POTH, Irvin Rodney – 1943-2010

POTH, Irvin Rodney – 1943-2010

Poth, Irvin Rodney, beloved husband of Donna, passed away peacefully July 29, 2010 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 67 years.
Celebration of Life Service Saturday August 7,2010 at 1:30 pm at Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church (529 Centre Street) with Pastor Peter Campbell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Irvin’s memory can be made to either the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Avenue NE, Calgary T2E 6Z3 or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta , NWT & Nunavut, 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary T2N 1Z6.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences

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IVARSON, Karl Christian – 1924-2010

Ivarson, Karl Christian passed away August 2, 2010 at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 86 years.
Graveside service Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Champion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Karl’s memory can be made to the Champion Cemetery Maintenance Association, Box 99, Champion T0L 0R0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences at www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.​

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MILLER, Robert Edmond “Robbie” – 1981-2010

MILLER, Robert Edmond “Robbie” – 1981-2010

Miller, Robert Edmond “Robbie” passed away August 8, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 29 years.
Robbie will be lovingly remembered by his parents Doug and Bobbi Miller, sister Bobbi-Lee Kieke, two nieces Megan and Melanie, his grandmother Rita Miller, three uncles Dave, Joe, Dan and special buddy his dog Shaddy Lady.
Robbie was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Robert and Doreen Davidson, paternal grandfather Douglas Miller Sr. and two paternal uncles Robert and Edmond.
Celebration of Life service Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at Vulcan.
Honorary bearers Johnny Bath, James Clarke,

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THIESSEN, Jacob – 1914-2010

Thiessen, Jacob “Jake” passed away July 29, 2010 at Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 95 years.
Loving father of two daughters Marjorie Thiessen (Karl Pasowesty), Hannah (Jim) Dann, four sons Henry (Joan) Thiessen, John (Maureen) Thiessen, Peter (Linda) Thiessen, Roy (Gail) Thiessen, eleven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service Monday, August 2, 2010 at 11:00 at Vulcan Cemetery with Pastor Peter Campbell officiating.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.​

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THARLE-BJORNSON, Clara – 1917-2010

THARLE-BJORNSON, Clara – 1917-2010

Tharle Bjornson, Clara passed away July 27, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 93 years.
Clara was born January 8, 1917 at Lethbridge, Alberta to Roy and Jessie Gold. When she was seven, the family moved to Vulcan. Clara attended school at Vulcan and went on to Calgary to attend Normal School. She taught for one year at Sunset Valley School. Clara married Howard Tharle on November 2, 1938 and became a farmer’s wife. She moved off the farm into Peter Dawson Lodge at Vulcan in 1994 and Howard passed away in

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MUNTON, Stanley Warren – 1927-2010

MUNTON, Stanley Warren – 1927-2010

Munton, Stanley Warren was called home to his Lord and Savior July 16, 2010 at Lethbridge at the age of 83 years.
Stan was born May 16, 1927 at the home of midwife Hilda Marshman at Champion to Enan and Mary Anne Munton. Stan attended Sanderson and Gerrard schools east of Champion. During his younger years Stan worked for the land and irrigation company, riding 22 miles per day to check for any leaks or cracks in the canal. Later he worked for various farmers in the area. At Granlin’s, he met the love of his life, Hilda Hilz, who was

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BROERE, Neeltje “Nell” – 1923-2010

BROERE, Neeltje “Nell” – 1923-2010

Broere, Neeltje “Nell” passed away peacefully on July 13, 2010 at the Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 87 years.
Nell was born January 13, 1923 at Capelle a/d Ijssel, Holland to Krijn and Aletta Verkaik. She received all her education in Holland and, in 1946, married Adriaan Broere. Their three oldest children were born in Holland and the family immigrated to Canada in 1952. Nell and Andy were blessed with a fourth child in Canada. Nell worked hard to make a good life for her children. She was an impeccable housekeeper and always kept active.

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MARSHMAN, Robert “Bob” Reginald – 1925-2010

MARSHMAN, Robert “Bob” Reginald – 1925-2010

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

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MIDDLETON, Richard “Dick” Robert – 1953-2010

MIDDLETON, Richard “Dick” Robert – 1953-2010

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

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ASHBY-STOKES, Vera – 1927-2010

ASHBY-STOKES, Vera – 1927-2010

Ashby, Vera (Stokes) passed away peacefully July 3, 2010 at Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
Mom was born July 1, 1927 at Retlaw, Alberta and shortly after moved to Lomond, Alberta where she grew up, married and raised her family of three boys. She also worked at the Lomond School as a teacher’s aide, librarian and secretary. In her retirement, she moved to St. Albert, then Chemainus and finally to Lethbridge. Throughout her life, Mom enjoyed volunteering, gardening, walking, reading and traveling. In her volunteer work with groups such as the Goodwill Service Club

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