Obituaries

Christianson – Edvin Christianson of Brooks, beloved husband of Helen Christianson, passed away in Brooks, with family by his side, on Wednesday, May 20^th, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Edvin was born on April 8^th, 1926 in Pollockville, Alberta to Ricka and Einar Christianson. He was the baby boy of the family, with four elder brothers, Harold, Ralph, Norman and Marvin. Eventually, baby sister Marg would complete the family. Growing up, Ed worked for various community members, and later trucked for several years. When his father passed away, he stayed home to work on the farm. Ed loved the farm/ranch lifestyle and took pride in caring for all of his farm animals, but was especially fond of the horses and cats. He was well respected in the farming community, known for the superior maintenance of his equipment, as well as his knowledge of all things “Ag” related. Ed enjoyed the small community atmosphere. He never missed a community supper or dance, and he could always be counted on to help out with various community projects. Ed was a valuable member of both the hall and curling clubs of Pollockville. Rodeo, curling, dancing, socializing and playing cards with friends and family were his favourite pastimes. Ed also took pleasure in creating, and nurturing a beautiful yard. He will always be known for his honesty and integrity. Ed was a genuine, hardworking, man of his word. Truly a jack of all trades, he was an accomplished carpenter, mechanic, electrician, and even a skilled seamstress. If Ed started a project, he would see it through. His family was always a priority, right up to the end. Ed rarely missed a family function, and he never passed up an opportunity to spoil them. We are so grateful to have had him in our lives for so many years. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Helen and her family; children, Lori Griffith (late Del Griffith) and Wade Christianson and his wife Jane; sister, Marg Carlson (late Arvid Carlson),  eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 27^th at 2:00 PM from Hanna Cemetery. Rev. Alvin Penner officiated. In memory of Edvin, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either STARS, Suite 100, 1519 – 35^th Avenue East, Edmonton International Airport   T9E 0V6 or HALO Air Ambulance, 12 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta   T1A 5G4.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

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HULLMANN, Inge Lore

1929 – 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Inge Lore Hullmann at her home, at Timberstone Mews, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Inge Lore was born to Erich and Kaete Dyck on April 19, 1929 at Brodsack, Germany. She married her beloved Arno Hullmann on August 4, 1951 in Germany. The couple immigrated to Canada in 1953, moving to Coaldale, Alberta, and later settling into their home in Calgary, Alberta, where they welcomed three sons. In April of 1962, the family purchased the farm near Duchess, Alberta; which became their new home and work place. Inge Lore loved the new challenges, church and community. She lovingly devoted most of her time and energy as a caregiver, and hostess to her many family and friends. After forty years on the farm, Inge Lore and Arno purchased and enjoyed their new home and garden, retiring in Brooks, Alberta. Together, they moved to Red Deer in August of 2012, to be closer to their family. Inge Lore was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, oma and friend. You never heard her complain. Inge Lore will always be missed and never forgotten. Inge Lore will be very lovingly remembered by her sons, Bernd (Connie) Hullmann of Falun, Alberta, Dirk (Charlotte) Hullmann of Erskine, Alberta, and Arnold (Rhonda) Hullmann of Wetaskiwin, Alberta; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Renate Doerr of Calgary and her sister-in-law, Marie Louise Dyck of Lethbridge. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arno, her mother, her father, a brother and a sister. The family hopes that you will join them for a Funeral Service for Inge Lore Hullmann, once the date has been determined. If desired, Memorial Donations in Inge Lore’s honor may be made directly to the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 0G2. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

It is with broken hearts for ourselves yet rejoicing for her, that we announce Isabel Catherine Pakarno is in Jesus’ healing arms.  She passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the age of 78 years.

Isabel was born March 23, 1942 in Gladstone, Manitoba, the second of 11 children born to Cecil and Isabella (Isa) Flaws.  They lived in Glencairn, Manitoba until 1957 when the family moved to Hays, AB.

She married Jerome Pakarno on March 31, 1962.  They farmed in Hays for a few years before the rigs called Jerry to a new career.  Many years were spent following the rigs around, including a year in England.  They bought a lot in Rosemary in 1971 to have a home base and this is where Crystal and Cory were raised.

A strong advocate for reading and education, Isabel took bookkeeping courses, Teacher’s Aide diploma, and Office Tech and Business Administration Diploma at Brooks Campus Medicine Hat College, excelling in each.  She worked in a bank, as a bookkeeper, a special needs assistant, and speech aide.  Isabel was never one to be idle. She enjoyed going for walks, traveling, visiting with friends, playing games and cards, word puzzles, crafting, gardening, and sewing.

