FATH, Joyce Irene 1930 – 2014

FATH, Joyce Irene  1930 – 2014

JOYCE FATH
January 28, 1930 – April 3, 2014
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Fath of Champion, AB on April 3, 2014.
Joyce was born, raised and lived in the Champion area until recently, moving to the Vulcan Peter Dawson Lodge. She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her four children: Mark Fath of Vulcan, AB; Tim (Susan) Fath of Airdrie, AB; Christine (David) Sealock of Airdrie, AB; and Garth Fath of Calgary, AB, four grandchildren Ashlee and Tyler Fath both of Vulcan, Jordon (Kady) Sealock of Pittsburgh, PA and

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ANDROSOFF, Fred 1920 – 2014

ANDROSOFF, Fred  1920 – 2014

Fred Androsoff of Lethbridge, Alberta (formerly of Vulcan County) left us to be with his loving Father in heaven on March 28, 2014 at age 94. Those left behind have fond memories of his kindness, integrity and strong work ethic but their most endearing memory is his unwavering faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Fred was born on the family farm between Mikado and Canora, Saskatchewan. His parents and some relatives emigrated from Russia on a ship donated by Queen Victoria of England when they were children.
Fred and his parents moved to Kitchener, BC about 1924 where his father

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SMALL THOMPSON, Frances “Fran” A. 1941 – 2014

Thompson Small, Frances “Fran”, passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare March 26,  2014 at the age of 72 years.
Fran was born July 6, 1941 to Douglas and Norma McDowell. Fran attended school in Ontario, she moved to Bowness, west of Calgary for a short time then returned to Ontario where she met and married Bob Small, in Preston, Ontario. They moved to Champion in 1981 purchased the Champion General Store and operated it, until selling it in 1983. In 1985 they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Fran continued raising her family and when they were older she began working at

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KLEIN, Helen 1934 – 2014

KLEIN, Helen  1934 – 2014

Klein, Helen, of Vulcan passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre March 25, 2014 at the age of 80 years.
Funeral Service will be held at the Vulcan United Church on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1:30 pm, with Sue MacDonald officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
Tributes in Helen’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Community Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.  Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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CLARKSON, Marie 1926 – 2014

CLARKSON, Marie  1926 – 2014

Clarkson, Maria “Marie”, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre, Long Term Care Unit, March 18, 2014 at the age of 87 years.
Marie will be lovingly remembered by her four sons Lionel (Ruth), William, Darrell, Kenneth (Janine).  Brother, Karl (Annette) Schauermann,  12 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great, Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her Mother and Father John and Maria Schauermann, Brothers Alex and Samuel and Sisters Frieda and Bertha.
Marie was intelligent, quick witted, had a wonderful sense of humor and she enjoyed doing crafts. Marie was an Honored Royal Lady and

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HOLM, Elva Doreen 1925 – 2014

HOLM, Elva Doreen   1925 – 2014

Elva Doreen Holm (Stewart) of Vulcan, formerly of Champion, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014 at Vulcan Extendicare with her daughter Lynda by her side.
Doreen was born on October 27, 1925 at Reid Hill, Alberta, east of Vulcan,  to Gordon and Elva Stewart. She was the second child of seven siblings.
Doreen is survived by her children Lynda (Byron) Smith, Michael (Cheryl) Holm, Bob (Valerie) Holm; six grandchildren Eryn Smith, Cory (Amanda) Smith, James (Shannon) Holm, Perry Holm, Jackson Holm and Jennifer Holm; six great grandchildren Darby, Nicholas, Megan, Austin, Ava and Presley; brothers Bruce (Mona) Stewart and Charles Stewart,

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HYSLIP, Amond Hazen 1929 – 2014

HYSLIP, Amond Hazen  1929 – 2014

Hyslip, Amond Hazen, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Mary, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre February 16, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
Amond was born August 2,1929 in Vulcan to Hazen and Annie Hyslip. At the tender age of  6 his father passed away.  Amond started school under teachers Lucy Fair and Hazel Cameron, and received his education in the Vulcan area.
In 1951 he took over the farming operations and on February 4th, 1954, married the love of his life, Mary Lawson at Central United Church in Calgary.
Together they raised their four children teaching  them strong family

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THARLE, Garry Arthur 1941-2014

THARLE, Garry Arthur 1941-2014

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Garry Tharle, of Vulcan, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Center Saturday February 15, 2014 at the age of 72 years.
Beloved husband of wife Linda of Vulcan, loving father of two daughters Jennifer (Brian) Grant of Vulcan, Robin Tharle-Oluk (Justin Oluk) of Edmonton, son Glen (Marsha) Tharle of Mossleigh, nine grandchildren Matt (Bonnie) Grant, Murray (Kari) Grant, Mark Grant, Quinn and Connor Oluk, Jordan, Alyssa, Grady and Cayley Tharle, great granddaughter Lilly Grant. Garry is also survived by brothers Gale (Pat) Tharle of High River, Bob

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CROSS, Leonard Walter 1950 – 2014

CROSS, Leonard Walter  1950 – 2014

Leonard Walter Cross
September 1, 1950 – February 8, 2014
 
The family is saddened to announce that Len Cross of Champion, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 63. He had been in poor health for some time but his death was unexpected by the family.
He is survived by his son Jamie Graham (Tammy) of St Thomas, daughters Sarah Cross of Guelph, Jennifer Grimes (Jeff) of Guelph and Kelso Cross of Champion, Alberta. He is also survived by his sister Janet Yaworsky (George) of Markham, and brothers Alex Cross (Ann) of Wasaga Beach and

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TARDIF, Robert Joseph 1936 – 2014

TARDIF, Robert Joseph  1936 – 2014

Tardif, Robert Joseph, of Lomond, beloved husband of Carol, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on February 9, 2014 at the age of 78 years.
Besides his wife Carol of almost 56 years, Bob is survived by three daughters –  Shawna (Rick) Bussard and their children Tiffany (Erick) Canlas (daughters Kaia and Luca), Brittany Hood (Jessie Krenbrenk), Trent and Brad Bussard; Melanie Tardif and her daughter Bree Gray; Charlon (Warren) Borysuk and their children Russell Fowler, Tanner Sorenson, Emma and Paige Borysuk; one son Brent (Karalee) Tardif and their children Ashley (sons Greyson and Eastyn), Brynley, Brandon, Brady and Mackenzie

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