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Condolences to the family of Shirley Anne Herzog

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September 14, 1933 - June 3, 2025

The family of Shirley Anne Herzog are saddened to announce her passing June 3, 2025 at Age Care Home in Calgary.
Shirley was born September 14, 1933 in Drumheller, AB. The youngest of seven children to Pauline and William Herzog of Delia, AB.
Shirley took her early schooling at rural Majestic School then went on to high school in Drumheller.
Calgary beckoned where she went to Business College then started work at Royal Bank, moved to Canadian Oil, then on to Shell Oil where she was secretary to one of the top executives and retired after 36 years.
Shirley became a world traveler and had a love of the arts, theater, and music.
She belonged to several hiking groups, enjoyed playing bridge, and liked attending movies with red licorice in hand. She doted on her two miniature poodles Misty and Peaches.
Shirley was very knowledgeable and interested in World affairs. Family was of utmost importance, and she was very kind and caring to many older friends and will be missed by all.
Celebration of life will be held in Delia, AB at the Senior Centre on Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. with lunch, reminiscing, sharing memories and stories. Internment after in Delia cemetary.
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Condolences to the family of Lillian Isabel Hansen

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1927 - 2024

 

The family of Lillian Hansen is sad to announce her passing on December 13, 2024.
She leaves a huge void, and will be missed by her daughter Diane (Larry) Graham; Daughter-in-law Rose Hansen; sister Norene (Floyd) Irwin; nine grandchildren Susan (Darrel) Wise, Richard (Sarah) Avramenko, Kerry Hansen, Camile (Gary) Deli, Amber Hansen, Kim Hansen, Kevly, Omri, and Jazlin; seven great grandchildren Christopher (Taylor) Wise, Daryl Ann Wise, Isabel Avramenko, Axel Avramenko, and Will Avramenko; and by her two great great grandchildren Benjamin and Parker Wise. Lil was predeceased by her husband Gordon; son Wayne; great grandson Xaden; and her infant daughter Sheila.
A memorial service for Lil will be held at the Munson Community Hall, 201 Main St, Munson, AB T0J 2C0, on July 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. A small lunch will be available after the service. Condolences to Lil’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net. Please indicate “Hansen” in the subject line. Arrangements in care of Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, Red Deer AB, 587-876-4944.

Condolences to the family of Elaine Margaret Watson

Elaine Watson

July 5, 1940 - June 5, 2025

Elaine Margaret Sloan (nee Watson) passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. Born July 5, 1940 in Vancouver, B.C., Elaine lived a rich and purposeful life rooted in care, curiosity, and deep connection to both people and the natural world.
A single child, Elaine grew up on the west side of Vancouver, attending Queen Elizabeth School and later Lord Byng Secondary. She graduated from the Royal Columbian Hospital Nursing Program in 1962, launching a long and dedicated nursing career. Elaine remained close with her nursing classmates, gathering for reunions every five years through to 2024. Ever committed to lifelong learning, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1994.
Elaine met the love of her life, Bill Sloan while nursing in Nelson. They married in 1966 raising their two children in Pass Creek, B.C. A devoted environmentalist, Elaine spent over 60 years gardening and cultivating the land. Together with her husband, she maintained a 10-acre farm where she was a gifted gardener, skilled food preserver, and passionate steward of the earth. They dearly loved their animals—llamas, chickens, and ducks. She didn’t keep her creations to herself and most of her friends and relatives enjoyed the bounty of her garden and eggs on a regular basis.
Elaine’s adventurous spirit shone through in her love for travel, skiing and the outdoors. She and her husband spent many summers sailing the Arrow Lakes and voyaging along the west coast to Alaska. At home, she expressed her creativity as a talented seamstress, knitter, and crocheter. Her curiosity extended to a deep interest in genealogy; she spent countless hours researching her family’s history and preserving stories for future generations.
After retiring from Castlegar Hospital, Elaine travelled widely to visit family and see the world. A passionate birdwatcher, she contributed diligently to Project Feeder Watch for many years.
Elaine was deeply engaged in her community. A lifelong supporter of social justice, she was an active member of the NDP and contributed to various causes, including Doctors Without Borders, Decoda Literacy, and the Red Cross. She was a dedicated supporter of the arts, volunteering with the Kootenay Gallery and the Castlegar Library. Informally, long after she retired, she was a reliable resource to go to by friends and family for well thought out, practical health and life advice.
Above all, Elaine was devoted to her family. Her grandchildren were a source of joy and strength, inspiring her with their curiosity and love. As Maya Angelou once said, “I sustain myself with the love of family,” and Elaine lived those words every day. She is survived by her husband William Sloan, daughters Seanagh Strebchuk, Paige Thompson and grandchildren Jacob, Tannis, Avery and Kaito and son-in-law Misha. Sadly, her other son-in-law Hugh predeceased her.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.
A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held at her home, now her daughter’s, in Pass Creek at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025. All who knew and loved her are warmly invited to attend, bring a good story to share and a dish she may have shared with you.