Isabel was very caring and compassionate.  Many foster kids found love and belonging in her home and each one held a special place in her heart.  She loved animals, especially dogs, and found they had a special healing touch for the hurting.

After Jerry passed away in 2005, Isabel lived with her daughter and son in-law for a year, then Orchard Manor for 3 years, before moving to Sunrise Gardens for her last 11 years.

In her years at Sunrise Gardens, Isabel was known for the miles she put on while walking the hallways (she wore out many shoes!) and for her singing (which she used to claim, “I only sing solo, so low no one can hear).

Family was very important to Isabel.  She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Isa; her husband, Jerry; her brother, Lloyd; brother in-law Otto; sisters in-law, Antonia Jones, Marie Gertzen, and Marlene Pakarno; brothers in-law Willard Chomas, Lyle Mooney, and Dan Jones; and niece Karen Gertzen.  She is survived by her loving family including her children Crystal (Scott) Lintott and Cory (Liam) along with two grandkids, Saffron and Lexus Lintott; her siblings Bert (Janice), George (Sandy), Anne, Darlene (Bill), Agnes, Heather (Howard), Doug (Bonnie), John, and Marilyn; sister in-law Lucy; Jerry’s siblings, Gil Pakarno and  Linda McAughey, sister in-law Lillian Pakarno and brother in-law Arnold Gertzen; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thank you to the staff, past and present, at Orchard Manor and Sunrise Gardens, Dr. Coetzee, and Home Care staff for your wisdom, support, and loving care of Isabel over the past 14 years.  We will greatly miss our extended family of staff, residents, and their families.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when gathering restrictions are lifted.  In honour of Isabel’s love of the guest musicians brought to Sunrise Gardens, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Sunrise Gardens Resident Council, 1235 3^rd St. W., Brooks, AB, T1R 0P7.

If you have a memory of Isabel that you would like to share, we would love to hear it.  Please email memoriesofIsabel@gmail.com.

Larsen – Karen Margrethe (Grethe) Lindegaard Larsen (Rasmussen) Mom has finally gone to be with her husband Jorgen. She passed away on the May 12, 2020 to be with her Lord and Saviour. Born at Sandholt Lyndelse Rasmussen home in Denmark and now resided in Edmonton, AB. She came to Canada in 1955, with Jorgen after being married on September 17, 1954 in her hometown of Sandholt Lyndelse, Fyn Denmark. She used to live on a farm in Tilley with Jorgen, where she raised her family, worked beside dad on the farm. Mom is known for her Danish pastries, her beautiful sweaters that she knitted, played cards with family and friends. She was involved with Tilley Country Club, Brooks Outreach Center, and Friendship Center in Tilley. She was able to grow any plant, even a pineapple from the top of a pineapple that she got from a friend who brought it to her from Hawaii. The time spent in Edmonton had many trips involved with family to Denmark, Dominican Republic, and Hawaii. Predeceased by: Jorgen Larsen (husband), Ejner Lindgaard and Marie Sofie Rasmussen (parents); Jorgen Rasmussen (brother); Dorethe Dixon (sister). Astrid Larsen (mother in law); Jacob Larsen (father in law): Holger and Betty Larsen; Vaugn and Ann Marie Larsen, Jens Henning Larsen: Kurt Larsen; Kristian Larsen; Bent Larsen. Survived by: Son Einer Larsen (Nola Larsen); Daughter Annette Stewart (James Stewart); Son Curt Larsen (Nabila Lazreg-Larsen); Daughter Darlene Atkinson (Raymond Atkinson). Grandchildren Jonathan Larsen, Kristen Greenstein (Colin Greenstein); Christopher Stewart (Cynthia Stewart); Lloyd Rasmussen: Steven Stewart (Cristen Stewart); Andrew Stewart; John Larsen. Great Grandchildren Tyson Larsen; Summer Noseworthy; Hunter Greenstein; Valentina Stewart: Sebastian Stewart; Izabella Stewart; and Lillian Stewart. A Family Graveside Service will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Cemetery on the Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 PM. The clergy for the funeral will be Pastor Lasse Hultberg from the Ansgar Danish Church in Edmonton, AB. In memory of Karen, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331-29^th Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta   T2N 9Z9 or to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta   T1J 4K7.

