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LODEWYK Dick 1940-2013 Dick Lodewyk of Red Deer passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Dick Lodewyk was born on July 23, 1940 in t’Zandt, Groningen,
DUNFORD Kathleen Marian 1925 - 2013 Musician, music teacher, community volunteer. Wherever
she went, music followed. Kathleen Marian Dunford, nee Spurr, passed peacefully February 4th at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre at the age of 87. Born in Loyalist, Alberta June 4th, 1925 the only child of Jack and Susan Spurr. Kay grew up and completed school in Sceptre, Saskatchewan and Crossfield, Alberta. After graduating she trained as a pianist in Calgary earning degrees from both the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Western Board of Music. In 1952, Kay married Warren Dunford and settled in Sylvan Lake later moving to Stettler in 1966. Throughout her life Kay brought music to all around her. For over forty years she taught piano to hundreds of children and adults. A number of her students went on to become teachers in their turn. She served as organist at both Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sylvan Lake and Stettler United Church and gave the gift of her warmth and her music to countless weddings, funerals and community events. Kay was an active member of Stettler’s Gilbert and Sullivan Company throughout its history and a founding member of the Stettler and District Music Festival, serving as a board member for many years. She was also a long-time volunteer at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre and an active m e m b e r o f t h e U C W. I n 1989, Kay was recognized for her many contributions to the community as co-winner of Stettler’s Citizen of the Year. In retirement, Kay and Warren travelled and enjoyed many peaceful summers at their cottage at Rochon Sands. In 2003, Kay and Warren relocated to Edmonton to be closer to family. Kay is survived by her three children Penny (Ron Johnson) and Janice (Francois Boucher) of Edmonton, Kendall (Anne Reid) of Hamilton and by five grandchildren: Megan Dunford and Michael Dunford (Nadia S t a i k o s ) o f To r o n t o a n d Etienne Boucher (Laura Zemrau), Gabriel Boucher, and Lindsay Boucher of Edmonton. She was predeceased by husband Warren in 2010 after more than 57 years of marriage. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Kay Dunford will be held at the Stettler United Church on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. John Crowdis officiating. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com
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The Netherlands. Then at the age of 11, together with his family, immigrated to Red Deer. He attended Central School until halfway through grade 12. Dick worked several different jobs in and around Red Deer; including masonry work, Bert’s Meat Market, delivery van driver, and drywalling. In 1959, he met Shirley Ludwig, who would become the love of his life, and were married in 1963. They were blessed with their first child, Bill, in 1964. Shortly after, work took them to Prince George, BC, where he also served on the church council. They were blessed with three more children; Sandy in 1966, Teresa in 1967, and Kevin in 1969. In 1974, Dick moved his family back to Red Deer and soon started his company, Alpine Drywall, and served a term as president of the Construction Association. Faith and family were very important in Dick’s life. He was a positive influence and very involved in each of his children’s life journeys as they began their own families. Dick was an advocate and strong Christian school supporter. When Dick and Shirley had been married 35 years, to celebrate, they took their children on a trip to Holland. In 2001, they moved out of the city to a peaceful acreage that they enjoyed together for 10 years. Due to Dick’s cancer, they moved to their current residence in Red Deer, which Dick enjoyed. Dick will be dearly missed by his wife and best friend, Shirley, along with her family; two sons; Bill (Michele) Lodewyk of Blackfalds and Kevin (Stacey) Lodewyk of Red Deer, two daughters; Sandy (Chris Holden) Lodewyk of Red Deer and Teresa (Bernie) TenHove of Lacombe, nineteen grandchildren; Christine (Brad) Buchinski, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Kyle and Brandon Lodewyk, Kalee and Jory Lodewyk, Melissa, Jeff (Dallas), Jesse and Jamie (Vanessa) Hofstra, Bowen (Rebekah), Travis, Brittany and Taylor TenHove, as well as one great granddaughter, Autumn Hoffman Hofstra. He is also survived by his siblings; Dewey (Tova) Lodewyk of Richmond BC, (Ineke) Lodewyk of Surrey BC, Eileen (John) Sneep of Burnaby, BC., and many nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents; Willem and Reina Lodewyk, and his brother, Bob Lodewyk. Memorial service will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Officiated by Pastor Gary Bomhof. Donations in Dick’s name may be made directly to the Parkland Christian Education Endowment Fund. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com
Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
