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D'ANTONIO - Christopher Steven (Chris). Suddenly, as a result of an accident,
in Calgary,Alberta on Sunday, December 14, 1997 in his 36th year. Dear
father of Micheal andNadine of Calgary. Beloved son of Margaret D'Antonio-Curran,
and Eugene D'Antonio Sr.Brother of Tracy of North Bay and Eugene of Fonthill.
Survived by two nieces, Lindsey andTrista. Predeceased by Mr. and Mrs.
G. Bell, and Mr. and Mrs. F. D'Antonio. Cremation hastaken place in Calgary,
Alberta. A Funeral Memorial Mass will be celebrated at theCathedral of
St. Catherine of Alexandria, 67 Church Street, St. Catharines on Thursday,December
18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Head InjuryAssociation,
P.O. Box 2338, St. Catharines, L2M 9Z9 or to the Micheal and Nadine TrustFund,
c/o Bank of Nova Scotia, 209 Main West, North Bay, telephone: 1-705-494-4689,Branch
No. 70722. Funeral arrangements entrusted to "HULSE and ENGLISHFUNERAL
HOME", 75 Church Street, St. Catharines. Telephone:1-905-684-6346
(12/17/97).
DAHL - Hazel of Claresholm, Alberta, passed away on December 26, 1997
at the age of 100 years. Widow of the late Conrad Dahl. Funeral Services
will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Claresholm,
Alberta on Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements in care
of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". Calgary,
AB, Telephone: 403-228-4422; Claresholm, AB 403-625-3212 (12/29/97).
DALGLEISH-KEY - Crystal Donna Dalgleish-Key of Calgary passed away suddenly
on June 14, 1997 at the age of 13 years. She was a grade eight student
at F.E. Osborne Jr. High School. She was an entertainer and enjoyed playing
guitar, keyboard and singing. Crystal was a friend to everyone she met.
She has enriched all our lives with her flamboyant personality. Crystal
will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her mother Diane (Mark)
Key; her father Phil (Sylvie) Dalgleish; her sisters, Angela and Sandy;
and her stepbrother Stephane. She will also be lovingly remembered by
her grandparents, Ruby Fagan, and Ernie and Joyce Dalgleish; and her great-grandparents,
Gladys Stanley and Ernest Dalgleish; her aunts, Linda (Dave), Debbie (Tom),
Wendy, Heather (Restie), and Donna; her uncles, Glen (fiancee Kim), Ernie
and Ken (Joanne); her cousins, David, Melissa, Christina, Antoine, Jean-Cedrique,
Robbie, Scott, Christopher, Dale, Lance and JR; dear friends, Cora and
Karen; and many special relatives and friends. Crystal was predeceased
by her grandfather, Albert Fagan and Uncle Bruce. Those wishing to pay
their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel"
(82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Tuesday, June 17, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Crowfoot
Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at
1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Ronald
McDonald House, 1921 - 28 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3E 2H1. In living
memory of Crystal, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Crowfoot Chapel", 82
CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044 (6/16/97).
DANAN - Luciano Ventura Danan Sr., of Calgary, formerly of the Philippines,
passed away June 20, 1997 at the age of 76 years. He will be lovingly
remembered by is wife Felicidad "Fely"; four sons, Luciano Jr.
(Melinda) of Calgary, Petronilo (Catherine), Angelito (Corazon), all of
Metro Manila, Philippines, Alberto (Rosalina), of Bulacan, Philippines;
two daughters, Teresita Lorenzo (Juan), of Manila, and Maria Clara Ravela
(Roberto), of Calgary; a daughter-in-law Felicitas Danan of Huntington
Beach, CA; sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a step-brother
Andres; sister Maria Cleofe and step-sister Lourdes, all of the Philippines;
and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a son Vicente
in 1991. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Pierson's Funeral
Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E., on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June
24, 25 and 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Prayers on Thursday, June 26
at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, 16 Avenue at 44 Street S.E. on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. with
Rev. Rolando Badiola, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Rocky View
Garden of Peace Cemetery. Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE.
Telephone: 235-3602 (6/23/97).