Rest in Peace Mom

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

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Mooney – Myrna Mooney passed away peacefully late in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Brooks.  She was born in July 6, 1938 in Arborfield, Saskatchewan to Lea and Cecil Ubdegrove.  Myrna is survived by her husband James Earl Mooney of nearly 65 years.  Myrna and Jim had a long life of teasing and kidding each other.  She left a legacy in her daughters Debbie Kowal, Renee Clarkin and Leanne Graham and her son Brad Mooney.  Her family awarded her a medal at 60 years married to honour the simple fact that in all those years she hadn’t smothered Jim in his sleep.  Their family loved nothing more than watching Jim spin Myrna around on the dance floor at every opportunity.  Myrna followed her husband all around Alberta and Saskatchewan allowing him to follow the oil patch.  She lived with him on many a rig lease in various trailers without complaint.  They eventually settled their family in Brooks and then later in Okotoks.  Myrna was very involved in the Oil Wives Clubs of both Brooks and Okotoks.  She rode on many Oil Wives floats in parades and attended numerous Oil Wives conventions.  Myrna made many lifelong friends in these groups all clearly following the mantra of “what happens at Oil Wives, stays at Oil Wives”.  If you were a part of her Oil Wives shenanigans you were lucky enough to be connected to her for life.  Myrna will be remembered by everyone that was lucky enough to know her by her amazing sense of humour.  She had a come-back for everything and even late in her life she loved to tease the doctors and nurses.  Her quick wit formed many friendships over the years.  Myrna loved being in on practical jokes.  Her true friends would not be surprised if she lost a bet and paid her debt in a huge 20 pound bag of loose pennies or if she had her $50 bill laminated before she gave it to them to honour a debt.  If Myrna really liked you, you might have been lucky enough to be the victim of one of her funny schemes.  She would spend an hour getting the noose just right around a plastic mouse’s neck so that she could secretly hang it in one of her sisters’ homes.  The mischievous smile on her face when she heard the blood curdling scream when the prize was discovered was a constant and regular high point in her life.  When she and her husband retired to Nanton, Alberta in 1991 they made many friends and became regulars at the Nanton Golf Club and the Senior Center (which she referred to as the Geritol Club).  Myrna and Jim golfed regularly, but she would never count an extra stroke for a lost ball.  Myrna said it was bad enough that she had lost the ball she wasn’t taking any penalty strokes for it.  It was likely a ball that she picked up walking beside the creek on their acreage so her philosophy was that it was a lost ball already, so no penalty strokes required for putting it back in its rightful place.  Back in the 90’s she was a loud and loyal Flames fan.  Her crush on Lanny McDonald lasted throughout her life.  Myrna could be heard referring to him as “her Lanny” or “there’s my Lanny” if she ever saw him on TV.  As in all things in her life she was fiercely loyal, and the Flames were lucky enough to have her on their side.  Myrna loved nothing more than a day of fishing and spent many days on the water with her family.  She loved a day doing what she referred to as “drowning worms,” especially if she could catch more fish than Jim, which according to her, happened a lot.  Myrna was an avid vegetable gardener.  She loved pulling a few veggies out of the soil to send with anyone who happened to drop by.  Myrna would give the veggies a quick rinse with the hose and send her guests off with a lovely bunch of fresh picked carrots or radishes.  It gave her so much joy to share from that garden.  She suffered her first heart attack in her late 50’s but still lived into her 80’s.  That is one stubborn lady!  She smoked from the age of 8 until almost 80.  Myrna said nobody liked a quitter!  She fought Alzheimer’s disease as hard as she could but it eventually took her life.  Her family knows that she is in a better place where she is likely smoking her brains out while enjoying a Rye Coke Press!  Myrna’s humour carried her every single day of her life.  She was the most thoughtful and caring woman to all that she loved.  Myrna will be very missed by her friends and family.  You were a lucky person to be cared about by her and to care about her in return.  She will be missed by many people she touched.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  In memory of Myrna, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made directly, in her humour, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta who supported Myrna’s family to deal with a very difficult disease, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta   T6H 2J3  https://alzheimer.ca/en/ab

