FRIDAY, June 29th, 2018

Tomasz “Tom” Verch

1973- 2018

Mr. Tom Verch of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Dawn Steil-Verch, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the age of 44 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 29, 2018 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 St. S., Lethbridge, AB., with Canon James Robinson & Mr. Steve Bateman, officiating. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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John Van Staalduine
1925 – 2018
John Van Staalduine of Foremost, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the age of 93 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Foremost Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
John is survived by his wife of sixty two years, Betty and their five children Jerry (Cathy) Van Staalduine of Iowa and their three children Glenn, Blair and Morgan; Lenora Van Staalduine of Calgary; Lyndon “Moose” (Jackie) Van Staalduine of Foremost and their three children Kaitlyn, Brady and Kasi; Patti (Darcy) Faller of Lethbridge and their three children Amanda (Kris) Kristianson (their son Kallum), Kristle (Dustin) Baynham (their sons Bradly and Brody) and Vance Faller; Tim (Debra) Van Staalduine of Calgary. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law Sylvia Robinson, Norma (Harold) Graham and Chuck Buckler as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his great granddaughter Koda Kristianson; parents Marinus and Jenny Van Staalduine; eight siblings and their spouses Dick Van Staalduine, Neil (June) Van Staalduine, Jean (Arne) Rasmussen, Nellie (Orvel) Stovel, Evert Van Staalduine, Barney (Sue) Van Staalduine, Marie (George) Minor and Jake Van Staalduine; brother-in law Jim Lust; sisters-in-law Jackie Wiebe and Shirley Buckler.
John was born January 2, 1925 at home on the farm north of Foremost. He attended Neighborview and Foremost schools before working at a variety of jobs in southern Alberta. He started farming for himself in 1951 on his father’s original homestead, where he was still living at the time of his death. As a young man he enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and curling. John and Betty Lust were married in 1956. John was a member of the Farmers Union of Alberta, enjoying their annual bonspiels. He also served an assistant leader and leader of the Pronghorn 4-H Club for over fifteen years. For many years, John also served as a director and secretary-treasurer of the Nemiscam Community Pasture Organization. He also he enjoyed his hobby of raising ornamental pheasants and exotic chickens. John was a semi-retired farmer who still helped with the farm where possible, which included morning chores, calving,  going for parts etc. He enjoyed visits and board games with his children and grandchildren, his grandson’s hockey and baseball games (sorry girls, he “was not a fan” of basketball and volleyball) and coffee breaks in town.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in John’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Evan Easthope
1932 – 2018
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Evan Dawn Easthope, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Evan passed away peacefully in Taber on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 85 years, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and suffering a stroke.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Thursday, July 5, 2018 between 10:00 A.M. and 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, Taber on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Kaye, Evan is survived by their five children, Vaughn (Shauna) Easthope of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Kirk (Marie) Easthope of Edmonton, Jill (Roy) Langworthy of Medicine Hat, Kristin (Allan) Alexander of Lethbridge and Dana Easthope of York, Ontario; fifteen grandchildren Jessica, Tessa, Morgan, Tavis, Emily, Keara, Damian, Joshua, Drew, Taylor, Brett, Blake, Sarah, Lauren and Shane; seven great grandchildren Kellan, Adeline, Valerie, Ethan, Shanae, Isaac and Lillie. He is also survived by his sister Elaine (Lyle) Robinson and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Della Easthope; brothers Ivan Easthope and Glen Easthope in infancy and Owen (Maxine) Easthope; sisters Yvonne (David) Morrow and Iris (Leland) Wilson.
Evan was born in Taber on September 28, 1932 in to Della Jane (nee Van Orman) and Samuel LeRoy Easthope. He attended school mainly in Taber with a few years spent in Burnaby and Trail, British Columbia when his father worked at the Smelter. Evan served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Northern California. After returning home he met and married the love of his life, Kaye West. They married and lived in Taber for a short time before moving to Provo, Utah after the birth of their first son Vaughn, so Evan could attend University.  They moved to Murray, Utah and their second son Kirk was born.  After graduating, the family moved to their cherished acreage in Vauxhall where they welcomed three more children, Jill, Kristin and Dana. He spent his entire career of thirty plus years teaching Industrial Arts at the Vauxhall Junior/Senior High School and felt privileged and proud of his career choice. His passion for teaching was seen and felt by his coworkers and all the students he taught. Evan was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings, but the Cub and Scouting programs were his favorite. Evan spent his retirement years enjoying bus tours and visiting family and friends.  His love for his family meant everything to him and he will be greatly missed by them and all those who knew him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Evan’s name may be made directly to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, 1254 – 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0J9 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 (http://www.heartandstroke.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

ADA MARGARET SHERMAN
1920 ~ 2018

Mrs. Ada Sherman of Lethridge, passed away peacefully at AgeCare Columbia on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the age of 97 years.
Ada was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan November 10,1920 to Frank and Alice Smith. The family moved to The Park Lake district in 1927 and a year later Alice passed away and Frank was left with 4 small children to raise. Ada learned early to cook, bake and was an amazing seamstress and avid gardener. In 1939 the family moved to Nobleford. Shortly thereafter Ada met Andy Sherman and they were married in 1941. They lived in Nobleford for over 63 years until they moved to Lethbridge in 2004.
 Ada is survived by her children: Jack (Wendy), Betty, and Karen (Dave); 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ada was predeceased by her loving husband of over 74 years, Andy in 2016; her siblings: Les and Bob Smith; sister Frances Kwasny; and her dear friends Emma Smith and Lois Hann.
 Ada was active in Nobleford in her church, was on the committee that published the area history book in 1976, was a founding member of the Nobleford Area Museum Society and the Nobleford Seniors Centre. She loved her garden; and canned and processed all of the produce. Her grandchildren loved to spend summers and holidays with Andy and Ada to camp with them throughout B.C.; and especially Waterton, which was their favourite place. The extended family of nephews and nieces would gather every summer in their huge backyard in Nobleford for a party and a feast of Ada’s baking, especially her signature poppy seed buns.
   In the past 5 years, Ada resided at Columbia AgeCare Assisted Living. She had dementia but could bring her loving caregivers and family to laughter with her quick wit and head tilt. Her care was amazing and lovingly provided.
  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 30, at 2:00 HYPERLINK “http://p.m.at” pm at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge with Reverend James Grunden officiating.
    Flowers are graciously declined. Those who wish, may make a memorial donation to the Nobleford Area Museum Society, Box 505, Nobleford, AB T0LIS0.
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