DANGERFIELD - We regret to announce the death at Kelowna Regional Hospital
on October 21, 1997, of Mr. Ralph Eugene Dangerfield, at the age of 82
years. Ralph was a resident of Vernon since 1980, and was a former resident
of Edmonton for over twenty-five years. He was a veteran, serving during
the Second World War in Europe. Ralph joined the Calgary Highlanders in
1939, but was serving with the Ordinance Corps by the end of the war.
He has been a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and retired
following a career with the Canadian Customs Service. Ralph will be sadly
missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of fifty-three years, Joan;
sons, Ken (Karen) of Crofton, B.C. and Robin (Chantal) of Victoria; and
daughter Jennifer of Calgary. He is also survived by eight grandchildren,
Aubrey, Renee, Gabriel, Lisa, Bonnie, Carmon, Philipe, and Michael; three
great-grandchildren, Dylan, Shelby and Gibson; brother Norman ("Darbo")
and wife Daisy of Vauxhall, Alta.; sisters, Eva Jacobsen of Sun River,
Montana, and Maxine Ashworth of Great Falls, Montana; and numerous nieces,
nephews and extended family members. Funeral Services will be held on
Monday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 1506 - 35 Street, Vernon with Bishop Shawn Lee officiating. Interment
will follow in the Vernon City Cemetery. In lieu of flower, friends wishing
to do so may make donations in memory of Ralph to the Canadian Red Cross,
2809 - 44 Avenue, Vernon, V1T 7P4. Arrangements are in the care of VERNON
FUNERAL HOME. Phone: 1-250-542-0155 (10/24/97).
DANIELSON - Joseph Andrew Danielson, passed away at the Peter Lougheed
Centre on Saturday, December 20, 1997 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased
by his wife of forty-eight years, Ethel, in 1993. He is survived by his
daughter Clarice (Ray) Bulman, Kamloops; his sons, Wayne (Corrie) Danielson,
Airdrie, Larry Danielson, Vancouver and Richard (Jane) Danielson, Calgary.
He is also survived by his brother Ed Danielson, Vancouver Island; and
his loving sisters, Emily McRoberts, Esther Lumgair and Vi (Warren) Dunsmoor,
all of Calgary; as well as many nieces and nephews. Joe will be greatly
missed by his ten grandchildren, Jasmine Danielson, Joe Danielson, Elisha
Danielson, Kris Danielson, Kailey Danielson, Peter Danielson, Crystal
Bulman, Tiffany Bulman, Ellen Danielson and Tessie Danielson. He will
also be missed by his little friends, who called him "Papa Joe"
or "Grandpa Joe" and to whom he provided a non-ending supply
of candy. They include Jordan Leitch, Matthew Theriault and Danica Armstrong.
There are many friends who made Joe's life much richer with their kindness
and hospitality before, and especially after, the death of his life-partner,
Ethel. They include Esther and Shirley Shymansky, Ken and Rose Leitch,
Kay and Frank Armstrong, Marv Garrison, Jack and Sandy Summers, Bernice
Dunsmoor, Michelle and Ken Theriault, Ron, Chantell and Ken Leitch, The
Armstrong Boys, Rob and Donna Simpson, Tracy and Colleen Allen. Joe was
predeceased by his mother, Gina Marie, two sisters, Lila Dunsmoor and
Sylvia Ludlow, and one brother, Dan Danielson, as well as his brothers-in-law
and good friends, Bill Ludlow, Vern Summers, Alex Lumgair and Cec Dunsmoor.
At this time, Joe's family would like to extend their most sincere appreciation
to Joe's family physician and friend, James Corley, for his always excellent
and compassionate care of Joe in the last five years. Thank you also to
the nurses at the Peter Lougheed Centre and to Dr. Corley's staff at Mount
Royal Medi-Centre for their concern and care. Memorial Services at HERITAGE
FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue, N.W. Calgary, AB on Monday, December 29,
1997 at 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to do so, may make donations to the Peter
Lougheed Centre or a charity of their choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements
in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Heritage Funeral Home".
Telephone: 299-0100 (12/23/97).
