Elizabeth, Jean and her brother Robert.
Jessie is survived by daughters Darlene, Dianne (Bob), Cheryl (Mario), son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Deanna, Orin, Clarke, Melissa, Nathan, Brent, Craig, Quentin, Ben, Jordan 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
There will be a private family graveside service in the spring 2025. Memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation (Continuing Care-Recreation Department), #351, 9th Street N.W., Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y1.
Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.


Condolences to the family of Raymond “Jeffrey” Laval

JeffLaval

December 4, 1968 - December 4, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our son Jeff in Pattay, Thailand.
Jeff passed away in a motorcycle accident.
We always called Jeff “our free spirit child.” He had a zest for life and loved meeting new people and going new places. He loved motorcycles, a competitive nature when racing them, spent hours fixing them and was involved with a moped bike rental in Thailand, and he loved it. He had so many friends from around the world.
Jeff loved Thailand, the people and his life there, but never forgot his friends and family here in Canada.
He leaves to mourn his parents Ray and Phyllis. Brother Shaun, Debbie and Jake. Brother Darrell, Trina. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will always be loved and missed.
A celebration of life to be discussed in the future.

Condolences to the family of Muriel Royce Gall

Obit Royce Gall

September 21, 1940 - October 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Royce Gall of Drumheller, AB, passed away on the 25th of October 2024 at the age of 84 years old after a lengthy battle with dementia.

She will be forever and lovingly remembered by her always attentive husband of 60 years, Charles Gall, along with their daughter, Tracy Becker and her children - Megan and Sarah, her son-in law Scott Bergmann and his daughters Pyper and Trinity. Her brothers Dale (Joan) and Wayne and nieces Patty, Crystal, Lisa and Carrie.
Royce was predeceased by two of her daughters Dana Gall and Harla Bergmann along with two of her brothers Bob Rowell and Eddy Rowell and nephew Brent Rowell.
Royce was a loving and loyal wife to her husband of 60 years Charles as well as an amazing and supportive mother and friend to her daughters Dana, Tracy and Harla and grandchildren Megan, Pyper, Sarah and Trinity.
Royce grew up in Morrin, Alberta, and upon graduating from High School, she moved to downtown Drumheller and worked at the Drumheller Hospital. Not long after Royce packed her bags and headed South. Once in Texas, she settled into a small town called Big Springs, Texas. There she met the Love of Her Life and soon after married Charles. Royce gave birth to their first daughter Dana in Texas in August of 1964 and then their 2nd daughter Tracy in 1966 in Pennsylvania. Shortly after they then moved to Calgary with their two girls and, in 1974, had their third daughter Harla. In the summer of 2022, Charles moved himself and Royce to Drumheller to be able to care for her better in a smaller house and be closer to her remaining brothers.
Royce worked as a lab assistant at the Calgary General Hospital for over 35 years. When not at work Royce could be found painting portraits, landscapes, rocks, automobiles and her fingernails. Royce was so artistic, she picked up stained glass, tiling, landscaping or whatever piqued her interest. Her favorite thing to do was anything with artistic decorating. Royce would never pass up the chance to completely tear down and redecorate a room when Charles would work out of town for a week. It got to the point where he would warn her beforehand to “not” spend money while he was gone.
Everyone who knew Royce remembers her for her love of animals. Dogs, cats, birds, and even a skunk.
Royce’s presence will be felt deep, we will never stop missing you.