MORRIS Gertrude Elizabeth “Bette” On February 21, 2013, Gertrude Elizabeth “Bette” Morris of Edmonton passed away at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Norma Morris of Delburne and her sister, Gwen MacDonald of Edmonton. She is survived by her sister, Joan (Cy) McAndrews and many nieces and nephews. As requested there will not be a funeral. To send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com CONNELLY-MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOMES 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton, AB 780-422-2222
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IRWIN 1927 - 2013 Edith Apha Jean (Linton) Irwin of Red Deer, Alta., passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Edith was born in Alameda, Sask. and later attended the Teachers College in Moose J a w, S a s k . t o b e c o m e a teacher. She taught school for several years in Carnduff, Sask. until 1950 when she married the love of her life, Clifford Irwin. They moved to Oxbow Sask. and resided there until Clifford’s passing when Edith then moved to Red Deer, Alta. Edith will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her son Robert (Cathy) and daughters Judy Irwin and Lorna (Wes) Kells. Also to cherish her memory are five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Helen and numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Edith was predeceased by her husband Clifford and daughters Patricia and Marlene. A Memorial Service to celebrate Edith’s life will be held at a later date in Oxbow, Sask. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (Unit 32), 3942 - 50 A Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7. Condolences to Edith’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca
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WALTER Gordon Aug. 22, 1945 - Feb. 22, 2013 Gordon passed away from complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease while in Florida on holidays while visiting special friends from Switzerland. Gordon was born to Gus and Esther Walter in Horsham, Saskatchewan on August 22, 1945. When he was five the family moved to south west of Sylvan Lake where he lived to this date. Gordon always wanted to be a farmer but his dad wanted him to be a teacher. He was glad that he was†farmer and not a teacher many times o v e r. G o r d o n w o r k e d i n Thompson, Manitoba in the mine and also as a laborer in Red Deer, saving to purchase his own land. At the time of his parents passing he also purchased their land from his two brothers. He loved the land and the animals.†He was very good at taking care of both. Gordon also loved John Deere tractors and auction sales and always came home with a treasure. He had a love for donuts and playing cards. He leaves to mourn his companion and love Joyce Jackson along with his extended family Jake and Kelly Jackson of Winfield, BC, Barbie and Grahame Brown of Airdrie, AB and his three grandchildren which he loved with all his heart, Brittany Jackson of Edmonton, Keegan and Cooper Brown of Airdrie; his sister in law Jane Walter of Kimberley, BC, one niece Brandi Walter and two nephews Lorne and Brian; as well as a few uncles, aunts and cousins. Also, dear to his heart his little d o g H e n r y. G o r d o n w a s predeceased by his parents Gus 1991 and Esther 1992 and his brother Norman 2010. Gordon was a loving and kind man, a good friend to all and a wonderful companion. He will be sadly missed. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at the Chapel of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Gordon’s name to Stars Ambulance. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, In Memoriam entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
SMITH Raymond Murray 1934 - 2013 Raymond Murray Smith passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, on Monday, February 25, 2013, at the In Memoriam age of 78 years. Ray was born on December 24, 1934, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He moved to Red Deer in 1969 and was employed with Safeway until his retirement. He loved to travel and spend time with his friends. Ray will be lovingly remembered by his son, Bill and daughter-in-law, SHIRLEY CLARK M a r y R o s e o f B o n s h a w, May 22, 1936 - March 2, 2012 P.E.I., and his grandchildren; Randi Glen and Joel Glen of You’ve been gone Sherwood Park, AB, and 1 year ago today sadly missed by his good Not a day goes by that we friends at the East 40th Pub. would love to phone and say hi. Ray is also survived by his We call cherish the sister, Joana (Dave) Fleming memories, laughter and all of Saskatchewan, and brother, the love you gave us. Jim Thompson of Medicine Hat, AB. Ray was predeceased CONST. ANTHONY GORDON Love Dave, Don, Dianne, by his wife, Irene, daughter, Oct. 6, 1976 - Mar. 3, 2005 Sherry, Smokey, Vickie, Raelene, sister, Myrt Dent, Norm and families and brother, Roy. At Ray’s He is gone but not forgotten request, there will be no And, as dawns another year, funeral service. In our lonely hours of thinking, Condolences may be forwarded Thoughts of him are always Celebrations to the family by visiting near, www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Days of sadness will come Arrangements entrusted to o’er us, Valeri Watson Many think the wound is EVENTIDE FUNERAL healed, CHAPEL But they little know the sorrow 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. That lies in the heart Phone (403) 347-2222 concealed.
