June 6, 1936- February 11, 2012
ALBERT BITTNER, beloved husband and best friend of Edna Bittner of Coaldale passed away peacefully at the age of 75 years at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Besides his loving wife Edna, Albert leaves to cherish his memories to his children Janet (her companion Jamal) and Bob (his companion Chris). Albert was the proud Grandfather (Opa) of Ryan, Tyler, Bradley and Janeen.
Albert was predeceased by his parents Reinholdt & Maria; brother Julius (Alle) Bittner; sister Alma (Vince) Lustig; brother in-law Dennis Cook.
He is survived by his brothers John (Evelyn) Bittner of Enderby, BC and Herman (Linda) Bittner of Langdon, AB; sisters Olga (Joe) Ostafichuk of Vernon, BC and Marie Cook of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
He will be sadly missed by all.
Albert was a fun, caring, very generous man. He was a strong willed man where nothing was too much for him to accomplish. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to make people laugh, especially with his great story telling which he loved to repeat over and over about all his life adventures. We will miss you so much, until we meet again.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at 2:00PM in the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Jason Anderson, officiating.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Salvation Army, 1811-2 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2C9.
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BLOUNT, LORNA BETH
October 2, 1924 -
February 10, 2012
It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Lorna Blount on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of Robert "Bob" L. Blount, of Lethbridge, and dear mother of Bill (Lorna) Jarvis, Jerry (Edythe) Jarvis and Colin (Susan) Blount; as well as 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Lorna was predeceased by her son Robert Cameron Blount. She will be forever in our hearts. A Visitation will be held at Pierson's Forest Lawn Chapel 4121 - 17 Avenue SE, on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00P.M. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Forest Lawn Chapel, 833-44 Street SE, Calgary at 1:00 PM with Visitation starting at 12:00 noon. Donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. 1441 Aviation Park NE Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.
Arrangements are in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Calgary. Telephone 403-235-3602.
ELLA SWANSON
(1914 - 2012)
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, February 22, 2012 at the age of ninety seven. Ella was born on June 2, 1914 at Hutton, AB. the second oldest of thirteen children. She was predeceased by her husband Goodwin, infant son Wesley and grandson Lon. Ella is lovingly remembered by her daughter Doreen Buchan Spencer (Buchan) and her sons Garry (Clare) and Blaine (Ethel). She is also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by her brother Carl(Ruby).
A celebration of Ella’s life will be held in the spring by her family. A special thanks to the Edith Cavell staff for the special care Ella received for the past six years.
FEYTER
With restful hearts we announce the death of STIENA FEYTER, the beloved wife of Francois Feyter, who passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 10 at the age of 58 years.
Besides being an amazing wife, Stiena was a mother and grandmother to her 4 children and 13 grandchildren; Erica (Marvin) Vandenhoek and their 6 children Robyn, Carissa, Meghan, Markus, Conner and Kornell; Brent (Janey) Feyter and their 4 children Micah, Sherayah, Levi and Emalee; Loren (Billie) Feyter and their 3 children Jared, Dylan and Denae; and George (Tracey) Feyter.
Stiena is also survived by her loving mother, Jenny Van Hierden, and her seven siblings; Gerrit (Janet) Van Hierden, Ria (Ray) Vanee, Nancy (Walter) Vanden Broek, Henry (Shannon) Van Hierden, Conrad (Rhonda) Van Hierden, Harvey (Bernita) Van Hierden, Richard-deceased- (Tracey) Van Hierden and Jenny (Jake) Boot along with numerous nieces and nephews. Stiena was predeceased by her stillborn baby boy Feyter, her mother in-law Nellie Feyter(97), brother Richard Hendrik Van Hierden(96), father Hendrik Van Hierden(00), nephew Gerrit Van Hierden(01), nephew Joel Arnoldussen(03), niece Rebecca Van Hierden(04), and nephew Randy Van Hierden(04).
Stiena was born May 5, 1953 in Kootwijkerbroek the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in April of 1954 as a young child of ambitious and courageous immigrant parents. Raised on a farm she learned what work was and frequently chatted about her younger years. In 1972 she married Francois Feyter and together they worked in construction and built their construction business Frans Feyter Construction based on integrity and solid work ethics. In 1978 mom helped dad start a new business, Structural Truss Systems, fabricating roof and floor trusses and was gifted in administering and making business work. This gift was also seen in the accuracy of her bookkeeping and her vision to see things accomplished like helping establish Forma Steel in 1992 to compliment and build on their current business. Our mom exemplified perseverance and creativity by living a life with so little complaining, staying strong throughout her hard times and picking herself up when she felt so weak. As a mom she encouraged her children to pursue activities like organ lessons, boy scouts, swimming, baseball, power skating and together took the family skiing, camping, and vacationing. Her love for others was shown through her devoted service in everything she did; taking us with her to sing at the Pioneer Lodge or Extendicare, organizing VBS in Fort Macleod for a number of years, singing in church choirs, helping her aging mother and faithfully reminding her children and grand children to love God with all their heart. Throughout her illness mom often spoke of her trust and love for God and how God is the one who helped her through. "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10. As a family we thank all our aunts and uncles for your amazing support and help, the Community Care Center in Fort Macleod for your love and attention, Immunity Treatment Center in Mexico for caring for our mom and everyone else for your prayers and encouragement.
A funeral service will be held at 10.00 am, on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the Bethel Reformed Church, Monarch AB., with Rev. Eric Moerdyk officiating. Interment to follow at the Union Cemetery in Fort Macleod followed by a luncheon at the Fort Macleod Community Hall.
If friends and family so desire memorial donations can be made in Stiena's name to A-T children's project , box 1958 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 or the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary with cheques payable to Bethel Reformed Church, P.O. Box 10 Monarch AB T0L 1M0.
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MCMAHON
JOHN (JACK) SYLVESTER MCMAHON passed away February 7 in Lethbridge at the age of 91 years.
Left to mourn are his wonderful wife of 58 years, Sophia, children Susan (Greg) Rushford, Nancy (Dean) Klaiber, Diana Dumont and Gordon (Heidi) McMahon, seven grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren, sister Lois Olsen of North Dakota, and brother James of Arizona. He was predeceased by his parents George and Verna, sister Eva, and brother Eugene.
Jack was born in 1920 on a farm in North Dakota. In 1928 he moved with his family to a farm east of Lethbridge. Except for the years 1942 - 1946 spent overseas in the Canadian Army, Jack spent his entire working life on the farm. Jack loved to visit, hunt, fish, travel, and to see over the next hill and around the next corner.
Jack’s body has been sent to the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine. At Jack’s request, no memorial service will be held at this time.
PHILIP ROSS
VINCENT- HOUGHTON
Beloved son of Jessalyn and the late George Houghton, PHILIP ROSS passed away at the age of 45 years after a lengthy illness.
He will be sadly remembered by his Mother; son Ryan; brothers Stuart (Martha), Cody (Lorie), Roger (Brandi); sisters Nadine & Rhonda as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Philip grew up playing his favorite sports such as football, baseball, basketball and then later in his years making a bet on his favorite teams. Philip is now with his best friend "Grandma Maggie."
At Philip’s request a private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 2041, 2323 32 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3.
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PURNELL
GARY PURNELL, passed away at home on February 10, 2012 at the age of 72 years.
Funeral Arrangements to be announced when completed.
PLEASE NOTE:
Funeral has been postponed
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