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ANDERSON - Effie Dona Anderson passed away at the Foothills Hospital on June 13, 2000 at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ronald; granddaughter Ronnilyn and her husband Kirk Lovely from Whistler, B.C. She is survived by sister Mary (Elwood) Dean; brothers, Siebert (Elizabeth) Suntjens, Francis Suntjens, Lawrence (Janet) Suntjens and Henry (Donna) Suntjens. Effie was predeceased by her loving husband Emil in 1985, and a son Donald. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at a Visitation at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Sunday, June 18, 2000 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel on Monday, June 19, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery. Effie's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Rockyview ICU and Foothills Unit 32. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the S.T.A.R.S. Air Rescue, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., P.O. Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
ARROL - Ian MacLachlan died peacefully in Victoria, BC, on June 16, 2000, age 76 years. Born in Vanderhoof, BC, on February 20, 1924. Predeceased by his brother Edward (1985) of Calgary, AB. Ian is survived by sisters, Ruth Peleshok of Oshawa, ON, and Elsie Moore of Cannington, ON. He was a radio announcer in the 1940's and 1950's with CFCN in Calgary and CBC in Vancouver. After graduation from the University of BC in 1959 and College of Education in 1960, Ian was a high school teacher in Vancouver, a reporter with the Daily Colonist in Victoria (1964-1966), a high school teacher in Scarborough, ON, the Member of Parliament for York East, ON (1972-1974) and provincially, president of the Don Mills P.C. Constituency Association (1975-1977). Prior to retirement in Victoria in 1986, he was a real estate sales representative in Metro Toronto with Royal Trust and Royal LePage. At his request, no Service. Cremation. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Telephone: 1-250-658-5244.
BISWANGER - Robert David Dale Biswanger passed away at the Foothills Hospital on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the age of 24 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, on Monday, June 19, 2000 and Tuesday, June 20, 2000 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel of First Memorial on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Floral tributes are gratefully accepted or a memorial donation in Robert's memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2. Services entrusted to FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222.
BLUMENSCHEIN - Shelly Patricia (Patti) born April 26, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta, passed away suddenly on June 16, 2000 in Calgary at the age of 44 years. Patti is survived by her companion Jeff Johnson; mother Edith (Shelly) Blumenschein; brothers, Ron (Moira) Blumenschein and Steve (Pat) Blumenschein. Shelly was predeceased by her father George Blumenschein in April 1993. A private family Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME with Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and Cemetery, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (1.5 km East of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 272-5555.
DEDYLUK - Patrick Arthur, born in Drumheller, Alta., passed away peacefully in Calgary on Monday, June 12, 2000. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Debra and Michael; and the many people whom he touched especially Mike Merlo. Pat spent his career working in all aspects of the construction industry. He was known to be a man of many talents, if he could not build it, fix it or did not have the part, the job was often impossible. His kindness and generosity with his time, knowledge and all that he owned has reached many. He is best known for his heart of gold which he has instilled in his children. A short Service will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. on Monday, June 19 at 12:00 noon, followed by Interment in Munson, Alta. If friends wish, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. ALBERTA BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES Telephone: 299-0123.
FREEMAN - On June 17, 2000, Laura Lee Freeman passed away at her home at Cluny, Alberta at the age of 11 years. She is survived by her loving parents, Wayne (Tino) and Heather; her sister Krista; and her brother Brandon; grandparents, Emile and Claire Cretin of Cluny and Margaret Freeman of Woodstock, Ontario; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cluny at 10:00 a.m. Interment Quelletteville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alberta Children's Hospital or Strathmore Hospital Palliative Care Unit. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. Telephone: 934-5666.
FRESO - Christina Elizabeth Freso, born November 2, 1908, passed away June 16, 2000. She is survived by two daughters, Tessie Roberts and Dorothy Freso; son-in-law Osborne Roberts; and son Lloyd Desmond Freso. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Freso, daughters Annie Bovell and Norma Freso and son George Richard Freso. Christina is also survived by fourteen grandchildren
, twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and untold relatives whose lives she has touched. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at a Visitation at FOSTERS'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Monday, June 19, 2000 between 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Centennial Presbyterian Church, 103 Pinetown Place N.E., Calgary on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0888. Forever Remembered
JONES - Margaret Dorothy (Scoots) Jones of Airdrie, passed away at the George Boyack Nursing Home in Calgary, on June 16, 2000 at the age of 84 years. Announcements later by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Airdrie Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE. Telephone: 403-948-1100.
MacEWAN - The Honourable Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan, O.C., LL.D., teacher, author, editor, agriculturalist, livestock judge, horse breeder, columnist, mentor, scholar, lecturer, speaker, alderman, mayor, legislator, lieutenant-governor and above all, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died peacefully at his home June 15, 2000, aged 97 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Bertha MacEwan, his siblings, George and Agnes, and by his wife of many years, Phyllis Cline MacEwan. He is survived by his only daughter, Heather MacEwan-Foran, his son-in-law Maxwell Foran; his granddaughters, Fiona Foran and Lynwyn Foran-Aebli; his grandsons-in-law, Lee Shedden and Wally Aebli; and his great-grandchildren, Raine Shedden and Kelsey and Alexander Aebli. The Honourable Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan will lie in State in the Alberta Legislature on Monday, June 19, 2000 from noon until 9:00 p.m. A State Funeral will be held at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 Street, Edmonton, AB, on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery
in Calgary. A Public Memorial Service will be held at the Central United Church, 131 - 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary on Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Grant MacEwan Nature Protection Foundation, care of the Calgary Foundation, 1920, 540 - 5 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 0M2. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602.
