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JACOBSON January 19, 1982-August 16, 2013
Lonny Clifford Jacobson of Ponoka, Alberta was suddenly and tragically taken from us on August 16, 2013 near Rose Valley, Saskatchewan at the age of 31. Lonny was born January 19, 1982 in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan to parents Lila and Clifford and shortly after the mould was broke. Lonny spent his younger years growing up in the Okanagan Valley in Peachland, British Columbia until his later teens when his family moved to Ponoka, It was here he would graduate from high school and go on to build a life for himself. Lonny accomplished much in the time he was here. He never wasted a moment of his life and put 110% into that which he was passionate about. Lonny graduated from the Registered Psychiatric Nursing program at Grant McEwan College and became a familiar and well liked co-worker among the staff at CCMHBI. Never a person to settle into a rut, Lonny spent his winters nursing and summers harvesting out in Saskatchewan. One of Lonny’s favorite pastimes and greatest passions was aviation. He loved to fly and take to the skies and enjoyed sharing that experience with family and friends. In this last year Lonny had the enviable opportunity of turning his passion into a career becoming an agricultural pilot. Lonny was known for living life to the fullest, he had the ability to see the best in others and appreciate what made them unique. He would always have a new adventure or unique conception he enjoyed sharing that was sure to be entertaining. His dry, sarcastic humor and way of making others laugh is a defining trait he will well be remembered for. Although Lonny had many interests he loved to pursue, his greatest love was his family. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the love of his life, Charity Stacey; his children Oliva and Kash Jacobson; stepdaughters, Jade and Skye Whitford; Mother, Lila Wilson; Father, Clifford Jacobson; Sisters, Monica Popow, Melissa Jacobson, Rebeca Johnstone and Becky Jacobson as well as his brother James Futerko. Lonny will also be remembered and forever missed by numerous extended family and friends. A memorial service in celebration of Lonny’s life was held at Lincoln Hall on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
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WILLIAMS Daniel O’Brien May 2, 1920 - Sept. 2, 2013 Dan was born in Ponoka, Alberta in 1920, the son of Eben and Ellen Williams. Dan’s father, Eben, had farmed near Ponoka and worked in the coal mines of southern Alberta. He settled the family in the town of Coalhurst, Alberta, north of Lethbridge where Dan grew up and attended school. In December 9, 1935 his father was killed along with 15 others in an explosion which became known as the Coalhurst Mine Disaster. Shortly after, at the height of the depression, his mother Ellen returned to her native Wales with Dan and his younger sister Dilys to be closer to family. Dan served during WWII in Italy, France and Germany as an Orderly Nurse in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He returned to Canada with his sister and mother after the war and became a Journeyman Carpenter working in and around Ponoka. He spent many years working for the Alberta Hospital Ponoka, as carpenter before retiring. He will be missed by his friends, the afternoon coffee crowd at the A&W, residents of Sunrise Village and by family, niece Glynis Finer and nephews Bryn, Peter and John Finer all of Salt Spring Island, BC as well as ten great nephews and nieces and 3 great, great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Dilys Olwen Finer in 2000. Dan was a kind, gentle man and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. His family wishes to thank the staff at the Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre and Dr. Bunting for their incredibly compassionate care during his illness. They are also very grateful to his friends for getting him to coffee and keeping him caffeinated after his “twin brother” was unable to drive him to coffee. At Dan’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre. To express condolences to Dan’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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Verna Mae (Shantz) PALECHEK Verna was born May 17th, 1918 to Christian and Blanche Shantz at the family home on the farm in the Battle River District, northeast of Ponoka. She passed away September 7th, 2013 in Ponoka, Alberta at the age of 95. Verna was pre-deceased by her husband Frank in 1989; parents Christian and Blanche Shantz; brothers Walter (Gertie), Homer (Clarabel), Alton, Leslie (Edithe), Lloyd (Caroline) and Wilfred (Dora); sisters Mary (Vernon) Rix and Joy (Tom) Dorchester; and daughter-inlaw Mona Palechek. Left to mourn her passing are her loving family - Ken (Pat) Palechek; K.J (Megan) and Khloe Palechek; Stacy (Trevor) Smith; Bev (Les) Oberst; Michelle (Mike) Maison, Mckalum and Miyah Senft; Kent (Tessa) Oberst; Tracy (Coreen) Palechek; Ange (Cam) Mona and Leyton Fazakas; Chris (Layna) Jakub, Cole and Nikalus Palechek, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2013 at 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Graff officiating. Donations in memory of Verna may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, STARS or the charity of donor’s choice. To express condolences to Verna’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To
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STEWART Darren Anthony Jan. 4,1970 - Sept. 5. 2013
Darren is lovingly survived by his children, Noah and Emily, parents Stan and Susan, siblings Dean (Pam), Nicole (Chris) and Mathew (Jill). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Ponoka. Donations are gratefully accepted to a trust fund for Noah and Emily Stewart at Servus Credit Union Ponoka AB.
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