Alberta May Booth passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2005 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 94 years.
Alberta was born July 7, 1911 at Claresholm, Alberta to Andrew and Martha Hartwick. She attended Lomond School and after graduation attended Normal School in Calgary. Alberta taught school for one year (1930-31) at Prairie Queen then the school closed due to small enrollment. In October, 1934 she married Earl Armstrong and had three children. Alberta and Earl bought the corner (Elliot and Erskine) store in the mid 40’s and sold it to Sam Croissant. They
BURNETT, Ida May 1921 – 2005
Ida May Burnett passed away peacefully at the Peter Dawson Lodge November 6, 2005 at the age of 84 years.
Ida May was born July 23, 1921 at Cove, Oregon the oldest daughter of George and Eva Williams. They arrived in Arrowwood in 1927. Ida May attended Shouldice, Arrowwood and Calgary Normal Schools graduating in 1941. She began teaching in Greenacres near Carstairs where she boarded with Percy and Grace Stull. The following year Ida May taught at Lathom near Bassano and joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in February 1943. She took rheumatic fever and was discharged in August on
LIEBREICH, Mervin 1921 – 2005
Mervin Liebreich of Lomond, Alberta passed away on October 31, 2005, Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 84 years.
Mervin was born at Ebenezer, Saskatchewan, on April 7, 1921, the fifth child of Adolf and Olga Liebreich. He spent most of his childhood growing up with his seven brothers and sisters on the family farm. At an early age Merv migrated from the farm to explore the many opportunities which would serve to form the legacy he leaves behind for his children.
Merv’s journey began in Northern Manitoba as a trapper which later led to the formidable
HEATHER, Alvin George “Hap” 1924 – 2005
Alvin George “Hap” Heather, beloved husband of Ethel of Milo, Alberta passed away October 24, 2005 at Strathmore Hospital at the age of 80 years.
Hap was born December 4, 1924 at Bassano, Alberta to George and Tillie Heather and was brought home in a sleigh across the Bow River at Bassano. He attended Rocky Butte School for Grades 1-9. Hap then went to live in Milo to attend Milo High School. He finished high school in Cluny, graduating in 1942. In the spring of 1943 Hap enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. He worked on a corvette ship that accompanied
BUDD, Vernie Beatrice (Nee: Warden) 1914 – 2005
Vernie Beatrice (Warden) Budd passed away peacefully at Lethbridge, Alberta on the 22nd of October, 2005 at the generous age of 91 years.
Vernie was born at Reid Hill, Alberta on the 7th of May, 1914. She grew up in an era of technological change, global depression and world wars, all the while nurtured in a large family dedicated to Christ, loving kindness to all, and a house full of music. Vernie attended school at Reid Hill, riding her horse there every day. She spent her high school years at Vulcan, she met Naaman Budd in the fall of 1924. He
CROSSFIELD, William “Bill” Freeman 1925 – 2005
William Freeman”Bill” Crossfield of Nanton, Alberta passed away October 20, 2005 at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 80 years.
Bill was born May 7, 1925 at Hanna, Alberta the only child of George and Effie Crossfield (formerly of St.Paul D’Abbostford, QC.). Bill’s parents homesteaded on ranch land about five miles outside of Hanna and was raised on the Marion Wright farm also in the Hanna area where he attended Solon and Alps schools. Bill came to Vulcan County following the passing of his father to work on farms including Howard Tharle, Walter Steiner, R.N. Hill, Ivo Love
POBST, Arnold Roy 1927 – 2005
Arnold Roy Pobst of Arrowwood, Alberta passed away Monday, September 26, 2005 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 77 years.
Arnold was born October 18 , 1927 at Arrowwood, Alberta to Clate and Candace Williams. His mother and twin sister died at birth. Arnold was cared for by Mrs. Lyons then Mrs. Pobst for the first four years. In 1931 he was adopted by Frank and Maude Pobst and moved to New Westminster, BC. Arnold received his schooling in BC and worked in the lumber mills. Arnold moved back
DAW, Hazel Ruby Viola 1917 – 2005
Hazel Ruby Viola Daw of Vulcan passed away September 25, 2005 following a lengthy illness at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 88 years.
Hazel was born on March 3, 1917 at Tribune, Saskatchewan to Alfred and Anna Larson, the seventh of eight children. Her father passed away from influenza during the influenza pandemic of 1918, leaving Anna to raise a large family on the farm during the depression years.
Hazel came to Alberta at a young age to work, where she met Thomas Alfred Daw at Gleichen. They were married in 1946 after his return from overseas.
PREGITZER, Verna Mae 1918 – 2005
Pregitzer, Verna Mae was called home to her Lord and Saviour September 17, 2005 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 87 years.
Verna was born on March 18, 1918 in Didsbury, Alberta to Duncan and Mary Milne (nee Owens). She was the fifth of seven children (four brothers and three sisters). Verna’s family lived on a farm about twenty miles east of Olds. She attended Stuart Elementary School and took some high school courses by correspondence. Verna enjoyed helping the younger students with their lessons but family circumstances prevented her from pursuing a higher education.
In 1939 at the
PREGITZER, Verna Mae 1918 – 2005
Pregitzer, Verna Mae was called home to her Lord and Saviour September 17, 2005 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 87 years.
Verna was born on March 18, 1918 in Didsbury, Alberta to Duncan and Mary Milne (nee Owens). She was the fifth of seven children (four brothers and three sisters). Verna’s family lived on a farm about twenty miles east of Olds. She attended Stuart Elementary School and took some high school courses by correspondence. Verna enjoyed helping the younger students with their lessons but family circumstances prevented her from pursuing