Thursday June 12, 2014

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 12, 2014.

(William Thomas) Tom Ferguson was born August 1, 1935 and died June 4, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Isabelle and Hugh, and sisters Yvonne and Huelda. Left to mourn his passing are Carole, his loving wife of 54 years, his six children Marnie, Rochelle (and Farron), Jeff (and Paula), Lane (and Tracy), La Vonne (and Tony) and Glen (and Kim), nineteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and five additional grandchildren gifted to his family.
Tom’s life was extraordinarily integral in how it fit together. He was a devoted husband, father and farmer. He was solid in his friendships, his service to others and as an advocate for the betterment of the wider community.
Tom was especially loved as a husband and a father. He was always there for his family; supporting, teaching, helping. His sense of humour would always help to lift and carry any load. Having fun while working hard together provided the medium by which grew respect, honesty, integrity and work ethic. This legacy now spans three generations.
He loved the mountains, the land and the country way of life. Retirement to Tom included farming, reading, coffee and conversation.
His love for others and dedication has enriched this community and the lives of family, friends and any he chanced to meet. He was truly a remarkable man that touched so many lives. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, community and beyond.
A memorial service for Tom will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at THE PINCHER CREEK COMMUNITY HALL, 287 Canyon Drive, Pincher Creek, AB. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society #200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5, or any charity of choice.
Eden’s Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
Email: condolences@edensfuneralhome.com
http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

ALDOFF
RICHARD (DICK) LEW ALDOFF passed away peacefully with his family around him on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 at Chinook Regional Hospital. He was 75 years old.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honour on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the Colonel Macleod Room at the LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION GROUNDS GRANDSTAND, 3401, Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. Please join Dick¹s family and friends for this very special dedication to our father.

BERT NILSSON
1926 ~ 2014
Bert James Nilsson of Lethbridge (formerly of Warner), beloved husband of the late Muriel Nilsson passed away on June 7, 2014 at the age of 87.
Dad was raised in Wrentham, and went to business school in Calgary. He worked briefly at Industrial Acceptance Finance in Lethbridge, where he met Mom. They later moved to Warner where they raised their family. Dad was actively involved in many community organizations, and was always very proud of his ability to obtain finances and grants to help build or improve facilities in his beloved Warner. He retired as County of Warner Administrator in 1990.
Bert is survived by his daughters; Sharon (Ken) Turnbull, Janet (Hal) Culler, Debbie (Ken) Brittner, Connie (Alan) Martens and his son Jerry (Theresa) Nilsson, grand- children; Amber Turnbull, Lora (Neil) Websdale, Kelsey (James) Galbraith, Melissa and Amanda Nilsson, Savannah Brittner, Brendan and Shiana Martens, 3 great-grandchildren; Dawson and Rylee Galbraith, and Isla Websdale, as well as 2 brothers; Dean Nilsson and Garth Nilsson.
Besides his loving wife Muriel Nilsson, he was predeceased by his parents Ray and Pearl Nilsson, brother Byron Nilsson and sister Marge Cahoon.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 13, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, with Pastor Brian Magee, Officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the Warner & District Senio r Citizens (for their senior centre), Heart and Stroke, or Canadian Cancer Society.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

HEAVYSHIELDS
HAYDEN REEVES HEAVYSHIELDS, beloved son of Susan Heavyshields, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on June 7th, 2014 at the age of 22 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off, Alberta on Friday, June 13th, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary¹s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine¹s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Email condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
legacyfh@telus.net

JAKE WILLMS
1949~ 2014
Jake L. Willms of Lethbridge, AB beloved husband of Eleanor Willms, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on June 9, 2014 at the age of 64 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects between 7:00pm ¬ 8:00pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316-17 Street, Coaldale, AB. A private family interment will be held in the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite Section.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

PATRICIA SMITH
1947 ~ 2014
Mrs. Patricia Smith, beloved wife of Mr. Harold Smith, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2014 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 66 years.
A private service for family and friends will be held.
Send condolences at
http://www.mbfunerals.com.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 – 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
http://www.mbfunerals.com

PAYNE
DR. VERNON KENT PAYNE, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, June 7 in Calgary, Alberta.
He was born in Aurora, Utah on March 14, 1933 to Conrad and DeLora Payne.
Kent is survived by his wife: Helen; his children: Brian (Robin) Payne, Shawna (Alan) Peterson, Steve (Linda) Payne, Sheryl Payne; and daughter-in-law: Angela (Jess) Wilde. Also 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sons: Vernon Kent Payne Jr. (1966) and Jeff Payne (2009).
Kent graduated from Utah State University with degrees in chemistry and zoology. The family soon moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended Marquette Dental School, graduating in 1959. Kent served his country in the U.S. Public Health Service as a dental surgeon, assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Station New York City, later serving American Indian populations in both Arizona (Apache) and Utah (Ute). Kent enjoyed the native people and had friends here from the many years he worked at Standoff.
While in dental school, Kent had a friend from Canada who convinced him to move to the great country north of the border. Kent was an avid sportsman, so the amazing hunting and fishing opportunities were very tempting! He decided that Calgary was the place he wanted to raise his children and he proceeded to set up a dental practice there where he worked from 1961 to 1974. He then moved his family to Lethbridge where he practiced dentistry in both Fort Macleod and Standoff (Blood Reserve).
Kent was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was married in the Logan, Utah temple and enjoyed 60 years of marriage with his sweetheart, Helen. He was generous, kind, and always willing to share his talents with others.
A Private Service will be held in Logan, Utah. Interment will be held in the Logan City Cemetery.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:  condolences@generationsfh.ca
Sign guest book:  http://www.generationsfh.ca

PESZNEKER
ANNA ELIZABETH PESZNEKER, beloved wife of Tony Peszneker of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 91 years. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Anna, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

SCHOLTEN
“The Lord gives and the Lord takes away
Blessed be the name of the Lord”

God in his infinite wisdom took to Himself SIPKE SYBREN SCHOLTEN at the age of 42 years on June 9, 2014, beloved son of Dirk & Hantzen Scholten.
He will be sadly missed by his brothers & sisters: Richard (Lindsay) Scholten of San Francisco, CA, Diane (Mike) Van Maanen of Coaldale, AB, Dirk (April) Scholten of Edmonton, AB, Evie (Darren) Stolk of St. Albert, AB & his nephews & nieces: Casey, Hailey and Ryley Van Maanen, Sydney and Kennedy Scholten & Jamie and Kylie Stolk. They loved their uncle very much and Sipke thought the world of them.
“Gods ways and thoughts are higher than ours”
He was predeceased by his two youngest brothers: Riemer & Benjamin. Sipke took great pride in his career as a pharmacist and enjoyed providing personalized solutions and alternatives to everyone he met. In his spare time he enjoyed basketball, tennis, golf, reading, yard work and home renovations.
A Visitation will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. with the burial to follow at Huntsville Cemetery, Iron Springs, AB.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clara’s Big Ride – http://www.Bell.ca/clarasbigride – Clara’s ride is to bring awareness & reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. The ultimate goal is to
turn mental illness into mental wellness.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
care@cornerstonefh.ca

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