DANIELSON - Margaret Sigurros Danielson (nee Sigvaldason) passed away
peacefully surrounded by her children, at her home on September 10, 1997
at the age of 69 years. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Magnus
("Danny") Ingiborg Danielson in 1993, and her mother and father,
Ingibjorg and Valdimar Sigvaldason. Margaret's gentle spirit will be sadly
missed by her five children, Valerie, Ingrid, David, Karen and Jonina
and their partners, Joey, Dennis, Selma, Dana and Milt; ten grandchildren;
three sisters, Solrun, Kristin and Emily; four brothers, Ingimar, Marino,
Barney and Lawrence; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to
Dr. Hanslip and Calgary Home Services, especially Norma, Shirley, and
Marcella. Those who wish to join the family in the Funeral Service honoring
her life may do so at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 10620 Elbow Drive
S.W., on Monday, September 15, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Beth DeVan
officiating. Luncheon and Interment to follow. If friends so desire, memorial
donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second
Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2 or to a charity
of the donor's choice. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711
(9/14/97).
DANILUK - Kathleen Mary Daniluk of Calgary, went to be with her Lord
on November 16, 1997 at the age of 82 years. She will be dearly missed
by her loving children, Patricia Renton (Arthur) of Vauxhall, Neil Daniluk
(Elaine) of Lynden, Ontario, Ian Daniluk (Maria) of San Diego, California
and Sandy Daniluk (Fay) of Calgary; her twelve grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren. Kathleen will also be sadly missed by numerous other
family and many special friends. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband
Basil in 1975, a daughter Phyl Forbes in 1994, and her mother Elizabeth
Renton in 1980. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Pierson's
Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00
to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Grace Baptist Church, 2670 Radcliffe Drive
S.E., on Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow
in the Queen's Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial tributes may be made
to The Grace Baptist Memorial Fund, 2670 Radcliffe Drive S.E., Calgary,
Alberta. T2A 7M2. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602
(11/19/97).
DANSIE - Brandon Crown died peacefully at High River Hospital and Nursing
Home onDecember 6, 1997 at the age of 65. Brandon's eight month courageous
battle with cancerwas an inspiration to family and friends alike. His
sense of humour, enthusiasm and vervefor life touched the hearts of everyone
to the end. Brandon will be sadly missed and leavesa very proud family
who feel privileged to have been able to share such a rewarding lifetogether.
Brandon is survived by his beloved wife Pickles, and sons, Ivan and Jeremy.
Heleaves to mourn his passing, brothers, Richard, Jacquot and Sam Dansie
in the U.K.; nephewDavid Dansie and family in Zambia; niece Suzy Dansie
in South Africa; sister-in-law JannyBurgess and family in New Zealand;
also many wonderful friends in Canada and around theworld. Brandon was
born on October 28, 1932 to Ivan and Mary Cecilia (Tommy) Dansie inNairobi,
Kenya. He was raised and educated in Kenya, was a member of the Kenya
Regimentand joined the Special Branch of the Kenya Police Force during
the Mau Mau Emergency.Brandon worked for eighteen years with Coopers Agropharm
in Kenya, and in 1976immigrated to High River, Canada with his family.
He spent another thirteen years withCoopers Agropharm in Canada until
his retirement in September 1989. In January of 1990,Brandon joined Wegener
Cabinetry and Woodworking Ltd. in High River. Brandon finallyretired in
1995 to pursue his lifelong passion, working with wood, and gained a greatreputation
for turning "hockey stick bowls" on his lathe. He enthusiastically
devoted timeto the High River Rotary Club, loved fly fishing, and socializing
with his family and friends.A celebration of Brandon's life will take
place on Friday, December 12, 1997 atSNODGRASS Funeral Chapel in High
River at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributionscan be made to the
High River District Health Care Foundation, 560 - 9 Avenue West, HighRiver,
T1V 1B3. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, High River.Telephone:
652-2222; 938-3111 (12/10/97).
DARDIS - Thelma Lorette (nee Benson), beloved wife of Bill (Wilf) Dardis,
died of cancer at the Rosedale Hospice on Friday, December 5, 1997 at
the age of 60 years. Born in Strongfield, Sask., Thelma moved to Calgary
as a child with her family. She is survived by three chosen children,
Patrick and his wife Dianne of Calgary, Colleen and her husband Kevin
McCallum of Calgary, and Monica and her husband Doug Hill of Didsbury,
AB; as well as four grandchildren, Rhys, Cameron, Courtney and Mikaela.
