The CAMROSE BOOSTER, October 25, 2016 – Page 21
John “Jack” Gamble
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John “Jack” Gamble was born on June 27, 1928 in Vanguard, Saskatchewan to Glenn and Margaret. He passed away on October 19, 2016 at Tofield Health Centre at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his sons Rodney (Vickie) and Ken (Linda); daughters Lynne (Kevin) Langager and Shannon Martens; grandchildren Angela (Chris) Hiebert, Richard Gamble, Megan Langager, Erin Langager, Kendra Langager, Bethany (Drew) Warkentin, Nathan Gamble and Joel Gamble; great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Lukas Hiebert; sisters Josephine Sinclair and Evelyn Johnson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his wife Mary; sons-in-law Danny Patton and Isaac Martens; and sisters Maureen Parschauer, Elleanor Shortt and Ina, in infancy. Besides raising registered Horned Herefords and farming in Pambrun, Jack was active in his community. He served as a municipal councillor, was involved with 4-H, volunteered at Swift Current Frontier Days and participated in the annual Bull Sale. In later years, he was very involved with Regina’s Agribition. He loved hockey and played on local teams for many years. As his own sons grew older and began to play, he switched to coaching and eventually became a referee for local games. A seasonal job as a weighman for the Record of Performance program eventually led to a full-time job with the Livestock Branch of the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture. Jack was a good student and spent one winter at the School of Agriculture in Saskatoon. He loved reading until macular degeneration robbed him of that favourite pastime. Jack was a story teller … he could come up with a story for every situation. He could talk with anyone, anywhere. Dementia, in his later years, made some things very difficult for Jack, but somehow he never lost his sense of humour and wit. He was an active member of his church, serving in a variety of ways. Faith and a relationship with God were deeply important to him and were an anchor in his life. His wife, Mary, was the love of his life … his queen. He would do anything for her. He loved and encouraged his children, but took special pleasure in his grandchildren and travelled many miles to attend special events with them. We thank God for the treasure of his life and miss him. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Bardo Lutheran Church in Tofield, Alberta with Pastor Kevin Langager officiating. Interment will take place at the Pambrun Cemetery at Pambrun, SK at a later date A memorial celebration will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Millar College Dining Room, Pambrun, SK. Memorial donations may be made to the Millar College of the Bible, Pambrun, SK or to the Missionary Health Institute, Toronto, Ontario or to the Bardo Lutheran Church, Tofield, Alberta.
Robert “Robbie” Thomas McBlain December 21, 1927 ~ October 18, 2016 Robbie was born on December 21, 1927 in Chilliwack, BC to Thomas and Isabella McBlain. Starting life at only two pounds, he was referred to as a miracle baby; he was not expected to survive. He was so small his mother’s wedding ring fit around his wrist. Robbie grew up on the family farm in Chilliwack. He finished school after Grade 9, and continued to help out on the farm until moving to Saskatchewan in the ’50s. Robbie farmed and drove bus for his uncle in Aneroid. While there, he met and married Andrea. From this marriage, he was blessed with a daughter Sandra, son Ian, and granddaughter Amanda. Robbie and Andrea moved back to Chilliwack for a brief period. Shortly after Sandra was born, they accepted a job offer in Stettler. They lived here for the next 13 years. During this time, Ian was born and Robbie became a truck driver. He stayed with this occupation until his retirement. A new job moved the family to Camrose in 1975. This became his home until health issues forced them to move to the Good Shepherd Home in Wetaskiwin in 2009. Robbie had a great love for music. In his younger years, he played in a band with his brother. He continued to enjoy playing with other family members throughout the years. He and Andrea also enjoyed listening and dancing to the Foggy River Band. Robbie retired in 1985 after suffering a heart attack. His health issues continued after that, and he survived four further strokes. During retirement, he took up woodworking and fishing. He would spend hours making key holders, clocks, checkerboards and other creations. He took great pride in his work and loved to share it with everyone he met. Robbie will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Left to cherish his memory are his son Ian (Linda) McBlain of Camrose; daughter Sandra (Doug) Campbell of Leduc; granddaughter Amanda McBlain (Ed Whalen) of Leduc; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and sister Mary (Les) Cherry of Langley, BC. He was predeceased by his wife Andrea, parents Thomas and Isabella, brother David, and sister Isabella. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 pm on October 23, 2016 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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