Engen, Marion Mary passed away December 22, 2009 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 89 years.
Loving mother of two sons Robert (Anna) and Charles (Virginia), two grandchildren Kristy and Robert, a sister Gwen Coskey numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Leonard, Marion was predeceased by her parents, four brothers and a sister.
Inurnment at Vulcan Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Marion’s memory can be made to Alberta Lung Association Box 4500 Stn. “S”, Edmonton T6E 9Z2.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
BROWN, Gregory Colin – 1951-2010
The family of Greg Brown sadly announces his passing on March 23, 2010 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Annie, by his daughter Penny (David) and his grandchildren Zane and Kira. Greg is also survived by his mother Jessie Brown, his sister Janice (Doug) Hall, his brother Brian (Julie) Brown, his nieces and nephew Wendy, Carolyn and Geoff and their families. Greg was predeceased by his father Len Brown.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chapelhow Branch 284, 606 – 38 Avenue NE, Calgary at
BROOKES, William D. “Bill” – 1930-2010
Bill passed away peacefully on June 21, 2010 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre in the presence of his loving wife Lynn. Bill spent his youth in Ogden playing baseball and hockey. He attended Michigan Tech on a hockey scholarship where he acquired his geology degree. While attending Michigan Tech, he played goal for a Chicago Blackhawks farm team. After working at Home Oil for some time, Bill chose to follow his passion and became a teacher. He attended the University of Alberta and University of Calgary to obtain his teaching degree. Bill shared his love of teaching in various
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Lahd, Claire Levona passed away August 11, 2010 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 91 years.
Clair was born February 6, 1919 at Calgary and was raised in the Gleichen/Arrowwood area. She married Orden Lahd of Queenstown in 1940 and they settled on a farm in the Queenstown area after the war. They raised five children. Dancing, music, quilting and knitting were her hobbies and she was a member of the WI for many years. In her later years, Claire became quite a good artist working in oils and ceramics.
Claire is survived by four daughters
FLITTON, Wilma May 1916-2009
Wilma Flitton, devoted mother and wife, spunky grandmother and inspiring aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Community Health Centre Long Term Care on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the age of 93 years. She was born on December 12, 1916 in Archie Missouri to Mabel and William Ohler. Along with older siblings, Irene and Ivan, Wilma spent her childhood working on the family farm and going to the one-room Prairieville School. She received her grade 12 diploma by correspondence while working in Carmangay.
Wilma married Ray Flitton in 1941 and they had two children, Linda
HARRIS, Charles Ross – 1935-2010
Harris, Charles Ross or “Chuck” as he was known by his friends, passed away March 19, 2010, at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 74 years.
Chuck was Born in Burford TWP, Ont, He served his country in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as the Royal Canadian Navy stationed out of Cornwallis. He moved to Alberta in 1963, Chuck made himself a career working for the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation division until his retirement.
Chuck was predeceased by both his parents, Fred and Dorothy Harris as well as his only sibling, Marie Gamble. Chuck was very fortunate to have
HENDERSON,William Wallace “Bill” – 1925 – 2010
Bill passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Hospital at the spry age of 85 years of age. Bill was born in High River on April 11, 1925. Bill worked with his siblings on the family dairy farm just outside of High River until 1950, started with Farm Electric in 1950, married the love of his life Jean on April 11, 1953 (beginning their life-long venture together), joined Calgary Power (Transalta) in 1955, living in a trailer for a few years, Gleichen until 1981 then Vulcan where he finished his career retiring in 1984.
Bill’s legacy lives on with his sister
POVEY, Lorraine Dyer – 1936-2010
Lorraine Dyer Povey passed away on August 12, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 74 years.
Lorraine was born to Reginald and Arlie Dyer on May 21, 1936 in a sod hut on Uncle Bert’s land near Carlyle, Sask. She was raised on a dairy farm and attended school in Carlyle. Lorraine married Don Povey on October 10, 1953 in Dalesboro, Sask. The two farmed in Oxbow, Sask. for a short period, before Don became an elevator agent. During that time, Lorraine got her hairdressing license. The family moved numerous times to various locations in
CRAINE, Allan Herbert 1954-2009
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
GRANLIN, Lea Marie 1918-2009
Granlin, Lea Marie, beloved wife of the late Elwood Granlin, passed away January 3, 2010 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 90 years.
Marie Granlin was born August 11, 1919 at Champion, Alberta to Harold and Ada Matlock. She attended school in Champion and Normal School in Calgary. Marie taught for two years at Sanderson School and five years at Carmangay School. She moved to Calgary to work as a secretary and then moved to Seattle, Washington. Marie had known Elwood Granlin as a child for they were neighbors. They met again in Seattle and