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by

Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

Condolences may be forwarded through   www.sfh.ca

Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866)-362-4652

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Terris, John Ivan
1950-2020

John passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2020 in his 69th year at his home in Kimberley, B.C.
John’s wife and family were his first priority in his life. He owned and operated Terris Diesel Ltd. in Brooks from 1982 until retirement. He was passionate about his work and was born to be a mechanic. John loved camping, quadding with his buddies, fishing, golfing, and boating. John enjoyed a full social life and was loyal to his many friends. In his sunset years he lived his dreams in the mountains of B.C.
He as a beloved husband of Linda (nee Luke) of whom he shared his life with for 48 years. Loving father to Ian Terris (Jenn), and Ryan Terris. Best grandfather in the world to his grandson, Ronin Terris. Loving brother to Marilyn (Bill), Paul (Dianne), Pamela, and Leah (Todd). Cherished Brother-in-law to Janet (Craig). John will be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his loving son, Johnny Terris, brother Roger Terris, Mother, Elizabeth Terris and Father John Terris. Cremation has taken place.
There will be no services as per John’s request. Donation can be made to your local SPCA in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com

Volesky – Isabel Katharine Volesky of Brooks, beloved wife of the late Verne Volesky, passed away peacefully in Brooks and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, on Monday, May 4^th, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Mom was born September 12^th, 1932, the eldest child born to John and Mary Bahsler of Langenburg, Saskatchewan. She was baptized and confirmed at Hoffenthal Lutheran Church. Mom was raised on the family farm, north east of Langenburg. After completing grade 8, she worked as a hired girl for various families in the area. In the fall of 1951, at the age of 19, she came west to Alberta to visit a cousin at Lomond. This is where she met Dad, a local farmer, at a dance and they were married the following year on October 10^th, 1952. They made their home east of Lomond at Badger Lake and farmed together for 46 years. In the summer of 1966, Mom and Dad opened up their home to become foster parents, and over a 15 year period they fostered nine children. Life was always busy for mom. She was an extremely hard-working farm wife. There was always a large vegetable garden to tend, cows to milk, calves to bottle feed, chickens to feed etc. Mom was a wonderful seamstress and made most of our clothes. In later years, she took up quilting and made quilts for many family members. Following Dad’s passing in 2000, Mom remained on the farm for 15 years, during this time she enjoyed many bus trips with DeJong Tours. In the fall of 2015, Mom moved into the Newbrook Lodge in Brooks, where she made many new friends. There were many trips made back to the farm, as the Lodge was a wonderful place to be, but it just wasn’t home. Mom was a member of the Lomond Sunshine Drop-In Centre, Bethany Lutheran Church in Lomond, and in her later years, Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooks. Mom was predeceased by her husband Verne Volesky, parents John and Mary Bahsler and sisters Teresa (Emil) Scheinous and Doreen (Don) McLeod. She is survived by her son, Wayne Volesky; daughters, Leeann (Doug) Prenevost and LaVonne Volesky; grandchildren, Troy and Leah Prenevost; siblings, Diane (Roy) Ulmer of Barrhead, Alberta and Valentine Bahsler of Langenburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was a pillar of strength to our family and she will be dearly missed. In memory of Isabel, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 811 Cassils Road West, Brooks, Alberta   T1R 0E4 or Lomond Sunshine Drop-In Centre, 115 1^st Street South, Lomond, Alberta   T0L 1G0. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.”

Psalm 116:15

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by

Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

Condolences may be forwarded through   www.sfh.ca

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Musgrove – Louise June Musgrove (nee Davis) beloved wife of the late Thomas Musgrove. Louise was born June 21, 1932 in Isley, Alberta, and passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 at Sunrise Gardens, Brooks, AB. at the age of 87 years. Louise was the youngest of seven children, and she lost her Mom when she was just 2 years old. She was raised by her Dad and her older siblings, around the community of Marwayne, AB. She often spoke about riding her horse to school in her younger years. When she was about ten years old, the family moved to Dawson Creek, B.C., where she witnessed the beginning of the Alaska Highway. In her late teen years, she moved to Jenner, AB. to help her sister with a new baby. It was there she met her future husband Tom and they were married April 15, 1951 following a huge snowstorm. They farmed, ranched and raised their family in the Patricia area. Tom and Louise had 6 children.  Louise was very active with her children’s, and grandchildren’s activities. She was always attending and supporting extended family and community events, sewing for 4-H, cooking and baking. Louise was predeceased by her parents George and Mable (Bendixon) Davis and all her siblings; her sons Larry in 1955, David in 1967, Darcy in 1999; husband Tom in 1997; and grandson Kody Pierson 2003. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Gordon and wife Charlene his children Erin (friend Ian) her children Claire and Nolan, Kari (Mark), Char’s son Jeff (Stephanie) their children Finn and Mauven; daughter Rita and husband Randy, their children Tracy (Dave), Gina (Adrian) and their daughter Elise; son Don (friend Penella), his children Katie and Colton, many relatives and friends. Thank you to the Staff at Sunrise Gardens for their great care and kindness for the last 3½ years. Louise will be lovingly remembered for her charisma, her kind heartedness towards people and animals, her welcoming manner and acceptance of all, and her sense of humour. She was full of love for all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be deeply missed. A Family Service was held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at the Brooks Cemetery. Rev. David J Carter officiating. In memory of Louise, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta   T6H 2J3 or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM

BROOKS, ALBERTA

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On May 7, 2020, Ken Martin (aka Kennyboy) passed away at home in Brooks, Alberta, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones and held his wife’s hand to the very end. He has left behind to treasure his memory: his wife Genie 52 years, daughters Deana (David) Mitchell, Heather (Tim) Cluett, and Pamela (Stéphane) Martel, as well as his three precious granddaughters Jersey, Lola and Camille. Ken is predeceased by his parents and sister Dinah, and survived by his sisters Alice and Doris, and brothers Eric, Howard and Ted. Kenmore Ralph was born on February 28, 1947 in Little Heart’s Ease, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland to Theodore Hanley and Annie Bertha (née Stringer). He grew up in Montreal until the age of 14 when the family moved back to Trinity Bay. It was in Burin, NL that he found his true heart’s ease, marrying Georgina Gertrude Williams in 1967, and building a house and home with their three girls. He built many things over the years, inheriting his love for working with wood from his father. He went on to teach carpentry and often spoke fondly of his students long after they graduated. And when life threw curve balls and jobs were scarce, he wasn’t too proud to trade his tool belt for an cook’s apron or a pair of coveralls. From feeding the crew on a fishing trawler to fixing the trawler when it came in for refit, Ken took great pride in everything he did. Ken was incredibly close to all three daughters. Though he was never blessed with a boy himself, he gained three sons-in-law whom he loved and admired as much as if they were his own. Ken’s accomplishments were many, but his greatest was his role as grandfather. Poppy, Pop, and Papy Ken were all names that he proudly earned and loved to hear. His pride and joy were his three granddaughters. He would move heaven and earth just to make them smile! To them, he was their hero and their idol. In them, he will live on. In 2006, Ken and Genie moved across the country to Brooks, Alberta, to be near their first grandchild. In this community, they found fellowship, and unwavering support in times of need. Ken truly loved his life here, finding friends whom he cherished, considering them family. He had many a good night out with his friends attending events in Brooks and Bassano, lots of dinner parties, events at church and, of course, road trips with his closest buds. He loved car shows and auctions as much as he enjoyed the company he was with while attending them! He spent many happy hours in his workshop, restoring antique furniture, making beautiful bowls and other creations. On days when the workshop became Ken’s Café, the cars lined the street, and the conversation could get lively, but what was said in the shed stayed in the shed. Witty and wise, Ken was a worthy adversary in any word game. He was an avid reader and loved learning new things. He also loved gardening, and even ‘farmed’ a piece of land on a good friend’s acreage while on kidney dialysis. An advocate of organ donation, he participated in many projects to support the cause. He laughed a lot, loved deeply, and handled his health challenges with grace to the very end. Ken was an active member of Brooks United Church and asked that any donations in his memory be made to the place that gave him more than this man of many words could ever express. In memory of Ken, if family or friend’s desire, memorial tributes may be made to Brooks United Church Memorial Fund at 507 3rd Avenue West

Brooks AB T1R 0B2. Memorial Service details will be made available once finalized. For further information, to order flowers or to send a message of sympathy, please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.