She is also survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Avice and Eric
Schwesinger of Calgary, Vera and Brian Stubbington of Ardrossan, AB, and
Pat and Joe Disney of Sherwood Park, AB; six brothers and sisters-in-law,
Gene and Joy Benson of Okanagan Falls, BC, John and Betty Benson of Clearbrook,
BC, Doug and Leona Benson of Nanaimo, BC, Fred and Beth Benson of Thorhild,
AB, Raymond and Anthea Benson of Tsawwassen, BC, and Garth and Patricia
Benson of Bragg Creek, AB. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers
at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow
Drive S.W.), today, December 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be
concelebrated at St. Gerard's Catholic Church (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.),
on Monday, December 8, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Alex MacLennan
and the Rev. Kevin Lynch, OFM and the Rev. David Crosbie, OFM Celebrants.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale
Hospice, 920 - 7A Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2M 3J3. Special thanks from
our families to the very caring "family" at Rosedale Hospice.
In living memory of Thelma, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES,"Park Memorial Chapel",
5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (12/7/97).
DARJES - Iona Darjes, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on December
3, 1997 at the age of 78 years. Born January 8, 1919 in Elcan, Alberta,
Iona was predeceased by her husband Carl on October 25, 1996. She is survived
by two daughters, Wilma Ferguson and her husband Glenn of Calgary, and
Donna Trottier and her husband Kerry of Seebe; two sons, Gary Darjes and
his wife Suzanne Eaton of Calgary, and Ronald Darjes, also of Calgary;
and two grandsons, Stephen Trottier and Todd Darjes; as well as numerous
other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME,
1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre) on Monday,
December 15, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE
FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone:
299-0100 (12/12/97).
DARROCH - Helen, aged 87 years of Calgary, passed away at the Sarcee
Auxiliary Hospital in Calgary on July 6, 1997. Helen was predeceased by
her husband Aubrey and her parents, Arthur C. Ruby and Ella Mae Ruby of
Calgary. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Jean of Turtleford,
Saskatchewan; and by a sister Jean of Calgary; and a brother James of
Vancouver; and by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Helen was a former member of Parkdale United Church
and the Nifty Fifties Social Club of Calgary until her illness. A Memorial
Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel"
3220 - 4 Street N.W., on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation.
If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made directly to the Alzheimer
Society of Calgary, 1920 - 11 Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 3G2. FOSTER'S
FUNERAL HOMES, Garden Chapel Directors. Telephone: 297-0888 (7/8/97).
DARROCH - Mary Phyllis Darroch, beloved wife of Mr. Hector Darroch, passed
away at her Cochrane Farm Residence on Saturday, December 27, 1997 at
the age of 61 years. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew's United
Church (128 - 1 Street) Cochrane, Alberta on Tuesday, December 30, 1997
at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of COCHRANE FUNERAL SERVICES, Cochrane,
Alberta. Phone: 403-932-4452 (12/28/97).
DAVEY - Albert (Al) George Davey passed away peacefully on Saturday,
December 20, 1997 at the age of 85 years, after a courageous battle against
heart and lung disease. Al was born in 1912 in Cornicopia, Alberta. As
a youngster he lived in the Crow's Nest Pass area and the Drumheller Valley.
He became a Calgarian in 1940. Al served four years in the Royal Canadian
Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Army, Navy, Air
Force Veterans Association. He was active with the Boy Scouts of Canada
as a Rover Leader with the 18th Scout Troop for many years. He was also
a supporter of the Calgary Boys and Girls Band. Al was an early entrepreneur
in the city and owned the Alberta Paint and Autobody until his retirement
at the age of 70 years. He will be joyfully remembered by his friends
and family for his wonderful sense of humour, his positive attitude and
his never ending wit. We know the Lord as welcomed him. He is survived
by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Margaret (Grace) Davey; his devoted
children, Jack and Marsha Davey and Sandra and Neil Smith; his sister
Emma Mills; as well as his four granddaughters, Jennifer, Krista, Nicole
and Jillian. Al is predeceased by his parents, George and Agnes and sisters,
Betty and Agnes. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS and HOLLOWAY'S
"Fish Creek Chapel", (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), today, December
23, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Schooley of Southwood United
Church officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. Donald Louie and
the nursing staff of Unit 47 at the Rockyview General Hospital and the
Calgary Health Services Home Care Staff for their care and support. If
friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Al's memory directly
the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary
Alberta T2G 3Y6 or to the Alberta Lung Association, 302, 609 - 14 Street
N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1. In living memory of Albert Davey, a tree
will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY
FUNERAL HOMES. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (12/23/97).
