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Condolences to the family of Laura Jane Bronson

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Born March 22, 1960


Laura Jane Bronson was born on March 22, 1960, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, to Roy and Lilly (Isaac) Bronson, the youngest of six children. At the age of 64, without saying goodbye, she left this life quietly and peacefully.
Laura had a joyful childhood and cherished her farm chores and pets. She attended school in Three Hills and Linden, Alberta, and was excited to complete her final year at Kneehill Christian School. She gave her heart to God and was baptized on May 16, 1982, by Minister Harvey K. Toews in Linden, Alberta.
Life was not easy for Laura, she faced many challenges and disappointments. And yet, there were moments when her sincere desire to serve God was evident. We now entrust her to our all-knowing, loving Father.
Laura was adventurous and loved staying busy. She was enthusiastic about Crokinole, enjoyed coffee time, and spent many hours crocheting and working on picture puzzles. Family and friends held a special place in her heart, and she took a genuine interest in their lives.
She is survived by her father, Roy Bronson of Linden, Alberta; her sisters, Carol & Menno Yoder of Mize, Mississippi; Virginia Bronson of Crooked Creek, Alberta; and Beulah & Merle Reimer of Bow Island, Alberta; her brother, Dave Bronson of Linden, Alberta; her dearly loved biological children, Emily, Rosie, and Ricky, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She leaves behind her fiancé Vernon Dodd of Empress, Alberta. The family thanks Dennis McNab for his devoted care of Laura. And a special thanks to her sister Beulah for all the love she has shown.
Laura was predeceased by her mother, Lilly, and her sister, Ruby.
Services were held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, in Sunny Slope, Alberta. Laura was laid to rest at Linden Cemetery.


Condolences to the family of James (Jimmy) Wilbert Schofield

James Schofield

May 8, 1959 - October 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of James Wilbert Schofield (Jimmy) on October 24, 2024 at Chilliwack, BC of a heart attack. Jimmy was born May 8, 1959 in Perth Ontario to Clifford and Lavina, he was one of four children, twin brother John, stepbrother Brian, stepsister Elma. Jimmy moved to Alberta and work at numerous jobs throughout the years finally moving to Drumheller and meeting Carmen Durnie (former spouse) they would be married in November 1980. They would have their first child in July 1983 Derek and their second child Kari in 1985. Jimmy leaves behind his brother John, his son Derek, and his daughter Kari, his grandchildren, Nathan (Derek) Jordan, Madison (Kari) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no funeral at Jimmy’s request. Next summer We will have a small celebration of life for Jimmy with family and friends date to be announced. We would like to thank everyone for your calls and text messages of condolences and support. Jimmy you can now rest in peace.

Condolences to the family of Larry Donald Clark

Obit Larry Clark

 

August 30, 1947 - November 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Donald Clark after a nine-month courageous battle with intracranial brain bleeds. Larry was born on August 30, 1947, in Drumheller, Alberta and went home to Heaven on November 1st, 2024, in Three Hills. He grew up on the Clark family farm near Rosebud. He was from a large family of ten siblings, with he and his brother Garry being one of two sets of twins. As a boy, Larry loved sports, playing both hockey and baseball. He had a keen interest in politics, and one of his favorite pastimes was reading the government budget binders from cover to cover. He completed his Boiler Technician tickets at S.A.I.T. and used these skills in the different positions he worked in. He had an excellent work ethic and his motto was “Any job worth doing is worth doing well.”
Larry is survived by his wife Audrey, his daughters Sharilee (Vern) Swaity and Paula (Darren) Pietrobono, step-children Jack Empey, Cherylee (Marvin) Franke, and Doug (Irene), grandchildren Kayla and Krista Pietrobono, Alana (Chris) Wilson, Aimee (Justin) Ewasiuk, Gwen (Rich) Ewasiuk, Kyle, Korey (Taralee), grand-daughter-in-law Andrea. Great-grandchildren Brookelyn, Haylie, Christopher, Lucian, Brandon and Jaxon, Faith and Leah. He is also survived by his siblings Jean, Jim, Thelma (Ervin) Bossert, and Linda (Lou) Scheck, sister-in-law Celie and many much-loved nieces and nephews.
Larry was pre-deceased by his first wife Sharon (nee McDermand), father and mother Jay and Nelly Clark, brothers Mervin, Glen and Garry, sisters Audrey and Judy, sister-in-law Clara, brother-in-law’s Dale and Angus, grandson Dale, and nephews Carey, Jimmy, Ian, Kent and Russell.
Larry’s celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 5th at the Trochu Baptist Church at 2:00. The viewing is Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Kneehill Funeral home in Trochu from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Larry’s internment is at the Drumheller Cemetery on November 5th at 10:30 a.m.