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.

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.