THURSDAY, July 25, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 25, 2019.

DAVID GARNET BRUNER

September 8, 1950 – July 20, 2019

David Garnet Bruner passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 20, 2019.

An open house, to celebrate his life, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre (1904 13 Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.

DANIELS

MARGARET “MAGGIE” DANIELS passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the age of 50 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

HARRISON

Nancy ‘Patricia’ Jane Harrison, beloved wife of Gordon Lamar Harrison of Magrath, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

She is survived by her children; Janee (Marvin) Stover of Pleasant View, Utah, Pam (Darrell) Mason of Hill Spring, AB, Ken (Kim) Harrison of Pleasant View, Utah; 19 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings; Shirley Miller, Jim Granger, Joan Boxall, Helen Foster and Ron Granger.

She was predeceased by her son Terry Harrison and a brother Russ Granger.

Patricia was born in Collingwood, Ontario. She met and married her sweetheart, Gord Harrison, at age 17 and had a double wedding with her sister Helen. She was married for 63 years, having just celebrated on June 30. Patricia loved playing softball, games and being outdoors with her family.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, MAGRATH STAKE CENTRE, 21E, 1st Ave S, Magrath with Bishop Ron Cook officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the Magrath Pioneer Cemetery.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

HOUGEN

CHARLES “CHARLIE” HOUGEN of Foremost, beloved husband of Dolores Hougen, passed away surrounded by his family at the Bow Island Health Centre on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 94 years.

A private family service will be held.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

SHERMAN

Jessie Elizabeth “Beth” Sherman passed away peacefully at Cardston, Alberta on July 19, 2019, at the age of 94 years.

Beth was born on February 22, 1925, at Patricia, Alberta. On December 9, 1944, she married the love of her life, Elwood, and they farmed in the Duchess area until 1973, when they moved to Lethbridge. Beth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but was also a professional seamstress, sewing instructor, bus driver, bookkeeper, and much more. Elwood and Beth enjoyed spending their summers at Duck Lake, Montana for many years, and their winters in their motorhome in Arizona. They also enjoyed many years of camping at Gold Springs Park.

Beth is survived by her children; Beverley (Ed) Seitz, Howard Sherman, Charles Sherman, Eileen Reid, Cheryl (Marv) Nelson, Darcy Sherman; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Beth was predeceased by her husband Elwood, her daughter-in-law Ellen Sherman, son-in-law Roger Reid and her daughter-in-law Terry Sherman.

Beth’s family would like to express their thanks to the caregivers at Home Care Lethbridge.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 29, 2019 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Glenda Wert officiating.

A combined Graveside Service and Interment for Elwood and Beth will be held at Brooks Cemetery on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Flower arrangements may be made through New Hope YQL Floral and Botanical Designs at 587-425-0550.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

Ella Thompson

1944 – 2019

Ella Emma Thompson of Nobleford, Alberta, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, July 16, 2019. She was the dearly beloved wife of LeRoy Thompson, having shared 52 amazing years with him. Faithful and loving mother of Daryl (Carey), Cherie (Greg), and Holly (Ryan), the cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Brendan (fiancé, Ally), Abigail, Madison, Brianna, Danielle, Kali, Raila, and Blake, and dear soul-sister of Alvina and Margaret (Roger). She was also dearly loved and appreciated by other friends and extended family. Ella was predeceased by her parents, Gus and Helen Reiter.

Ella was born on February 23, 1944, in Wilkawischken, Lithuania. In 1948, she immigrated to Canada with her parents. Their first home was a grainery, on a sugar beet farm in Iron Springs, where her father’s cousin lived and worked. Three years later, they moved to Picture Butte, where Ella attended school. From there, she moved with her family to McNally and attended Kate Andrews school, in Coaldale, where she graduated. Her love of children motivated her to pursue an education degree, attending both the University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary. Following completion of her degree, she secured a job as a grade one schoolteacher at Noble Central School, during which time she resided at a boarding house. In 1964, over the lunch hour at her residence, she met her future husband. Three years later, on July 15, 1967, she and LeRoy were married at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church.

LeRoy and Ella were blessed with three beautiful children, Daryl, Cherie, and Holly. Within the first six months of the birth of Daryl, they built a house in Nobleford, which they called home for the rest of their life together. Relationships were the theme of Ella’s life, and many fond memories were created through camping and fishing as a family, as well as travelling from coast to coast, and through the western states, to visit family. Everything she did was purposeful, and while at home her attention to detail and purpose-driven personality displayed itself in her beautiful garden and unique pysanky eggs. She was also very passionate about music. She loved to listen to music and especially, with the love of her life, dance to music. Ella’s love, grace, and strength stemmed from one source, Jesus Christ, who clearly touched many people through her life.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, on Friday, July 26, 2019 at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 – 12 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Olivier Ravelojaona, officiating.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Ella’s name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 724 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2T1, or to St. Michaels Health Centre Foundation, 1400, 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5.

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Angela Vavrik

1950 – 2019

Mrs. Angela Vavrik of Coalhurst, beloved wife of Mr. Leslie Joseph Vavrik, passed away at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the age of 69 years.

Angela was born on January 10, 1950 in Skalica, Slovakia to Julia and Ludovit Valenta. She was one of six children. Angela married Leslie on October 25, 1969, and they immigrated to Canada on August 3, 1980 with their oldest 3 boys. Their fourth son was born in Lethbridge. Angela was a very generous and giving person. She loved traveling, gardening and cooking. She also had a keen interest in fashion, house design and home decorating.

Besides her loving husband Leslie, Angela is survived by her 4 sons, Les Jr. (Lori Kolpak), Will (Leanne), Rob (Christine), and Dave; as well as 4 grandchildren, Rachel, Alexis, Dylan, and Kayla.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00pm and 1:00pm on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Rodger Halvorsen officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

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to send a condolence.

WESSELMAN

CHARLES “CHUCK” F. WESSELMAN, beloved husband of Anne Wesselman, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the age of 95 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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