DAVIDSON - Howard passed away June 13, 1997 after an extended stay at
the Calgary General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre. He will be greatly
missed by his sister Jessie; nephew Daryl; and nieces, Bertie, Jude, Mitzi,
Janice and Barb. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Helen Tse, surgeons, specialists,
nurses and caregivers that gave this special man above reproach care.
At his request a private family Service will be held. Arrangements and
Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium
Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (6/14/97).
DAVIDSON - Marjorie Katherine Davidson passed away peacefully at the
Red Deer Hospitalon December 28, 1997, three days prior to her 87th birthday.
She was predeceased by herhusband Stanley Harris, her sister Emma Wakeford,
and her grandson Gary Davidson. Her loveand laughter will be greatly missed
by her two sons and their wives, Frank (Shirley) Davidson,Jim (Mae) Davidson;
five grandchildren, Linda (Bob) Carver of Strathmore, Cheryl (Ron)Ferguson
of Three Hills, Wendy (David) Buck of St. Albert, Brenda Davidson of Calgary,
RobDavidson of Three Hills; nine great-grandchildren; brother Frank (Alma)
Griblin fromVancouver. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Gardens,
Calgary, Alberta, at 10:30a.m. on Friday, January 2, 1998, followed by
a Memorial Service from the Bethel EvangelicalMissionary Church in Three
Hills at 2:00 p.m. As per her request, memorial tributes may bemade directly
to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary,
ABT2E 8M7. MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL CHAPELS, Three Hills, entrusted witharrangements.
Telephone: 1-403-443-5111 (12/31/97).
DAVIES - Dale Kenneth Davies, was called home to be with his Lord and
Saviour on June 16, 1997 at the age of 46 years. Dale is survived by his
beloved wife Donna of twenty-seven years; his children, Tara, Kyla, Steven,
Melissa, and Aaron; his parents, Ken and Mabel Davies; and his brothers,
Wayne (Velvet), Brian (Donna), and Pat (Ali). Viewing of the body will
be possible on Thursday, June 19, 1997 at MacPHERSON FUNERAL HOME in Cranbrook,
BC at 2200 - 2 Street South from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will
be held in Cranbrook, BC at New Life Centre Foursquare Church, 308 - 10
Avenue South on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to
follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cranbrook Foursquare
Women's Ministry at 308 - 10 Street South or the Canadian Cancer Society.
"God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So He wrapped
you in His loving arms And whispered, 'Come with Me.' You suffered much
in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage,
Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was
all in vain, God took you in His loving arms, And saved you from all pain
(6/18/97)."
DAVIS - Eleanor Lillian, beloved wife of Gordon Davis, Longview, passed
away at theOilfields Hospital, Black Diamond on December 12, 1997 at the
age of 81 years. Eleanor isalso survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law,
Rex and Donna Davis, Nanton; hergrandchildren, Michelle and Tami Davis;
and her great-grandson Jordan Davis. She is alsosurvived by her brothers,
Bill and Lena Stephenson, High River, Herb and BillieStephenson, Okotoks,
Archie and Catherine Stephenson, Windermere, B.C., and EdStephenson, High
River. Funeral Services will be held at the High River Baptist Church
onWednesday, December 17 at 1:30 p.m., Pastors Douglas Moffat and Ben
Klumpenhowerofficiating. Interment will precede the Service at Nanton
Cemetery. A Reception willfollow at the Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME LTD.(652-2222; 938-3111), Directors (12/16/97).