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OWCHAR Anna Sept. 13, 1920 - Feb. 27, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Owchar announces that Anna passed away at the Red Deer Hospital on February 27, 2013 with her family by her side after suffering a massive stroke on February 26, 2013. Anna was 92 years old at the time of her death. She was a fun-loving, happy woman who loved life, her family and her friends. She saw the good in everyone and everything. Anna spent the last few years of her life in Bethany CollegeSide Gardens where she enjoyed playing bridge, watching figure skating, curling and movies and visiting with her friends. Anna is survived b y h e r d a u g h t e r, M a r g o (Dan) Hein, and her son, Don ( K i m ) O w c h a r, h e r o n l y grandchild, Megan Hein, her sisters, Lena and Elin, her brothers, Harold (Queade) and Wayne (Josephina), and their families, numerous nieces and nephews, and too many friends to name. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Eugene, her sisters, Andy and Thelma, and her brothers, Eddie, Johnny (Audrey) and Arni (Lynn). Anna’s family would like to thank Dr. Heinrichs and the doctors and nurses in Emergency and on Unit 33 for their care and support. A celebration of Anna’s life with be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street (Taylor Drive), on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50th Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer 403.340.4040
RUSSELL Patricia Elizabeth (nee Tarrant) Dec. 22, 1924 - Feb. 25, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family of Pat Russell announce her passing on February 25, 2013 in Edmonton due to a stroke. Patricia (Pat) Tarrant was born in Wimbledon, England to Arthur and Bertha Tarrant and grew up in East Horsley. Pat was one of four daughters. Pat met her husband, Wallace Russell (Russ) during the war and they married on September 4, 1943. She came to Canada as a war bride on the Aquitania in 1946 and they settled in Ladysmith where her twin daughters were born the next year. In 1954 Russ joined the RCAF and they moved to Winnipeg and then Red Deer. While in Red Deer Pat worked for Eaton’s, a time she always remembered very fondly. In 1960 Russ was stationed in Germany for five years and Pat gave birth to two more children there. The family returned to North Bay in 1965 and finally settled in Red Deer in 1970 when Russ retired from the military. Pat moved to Edmonton in 2005 to be closer to family. Pat loved children. She raised four of her own, helped care for all of her grandchildren and volunteered at schools as well. Pat was an amazing knitter and sewer. She loved to garden and was happiest when she was outside. Her family was the most important t h i n g t o h e r. P a t w a s predeceased by her loving husband, Russ (2000), and son-in-law, Ernest Munro (1998). She was also predeceased by her sisters, Pamela Barwick and Moya Mills in England as well as three brothers-in-law. Her surviving sister, Fran Belsham, lives in England. Pat is survived by her children, Anne Munro of Thorold, Ontario, Susan Wakefield (Doug) of Ladysmith, BC, Deborah Halldorson (Bill) of Edmonton, Alberta, and David Russell (Darlene) of Penticton, BC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Neal Munro and Kelly Dionne, Joshua, Rachel and Katie Halldorson, Emily and Ethan Russell and two greatgrandsons, Kaleb and Hayden Dionne. She is also survived by two sisters-inlaw, Bertha Smith (Milton) and Ethel Russell, and twelve nieces and nephews in Canada and England. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Edmonton. Pat and Russ’s ashes will be spread over Ladysmith Harbour later this summer. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, 10985-124 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0H9 or to Operation Eyesight, 4 Parkdale Crescent N W, C a l g a r y, A l b e r t a Canada T2N 3T8
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