Kendall Stoye of Red Deer, beloved husband of the late Stephanie Stoye, passed away peacefully only 2 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer at his daughter’s home in Red Deer on May 5th, 2020 with his children Linda and Dan, grandchildren Casey (RN) and Dallas along with special family friend Cindy Hankel (LPN) by his side. Ken was born in Tilley, Alberta on June 4th, 1932. He attended school in Tilley and subsequently started farming with his father Frank after reaching high school level. Ken purchased his first farm in 1953 near Schneiderville (near Rolling Hills, Alberta). In 1963, he sold it and purchased land directly west of his Dads farm from John Tell. The farming and cattle business was extremely tough in the 1970’s. Ken worked at the IPSCO Steel Mill rolling plant in Brooks, during the 1975-76 winter to subsidize grain and cattle losses in those years. Dad was very active in the community; especially the Tilley Grazing Association, receiving a special award in 1991 for 25 years of service as Manager and President. Ken began managing the Tilley Grazing Association in 1967 and spent countless hours dedicated to the management of the precious EID grasslands in Tilley and surrounding area, plus all the members and cattle associated with it. Ken’s passion his entire life was cattle and farming and most importantly all the great people he met and became friends with during these years. He always listened to problems and gave advice with no expectations for reward or thanks. Ken spent many days traveling to Calgary over the years hauling cattle (fats) to market, going on trips with Hankel Brothers Trucking for the same or the annual Calgary Bull Sales to purchase purebred bulls for himself or other members of the Tilley Grazing Association. They always stopped in Forest Lawn for Chinese Food and had many good times there. Special times of the year for Dad other than birthdays were those spent with many friends he met and trusted over the years at all of the brandings, during annual round-up of cattle at Tilley Grazing Association or working cattle at each other’s places. Ken and Stephanie resided on their family farm in Tilley, Alberta until they retired to Medicine Hat in 1996. They both enjoyed travelling regularly to Mom’s home in Manitoba. They shared a great 3 week trip during retirement to Alaska and back by truck and fifth wheel with Stephanie’s sister Frances and her husband, Harry. In November 2009, Ken and Stephanie moved to Legacy Estates in Red Deer, Alberta where they met and became friends with many of the other residents. They soon found some had past connections to Tilley or lived in the EID area at some time or another. Early in retirement, Dad could be found somewhere helping his former neighbors and current friends with branding/seeding/harvesting or looking after cattle in times of need. During later retirement days and even up to one month ago; Dad travelled frequently to Medicine Hat, Brooks, and Tilley areas to have a coffee and visit with lifelong friends such as Fred & Valerie Salvisberg , Donny and Cindy Hankel in Redcliff, AB, Lenard & Bev Stroh, Joe & Peggy Weisgerber, Arlen & Rebecca Christensen, John & Lil Renneberg & Family, Bill & Ruth Shanks, Fred Kruszelnicki as well as Jake Eckert; plus, many other friends too numerous to list. Dad also enjoyed travelling around with his friend Ken Walker over the past 10 years sharing one another’s company during Roxy’s fine meals together almost daily and weekly for the last 10 and a half years at Legacy Estates Condos. Dad also attended the Burnt Lake Auction Mart in Red Deer most every Thursday to check out the sale prices, have a coffee, a piece of pie and some visiting until it recently closed. In February 2014, at age 81, Ken obtained his first passport and embarked on his first ride in an airplane down to Fort Worth, Texas with daughter Linda and her husband Darwin to visit Dan, Rhonda, Kenton and Hunter. He subsequently visited Texas 2 more times and enjoyed exploring and visiting the Stockyards and other attractions in the Fort Worth area. Dad also loved to attend the many rodeos in Alberta with the kids, or when in Texas. He was also happy to visit Sunnybrook Farms in Red Deer with Darwin, Linda and grandchildren for the annual Pioneer Days to watch the thrashing, the old steam tractors and equipment, among other events. Kendall “Dad” is lovingly remembered and will be missed dearly by his children Linda Link (Darwin) of Red Deer AB; Dan Stoye (Rhonda) of Fort Worth, TX and his special treasured grandchildren Casey and Dallas Broster of Red Deer; Madison Stoye of Red Deer and Kenton Stoye of Conroe, TX. Dad will also be missed by Stephanie’s (Moms) nephews – Neil (Gisele) Winther of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Richard (Simone) Symbol – Ostenfeld, Manitoba, Bruce (Lori) Symbol of Isle Des Chenes, Manitoba, and nieces- Donna Dickey (Bob) of Beausejour, Manitoba and Corinne Edwards (Bob) of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Elizabeth of Ostenfeld, Manitoba. Kai Winther, Ernie & Susan Winther, Mark & Julie Symbol, and many more relatives too numerous to mention. Kendall was predeceased by his wife Stephanie Stoye (Symbol) in 2013; parents Frank and Martha Stoye and his only sister Irma Goodwin (Stoye) and her husband Warren Goodwin of Calgary, AB. In memory of Kendall, if family or friend’s desire, memorial tributes may be made to Diabetes Association (Brooks and District). Many thanks to the staff of Unit 32 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, for their incredibly kind, compassionate and exceptional care of Dad and family. As well as Dr. Odendaal, for his kindness, caring and after hour home visits. Thank you. Graveside Services are by invitation only due to Public Health Restrictions and will be held at Brooks Cemetery on May 13 at 1:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at the Heritage Inn in Brooks at a later date. For further information, to order flowers or to send a message of sympathy, please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.