RAY B. EVANSON
1917 - 2006

Mr. Ray Burnell Evanson, beloved husband of Myra Gwyneth Griffin Evanson of Taber, passed away peacefully at the Taber Health Care Centre on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the age of 88 years with his wife of sixty three years, at his side.
Besides his loving wife Myra, Ray is survived by his children Linda Maureen (Charles) Burke of Coaldale, R. Brent (Dorothy Ann) Evanson of Macon, Georgia, John Charles (Heather) Evanson of Oakville, Ontario, A. Eric (Ruthie) Evanson of Phoenix, Arizona, Stephen James (DeRae) Evanson of Lethbridge and Catherine Louise (Allen) Bird of Willard, Missouri. He is also survived by twenty four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, his sister Ruth Harding of Willard, Utah and by three sisters-in-law Stella, Rae and Mildred.
He was predeceased by his brothers Harold, John, Archie, Richard and by his sisters Edna, Virginia, Deanna and Eva.
Ray was born in Taber on July 13, 1917 to John and Hannah Eorun Evanson. He received his schooling in Taber and completed his police training in Calgary and Regina. He served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the S.I.S. of the Canadian Army overseas for two years on the continent. Upon his return to civil life, he was employed as Agricultural Superintendent of Canadian Sugar Factories in Taber, as the Assistant Director of the Barons Eureka Health Unit and was a physical education instructor under the Dominion Provincial Youth Training Program.
As a loyal and dedicated citizen of the Town of Taber, he served in many capacities including on the Sugar Beet Board, he was a past president of the Kiwanis Club, he served as Red Cross and Water Swimming Safety President, as a member of the Taber Public School Board for eighteen years (twice as chairman), he served on the Taber Hospital Board, the Taber Rodeo Committee and the Taber Museum Committee. He was Padre of the Taber Legion, vice-chairman of the Oldman River Regional Planning Commission, as chairman of the Taber Foundation Board which administered Clearview Lodge, Harmony Home, Pioneer Place and Homestead Manor, he served on the committee which established Parkside Manor, he organized the Taber Thrift Shop, served on Taber Town Council, was a member of the Parkside Seniors and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He also organized the Taber Native Drop-in Centre and instituted the Taber Meal-on-wheels program. Taber truly was his home.
First and foremost however, he was totally dedicated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and during his lifetime he served in the following capacities - as Bishop, First Stake President of the Taber Stake, Mission President for three years of the Southern States Mission, as Regional Representative, he spent twenty seven years as Stake Patriarch and also served  on various boards and other positions.
Ray was a great leader in all areas and his prime interest was his family whom he loved dearly and they in return loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 10:40 A.M.   
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop David Walters conducting. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

PAUL EDLUND
1923 - 2005

Paul David Warren Edlund passed away in the Bow Island Health Centre on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the age of 82 years.  
Paul was born July 25, 1923 in Artesia, California to Nels and Anna Edlund.  
Predeceased by his loving wife Elna in 2001, Paul is survived by children Lauren (Jane) of Dublin, Ireland and their children Aaron (Inga) of Taber, Amanda and Brant of Ireland; Laura Lee (Bob) Van Tol of Bow Island and their children Chelsea of South Korea, Michael and Julien of Bow Island; Cynthia (Owen) Cleland of Bow Island and their children Kirsten (Steve) of Magrath, Brooke (Ryan) of Medicine Hat and Kelan of Medicine Hat; Morgan (Lisa) and son Alan of Medicine Hat. Paul had a special place in his heart for his great grandchildren Brannon, Hailey, Caydin, Makaya, Treydon and Olivia.

"We are each of us angels with only one wing; and we can only fly embracing each other."

Paul will be reunited with his wife Elna, infant son Douglas and son Randolph who passed away in 1987.
Paul will be fondly remembered by sister-in-law Leona Weeks and nieces and nephews Mel Edlund, David Edlund, Gerald Edlund, Bev Hadlington, Marilyn Kirk, Val Werner, Bill Green, Betty Ann Kolody, Del Peterson, Rick Peterson, Karen Lanser and their spouses and families as well as family friends Connie Edlund and Ken and Grace Jesse. He is also survived by family members in Sweden.
Paul was a Veteran of WW11 serving as a member of the Canadian Grenadier Guards from January 1942 until discharge in March of 1946. Returning from overseas Paul spent his working years farming in the Burdett area and "lived to Ride" his Harley when there was time. His family was the most important thing to him and he enjoyed his time with each and every one of them.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Until we meet again."

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in the Burdett Community Cemetery. It was Paul's request to be interred in the Edlund family plot with his wife Elna and their sons.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made for the purchase of a "tall" bed.  Donations may be mailed to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3900, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.

SHARLENE ELL-VOELLER
1962 - 2005

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our dear wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Sharlene, who passed away suddenly on February 26, 2005 at White Rock, BC.  
Sharlene will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Fred and her children Kole Phillip and Miah Mae. She is the beloved daughter of Phillip and Josephine Ell, adored sister of Calvin (Patty), Marilyn (Arnie) and James (Laura), special Aunty to her nieces and nephews and friend to many. Sharlene will also be forever remembered by her mother-in-Law, Marjorie Voeller and her sister-in-law Colleen (Michael) and brother-in-law Todd (Stephanie).  
Sharlene was predeceased by her grandparents, Rochus & Luvella Ell and Adam & Berga Fettig and her father-in-law, Mike Voeller.
Sharlene was born October 5, 1962 in Taber, Alberta and grew up on the family farm near Grassy Lake, Alberta. She graduated from St. Michael's School in Bow Island and then went on to get her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge. Fred and Sharlene were married July 9, 1988 and shortly after they moved to White Rock, BC, where she resided until her passing. Sharlene worked at various jobs over the years, including Softball City until the birth of their children. Sharlene was a very loving, caring and devoted wife and mother. She was the heart of her family home where she looked after not only Fred and their children, but also her "adopted family" of Craig and Corey. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and her many, many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1st Street East, Bow Island on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Bow Island on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Joe Tom Kalathilparmbil Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Assumption Cemetery, Grassy Lake.


