Alisa Dawn Dayman (Snideman) was born on July 4, 1962, in Cereal, Alberta. She passed away September 4, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 62, after a valiant fight due to a lengthy illness.

Alisa was predeceased by her parents, Bunny Snideman (Hayhurst) and David Snideman, in 2010 and 2023; by her beloved husband, Frederick Alexander Dayman, in April of this year; and by her sister-in-law Sandra Grills (Dayman) (2024). Alisa is survived by her sisters Diana Watson (Bouke), Kristina Thompson (Mark), and Rosemarie Fleury (Frank). She also leaves behind her sisters and brothers-in-law Marian Schaffer (Bill), Trudy Rowbottom (Richard), Anne Bailey (Ed), Rick Dayman (Marie), and Bill Grills; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and stepson Alex; who were all very dear to her heart.

Along with her family, Alisa moved to the Drumheller Valley in 1969. She attended school locally from grade two through high school graduation and in her teenage years she was very active in sports receiving many awards and medals for her achievements.

Fred and Alisa met in 1988 and she began to see the beauty of Wayne through Fred’s eyes. They married in 1991 at the Wayne Community Hall. They worked side by side running the hotel, saloon, store, and campground in Wayne from sunup to sundown, retiring in 2013. During their retirement years, they spent time camping, fishing, attending music festivals, travelling, and relaxing. Due to their shared and deep love for music, they could often be found sitting around a campfire playing guitars and singing. Alisa touched many hearts and lives, she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the nurses and doctors who helped Alisa during her times spent in hospitals in Drumheller, Red Deer, Calgary, and Hanna.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, September 21, 2024, at the Wayne Community Hall. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to The Wayne Community Association.

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Vivian Ruth

September 29, 1941 - August 21, 2024

Viv passed away peacefully on August 21st surrounded by her loving family.
She spent her early years on the farm in Semans, Saskatchewan and moved to Regina for high school. She received her nursing diploma from the University of Saskatchewan where she met the love of her life, Bill. After getting married in 1963, she moved to the family farm at Rosebud, Alberta which is where they had their four children. Viv worked hard – raising children, supporting the activities of the farm and participating in numerous community events. Viv was an exceptional nurse, enjoying a 30-year career at the Drumheller Hospital. Her caring and kind-hearted nature touched lives everywhere she lived, including Strathmore and Okotoks in her retirement years.
There was nothing more important to her than family and keeping these bonds strong. She had unconditional love for all of us, watching her grandchildren’s events and supporting them in pursuing post-secondary education. Viv highly valued education, leading by example and completing her Degree in Nursing when she was 51.
Lot of laughs were shared over the years during skiing and camping trips. She was fortunate to experience many travels around the world with family and friends. She loved drinking tea, playing games and became an avid Blue Jays fan in later years.
Viv was an excellent mom and grandma, instilling values of honesty, integrity and selflessness. Viv felt most fulfilled when she was serving others, and this remained important to her until her final day.
She is survived by her children Darryl (Sue), Bev (Cal), Janet (Scott) and Shelley (Paul). Viv took particular joy in her grandchildren Brittany (Josh), Lauren (James), Toby, Samantha, Adelle, Calvin and her great granddaughter Cammie; her siblings Wally, Marvis, James (Dolores) and Brian (Bernice) and sisters- in laws Mary, Helen, Jean and Ann (John). She was predeceased by her husband Bill, sister Eleanor, brothers and sisters in law.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Viv and her family thank the Medical Assistance in Dying program for their compassionate care.
To send condolences to Viv’s family, please visit www.wheatlandfunralhome.ca
If desired, you can honor Viv by donating to the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society – Box 2154, Strathmore T1P 1K2 or the charity of your choice.
Wheatland Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-934-4404.