DAVIS - Lou Harry Davis, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed
away peacefully on October 26, 1997 at the Beverly Centre for Long-Term
Care at the age of 77 years. Lou is survived by his wife Eva; his daughter
Gail Sidorsky and her husband Brian; and his cherished grandchildren,
Faye Bellerose and her husband Roland, Ryan Sidorsky and Laura Sidorsky.
He is also survived by his step-children, Adam and Robbie Moscovitch;
his sisters, Sara Hochman and her husband Sam, Annette Gordon and her
husband Louis, and Rosetta Isenstein; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Lou was predeceased by his first wife Faye Ellenberg in 1969. Lou was
born September 25, 1920 and spent his early years in Rockyford, Alberta.
At the age of nineteen, Lou voluntarily joined the Royal Canadian Air
Force and after the war commenced employment at the Calgary Shoe Hospital
where he worked for over thirty years. Lou was an avid supporter of Israel
and a founding member of the Shaarey Tzedec Synagogue, president of the
Zionist Men's Club, a member of B'Nai B'rith, and the Jewish War Veteran's
Organization. Lou will be lovingly remembered for his love and devotion
to his family. He was a kind and caring man who always placed the welfare
of his family first. He will stay forever in our hearts as our beloved
Zaida. Funeral Services will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel (1702
- 17 Avenue S.W.), today, October 28, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Interment to
follow at the Jewish Cemetery (30 Avenue and Erlton Street S.W.) Arrangements
in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA of CALGARY, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. Telephone:
244-4717. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Jewish
National Fund, 1607 - 90 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 (10/28/97).
DAVIS - Mrs. Margaret Davis, former resident of Jacques Lodge, passed
away at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane on Sunday, June 1, 1997, at
the age of 95 years. Margaret was born on February 19, 1902 in Scotland,
and immigrated to Canada in her twenties. Margaret and Bert worked together
at their Dry-cleaning business in Banff. She enjoyed to travel, play bridge,
and loved animals. Margaret was a resident of Jacques lodge for six years,
and has resided at the Bethany Care Centre, Cochrane since December 1996.
Margaret is survived by three nephews and five nieces, Peter Bowman, Robert
and Judy Bowman, all of Coleman, AB, Margaret and Les Armour, Jean Bowman,
all of Calgary, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Jean Symon and Jean Nash, all of
Scotland, and Harry Bowman; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews;
and Patricia and Albert Sartori and family. She was predeceased by her
husband Bert Davis. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Crowfoot Chapel", (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), today, June 5,
1997 at 10:30 a.m. In living memory of Margaret Davis, a tree will be
planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL
HOMES, "Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone:
403-241-0044. (6/5/97)
DAW - Thomas Alfred "Tom" passed away suddenly at the Foothills
Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, September 3, 1997 at the age of 76 years.
Beloved husband of Hazel for fifty-one years of Vulcan; father of two
daughters, Linda and Rick Rabb of Calgary, Pat and Mark Thompson of Fort
McMurray; two sons, Alfred and Dianne of Vulcan, Larry and Anne of Edmonton;
ten grandchildren; a great-grandson; three brothers, Ed of Nanaimo, B.C.,
Fred, Francis and Jessie, all of Gleichen; loving sisters-in-law, one
brother-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews who were very special to Tom.
Tom was predeceased by his parents and brother William. Tom was born April
13, 1921 on the family homestead near Sunnynook, Alberta. In 1941 he joined
the Army Service Corps at the age of twenty years. He served overseas
at Sicily, Italy, Belgium and finally in Holland. In 1946 he returned
home and married Hazel on February 21. They farmed at Standard until 1953,
then moved to Queenstown to work in a garage with his brother-in-law Jack
Bushell. In 1970 they moved to Strathmore until retiring in 1982, and
moved to Mossleigh the same year. They came to Vulcan in 1988 where they
have continued to reside since. Creating things was Tom's passion. He
spent many hours in his shop at the house building things. He was a wizard
when it came to solving puzzles. Most often he would draw what he wanted
to build, then proceeded to construct his project. His natural ability
for solving problems and the special times with his family will be greatly
missed. Funeral Service Saturday, September 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Vulcan
United Church, with Rev. Don Watt officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated, or if friends so desire, memorial tributes could
be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park
Road S.E., Calgary, T2G 3Y6, or the Vulcan Community Health Care Long
Term Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L 2B0. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors.
