We Remember

LaRee (Causey) Jones took her last earthly breath and graduated to heaven on Wednesday, the 23rd of June, 2021 in Langley, BC.
She was born August 9th, 1943 in Carmangay, Alberta and was raised in the Village of Champion, Alberta by her parents, Dave and Louretta Causey. She was also very close to pioneers of the village, great grandfather Martin Clever as well as grandparents Fred and Oma Clever.
LaRee took her schooling at the University of Calgary and started teaching school in 1963. She married Skip Jones (now deceased) the same year.
LaRee will be missed beyond measure by her three precious

Ruth Davis, of Vulcan, passed away at Vulcan Extendicare on May 30, 2021 at the age of 95 years.
Ruth lived a life of adventure and did so with enthusiasm and an unshakeable positive attitude. She was a loving, involved mother, an adoring wife and generous friend. A very humble woman who never took credit for her many accomplishments and simply dismissed compliments.
She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Ruth grew up on a farm north of Vulcan with wonderful, hardworking parents. Rode to school on horseback and even dog sled. Although she lived many years in Calgary, the farm was

Stanley “Stan” Richard Howe of Champion, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB on May 29, 2021 at the age of 80 years.
Stan was born January 21, 1941 in Carmangay, AB to Dick and Linda Howe. Stan went to school in Champion and began farming at a young age and became a way of life that he loved. He met and married Bev Decker in 1963 and together they raised a family of four on the family farm.
Besides keeping up with his children and grandchildren’s activities, Stan enjoyed trap shooting and golf and met many great friends over the

Lawrence Clements of Vulcan (formerly of Milo), beloved husband of Doris, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Extendicare on May 18, 2021 at the age of 96 years.
Lawrence was born January 19, 1925 to Bill and Florence Clements in Provost, AB. In 1927, the family moved to the Milo District. In 1931, Lawrence started school at Corbie Hill until it closed and then went to Milo. In January of 1944, he enlisted in the Army and in April of 1946 he came back home to Canada from Germany. In June of 1948, he took over the Milo Café with the

Willodene (Dene) Gooch 1929 – 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Mother on May 8, 2021 at 91 years of age, at Red Deer, AB.
Mom spent many years as a farm wife, wonderful Mother, neighbor and friend. She taught many children to tap dance in the Milo/Vulcan district. Our fondest memories of Mom on the farm was her driving hot delicious meals to the harvesters in the fields while they custom combined on the Blackfoot Reserve. In retirement, Mom spent over 40 winters in sunny Arizona, dancing, cycling, hiking and enjoying life to the

Marguerite Rose Bushell (Nee: Smith) July 7, 1937 – May 4, 2021
Marguerite Rose Bushell , formerly of Milo, passed away at AgeCare Midnapore in Calgary on May 4, 2021 at the age of 83 years.
Marg was born in Calgary, AB, later moving to Turner Valley and attended Turner Valley High School. One of Marg’s first jobs was as a telephone operator for AGT. In February 1957, she married her first husband Murray Winters and together they raised their family in Calgary. Marg returned to the workforce after the kids started school. She worked at the Woolco Department Store in the

Jacquelyn LUCAS (nee Richardson)
August 21, 1932 — Calgary, Alberta April 24, 2021 — Okotoks, Alberta
With family by her side, Jacquelyn Grace Lucas (nee Richardson) passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 at Tudor Manor in Okotoks at 88 years of age.
Jacquie was born in Calgary August 21, 1932 and spent the younger years of her life living with her maternal grandparents (Mom and Dad Crick) on a family farm near Vulcan. She attended school in Vulcan and there in Grade 11 she met the love of her life, Lionel Lucas. After high school Lionel and Jacquie got married and

Phyllis Huff (nee: Degenstein)
March 11, 1925 – April 9, 2021
Phyllis Huff was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on April 9, 2021 at the age of 96. She passed very peacefully at the Vulcan Health Centre Long Term Care Unit, where she had resided for the last 4 years. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our wonderful Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma. Yet, we rejoice that she left this world content and at peace.
Phyllis was born to Agnes and Peter Degenstein at Foremost, AB. From Foremost, they moved to Turin

With sadness, the family of Lawrence Johnson announces his passing on April 4, 2021 in Calgary, AB at the age of 75 years.
Lawrence and Lynn moved to Alberta in 1969 and resided in Vulcan, AB. Lawrence will be remembered for his wit, humor and storytelling. Both Lawrence and Lynn enthusiastically participated in the numerous Star Trek activities in Vulcan. Lawrence developed a love of woodworking and making toys, selling them at the local markets. Lawrence, with his white beard, loved to play Santa at all times of the year. His wings were ready but our hearts were not.
Besides his loving

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Fulton. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Vulcan Community Health Centre Long Term Care Unit on April 3, 2021 at the age of 94.
Gladys was born in Consort on October 21, 1926, the second eldest daughter of John and Alvina Buehler. She and her eleven siblings received their education in Consort and in 1943, Gladys and her eight youngest siblings moved to the Champion area.
Gladys married Victor Fulton from Vulcan on March 7, 1947 and together they raised their daughter Laura. Vic and