"Forever In Your Heart"
                                                
When you speak of Sharlene,
speak not with tears
For thoughts of her should not be sad.
Let memories of the times you shared, give you comfort
For her life was richer because of you
And though now she has had to part,
Though to part she did not choose;
She'll be with you along life's path,
Forever In Your Heart.

SAMUEL ENTZ
1923 - 2005
Mr. Samuel J. Entz, beloved husband of Mrs. Katrina Entz of the Ponderosa Hutterian Brethren Colony, Grassy Lake, passed away at home on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at the age of 81 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Ponderosa Hutterian Brethren Colony, Grassy Lake, today, Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow.

MARY ENGWER
1935 - 2005

Mrs. Mary Engwer of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ed Engwer, passed away in Taber on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at the age of 87 years.
Mary was born on September 5, 1917 in Alsask, Saskatchewan. She married Ed on August 26, 1935 in Saskatoon. They moved to Taber in 1948 to open a 5 cent to $1 store, later known as Steadmans, retiring in 1976. Mary and Ed taught dancing in Taber and surrounding area for many years.
Mary will be sadly missed by her two daughters Marilyn (Roy) Elmer of Vulcan and Reta Emes of Taber;  two sons Ed Engwer of Sundre and Norman (Connie) Engwer of Taber; seven grandchildren Warren (Tina) Elmer of Pitt Meadows, B.C., Ken (Kelli) Elmer of Ladner, B.C., Shannon (Margie) Emes of Lethbridge, Terry (Lynelle) Emes of Vauxhall, Brian Emes of Lethbridge, Nick Engwer of Taber and Jennifer Engwer of Taber and twelve great grandchildren, including two sets of twins.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Ed in 1996, her parents, a brother, a sister and a great granddaughter.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.  
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary's name may be made to the Taber Hospital Foundation, Continuing Care, 4326-50 Ave., Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

KARIN ECKLUND
1906 - 2004

Mrs. Karin Linnea Ecklund of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. George Ecklund, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2004 at the age of 97 years.  
Karin is lovingly remembered by her children, Evelyn Whittaker of Kelowna, B.C., Inez Anderson of Taber, Verna (Keith) McCulloch of Taber, Shirley (Bob) Glover of Kyle, Saskatchewan, Glen (Marlene) Ecklund of Cranbrook, B.C., Lorne (Diane) Ecklund of Stettler, Garry (Gail) Ecklund, Leroy (Fran) Ecklund of Taber and Dennis (Joanne) Ecklund of Ponoka. She is also survived by her sister Violet Travalia and brother Art Valin of Lethbridge, son-in-law Carl Thompson of Peace River, along with 33 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  
She was predeceased by her husband George, infant son Norman Lloyd, two daughters Vivian Thompson and Norma Crockford, four sons-in-law Joseph Crockford, Frank Summers, Siegfred Anderson and Gerald Whittaker and a granddaughter Cindee McCulloch.  
Karin was born in Mora, Sweden on August 13, 1906 to Olof and Kirsten Valin and immigrated to Canada in 1910 along with her three siblings. The Valin family settled in the Brownlee, Saskatchewan district. Karin and George lived all their married life farming in the Riverhurst area until 1974, when they sold the farm and moved to Taber. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary that year. Her husband passed away in October of 1974.  
The family wishes to thank Dr. Beckie and the staff of Taber Extendicare for the wonderful care they provided Karin during the last months of her life.  
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929-50 Ave., Taber on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Karin's name may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 4929-50 Ave., Taber T1G 1H7 or to the Taber Hospital Foundation, Extendicare, 4326-50 Ave. Taber T1G 1N9.

FRANK ELL
1923 - 2004

Mr. Frank Ell, beloved husband of Mrs. Loaine Ell of Taber, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at the age of 80 years.
Frank was born at Grassy Lake, Alberta on April 13, 1923, the son of John and Frances (Klein) Ell. He was raised in Grassy Lake and received his education at Fettig school. He married Loaine Liddle on December 27, 1944 and they had three children.They moved to Bow Island where he worked with the County of 40 Mile, later becoming Superintendent and moving to Foremost. During their time in Foremost, Frank undertook multiple business ventures including Frank Ell Construction which began in 1969. Frank and Loaine then returned to Bow Island where they resided several years before buying an acreage east of Taber. They eventually moved to the Town of Taber where he worked for the MD of Taber.
Besides his loving wife Loaine, he is survived by his children Cheryl (Dave) Garner of Barnwell, Verle (Valerie) of Edson and John (Darla) of Cochrane; eight grandchildren Del, Wayne, Cara, Laura, Lisa, Brad, Kari and John; ten great grandchildren; a sister Stephana (Harold) Martin and a brother Willie (Dee) Ell.  
Frank was predeceased by a sister Kate Schatz and four brothers John C. Ell, Tom Ell, Steve Ell and Dominic in infancy.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel (5006-48 Ave.) Taber on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.  
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church (5009-48 Ave.) Taber on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 A.M. with Father Mariusz Sztuk SDS celebrant.  A family Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.

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