Ingeberg – Albert Ingeberg was born in Bassano, Alberta on September 14th, 1917 and passed away peacefully in the Brooks Hospital on August 28,2006 with his son Tom and his daughter Fay by his side. He grew up and received his education in Bassano. In 1939 he married Lillie Anderberg of Rainier. They had and raised three children. Albert worked at many jobs while in Bassano.In 1949 he joined the E.I.D. as a ditchrider until 1962. In 1963 the family ventured to Calgary where he worked for Modern Pac, C.C.Snowdon, Bramco, and Turbo Resources. Albert is survived by his daughter Fay, of Millicent, sons Tom (Elaine) of Abbotsford, B.C., Allan (Dorothy Martin) of Okotoks. Stepson Chris (Cheryl) of Regina, Sask; Stepdaughter Debra (Frank) Kautzman of Huston, Texas; 11 Grandchildren and 15 great Grandchildren. After the passing of Lil he married their friend Edith Molle of Calgary in 1965. Between them they raised her two children. When Albert and Edith retired they moved to Duchess, Alberta. After Edith’s passing he remained in Duchess until 2004 when he moved into the Brooks Newbrook Lodge. He will be missed for his love and wit by all his family and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 2nd from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. John Theiss officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were Allen and Pearl Wolfer, Bill and Ruth Shanks, Gordon Sandum, Ron and Maureen Pierce, Fred Gardner, Ron and Ruth Patterson and Lee Beasley. Active Pallbearers were Albert Henrickson, Shawn Ingeberg, Tim Church and Luke Ingeberg. In memory of Albert, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Newbrook Lodge, Bag 370, Brooks T1R 0G5. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
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MANSON – JESSIE FRASER (GARROW) Jessie passed away August 24, 2006 at Haro Park Centre. Jessie was the beloved wife of A.O. (Arnold) Manson who predeceased her in 1980. She was the devoted mother and dearest friend of Lynne Kennedy, She was the much loved Nana of Alexis and Megan and special Gran-Nana to her four great-grandchildren, Brea, Ben, Sarah and Alexander. Jessie was born on August 31, 1910 at Craig Roy, Ballindalloch, Scotland. She moved with her family to Alberta at age three. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Hall and her brother Patrick Garrow. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and an extended family and network of friends who all loved her and will cherish the memories of Jessie’s unique, imaginative and loving self. Her life long passion for education never left her. Educated at Calgary Normal School and the University of Alberta, teaching was her special joy and she stayed in touch with former students all her life. She loved to travel all over the world with her daughter and son-in-law Gerry, her granddaughters and their families. An avid golfer, lawn-bowler, bridge player, pianist, reader and follower of current events she was a participant in life, not an observer. Her family and many friends will miss her boundless energy, charm, humour, talent to speak her mind freely, and her incurable love of sweets, especially chocolate, and above all, her happy smile, good cheer and her excellent company. Our family wishes to give thanks to Haro Park Centre for the care they provided to Jessie, and especially for ensuring her comfort in her last days and hours. A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay Street at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated.
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Blair – Carol Blair passed away unexpectedly in Calgary on August 26 2006 at the age of 66 years, with her family by her side. Born in Beechy, SK to Ed and Kay Hanke, the family moved to Rolling Hills to farm in 1951. In 1958 Carol married Ron Blair of Duchess and the newlyweds moved to Calgary where they built their home and raised their 3 children. Carol and Ron offered their home and welcomed many relatives and friends over the years and this open door tradition continued and Carol became mom and grandma to many. Carol and Ron moved to Rolling Hills a apon retirement in 1994. Carol suffered the loss of her husband Ron in 1977 and continued to reside in Rolling Hills to stay close to her mother Kay. Mom will always be loved and in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, daughter Bobbi (Kevin) Willison, Sons Pat (Shelley) Blair, Randy (Chris) Blair. Grandchildren, Jill and Amy, Kyle and Jason, Andrew, Austin and Alyssa all of Calgary. Carol is survived and loving remembered by her brothers, Art (Edna) Hanke , Ron (Donna) Hanke, George (Elizabeth) Hanke, sister-inA-law Darlene Hanke as well as numerous relatives from both the Hanke and Blair families. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 2nd from the Rolling Hills Community Hall. Rev. Walter Willford officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were Jill Willison, Jason Blair, Austin Blair, Alyssa Blair, Bill Sinclair and Grant Dailey. Active Pallbearers were Kim Hanke, Kelly Hanke, Kyle Blair, Andrew Morrison, Amy Willison and Stephen Anderson. Interment followed at Rolling Hills Cemetery. In memory of Carol, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007-1A Street SW, Calgary T2H 0G5. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
