The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 6, 2015 – Page 30
Mary Bjorgum
Harvey Tansley Allen February 11, 1921 – December 24, 2014 Harvey Tansley Allen of Bashaw, formerly of Lacombe, passed away on December 24, 2014 at the age of 93. Harvey was born February 11, 1921 in Stettler, AB to Herb and Maud Allen. Harvey took his schooling in Stettler, then attended the University of Alberta where he received his M.Sc. in Horticulture. During this time, he served in the RCAF and married his loving wife, Olive. They moved to Lacombe where he began his 35-year career as a horticulturist at the Lacombe Research Station, retiring in 1982. Harvey enjoyed gardening, golf, curling, bowling, hunting, fishing, lapidary, playing Bridge and his loving family. Harvey is survived by his loving daughters Elaine Allen (Ken Morrison) of Whiterock, BC and Cathy (Robert) Knudtson of Camrose; four grandchildren; and two greatgranddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife Olive in 2003; his parents; and his only brother Gordon. Harvey will be forever remembered as a true gentleman and for his beautiful gardens. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from Burgar Memorial Chapel. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Bashaw Meadows, STARS Air Ambulance or the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
June 23, 1916 - December 23, 2014 Mary Bjorgum of Kingman passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the age of 98 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children MaryFrances (Cevat Alisiroglu) of Edmonton, Elizabeth (Bryan) Taylor of Edmonton, Enid (Cameron) Siewert of Edmonton and Ovel of Kingman; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mary Bjorgum (nee Harrison) was born on 23 June 1916, in Dafoe, SK. Mary’s parents came to Canada from North Cumberland, England in 1912, and were married in Winnipeg, MB, establishing their own farm in Dafoe, SK, 1915. Mary Harrison trained as a registered nurse in Humboldt, SK with post-graduate studies at Berkeley, California. After nursing for 15 years in SK, BC and AB, Mary was residing and nursing in Calgary where she met Ovel Bjorgum, brother of nursing colleague Dorphy McLeod. Mary and Ovel were married in Red Deer, AB in 1952 and farmed together at Kingman, AB. Their marriage was blessed with the birth of four children: MaryFrances, Elizabeth, Enid and Ovel Harrison. They worked together to make a loving, disciplined home. Their mixed farm included cows for fresh milk and butter, chickens for eggs, a large garden with annual canning and preserves. Mary actively supported the Kingman community, serving in Salem Lutheran Church. Mary’s hands were never idle and she learned from a young age to embroider, knit and sew. Mary was an excellent seamstress, skilled at petit point and quilting, and used color creatively. Mary appreciated her life and living, often voicing her observations of nature. “Sure is a tall tree”, “Well, isn’t that beautiful” and “I like that color” when she commented on what you were wearing. Mary’s approach to life included always focusing on the positive, “Count your blessings” and living the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Mary loved music and would sing along with hymns, knowing the words to many. Her Christmas cards, letters and recipes, in her beautiful cursive handwriting, were appreciated. Mary was known for her strong handshake, which she said was from milking the cows. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from Kingman Salem Lutheran Church with Rev. Garfield Vikse officiating. Interment has taken place in Kingman Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Kingman Salem Lutheran Church or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
In loving memory of
J. Dennis Johnson
In loving memory of Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
Ross Huebner 1957 – 2010 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love Mom, Randy, Pam, Wendy and families
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who passed away on January 11, 2011 No one knows the heartaches Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief we bear in silence For the one we loved so well. Forever loved and missed, Mom and Dad, Rodger and Evelyn, David and Sheila, nieces and nephews In loving memory of
Don Steere who passed away on January 22, 2014 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Love Sherran and family
Andrea Wilhelmina McBlain September 24, 1932 – December 25, 2014 Mrs. Andrea McBlain of Wetaskiwin, formerly of Camrose, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Andrea was born on September 24, 1932 on the family farm in Quimper, SK to Andrew and Charlotte Gammie. She was the youngest of four children. Andrea took her schooling in Quimper and upon completion, started babysitting for local farm families. She was also a telephone operator prior to getting married and then became a full-time wife and mother. Andrea married Robert McBlain in 1960 in Aneroid, SK. They had two children: Sandra born in 1961 and Ian in 1965. Granddaughter Amanda arrived in 1978. Andrea and Robbie moved briefly to Chilliwack, BC after getting married; they then moved to Stettler, AB where they stayed for 13 years. In 1975, they moved to Camrose where they resided until having to move into Good Shepherd Home in Wetaskiwin in 2008. Andrea was diagnosed with Lupus in 1976 and, for 38 years, battled through the disease with strength and dignity, the last five years, having to face dialysis three times a week at Wetaskiwin Hospital. Andrea enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Many hours were spent at the kitchen table playing board and card games. Andrea and Robbie loved to go to dances and listen to their favorite band The Foggy River Band with whom they became friends. Andrea also loved gardening and camping with her family. Andrea’s proudest accomplishments were being a wife, mother and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Robbie; daughter Sandra (Doug) of Wetaskiwin; son Ian (Linda) of Camrose; granddaughter Amanda (Ed); four step-grandchildren; six greatstep-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mary (Les); and numerous nieces and nephews. Andrea was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Lottie; and siblings Helen, James and Gladys. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11:30 am from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Kidney Foundation or to the LUPUS Foundation of Canada. To send condolences please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
Rose Florence Taylor June 20, 1923 – December 31, 2014 Rose Florence Taylor of Camrose passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Al; children Ron (Val) Taylor of Bashaw, Rick (Mary) Taylor of Debolt, Judy (Glenn) Knockleby of Armena, Susan (Kevin) Croutch of Alder Grove, BC, and Mike (Gaylene) Taylor of Camrose; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother Bill (Phyllis) Johanesson of Drayton Valley. Rose was predeceased by her parents; brother George; two nephews Barry and Robin Johanesson. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ted Wigglesworth officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Society, S.P.C.A., or to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”