The CAMROSE BOOSTER January 22, 2013
Lucille Gwendolyn Odegard
Linda Rosalyne Friesen April 7, 1949 – January 7, 2013 Sadly, Linda’s life here on earth ended tragically in a vehicle accident on Monday, January 7, 2013, at the age of 63. She is now with our heavenly Father, and for this we all rejoice! Linda Rosalyne Friesen (nee Schellenberg) was born on April 7, 1949 in Winkler, Manitoba and, as a child, was raised on a farm in the Amsterdam School District near Rosenfeld. Those were the days when transportation to and from school was by buggy in the summer and by sleigh in the winter. Her high school years were spent in Altona, and later she became a graduate of Millar Memorial Bible Institute in Pambrun, Saskatchewan where she also met the love of her life, Ivan. They were joined in matrimony on September 4, 1971. Linda is survived by Ivan, her loving husband of 41 years; her children Jonathan (Tricia), Cordell (Kara) and Melanie (Matthew Prebble); her beloved grandchildren Owen, William, Mirren, McKenna, Sienna and Annika; her siblings Reynold (Shirley), Elvera, Marlene (Walter Hiebert) and Milton (Lise); sister-in-law Lena Schellenberg; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Henry R. Schellenberg and her mother Anna (nee Braun); sister Laura; and, most recently, her brother John. Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. For many years, she was actively involved in various church ministries in support of Ivan’s pastoral ministry. Churches they served included ministries in Ontario, BC, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Near her retirement years, she took on a challenging job as manager of an independent-living seniors’ residence in Camrose, Alberta. She and Ivan loved to travel and spend time with their family. Linda was an extremely proud mother and grandmother. She will forever be in our hearts, and will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know her. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Wetaskiwin Mission Church. Memorial donations gratefully accepted to World Vision or to the Samaritan’s Purse. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin (780)352-2501 or (888)752-2501 www.womboldfuneralhomes.com
Margo Lynn Rayment Margo Lynn Rayment was born July 15, 1965 and passed away suddenly on January 11, 2013. She was predeceased by her father, Dr. Kenneth Brian Rayment, and her oldest brother Brian Donald Rayment. She leaves to mourn her mother Audrey Rayment; sister Catherine (David) Bray, and children Marie (Kris), Sara (Chad) and Ryan; brother Brant (Lois) Rayment and children Natalie (Mike), Megan and Marcus; brother Ken (Elizabeth) Rayment and children Clayton and Chase; first cousin/best friend and support Christine (Dr. Kenneth) Cha and children Justine and Vanessa; Auntie Fay (Al); and many other uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. As a child, Margo was a happy freckly-faced kid who loved adventures out at the cabin such as waterskiing, horseback riding, snow skiing and exploring the woods. She loved animals and rescued many. Margo’s love for horses led her to compete provincially and to win the Junior Championship at Spruce Meadows one year. Margo achieved a Phys. Ed. degree, and continued on to receive a Law degree. After being admitted to the Bar, she taught English in both Korea and Japan for a few years. Her ultimate goal since childhood was to work for the United Nations. When she finally achieved this goal, she was employed as a resettlement officer in many places such as Malaysia, Sudan, Jordan and Uganda. Margo suffered from post traumatic stress disorder over the last three years. Her humanitarian efforts and self-sacrificing personality will not be forgotten. A funeral service was held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church (4713-50 Street, Camrose) with Rev. Jacques Vaillancourt officiating. Inurnment took place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the United Nations Foundation (Box 96619, Washington, D.C. 20090-6619) or the S.P.C.A. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneral home.com.
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Lucille Gwendolyn Odegard (nee Hagen) of Camrose, Alberta died on January 4, 2013. A memorial service was held at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camrose, AB on January 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Eriksson officiating. Funeral service with interment was held at Saron Lutheran Church, Hagen, Saskatchewan on January 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Broonson officiating. Arrangements were made by Serenity Funeral Service and Gray’s Funeral Service. Lucille was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan to Joe and Martha Hagen on February 1, 1931. Lucille attended Harmony School and Hagen High School for Grades 1 through 10. She completed high school at the Saskatchewan Lutheran Bible Institute in Outlook, Saskatchewan where she graduated in 1948. She went on to attend Teachers’ College at Saskatoon Normal School and graduated in 1949. She completed her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta with distinction in 1974. Lucille had an extensive teaching career in Saskatchewan, and later in Edmonton, AB where she retired from the Edmonton Public School Board in 1985. Lucille was married to Ralph Kenneth Odegard on July 3, 1956 at Saron Lutheran Church, Hagen, Saskatchewan. Lucille attended Lutheran churches in all the communities she lived in including Hagen, Saskatoon, McLaughlin, Morden, Minneapolis, Edmonton, Calgary and Camrose. She was baptized and confirmed at Saron Lutheran Church in Hagen, Saskatchewan. Her membership at Calvary Lutheran in Edmonton was from 1973 to 2000. Lucille was predeceased by her infant brother Gerald in 1927, parents Joseph in 1973, and Martha in 1997. Lucille is survived by her children Keith (Debra) Odegard of Calgary, Mark (Magdalena) Odegard of Edmonton, Joanne (Marcus) Janzen of Abbotsford, Arlen (Cynthia) Odegard of Athabasca and Sister Eleanor Kopperud of Camrose; 17 grandchildren; ex-husband Ralph Odegard; and 11 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Luther Odegard, Keith Odegard, Mark Andrew Odegard, Aaron Odegard, Caleb Odegard and Dylan Odegard. Honorary Pallbearer was Marik Janzen. Memorial donations can be made to Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp. Special thanks to the staff of the Louise Jensen Care Centre for their caring attention during the years of Lucille’s residency.
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