WEDNESDAY, September 5, 2018

PALMER

KEITH MEEKS PALMER, devoted husband of Lynne Palmer, passed away Sept 1st, 2018, at the age of 87. He died peacefully with his family by his side, after complications from a fall.

Keith was born February 16th, 1931, to Edwin and LaRue Palmer, and raised in Cranford and later Taber, Alberta. Keith, and his identical twin brother Garth, were the oldest of seven children. Keith served a mission, in 1952, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Ottawa. He moved to Raymond and married his sweetheart, Lynne Galbraith, in 1959, and had seven children. Keith served in many callings in the church including Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Bishop of the Raymond 4th Ward and in recent years enjoyed serving in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Keith loved raising his children, crops and cattle on the farm that he loved with his wife that he cherished. He found joy spending time with his children and grandchildren, and treasuring his time with Lynne, sitting on the porch gazing out over the prairies.

Keith is survived by Lynne, his loving wife of 59 years, and his children, Sherri (Rod) Wendorff, Dwaine (Norie) Palmer, Craig (Carolyn) Palmer, Laurene (Jim) Moore, Shauna (Todd) Petty, and Hugh (Courtney) Palmer, 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren who each feel that they are his favorite. Keith is also survived by his siblings Jerry Palmer, Ella Mae Gardner, Jim Palmer and Sheila Hague.

Keith was predeceased by his infant son, Keith Galbraith Palmer, parents, Edwin and LaRue (Meeks) Palmer, his twin brother Garth Palmer and sister JoAnn Williams.

A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL, 221 North 400 West, Raymond, Alberta on Saturday September 8, 2018 at 11:00am.

Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Friday September 7, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the church, or prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45am. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

Robert Pich

1940 – 2018

Mr. Robert Pich, beloved partner of Helen Banville of Lethbridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 78 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announce when completed.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

Eddy Sparks
1932 – 2018
Wilfred Edward Sparks, beloved husband of Pat Sparks, passed away in Calgary on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 85 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service on Thursday, September 6, 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, September 6, 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 Pat, Eddy is survived by his nephew Shawn (Michelle) Rombough of Taber; siblings Ella Malinsky, John (Patsy) Sparks and Robert (Margaret) Sparks all of Taber; brother-in-law Ken Rombough of Taber and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Ella (nee Barton) and Wilfred Sparks, his sister Louise Lysohirka and brother-in-law George Malinsky. He was also predeceased by Pat’s parents Del and Walter Rombough and her sisters Sheron Rombough and Arlene Rombough.
At an early age, Eddy was stricken with polio. His right leg and torso were in a full plaster cast. He was unable to participate in any childhood activities. A doctor suggested to Eddy’s mother that riding horses would be good therapy for him, so Roanie was purchased for twenty dollars by his mother, who also got him a job herding one hundred head of cows which were grazed on open prairie north of Taber. He was paid fifteen a month.
Eddy was a talented calf roper, artist, singer, historian, writer, speaker and he loved to dance. He had several articles published in various magazines and had an article written about him in Cornelson’s publication Antelope Trails (2007). He had an article published in the Canadian Cattleman’s (two installments) about the history of the quarter horse.
Eddy completed grade twelve at W.R. Myer’s High School, attended Cal Poly Tech in San Luis Obispo, California where he completed a horse shoeing course and started team roping. He shod horses for several years, then worked for the federal government as a produce inspector.
In 1965 Eddy married Patricia Rombough and started raising registered quarter horses. Over the years, they received many awards for their horses, many trophies, belt buckles and saddles for competition on the Rodeo circuit (both Eddy and Pat). He was the founding member of the Sugar Town Saddle Club, the Taber Roping Club, Taber Equestrian Club, Southern Alberta Roping and Riding Clubs, Chinook Rodeo Association and the Taber Exhibition Association. Eddy and Pat’s greatest accomplishment was receiving the Legacy award from the American Quarter Horse Association for fifty years of raising registered Quarter Horses.
Eddy had many friends and family who loved him dearly. If you wanted to know anything about the Taber area or horses he was the man to talk to. Eddy was a loving husband, brother and friend. He loved children. He always had time for coffee with family and friends at McDonald’s. Eddy always had time for his wife and her needs at the extended care. He was one of a kind. The world needs more good people like Eddy Sparks. He would probably say to everyone, “happy trails to you till we meet again”.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Eddy’s name may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (http://www.stars.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.