Charlotte Agnes Amelia West (nee: Clark), of Lomond passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2003 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on her 87 birthday.
Charlotte was born on January 21, 1916 at Lomond, Alberta the eldest daughter of Harry and Hester Clark. At two years of age she moved with her family to Winnipeg, Manitoba where her father was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway. As a child she took piano lessons and enjoyed playing the piano. She attended school in Winnipeg and obtained her high school diploma. From 1940 to 1944 she worked for the Eaton’s Department Store. On
SCOTT, Thora Elva 1919 – 2003
Thora Elva Scott, of Lethbridge passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2003 at Lethbridge Extendicare at the age of 83.
Born in Cardston on March 1, 1919 to Ray & Velma Wellman who homesteaded on Boundary Creek, southwest of Cardston. Loving mother of her two children, LaRee (Bud) Groves of Rocky Mountain House and Robert (Sarah) Scott of Lethbridge, seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her foster brother Burton (Helen) Hingley of Lomond. Thora was predeceased by her husband Bob, her parents and her brother Vorece.
Thora moved to the Champion area with her family in 1926 after
DALLING, Thomas Lloyd 1921 – 2003
Thomas Lloyd Dalling stepped into eternity suddenly at his home in the Peter Dawson Lodge in Vulcan, Alberta January 14, 2003 at the age of 81 years.
Lloyd was born September 10, 1921 at Logan, Ontario and traveled with his parents John and Helen Dalling to begin farming near Winnipeg, Manitoba. A short time later his father died and he was sent to be a farm laborer, while his mother moved to Vancouver. He followed her later, and while there, what was thought to be polio, put him in a wheelchair. Eventually he regained the use of his legs, and apprenticed
NORTHCOTT, Leonard Eric 1912 – 2003
Leonard Eric Northcott, of Vulcan , formerly of Milo passed away January 7, 2003 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 90 years.
Leonard was born August 24, 1912 near Milo, Alberta to Charles and Clara Northcott. He attended school at Kirkland and finished his last year in Milo. Following that he then attended agricultural school in Claresholm from 1928 to 1929. He began farming on his father’s homestead 7 miles south and west of Milo in 1938, also renting the Christofferson farm prior to purchasing it. On July 10, 1948, he married Amy Tuttle, of Vulcan at
KOSKELA, Travis Andrew 1989 – 2002
Travis Andrew Koskela of Vulcan passed away suddenly December 28, 2002 at Brooks, Alberta at the age of 13 years.
Travis was born February 1, 1989 at Lethbridge, Alberta to Gary and Elaine Koskela. He received his schooling at Hazel Cameron Elementary School and was attending grade seven at County Central High School in Vulcan. Travis loved his family and friends. He especially enjoyed time shared with his nieces and nephews. He would often play out in the back yard with them and on numerous occasions babysat them. He also enjoyed staying at his grandmother’s house, where they shared
BUSHELL, Eugene Dale 1939 – 2002
Eugene Dale Bushell, of Milo passed away suddenly at home December 25, 2002 at the age of 63 years.
Eugene was born March 1, 1939 in Queenstown, Alberta to John “Jack” and Florence Bushell. He attended Queenstown school and later S.A.I.T. taking a course in Ag. Mechanics. He married his first wife June Nelson on June 4, 1960 and together they lived on the farm at Milo. June died in November of 1988 and on July 15, 1995 he married Marg Winters in Milo. In the past few years they enjoyed traveling with their fifth wheel to the southern United States
Massie, John Gordon 1924 – 2002
Massie, John Gordon formerly of Carmangay, Alberta passed away at Vulcan Extendicare December 21, 2002 in his 79th year.
Gordon was born August 17, 1924 at Midnapore, Alberta to James and Elizbeth Massie. He worked in sales for the General Motors Company in 1972 and 1973 received Exemplary Salesmen’s award. He retired in 1977.
Gordon loved his family and community. He served as Mayor of Carmangay for several terms although he was a private person he believed in doing what was right and getting things done.
Gordon was predeceased by his lifemate Phyllis in 2001and a son Dana in 1975.
He is survived by
EAMOR, Betty Alice 1922 – 2002
Betty Alice Eamor of Vulcan passed away December 6, 2002 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 80 years.
Betty was born September 20, 1922 at Wahstao, Alberta. She received her education at Norwood High School. Upon graduation she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 16, 1942. She was stationed at several basses in Canada. In 1943 she met Melvin Eamor at Pierce Base Ft. McLeod. They married on the 17th of November 1944. Betty continued to serve until January 12, 1945. After Mel’s release they moved to Vulcan in April of 1945. Betty worked at
ZAHURSKY, Samuel “Sam” 1903 – 2002
Samuel “Sam” Zahursky, of Vulcan passed away December 5, 2002 at Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 99 years.
Sam was born August 21, 1903 in Max, North Dakota to Joseph and Salomea Zahursky. He had two brothers and two sisters. The family moved to the homestead in the Lonesome Butte, Saskatchewan area. Sam went to Alberta to work in the dry “thirties”. He met Jean Robertson of Queenstown and they were married December 9, 1935. Sam was a mechanic and worked at the Oliver Machinery Company, the garage in Queenstown and then became the mechanic at Allan Phillips garage
ZUEHLKE, Ruby Alice 1924 – 2002
Ruby Alice Zuehlke (nee: Verbaan), of Vulcan, Alberta passed away December 5, 2002 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 78 years.
Ruby was born January 10, 1924 at Red Jacket, Saskatchewan to Louis and Susan Verbaan. She grew up on a farm at Red Jacket, and attended school there until grade nine. After quitting school she worked doing farmwork and housekeeping around the local community. In 1944 she moved to Picture Butte where she worked in the Sugar Factory. Ruby met Otto Zuehlke and they were married on January 31, 1946. From Picture Butte they lived in