The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 24, 2017 – Page 16
Benjamin Gordon Heiberg
In loving memory of
Murray Yurkoski
Raymond Ziesel
July 4, 1985 ~ January 22, 2016 No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before I knew it Only God knows why My heart still aches with sadness And tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know Forever remembered, Always loved, Mom Dad, it’s been a year since you’ve been gone, I miss your silly jokes, pranks, smiles and laughs Most of all, I miss your love and good night hugs. You gave me life lessons and memories that will stay in my mind and heart forever, like baseball, fishing, camping and dirt biking. I know you’re with me, I feel you near, But I still miss you every day. You will always be my Dad. I will love you always and forever. – Ayden
who passed away on January 27, 2015 TO ALL PARENTS “I’ll lend for a little time a child of mine,” He said, “For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be for six or seven years, or 22 or 23, but will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief, you’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true, and from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I have selected you. I know you will give him all your love, nor think the labour vain, nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again.” I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord, thy will be done”, for all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may. And for the happiness we have known, forever grateful stay. But shall the angels call him, much sooner than we planned, we’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand. Love from Dad (Murry Shermack) and family
In loving memory of
Murray, Mike and Jackie Yurkoski My heart is still broken, I miss all my children. I know you’re all looking down at me, Saying it will be all right. Yes, I want to believe that, But I just can’t. I cry at night still wondering What it would be like, Having you all still here. Eternally loved, Mom
August 4, 1990 ~ January 14, 2017 Ben’s Short, but Full, Life Story Benjamin Gordon Heiberg was born in Camrose, AB on August 4, 1990 to proud parents, Gordon and Jennifer Heiberg; baptized into the family of God, by the Spirit, through Jesus, the following September 16 (godparents, Auntie Elsa and Uncle Arlen Salte). Benjamin captured hearts with his smile and zeal from day one. He cut his first tooth without Tylenol on a long drive home from Fort St. John, BC; he learned to run at about nine months (not bothering with the walking stage); and he was standing on the garbage can clearly proclaiming the alphabet at the age of two. He was a challenge to keep up to until his middle-teen, more relaxed years. Ben graduated from Kindergarten at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Kingman, AB; from Grade Nine at Round Hill School, AB; and then, in 2008, from Grade Twelve at Hay Lakes School, AB. He spent one school year at Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute, Camrose, AB. Throughout his school years and into the truncated years that followed, Ben exhibited a special caring for those who were the ‘underdog’. He lived his life appreciating the value of working hard, but remembering to play hard as well. Gord, Jennifer, Benjamin and Sean (his only, younger brother by two years) developed a very precious family relationship. They camped and traveled together regularly. They curled, skied and generally lived sports together, eagerly anticipating doing the same in this New Year, 2017 AD. The ability to have fun together made working together as a family both a joy and a privilege that is rare, and certainly not taken for granted. He will be remembered with love and missed on so many levels and in so many ways, both around the farm and on future holidays. The close proximity of both Gord’s and Jennifer’s immediate families meant that Ben was also well-loved by his Great-Grandma, Oma, Grandpa, Grandmas, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. His cousins have honoured him by sharing the gift of music which was so integral to his life. His heart could be heard through the alto saxophone, but he wasn’t afraid to try playing any instrument – the piano first (under his Grandma Heiberg’s patient tutelage), other saxophones (oh, that bari-sax!), the trumpet, tuba, drums, Guitar Hero, and also, his voice. Ben left unfinished the process of making his home and yard into an orderly, welcoming place for family and friends (with much help from Grandma Voigt’s ‘Home Depot’ supplies). And he did have friends; not only because of what they meant to him, but in the way he gave of himself in so many ways, jumping to help with any need, regardless of the length of the list he was working on. The bonds of friendship, especially those with his girlfriend, Tori, will be dearly missed. Recently, Sean had become Ben’s roommate. Ben had begun to work on motivating Sean to join him in the vision of living life to the fullest, together on the farm and in their home. Tragically, this will only happen now through memories, but give thanks to God that there are so many. May God continue to heal Sean’s tender, aching heart, protect him, and flood him with the knowledge of forgiveness and unconditional love, found in Christ, our Lord, and experienced through so many people in his life. Benjamin was predeceased by his great-grandmothers, Myrtle Magneson and Johanna Voigt; grandfathers, Andreas Heiberg and Wilhelm Voigt; aunt, Grace Schacher; and second-cousin, Dwight Koppel. He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Jennifer Heiberg; brother, Sean; grandmothers, Bernice Heiberg and Grethe Voigt; girlfriend, Victoria Mooney; uncle, Lyle (Rebecca) Heiberg, uncle, Robert Schacher; aunt, Elsa (Arlen) Salte, aunt, Ruby (Manfred) Neumann; cousins, Severin (Carole Preston, Andreas) Heiberg, Kierstin (Richard Bruneau) Heiberg, Erika Heiberg, Andrew (Kristyn) Schacher, Alex (Shannon, Grayden) Schacher, Karla Schacher, Linnea (Andrew Anstey) Salte, Brennan (Melanie, Jude, Willis) Salte, Jared (Bethany) Salte; the extended Magneson, Dawson and Andersen families and many good friends. Good-bye Benjamin, ’til we meet again. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Bardo Lutheran Church, 5609-48 Street, Tofield, AB with Pastor Kevin Langager officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to Bardo Lutheran Church or World Mission Prayer League (Camrose, AB). To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
Lois Remesoff Lois Lorraine (nee Purcell) Remesoff was born on February 19, 1939 in Kamsack, SK, one of seven children. In 1959, she married Jack Remesoff and together they had two boys, James and Greg. She passed away on January 18, 2017 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her husband Jack; sons James (Debra) and Greg; grandchildren Desiree (Mike), Derek and Amanda (Ken); great-grandchildren Trinity and Mason. She was predeceased by her father and mother; brothers Robert, George and Ken; and sisters Lorna, Betty and Faye. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel with Pastor Bill Harder officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will follow at the Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Philip Ivan Lien December 28, 1951 ~ January 6, 2017 Philip Ivan Lien, son of Egil and Ina Lien, passed away on January 6, 2017 at the U of A Hospital from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He leaves behind his wife of 27 years Anna; one brother Gordon; two sisters Vernice Lienholt and Doris Lien. He was predeceased by his parents; one sister Sonja; and two brothers Rodger and Ralph. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Faith Community Church (10405-142 Street, Edmonton). Cremation has taken place.