The CAMROSE BOOSTER January 1, 2013
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Hazel Barbara Walger October 8, 1938 –December 22, 2012 Hazel Barbara Walger (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully in St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose, Alberta at the age of 74 years young with family at her side. Hazel leaves to mourn her loving husband Arthur; daughter Debra Anne (Ron) of Camrose; son Robbie of Winnipeg, Manitoba; son Ricky (Karen) of Bittern Lake; six grandchildren Derrick and Jaron of Camrose, Janessa and Lenay of Winnipeg, Kaylyn and Graham of Bittern Lake; five great-grandchildren Dederick, Trisha, Joshua, Jeremy and Chance; and numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel is also survived by three sisters Mildred (Charles) Fillinger of Bashaw, Betty (Roger) Badry of Camrose, and Violet (Jerry) Dorscheid of Grande Prairie. Hazel was predeceased by her daughter Sharon Lynn; mother Alice and father Richard; two brothers Lloyd and Gordon; and two sisters Irene Campbell and Joyce Johnson. Hazel’s early childhood years, growing up in Camrose with limited resources, had impact on her outlook and her drive for a fulfilling family life. With her sisters, they found support and strength in each other where they formed a life bond of mutual support. She attended Sunday School at Camrose United Church where she became a member in 1957. In her high school years with the encouragement of teachers, she nurtured her artistic drawing gifts along with her interest in colours and fashion. She could draw beautiful flowing sketches. Early on, Hazel learned to believe in herself, in her Christian faith and in family. Many who knew her recognized that she could fight dearly for core values which included self-determination, family and a positive attitude. She married Arthur in 1957 and took on the challenge of rural life and the caring of three subsequent children. She brought a sense of sophisticated flair to the home which she shared with her children and husband. She greatly enjoyed decorating the family home that was built in 1967 and in choosing the outfits for her children and, later, grandchildren. Hazel was young at heart and often had a way of connecting with people whose trust was placed in her. She enjoyed making a person’s day a little brighter, even at times when she may have been dealing with her own life struggles. She always had the gift of conversation. Perhaps her greatest life commitment, but definitely her dearest love, was her family. Her incredible and endless giving as a loving homemaker never stopped flowing to her children and husband; and then to the generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She provided for every possible family need with perfection, along with caring for the personal well-being of each family member. This was important to her as she was determined to make a good family life, and she did that perfectly and tirelessly. She was a mother not just to her own children, but also to many of her nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She was like a second mother to many. Mom lived by love, laughter and personal strength, all which she shared freely. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from Camrose United Church with Mary Ann Pastuck and Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Inurnment took place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Camrose United Church, Cross Cancer Institute, or the Hospice Society of Camrose and District. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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The family of the late
Sharon Albers
Bart Silverthorn
Mrs. Sharon Albers of Camrose, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, at the age of 67 years. She leaves to mourn her husband Ron of Camrose; daughter Sonja of Camrose; son David of Melbourne, Australia; and one sister Marilyn (Don) Peck of Guelph, Ontario. Sharon was predeceased by her parents Lillian and Wolf Dale. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment will take place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to S.T.A.R.S. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
…wish to thank family and friends for being there for us after his sudden passing. Heartfelt thanks to neighbours Bob, Velma and Janet who helped us cope. Thank you to Burgar Funeral Home for all their compassion, the wonderful staff and students of OLMP school, Leo and Kat, Pastor Mary Ann for the moving message, and everyone who came to the service or lunch, and the many who could not come because of prior commitments. We really appreciated the food, phone calls, cards and hall ladies’ help. To James, Kelsey, Brenda D., the karaoke group, Dick and others for all the kind words of how Bart touched their lives in his special way. Bart was one of the most gentle, softspoken, non-violent people anyone could meet. His family and good friends loved him dearly and he will live on in our hearts forever. – Robert, Rose, Cindy and Randy Silverthorn
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Faith (Hoveland) Kut The family of Faith Kut announces, with great sadness, her passing on Christmas Eve after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Gordon Kut, loving mother of Chantel (Shawn) Loiselle and grandmother of Rylen and Hayden Louiselle. The only daughter of Pastor Laverne and Marilyn Hoveland, she was born in Saskatchewan on September 17, 1965 where she spent her early childhood. The family later moved to Camrose, AB where she received most of her education. Faith became a registered nurse, graduating from Lethbridge Communitiy College. She moved to the Peace River area, living in Hythe and working in Beaverlodge and Hythe. She had a particular affection for the elderly and endeared herself to the residents of the care facilities in which she worked. While working in the north, she met the love of her life, Gordon, son of Peter and Gerta Kut of Bonanza, AB. They were married on July 5, 1996 in a garden wedding at the farm home where they lived for the first years of their marriage. They moved to Sundre where they bought their dream home – a log house on an acreage. Her illness later necessitated a move into Sundre. She attended the Evangelical Missionary Church there. She was an active runner and could often be seen with one of the several dogs she collected; in particular, Stetson, her special Rottweiler. Faith was gifted in the creativeness and joy of life. Cheerful and energetic, she was the delight of her family and friends. Sadly, she suffered from progressive Frontal Lobe Dementia and spent the last four years of her life at the Centennial Centre in Ponoka where she was treated with dignity and compassion. Also mourning her loss are other members of her immediate family: brothers Paul (Maureen) Hoveland, John (Marie) Hoveland and their sons Caleb and Connor; Mark (Danelle) Hoveland; mother-in-law Gerta Kut; brother-in-law Norm (Joanne) Kut and niece Nikki (Chance) Kut; as well as extended family in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario and the USA. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at McDougal Chapel in Sundre followed by a Celebration of Life.
In loving memory of
Henry Joseph Klug June 5, 1930 – January 6, 2011 The face I loved is now laid low, His loving voice is still, The hand so often clasped in mine Lies now in death’s cold chill. I often sit and think of him When I am all alone; For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. Lovingly remembered by your daughters, Cougar, Shelley and Linda
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Eldora “Elly” Eileen Holmberg Mrs. Elly Holmberg of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Lois (Tom) Semmens of Camrose, David (Denise) Holmberg of Calgary, and Brian (Cheryl) Holmberg of Red Deer; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Elly was predeceased by her husband Bob; one brother Clarence; and three sisters Joy, Julia and Verna. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Ken Grambo officiating. Inurnment will follow in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to C.L.B.I., Hastings Lake Bible Camp, or the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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