Draper, Eileen Elsie passed away May 8, 2010 at Brant, Alberta at the age of 82 years.
Beloved wife of Leonard of Brant, loving mother of daughter Deborah (Bruce) Smith of Calgary, daughter-in-law Mary (Howard) Paulson of Stavely, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eileen was predeceased by her son Douglas in 1998, three brothers Henry, Gordon and Donald, sister Grace and her parents.
There will be no service at this time.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.
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
STOKES, J. Frank 1918 – 2009
STOKES, J. Frank1918 – 2009
Stokes, Joseph Frank passed away October 13, 2009 at Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 91 years.
Frank was born on September 14, 1918 on the farm in the Armada District that his dad homesteaded in 1909 to Charlie and Virtue Stokes. He attended school at Brunetta and played all sports. Frank especially loved to box and ride horses. He married Lillian “Sis” Chambers on July 11, 1939. Frank often said that he didn’t have to pretend that his old Harley motorcycle or car were out of gas because they were usually broken
ELDER, Charles Alfred – 1920-2010
Elder, Charles Alfred “Charlie” passed away at Calgary, Alberta January 28, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Charlie was born May 28, 1920 at Olinville, Queens County, New Brunswick to Ernest and Margaret Elder. He attended Olinville school until grade eight when he went to work on a farm. Charlie was able to purchase his first car a 1930 Ford Sedan at the age of 16. He moved to St. Johns to work at a Barker grocery, stalking shelves and delivering groceries. In 1941 Charlie married Irene Simpson in Olinville. He went to work for W.H. Thorn Hardware and began
BROTHERWOOD, Eveline Audrey – 1925-2010
Brotherwood, Eveline Audrey passed away May 14, 2010 at Carmangay, Alberta at the age of 84 years.
Eveline was born December 28, 1925 at Calgary, Alberta to Margaret and Raymond Peterson. She attended school at Milo and Okotoks. Eveline took her nursing training at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary and achieved the highest standing in theory in her class. She married Orville Speer in 1948 and they had four children. Orville passed away in 1957. In 1961 Eveline married William “Bill” Brotherwood and moved to Lomond. They were married for seven years and had
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
SMITH-REATH, Evelyn ELizabeth 1924 – 2009
Smith-Reath, Evelyn Elizabeth was taken home to her Lord and Savior. November 9, 2009 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 85 years.
Evelyn was born June 28, 1924 on the family farm in the Alston area south of Vulcan to George and Marion Reath. She attended Alston School and Calgary Normal School. Evelyn returned to the area to teach for a number of years, then was fully involved in the farming business. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ where she lead the choir on many occasions. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, spending time with family
PETERS, Harry Andrew – 1913-2010
Harry was born on the homestead March 2, 1913 at Faith, Alberta to William and Minnie Peters the youngest of three boys. The family resided there until 1927 when they left the homestead to farm at Vulcan. Harry met Dorothy Rodgers at a dance and they were married on November 14, 1940 at Stavely. Harry and Dorothy moved to the family farm on Thigh Hill east of Vulcan and began their farming life together. Farming was hard work but they knew how to have fun as well and enjoyed attending card parties and square dances. Because of tainted water on
... Read More.BILLINGS, Hazel Mae – 1926-2010
Billings, Hazel Mae passed away May 17, 2010 at Calgary, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
Hazel was born July 8, 1926 at Vulcan, Alberta to William and Minnietta Francis. She attended Thigh Hill School until Grade 8. Hazel went to work for Phil and Al Lucas as a farm housekeeper. She married George Dennuse on June 30, 1945 at Vulcan. They lived in Warner, Raymond and Lethbridge River Bottom working on cattle and sugar beet farms. They moved to Vulcan and Hazel cleaned rooms and Dr. Tompkins’ office and worked at the Vulcan Hospital
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.