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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

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

WARD, Mabel1931 – 2009
Ward, Mabel, beloved wife of George, passed away October 4, 2009 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 78 years.
Mabel was born at Gleichen, Alberta on May 12, 1931 to Emily and Hugh Telford. She was raised on the BC coast and took grade 13 and Normal School training at Vancouver. After finishing school, Mabel went to visit relatives at Arrowwood and decided to stay. She worked at Mr. Munsey’s grocery store and operated the switchboard in the evening for CR Curtis. Mabel married George Ward on December 1,

GROVES, Keith Maxwell1931 – 2009
Groves, Keith Maxwell passed away peacefully August 22, 2009 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 77 years.
Keith was born September 19, 1931 at Champion, Alberta to Max and Annetta Groves. He attended Yale, Harmony and Champion Schools. Keith started farming as a young man with his father. He attended SAIT for one year and then returned home to farm. In 1957 Keith married Barbara Poffenroth and began their life together on the farm.
Keith played saxophone in a local band. He also played ball with the Champion Baseball

Wickstrom, Betty passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 12, 2009 at the age of 81 years.
Betty was born in Calgary on May 26, 1928, the only daughter and third child of Donald and Hazel Smith.  She grew up in the Reid Hill and Berrywater districts and attended Marshall, Berrywater and Vulcan schools.  Upon graduation, Betty moved to Calgary and was employed by United Grain Growers as a comptometer operator for four years.  It was during this time that Betty met Stan Wickstrom and they were married on June 25, 1949 at the Church of Christ in

PRENTICE, Kenneth George1963 -2009
Prentice, Kenneth George “Ken”(a.k.a. Sid) passed away suddenly August 24, 2009 at Milo at the age of 46 years.
Ken was born at Bassano, Alberta on April 9, 1963 to Jim and Brenda Prentice. He attended Milo School and County Central High School at Vulcan. Ken obtained his mechanics licence in 1985 and co-managed the Milo Garage as well as helping his dad farm. He also worked on the pipeline for many years. Ken married Ann Olsson on March 21, 1987 and they resided in Milo. In 1990, they purchased the

CRAINE, Allan Herbert1954-2009
Craine, Allan Herbert passed away September 21, 2009 at Foothills Hospital at Calgary at the age of 55 years.
Allan was born January 5, 1954 at Vulcan, Alberta to Herb and Dorothy Craine Allan enjoyed sports and played soccer and volleyball. He competed in 10 pin bowling in the Special Olympics for many years Allan loved hockey and was an avid fan of the Calgary Flames. He liked listening to music and enjoyed dancing. One of Allan’s favorite treats was Tim Hortons coffee. He was a very social person and

Marshman, Donald Clifford “Don” passed away July 8, 2009 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 78 years
Don was born at Champion, Alberta on March 10, 1931 to Clifford and Elizabeth Marshman. He was raised on the family farm one mile east of Vulcan. Don loved farming and took over the family farm. He married Rae Simpson on December 4, 1971 and she passed away on April 24, 1991. Don continued to live on the family farm until March,1998. He then became a resident in the Long Term Care Unit of the Vulcan Hospital and was one of

WEST, Helen Elizabeth1920 – 2009
Helen West (Lindstedt), formerly of Lomond, AB, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Brentwood Care Centre in Calgary at 4:15 am on September 16, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
Helen will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her three sons: Ken (Sharon) and David (Patty) of Calgary, and Les (Karen) of Denver; her grandchildren Brad & Marla; Elizabeth, Jared, Shannon, & Nathan; Tessa, Caterina & Adam; their families plus numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, her sister, Dagne (Stan Maertz) and by all her friends and relatives. Helen was predeceased by

Fitzpatrick, Robert “Bob” John, beloved husband of Kay, passed away peacefully August 20, 2009 at the Vulcan Hospital at the age of 73 years.
Bob was born at Calgary on February 6, 1936.. He was the chosen son of Ed and Minnie Fitzpatrick of Queenstown, Alberta. Bob attended school in Queenstown, worked along side his father on the family farm and took on other jobs such as custom combining. He married Diane Holm and raised four children, Milton, Sherry, Charlotte and Wesley. Later in life Bob and Kay Zaystoff met and after 23 years celebrated their love with