Obituaries

Dick Middleton, a loving father, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his farm on July 4, 2010.
Dick is survived by his wife Debbie, daughters Avi, Marjorie, Angela, Joanna, Amber (Jared Puzey), Arren (Buck Middleton) and Jackie, his beautiful grandchildren Owen, Emry, Maryssa, Gilbert, Lilyanne and Calum, his brothers John (Roxanne), Albert (Maxine), sisters Annalee (Brian), Maura (Kurt), Marg (Shilo), Inez (Laurent), mother and father-in-law Len and Mary Scheibner, brothers-in-law Larry Scheibner, Barry (Alma-Lynn) Morcom, sisters-in-law Diane (Bill) King, Bonnie (Pat) Hart and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dick was a very loving grandfather and gave much of his time

Schierman, Wesley John “Wes” passed away October 23, 2010 at the Foothills Hospital at Calgary at the age of 64 years.
Wes was born May 16, 1946 at Calgary, Alberta to John and Wilhelmina Schierman. He attended grades one to twelve in Vulcan. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton with a Bachelor of Science degree, receiving the First Class Standing prize from the Faculty of Agriculture. On October 12, 1968 he married Lucille Gliege of Lethbridge. Wes worked for Farm and Ranch Management Consultants until December 1975 and then moved to the family farm at Vulcan,

MALMBERG, Melvin Duane1944 – 2009Melvin Duane Malmberg passed away at Vulcan Community Health Centre October 9, 2009 at the age of 65 years.
Beloved husband of wife Loyia of Vulcan, loving father of two daughters Suzanne (Dennis) Douglas and Sheilah (Bryce) Schutte, a son Steven (Jessica) Malmberg, five grandchildren Devett, Gabriela, Kayden, Chaz, Mitchell, mother Lucy, sister Linda Rutland, four brothers Ken, Rick, Kirk, Kevin, and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life service was held at Champion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was held Thursday October 15, 2009 with Bishop Robert Ellis officiating.
Internment will take

Daniells, Bruce Karl passed away January 19, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 81 years.
Bruce was born March 20, 1928 in the Township of Maryborough near Kitchener, Ontario to Maurice and Lydia Daniells. He was one of nine children. As a young man, Bruce worked for a meat market and a shirt and shoe factory. His first love was and always remained, horses. Filled with a desire to see the Calgary Stampede, sixteen year old Bruce ventured west via CPR freight cars and later his thumb. Bruce worked in a sawmill

Kermack, Kimberly Michelle passed away April 27, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 24 years.
Celebration of Life service Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Champion Congregational Church with Pastor Amber Jordan officiating. The family has requested that those attending dress casual and wear blue.
Inurnment Champion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Kimberley’s memory can be made to the Champion Cemetery Maintenance Association, Box 99, Champion, T0L 0R0 or Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, 271, 339 – 50 Avenue SE, Calgary T2G 2B3.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail

Marshman, Robert Reginald “Bob” passed away peacefully on July 10, 2010 at the Peter Loughead Hospital in Calgary at the age of 84 years.
Bob is survived by two nieces Marilyn Marshman, Suzanne (Bud) Grouette and great niece Amanda Grouette. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews in Athabasca and sister-in-law Viola Marshman.
He was predeceased by three brothers in infancy, brothers William “Bud”, Harold “Jock” and sister Ruth.
Bob was born in Carmangay on December 17, 1925. He was third eldest son of Ed and Hilda Marshman. Bob was raised in the Champion area where he farmed

Sletto, Clayton Robert “Bob” passed away peacefully on October 26, 2010 at the Foothills Hospital at Calgary at the age of 57 years.
Bob was born on January 31, 1953 at Vulcan to Clayton and Betty Sletto of Champion. He attended school in Champion, High School in Vulcan and College at Olds. Bob married Marion Boll on June 24, 1978 and they had three children together, Laura, Matthew and Jill. He worked on the family farm until moving to Claresholm in 1989.
Bob leaves behind his daughter Jill (Matt) his son Matthew, two sisters Sharon (Pat) Lattery and Carol (Jerry)

TODD, J.A. Brian1928 – 2009
After a long and rich life, Brian passed away peacefully on October 12, 2009 following a brief illness
J.A. Brian Todd was the youngest son of Robert and Mae Todd, born December 2, 1928 in Vulcan. Brian attended school at Thigh Hill and Vulcan and completed his secondary education at SAIT in 1949-50 where he took a course in building construction and drafting. After completing his courses, he returned to Vulcan to farm with his Dad.
He met Margaret Todd Anderson on October 12, 1953 and they were married November 16, 1955. Brian was

Rupp, Gloria Hazel, beloved wife of the late Alfred, passed away January 25, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 84 years.
Gloria was born October 21, 1925 in Medicine Hat, AB and moved with her family to Champion when she was four years old. She attended school in Champion and then worked there as a telephone operator. In 1948 Gloria married Alfred and they moved to the family farm where they raised their three boys Jim, Dale and Gord. They enjoyed many years of farming and community life and felt fortunate to call Champion home. Alf &

Graham, Weldon Joseph passed away April 30, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 91 years.
Weldon was born July 5, 1918 at Prescott County, Vankleek Hill, Ontario to Fred and Annie Graham. The family moved to the Vulcan area in 1915. Weldon attended Vulcan schools and upon completion of his education, began farming with his father. He married Jean Margaret Christie in October, 1977. Weldon was a member of the Vulcan United Church. In his younger years he was an avid curler.
Weldon is survived by his brother Delbert and numerous cousins.
Weldon was