Obituaries

Comstock, Stanley “Stan” , of Vulcan, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on March 7, 2015 at the age of 90 years.

Stan entered the theater of World War II in Holland with the Regina Rifles. After the war, he worked in the grain industry for 36 years with the Alberta Wheat Pool.
Stan is survived by his sons, Bruce (Bonnie) of Cochrane and Keith of Vulcan, brothers Ray of Turner Valley, Len of Ontario and sister Doreen of Kitimat, BC, grandchildren Shane (Shelly) Comstock of Calgary, Tammie (Frank) and Sherrie (Paul) Comstock of Cochrane, Caitlin and Connor Comstock of

Kathleen (Kay) Jane Doeling, October 27, 1917 – February 15, 2015
The family of Kathleen Jane “Kay” Doeling regretfully announces her passing on Feb. 15 at the age of 97 years.
Kathleen was born in her parents’ homestead farmhouse in Vulcan County, Alberta, the only child of pioneers Frieda and John McRoberts. She rode on horseback, weather permitting, to Sunny Glen School through Grade 8, then boarded weekdays in Vulcan to attend high school. Her lifelong interest in Canadian politics came from reading Hansard in the evenings with her father, who had a subscription. Childhood visits to her mother’s relatives in Wisconsin

Paton, David Lawrence of Claresholm, formerly of Vulcan, passed away at the Claresholm Hospital on February 8, 2015 at the age of 82 years.
David was born in Vulcan, Alberta on August 17, 1932 to William and Odile Paton, where he grew up on the family farm northwest of Vulcan.
He enjoyed his life as a grain and cattle farmer who was very active in the Vulcan community as a member of the Vulcan Elks Lodge #121, Knights of Columbus #7327 and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. He served on the Board of Directors for United Farmers of Alberta as well as the

Keith O’Dell Fisher (1917 – 2015)
It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Keith O’Dell Fisher announce his peaceful passing at the High River Hospital on February 3, 2015 at the age of 97 years.

Keith leaves to mourn his beloved wife Margaret, sons Warren and Allan (Charlean) Fisher, grandchildren Diana (Grant) Render and David (Corrie) Fisher, great grandchildren Zachary and Callie Render, Charlotte, Paige and Gabrielle Fisher, three sisters-in-law Elma Fisher, Rose Fisher and Elaine Mehlhose, nephew Ross Mehlhose, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
After 2 ½ years spent in Newfoundland with the RCAF, he came home and

Mrs. Dorothy Bexte (nee Lemley), formerly of Vulcan, Alberta, passed away in Claresholm, Alberta on February 1, 2015 after a long battle with multiple illnesses.
Dorothy was born in Nanton, Alberta on April 1, 1939 and grew up in High River, Alberta. She was married to Adolf Bexte who passed away March 16, 2013.
Dorothy enjoyed camping, gardening, bingo and cards. She loved having her family around her and will be greatly missed by all!
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Cindy (Dave Bruce) Haslam, Holly (Roger) Rush, and Lynn (Stewart) Surman and son Joseph (Kathy) Bexte. Dorothy is also survived by

DUMKA, Mary Elaine
June 5, 1917 – December 29, 2014
Mary passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 at Coaldale, Alberta at the age of 97 years.
Mary was born on the family homestead near Cluny, Alberta, the only child of Irene and Hubert Tabor. In 1939 she attended Calgary Normal School and obtained her teaching certificate. After teaching several years she married Neal Dumka in 1944. As an only child she often said she would like a big family. They resided in Lethbridge, Arrowwood and Milo area before moving to Vulcan in 1953 where she taught elementary school for many years. She

Hyslip, Megan Anne, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on December 11, 2014 at the age of 26 years.
Megan was born in Vulcan to Noel and Deb Hyslip on December 7, 1988. She attended Hazel Cameron Elementary and County Central High School, graduating Grade 12 in 2007. Megan moved to Lethbridge and became a nail technician where she loved to create and design different works of art for people. She still loved to come home and considered the “country” her way of life, often coming home to cook at harvest time.
Megan is lovingly

MacDonald, James Kenneth, of Vulcan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Vulcan Extendicare on December 6, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
Jim was born in Calgary, Alberta on June 9, 1923 to his parents Ken and Sara MacDonald. He was primarily raised and schooled with two sisters, Peggy and Norma, in the Turner Valley area where his father worked. During the depression years, they all moved to Vancouver where life was very hard. Jim got himself a bike and delivered newspapers and telegraphs which added to the family income.
Jim joined the Canadian Navy at the very young age

Williams, Hurley, of Strathmore, formerly of Arrowwood, beloved husband of Grace, passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on December 2, 2014 at the age of 97 years.
Besides Grace, his loving wife of 73 years, Hurley is survived by his children – son Tom (Ruth) Williams, grandchildren Judy (Duane) Ashbacher, Darren (Melissa) Williams, Clark (Debbie) Williams, daughter Brenda (Dave) Kirkham, grandchildren Kim (Randy) Gatz, Kelly (Nick) Talerico, Kyla (Murray) Rodych, daughters Gloria Williams and Diane (Lee) Heimskerk, 11 great-grandchildren, brother Lyle (Lorene) Williams, sister Marlene (Gordon) Snow and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hurley was predeceased by a son Billy, daughter Shirley and