Telephone: 1-403-485-2633 (9/6/97).
DAWSON - Ernest Floyd Dawson of Olds, formerly of Glenview and Blackie
districts, passed away at the Olds General Hospital on June 24, 1997 at
the age of 81 years. Ernest is survived by his sisters, Marguerite Eaton,
High River, Ethel Sawyer, Calgary, and Janie Scott, High River; her sister-in-law
Clara Dawson, High River; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his parents, Ferg and Grace Dawson, his brothers, George, Bob and Bill
Dawson, his sister Lena Presley, and his brothers-in-law, Cecil Eaton,
Lester Sawyer, and Gaylen Scott. Funeral Services will be held at SNODGRASS
Funeral Chapel, High River, on Monday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m., the Rev.
R.W. Slocombe officiating. Interment will follow at Highwood Cemetery.
If desired, memorial tributes may be made in Ernest's memory to the charity
of your choice. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME LTD. Telephone: 652-2222 or 938-3111
(6/27/97).
DAWSON - Emily Margaret Dawson of Calgary, passed away at the Extendicare
Hillcrest Nursing Home on November 7, 1997, at the age of 94 years. She
was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902 and at an early age moved with
her family to Calgary, Alberta, where she has since resided. For many
years, Mrs. Dawson had been very actively involved in Our Lady of the
Assumption Catholic Parish; singing in the choir and was first President
of the Assumption CWL. She will be remembered by those who knew her for
her wonderful sense of humor. Emily is survived by two sons and three
daughters-in-law, Arnold and his wife Julia of Medicine Hat, Alberta,
Vincent and his wife Phyllis of Chase, British Columbia, Sandra Dawson
of Fort St. John, B.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathleen Lust,
Pauline and her husband John Barker, all of Calgary; twenty-five grandchildren,
numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by a sister Beth Malmberg of Lethbridge, Alberta; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews. Emily was predeceased by her husband Arnold
in 1980, two sons, Frank and Arthur. Relatives and friends are invited
to Prayers at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, (7624 - 39 Avenue
N.W.), on Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, (7624 - 39 Avenue
N.W.), on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. L.
Michael Storey, Celebrant. Graveside Service to follow in "St. Joseph's
Section", at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of Emily Dawson,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET
NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (11/9/97).
DAWSON - Gladys Elsie Dawson passed away June 10, 1997 at the Rockyview
Hospital at the age of 91. Funeral Services will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW
FUNERAL CHAPELS, Olds, June 13, 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Linton Westman
officiating (6/12/97).
DAWSON - Mr. Ronald James Dawson, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital
on October 18, 1997, at the age of 47 years. Ron is survived by two sons,
James and Jason of Marwayne, Alberta; his loving mother Christina Northcott;
sister Dianna Middlemiss; and brother Keith Dawson, all of Calgary; a
stepbrother Robert Jeffery (Carol) of B.C.; a niece, nephew and many aunts
and uncles. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday,
October 24, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Bryan D. Derksen of McDougall
United Church officiating. Reception to follow at Legion 284. In loving
memory of Ron Dawson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells",
2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (10/22/97).
DAWSON - Timothy Mark Dawson, age 37 of Orem, Utah, died July 5, 1997,
in a plane crash while on vacation in Alaska. He was born December 29,
1959 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the loving son of Arlie and Dianne
Kennedy Dawson. He was a dearly beloved brother of Lonnie, Melanie and
Troy. Tim married Collette Walker on December 19, 1981, in the Oakland
Latter-day Saints Temple. They had a wonderful fifteen and a half years
of marriage together, filled with love and happiness. Tim was a loving,
affectionate father, and was very tender with each of his four children,
Wendy (fourteen), Shauna (ten), Sandra (eight) and Mark (three). Funeral
Services will be held Friday, July 11, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., in the North
Ridge Chapel, 150 East 1750 North, Orem. Friends may call at the Berg
Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, Thursday evening from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m., or Friday morning at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to services.
Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park (7/11/97).
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