MacEWEN - Bernice MacEwen passed away at the Agape Hospice on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at the age of 72. Bernice is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Lynne Marr of Calgary and Cynthia Ellen Rosolowski (Henry) of Ste. Anne, Manitoba; her grandchildren, Todd, Bonnie and Shannon Marr and Karla and Tracy Rosolowski. She is also survived by her brothers, Ben (Evelyn) Schacher, Larry (Betty) Scott and Harold (Irene) Schacher. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Calgary Crematorium Chapel, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N4. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100
McCLAIN - Kathy (Arkell) died of cancer at the Rosedale Hospice on June 14, 2000, at the age of 57 years. Kathy was born on July 13, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. She will be dearly missed by her children, Rachel, Raphaella, Jonathan, and Ben; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. McClain; her two grandchildren, A.J. and Molly; her sister Pat; and brothers, Mike, Bryan and Mark; and her many friends. Kathy faced her illness with dignity and grace. Her continued personal growth was an inspiration to others. All are grateful to the staff at the Rosedale Hospice for their loving care. Cremation by request. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Elboya Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Monday, June 19, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. At Kathy's request, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice c/o Hospice Calgary Foundation, 300, 628 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 0H6. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200.
MUSGREAVE - Eric Charles Musgreave, died on Friday, June 16, 2000, after an active life of service to his community and province. Eric was born in Condor, Alberta, on July 21, 1921. His formative years were spent in Calgary in the Victoria Park district. After attending Western Canada High School, he served with the RCAF from 1939 to 1945. In 1942 Eric married his wife and lifelong companion Betty. The road they traveled together led them through Newfoundland and to Ottawa, where Eric completed his Bachelor of Commerce at Carleton. Eric and Betty moved to Calgary in 1951. He was employed by Imperial Oil for the next twenty-five years. Eric became involved with the Rosemont Community and served as president of the Centennial Ravine Park Society. Confederation Park was the result and its opening in 1967 was an occasion of great pride for Eric. He was awarded the Jaycee Citizen of the Year for 1967 for his efforts. Eric moved into civic politics as an Alderman from 1967 to 1974 and then into provincial service as the MLA for Calgary McKnight, from 1975 to 1989. Eric was active throughout his life, enjoying gardening, reading, traveling and meeting with The Knights of the Round Table. Above all, Eric enjoyed being with people. Eric will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Eric is survived by his wife Betty; children, Peter (Patty) of Port Perry, Diane (Lawrie Mack), Keith (Deanna) of Calgary, and Neil (Kathy) of Castlegar; four grandchildren, Lara, Leland, Kelsey and Shaylan; and sisters, Irene (Cliff Thomas) and Mary (Donald Nicholson). Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Heights United Church (1112 - 19 Avenue N.W.), on Monday, June 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, subject heading: Eric Musgreave. Special thanks are offered to the supportive staff at Foothills Hospital. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6 (Telephone 403-264-5549). In living memory of Eric Musgreave, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296.
ROBAK - Mrs. Natalia (Nettie) Robak of Calgary, passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on June 14, 2000, at the age of 90 years. Nettie was born in Buniw, Ukraine, on November 29, 1909, daughter of Stefan Hrynyshyn and Paraska Dyshko and immigrated to Canada in 1927 to Edmonton, residing in Calgary since 1931. Mrs. Robak was a longtime and dedicated member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish. She served as President of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and was active in the Canadian Citizenship Council. Mrs. Robak cared for many, opening her heart and home to those in need. Nettie was predeceased by her son Steve Joseph Harris in April of 1984, Great Falls, Montana, and by her husband Fred on June 12, 2000, Calgary, as well as three sisters in Ukraine and one sister in Canada. Surviving to mourn her passing are her adopted daughter Margaret Renwick (Rodger); her grandchildren, Craig Harris, Sonya Farquhar, Karlyn Renwick; and great-granddaughter Natalia Farquhar; as well as many nieces and nephews in Ukraine and Canada. Panakhyda Service at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (704 - 6 Street N.E.), on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held at the Church on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Anton Tarasenko officiating. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family c/o leydens@telusplanet.net. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 228-4422. May her memory be eternal. Vichnaya Pamiat!
S0UTAR - David Robert passed away suddenly at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, on June 13, 2000, at the age of 57 years. David is survived by a loving son Sean (Kristi) of Calgary, AB; mother Elizabeth, sister Helen (Zoli), both of Stouville, Ont.; also his loving companion and dear friend Delores of Vernon, BC, and her brother Walter of White Rock, BC. He will be sadly missed by John, Mike and Caroline (Delores's children) and Earl and Edna Robinson of Calgary; also nieces and nephews and extended family across Canada. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held at Caroline Cemetery, Caroline, AB, Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. Following Service, a reception will be held at Youth Hall, Caroline, AB. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations to the Liver Foundation, No. 204, 928 - 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 0V5.
