The CAMROSE BOOSTER, September 3, 2019 – Page 26
Gregory Lester Thirsk February 5, 1947 ~ August 29, 2019 Greg Thirsk was born on February 5, 1947, the second son of Pearl and Bob Thirsk, at New Westminster, BC, when his parents were spending the winter there. During his school years at Rosalind, Greg excelled at sports, especially track, baseball and football. Later, when he went to Camrose Composite High School and Camrose Lutheran College, football became the highlight of his life. He later played junior football with the Edmonton Huskies for three years. His dad, mom and sisters Valerie and Pat were proud spectators at every home game. After the games, they enjoyed picnics in Kinsmen Park. Greg worked for Edmonton City Telephones for thirteen years. While there he met Ginette Bedard, a French-Canadian girl from Charlesbourg, Quebec. Prior to her marriage to Greg, she was a stewardess with the Canadian Armed Forces. Greg and Ginette were married on October 24, 1970. They have two sons, Michael and Mark. Greg, Ginette and the boys left the city in 1979 and made their home at Kelsey. They lived on “The Kelsey Place” (the Wesley Thirsk home farm). They built a new home on this location. Greg was involved in the seed growing and cleaning with his father, brothers, and brother-in-law on Thirsk Farms. In 2007, Greg retired from farming operations. He then bought his favorite toy, a white Harley Davidson touring motorcycle, on which he accumulated 99,715 kilometres. In 2017, Greg and Ginette moved to Camrose into their lovely retirement home. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Ginette; sons Michael (Cindy) of Rosalind and their daughters Sara (Chad Morrison) and Chloe; and Mark (Jackie) of Camrose and their sons Braydon and Damon. On August 27, Sara and Chad were blessed with a baby boy, great-grandson Liam. Greg is also survived by his brother Theo (Margot) and family; sisters Valerie (Lloyd Herder) and family, and Patti, all of Kelsey; and sister-in-law Peggy (Ron Hauser) of Camrose. Greg was predeceased by this parents, Pearl and Bob Thirsk and bother Hugh. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 from the CityLights Church Camrose. Interment will take place in the Melville Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Greg’s memory may be made to the Melville Cemetery Fund, STARS, or KidSport Camrose. To send con-dolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Ruth Mary Hasiuk
Vera Kontek
Paul Maribo Pedersen
May 21, 1928 ~ August 25, 2019 Ruth Mary Hasiuk of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Keith (Bonnie) of Camrose, Marlene (Allen) Spady of Wainwright, Beverly (Brian) Rudosky of Daysland, and Grant (Susan) of St. Albert; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Merlin; and siblings Anne, Gilbert, Alice, Ellen, Joan, Jean, Madeline, and Wynona. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck officiating. Inurnment will take place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send con-dolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Vera Kontek of Camrose, AB, passed away on August 29, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her daughters Caroline Jober, Dolores (Don) Soroka, Kelly Kontek (Kevin Mickey); and sons Ron (Joanne) Kontek and Larry (Bonnie) Kontek. She was predeceased by her husband Rudy and son-in-law Gordon Jober. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Weber’s Mt. Pleasant Funeral Chapel, Camrose, AB. A Mass of Christian burial will held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019 at St Francis Xaviar Roman Catholic Church, Camrose, AB. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
September 18, 1939 ~ August 28, 2019 Paul was born in Camrose, Alberta on Sept. 18, 1939 to Bernard and Edith Pedersen, the second of three children. He passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Aug. 28, 2019 at the age of 79. Paul is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol DaviesPedersen; his furry companion Daisy; his sister Lily Rogers of Lethbridge; his brother Dennis (Donna) of Wetaskiwin; and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Paul spent most of his life in the flower business working alongside his parents and then his wife. Pedersen’s Florists was a second generation business founded in 1936. Paul and Carol retired and sold the business in 2013. Paul was an exceptionally kind and talented man who could be seen all over town. Paul had a huge belief in giving back to his community. He spent countless hours with a number of Camrose service groups. He was with Kinsmen / K40 from age 25, a Rotary club member for 36 years, and a volunteer of the Fire Department for 25 years. Paul was two time president of the Chamber of Commerce and a Life Member. He was treasurer of Camrose City Center. He also served as a District Coordinator for FTD. Paul could be counted on to carry out any number of duties with these groups depending on where he was needed most. You could often find him weeding and tending the rosemaling planters on Main Street. Paul will be forever remembered by many. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Tue., September 3, 2019 from the Camrose United Church, with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, and if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to the Battle River Community Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www. burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Aileen Hilda Mickelson 1930 ~ 2019 Aileen Mickelson, 89, died peacefully to be with her heavenly father on August 27, 2019 in Saskatoon. She was born April 24, 1930 in Bawlf, Alberta to Roswell and Madeline Roth. Aileen will be missed and is predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years Oliver Mickelson. She is survived by her children and their spouses Bonny (Les, predeceased), Alan (Barb), Glenn (Marg), and Byron (Monique). As well, she is survived by her siblings Marion (Ernest, predeceased), Hazel ( Joe, predeceased), Elinor (Don, predeceased), Gerald (Eunice), and Kathleen (Norman). 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service followed by an internment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2019 at WESTLAWN FUNERAL HOME in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.arbormemorial. ca/en/westlawn/obituaries.
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