The CAMROSE BOOSTER, January 2, 2018 – Page 24
Lillus Ivah Leiren Lillus Leiren of Camrose, AB passed away at the age of 94 years on December 23, 2017. She is survived by her sons and daughter: Ron (Linda), Abe (Brenda), Ray (Kim) and Coral (Isadore) Stoyko; grandchildren: Candace (Andrew) Craig, Bjorn Leiren, Troy Leiren (Petra), Courtney Leiren (Scott), Gunnar (Jennifer) Leiren, Scott (Nadine) Stoyko, Stephen (Michelle) Stoyko, Michelle (Jake) Kopperud; 6 great grandchildren; brothers: Gordon (Joyce) DeBord, Leonard (Audrey) DeBord; sister-in-law Esther DeBord, sister-in-law Eva Ledene; and brother-in-law Alf Olsen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her Husband Oscar; infant daughter Karolyn; parents Lloyd and Almeda DeBord; brothers Earl and Leroy; sister-in-law Evelyn; brother-in-law Albin Ledene; sister-inlaw Thelma Olsen; sister-in-law Myrtle Leiren; sister-in-law Esther Leiren; brother-in-law Morris Leiren; niece Karen Ranger. Lillus was born at Amisk, AB on March 21, 1923 and grew up on the family farm with her 4 brothers. She completed high school at Camrose Lutheran College in 1942 and went on to Normal School in Edmonton to become a teacher, receiving “short courses” in the art of school teaching! She taught initially in the Vegreville School Division, Killam Division, Ohaton School District and lastly with the Camrose School Division. On July 10, 1948, Lillus married Oscar Leiren. They lived on the Leiren family farm at Bawlf until moving to Camrose in 1984. She took a break to raise their 4 children but returned to teaching when Coral entered grade one in 1962. 15 years later Lillus retired from teaching to help more on the farm and be able to do more travelling. Throughout her years she remained an active consultant in the farming operation with Ray! Lillus moved to Deer Meadows in Camrose in 2003 where she enjoyed many years. Thank you to the staff and friends for the care provided at Deer Meadows, St. Mary’s Hospital and Wainwright Long Term Care where she had spent the last 3 months, waiting to move back to Camrose. Thank you to Pastor Tim Wray for officiating, Marlis Gunderson for playing the music and Jerry Paravicini for the special music. Thank you to A-1 Catering for providing the lunch today. Thank you for attending the service today. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017 from Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place on a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Food Bank, or to the Wainwright Long Term Care. Blessed be her memory!
Luella Elvina Ramsey February 3, 1928 ~ December 25, 2017 Luella Elvina Ramsey (nee Rasmussen) was born February 3, 1928 to Laura and Arthur Rasmussen on the farm west of Edberg, Alberta. She was predeceased by her sister Devina (Gordon) Dennis of Camrose; sister-in-law Ruth Ramsey of Camrose; life-long friend of family Kaye (Stephen) Innes of Edberg; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Luella was predeceased by her husband Leroy, parents Arthur and Laura Rasmussen, grandparents, and step-father Melvin Nystrom. Luella attended school for eleven years in Edberg, walking two and a half miles to school and home from the farm south of Edberg. She graduated from Business School and worked at the main Imperial Bank in Ferintosh, Alberta. After the marriage to Leroy on February 8, 1950, Luella kept books for the Edberg creamery for years, and then managed the Edberg Co-op store for 25 years as well as farming with Leroy until they retired in 1982. Then they wintered in Mesa, Arizona for 15 years, enjoying golfing almost every day. Luella and Leroy were the perfect hosts and enjoyed entertaining all their friends here as well as in Mesa, Arizona. Luella was noted for her cooking and baking; especially her “Flapper Pie” and angel food cake. She was District Deputy for the Royal Purple and a charter member. She was an active member of the Edberg Lutheran Church LCW and a longtime member of the Camrose Golf Club. The family are all very grateful of the care Luella received from the staff on Level 1 at Louise Jensen Care Centre and Bashaw Meadows. A Funeral Service was held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. A private interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Edberg Lutheran Church. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
June 19, 1949 ~ December 24, 2017 Garry Manderson of Ryley, Alberta was born on June 19, 1949 to Daniel and Olga Manderson at Westlock, Alberta. He passed away on December 24, 2017 at the Tofield Long Term Care at the age of 68 years. He is survived by his wife Theresa; sons Christopher (Dawn) and Patrick (Charlotte); daughter Cheryl (Ernie) Ahtila; grandson Austin (Manderson) Ahtila; special friends Ken and Marilyn Bruha; 5 brothers, 2 sisters, numerous family, friends and neighbors. Garry was predeceased by his parents and one sister Lorna Wadsworth. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Ryley Community Hall in Ryley, Alberta. Inurnment will follow at the Ryley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Tofield Health Foundation - Long Term Care, Alzheimer Society of Canada or to the charity of one’s choice.
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Stanley Peter Gabruck July 31, 1924 ~ December 26, 2017 Stanley Gabruck formerly of Daysland, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Killam Long Term Care Facility at the age of 93 years on December 26, 2017. He is survived by five sons and one daughter-in-law Donald (Diane), William (Betty), Kenneth (Alex Ann), Liz (Robert), Terrance, and Richard (Cecilia); two brothers Victor (Phyllis), and George (Jean); one sister Olga Mosier (Robert). He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Mary, one son Robert, two brothers Peter and John, and two sisters Helen and Ann. Family members wish to express their sincere thanks to the Doctors and staff at the Killam Long Term Care Unit for their loving care during Dad’s stay. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 from Our Ladies of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland, Alberta with Rev. Carlos Nunez as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Daysland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Daysland Cemetery Fund, or to the Daysland Hospital Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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