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Obituaries STEVENS Robert Donald Robert Donald Stevens was born in Stettler, Alberta on August 31, 1940. Bob spent his entire life in the Erskine area. He attended school in the Union Hall district, Erskine and completed his final year of high school in Red Deer. Bob then returned to the family farm where he spent the rest of his life. On December 23, 1953 Bob started dating Donna and they married on June 4, 1960 at the Stettler United Church. Their family began with the arrival of Michael Robert on October 13, 1961, followed by Darcy Wayne on May 31, 1964 and they completed their family on July 22, 1966 with the birth of Blaine Allen. Bob welcomed the arrival of grandchildren Kristin, Lance, Justin and Tyler; also the birth of great-granddaughter Alexa in the spring of 2012.
In Bob’s early years he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. Later he enjoyed curling, camping, snowmobiling, card playing, bean bags, the Big Valley Jamboree and travelling. Bob and Donna travelled to BC, Hawaii and wintered in Arizona for many years. Bob was very community minded as he sat on several boards including the Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant, Stettler Feeder Association, Erskine United Church, Erskine Cemetery, and was a member of the I.O.O.F Lodge for many years. In 2010 Bob married Myrna and welcomed her family into his life including Ronnie, Lori, Mindy and families. They spent many enjoyable times together. Bob and Myrna continued to winter in Arizona. While there they spent numerous hours developing their new winter home and Happy Houring with friends. Bob and Myrna established a new acreage on the family farm of which they both enjoyed spending time working on their new yard.
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BURNSTAD, Shannon Kim 1966 - 2012 Shannon Burnstad (nee Christensen) passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the age of 46 years. She is survived by her loving husband Tim; parents, Harvey and Judy Christensen; siblings, Tracey (Gerard) Forde, Kenny Christensen and Jolene (Wayne) Hall, mother-in-law Yvonne Burnstad (Les), brothers-in-law Bill Burnstad and Brice (Shelly) Burnstad and sister-in-law Marilee (Dale) Colp. Shannon is also survived by nieces and nephews Kaitlin, Marley, Joshua, William, Joel and Jara many other relatives and many very dear friends. A funeral service for the late Shannon Burnstad will be held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Shannon, memorial contributions may be made to the Stettler Health Services Foundation, S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance or to the Lakeview Cemetery, Fenn, Alberta in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
Bob passed away suddenly in Red Deer on July 25, 2012 at the age of 71 years, after a brief battle with cancer. A funeral service honoring Bob’s life was held on Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Helen Reed officiating. A very special tribute was given by Barry Stevens in memory of his brother. Organist Evelyn Strandquist played for the congregational hymns, Amazing Grace and In The Garden. A fraternal service was performed by the I.O.O.F Erskine Lodge #58 in memory of their Brother. Special recorded selection was Amarillo Sky by Jason Aldean. Following the service family and friends gathered together in the Heartland Fellowship Hall for a time of sharing memories and a luncheon prepared and served by the Erskine U.C.W. Acting as honorary pallbearers were Stu Marshall, Walter Haustein, Allyn Parr, Wayne Harrison, Neil Volker, Lynne McNeill and Ross Armstrong. Bob was laid to rest in the Erskine Cemetery, Erskine, Alberta with his nephew Larry Stevens serving as pallbearer. If desired donations may be made in memory of Bob to Erskine United Church, Alberta Cancer Foundation or S.T.A.R.S. c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, who were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
BARCLAY Dale George Dale George Barclay was born October 3, 1941 at Stettler, Alberta and passed away on July 23, 2012 while in the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 70 years. He was the fourth child born to Harry and Evelyn Barclay. They grew up in the Silver Prairie district. In 1949 the family moved south of Nevis where they established the Barclay Farm that still operates today. Dale enjoyed baseball, curling, hockey and going to local dances in his younger years. He also coached some baseball. Dale met the love of his life Carole and they were married March 5, 1960. Together they started their family of one daughter and two sons. In 1973 they started raising Limousin Cattle. Dale enjoyed going to the limousin shows and sales. He met many wonderful people along the way. BarDale Limousin Cattle were shown in many shows throughout the years. Dale served as the CLA President from 1979 - 1981. In 1980 BarDale Limousin was Alberta Breeder of the year and also received numerous awards and medals throughout the years, including the Award of Distinction in 2005. BarDale Limousin exported many cattle to different countries especially Mexico, where Dale and Roger Peters travelled several times. Dale really enjoyed camping with family and friends, playing bean bags, horseshoes and loved golfing. Dale really appreciated everyone that visited him in the hospital, especially the little ones. Survived by his wife, Carole; daughter, Vicki (Wes) Anderson; sons, Terry (Wendy) and Rick (Kristine); grandchildren: Kyle Anderson (Samantha), Shianna (Ryan) Fenske, Tammy (Doug) Hemphill, Christine (Chris) Dobbie, Christopher Barclay, Corinna Barclay, Garnet Barclay, Emily Barclay, Tessa Barclay, Monty Barclay; great grandchildren: Jesse Fenske, Chloe Hemphill, Ella and Alix Dobbie; sister Linda (Danny) Chapman; brother Dave (Dianna); sisters in law: Lila (Casey) Greebe, Mary Barclay and Mila Barclay; brother in law, Bob (Myrna) Stevens; mother in law, Pearl Volker; brothers and sisters in law: Marlene Bauman (Alec), Bev (Gordon) Bauman, Elaine (Bob) Cornelssen, Barb (Stan) Gardner, Brenda (Dave) Reinbold and Allyn (Wendy) Volker; other family and many dear friends. A Celebration of Dale’s life was held on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Helen Reed officiating. Loving tributes were given by Dianna Barclay, Troy Barclay and Roger Peters. Musician Evelyn Strandquist led the music to the congregational hymns Amazing Grace and In The Garden. A very special duet was performed by Ryley Barclay and Brody Jameson singing the selection “Forever Young”. A special recorded selection by Johnny Reid “My Old Friend” was played. Honorary Pallbearers were Ritchie Chapman, Duncan McNeill, Jerry Riggins, Allen Riggins, Lloyd Feil, Al Krieger, Ray Lundy, Roger Peters and All those who walked with Dale through his life. Family and friends gathered together in the Heartland Fellowship Hall for a luncheon prepared by the Union Hall Ladies. The interment then followed under a sunny afternoon setting in the Erskine Cemetery where Dale was laid to rest. Memorial contributions may be made in Dale’s memory to the Stettler Health Services Foundation or to the Erskine Cemetery in c/o Stettler Funeral Home, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0.
Mr. Stanley Curtis Wheatley 1926 - 2012 Stanley Curtis Wheatley, known to all who knew him as “Curt” passed away on July 24, 2012 at the Stettler Hospital at the age of 85 years. He was born to Stanley and Grace (Greene) Wheatley on November 6, 1926 at Deloraine, MB. He took his education in Deloraine, leaving school at the age of 17 to join the army. Curt appreciated the discipline and responsibility being in the army taught him. After leaving the army, Curt worked in the Construction Industry and was superintendent on many important construction sites including developments in Ft. McMurray, AB and the South Saskatchewan Dam. In 1960 Curt settled in a lovely ranch home in Cochrane, AB where he raised cattle. In the early 70’s he moved to Stettler to farm, cattle and horses again being the center of his attention. Curt had a special love for his horses, spending many hours caring for them. He loved to read books and literature of all kinds and had a hunger for knowledge. He loved to listen to music and dance. He had many friends who would stop by for a visit and refreshment and he looked forward to those visits very much. Curt was a very sincere and kind man who will be missed very much by all whose lives he touched. Curt is survived by his sister, Marie Mainville; niece Gay Raybould; great nephew, Blair Raybould; relatives Helen Frick and Donny Frick; as well as special family friends Gordon and Barbara Lawson, Garth and Lona Benjamin, Stacey and Dylan Benjamin. He is predeceased by his parents; one sister, Gloria (Carvel) McArthur; and nephew, Stan Raybould. Funeral services for the late Curt Wheatley were held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 30, 2012. The interment will take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in Deloraine, Manitoba. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Curt, memorial contributions may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or to the Red Deer SPCA in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.
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WILTON Larry Everett Oct. 30, 1943 - July 30, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Wilton, of Delburne, AB. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Dalora; his two daughters, Angela (Pat) and Christine (Mike); son, Kurtis (Jen); three grandchildren, Jessica, Tessa and Braeden. He is also survived by two sisters, Frances and Shirley and their families. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. SCHEERSCHMIDT Erna Scheerschmidt, life long resident of Botha and Stettler passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27th, 2012 while in the Stettler Health Care Centre at the age of 92 years. Funeral services in celebration of Erna’s life will be held on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home. Should family or friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Erna’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice c/o Stettler Funeral Home. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
Celebrations ANNE NEILSON 80th Birthday Celebration Sunday Aug. 26, 2 pm - 4 pm Halkirk Senior Centre Your gift of your presence is present enough! Everyone Welcome!
The Family of ARCHIE SMITH Invite you to come and help celebrate his 80TH BIRTHDAY on August 4, 2012, from 1 - 5 pm. at the Agri-Plex. No Gifts Please
Card Of Thanks The heirs of Mr. Lex Edward Bickle, the Lucas family would like to publicly express our thanks to Lex’s executors and all his old friends for the long and tireless efforts on his behalf over the last few years.
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