Province: Alberta | AB

I had a great life with the love of my life, Diane, by my side for 40 years and married to her for 33 years. I had the love of a daughter Theresa and son-in-law Rob Duncan with his daughter Magda and their five-year-old Linnea, who would say to me, “Grampie, you can figure it out.” These were wise words that Linnea used to encourage me through face-chatting from Victoria, British Columbia — a very special bond with my granddaughters.

I also had two sisters: Donna (Vern) Tupper and Bev Simla, and also two brothers: Dan and Lonny; my special nephews and nieces and numerous family members and a handful of good friends. You all know who you are!

I worked pipe fitting in Calgary for 25 years and at Shell Waterton for 15 years. I grew up with a strong work ethic, being born and raised on a farm in Onion Lake, Alta., to Ian and Pauline Forbes. I appreciated work but also had a creative eye for the beauty of nature. I enjoyed drawing landscapes, flowers and animals.

My dream came true in 2001 when Diane and I moved from Calgary to our acreage south of Pincher Creek, Alta. I could look at the Rocky Mountains every day and was surrounded by the peace of nature and the beauty of the sunrise and sunsets. I especially enjoyed that view the last five years with my wife and caregiver, Diane, by my side as my health failed.

I had a well-lived life, and I am going to miss all my loved ones. Now I shall take some rest … Until we meet again …

It was Rod’s wish that no service be held for him. Remember him by being kind to one another and/or doing something nice for a stranger.

Memorial contributions for the late Rod Forbes may be made to Pincher Creek SPCA, PO Box 2647, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

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Jim was born on Feb. 27, 1942. He was born and raised in Pincher Creek and was the second child born to James and Freda Burns.

In his high school years, he worked after school and weekends for the Pincher Creek Co-op lumber and seed division. Later on, he became interested in tires and worked for Goodyear, living in Calgary for a short time. The small town called him back to Pincher Creek and he worked for Civic Tire and Battery. When that business sold, he became a part owner and manager of Fountain Tire Pincher Creek, and retired in September 1998.

He loved to curl in his younger years, competing in bonspiels, cash spiels and the Southern Alberta Curling playdowns. His next love was golf. He travelled to different tournaments and enjoyed golfing with his friends. After Jim retired, he became a snowbird and spent a number of years wintering in Arizona.

Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen; his daughter Rhonda (Chris); his three grandchildren, Tyler, Nate and Brooke; his siblings, Donna, Doug (Lynne), Gary (Jessie), Dennis (Hazel) and Larry; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, infant daughter Deanna and son Brent.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to Windy Slopes Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0, in memory of Jim.

Condolences may be sent through www.edensfuneralhome.com.

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Besides his loving wife, Cecilia, Don is survived by one son, Gord (Tracy) Atkinson, and two daughters, Melanie (Arnold) D’Souza and Stephanie Atkinson; grandchildren Michelle (Kevin), Brittany (Coty), Daniel, Shanah, Talia (Rob) and Alanna (Kain); great-grandchildren Kailey, Ty, Tommy, Leah, Brooke, Weston, Ryleigh, Eliza and Evelyn; and nieces Linda (Dave) and Peggy (Nick), and their families.

Don was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Marjory, brothers James and Lorne, and sister Margaret.

As a 17-year-old farm boy, born and raised in landlocked Saskatchewan, Don decided to join the Navy to see the world; after basic training in Cornwallis, N.S., his tours of duty on HMS New Glasgow, HMS Stettler and HMS Magnificent took him to Hawaii, the Suez Canal and many other ports of call. Later, after surviving three hurricanes, he reconsidered his choice and moved into the Marine Section of the Air Force.

Don met his wife, Cecilia, while posted in Comox, B.C., where Gord and Melanie were born. His next posting was to Gimli, Man.; after five years in Gimli, Don was transferred to the Army. The family was completed with the birth of Stephanie while they were posted in Toronto, and Don concluded his military career at the Army base in Lahr, Germany.

In retirement, Don returned to his roots when he and Cecilia bought a farm in Pine River, Man. When the children had all completed high school, Don and Cecilia moved to Winnipeg, where he became a commissionaire with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. He spent his last 10 years in Pincher Creek, Alta., where he made many good friends over many cups of coffee.

Throughout all of his travels, he maintained an enduring interest in model railroading. He always looked forward to visits from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who loved to watch him make the trains go around, and share “afters” with him at the end of every meal.

Don was quick with a joke, laughed easily and often, and was a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born July 21, 1943, in Maywood, Illinois., on the territories of Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Bodéwadmiakiwen, Myaamia, Očhéthi and Šakówiŋhe people, he graduated from Regina High School in Iowa City, and obtained a B.Sc. from the State University of Iowa in 1965.

Joe continued on to complete a master of arts in chemistry at University of Missouri, and his PhD at University of Saskatchewan in 1971. He met his beloved wife, Anita, in 1966. Shortly after their marriage in 1968, Joe and Anita were both accepted into graduate programs in Canada, and made the decision to emigrate, gaining their Canadian citizenship in 1974.

Joe was a dedicated boy scout and marksman in his youth, and wilderness canoeing in Canadian Shield country became a lifelong passion for Joe. Early trips found Joe and Anita getting to know the territory of the Anishinabewaki and Michif Piyii (Métis) people (Boundary Waters of Quetico Provincial Park), sometimes including Anita’s younger brothers in their adventures. They would later remark how formative these experiences had been, as they later were for Joe’s children.

Following a postdoctoral position at St. Francis Xavier University concluding in 1974, Joe and Anita spent a summer with their young daughter living in Cree Territory in the remote wilds of northern Saskatchewan beyond the reach of all roads. Camped at Deep Bay on Reindeer Lake, they were quickly discovered by a Cree family concerned for their well-being. Joe was, however, unsuccessful in bagging a moose, but remained grateful to the rifle owners, whom they occasionally visited with on future trips.

Astronomy was another of Joe’s keen interests. He spent many evenings of a few cold Saskatchewan winters in his basement, hand grinding a nearly two-foot-diameter precision lens for his custom telescope. Summer nights were often spent stargazing with his children, sharing with them some wonders of this universe.

Settling in Niitsítpiis-stahkoii and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ territory in the community of Balgonie, Sask., Joe was employed as the chief chemist for water quality and testing at the Provincial Laboratory in Regina, Sask., for 17 years.

In 1982, they moved to a small acreage outside of Lumsden, Sask., where they expanded their already massive garden to over an acre, growing abundant food, with plenty given to family and friends along the way.

In 1994, Joe took a new job as the head chemist at the Regina-Moose Jaw Buffalo Pound water treatment plant until his retirement in 2004. He greatly enjoyed the daily commute over the grid roads of the Saskatchewan prairies, having numerous adventures along the way.

Joe and Anita continued to make annual explorations of the lakes and rivers of northern Saskatchewan, centring on the intricate waterways of the Missinipe (Churchill) River. When Noah and Carey left home, Joe and Anita continued their annual paddling expedition, with a favourite camp they repeatedly returned to on Davin Lake, Sask.

Joe’s later years were spent with Anita at his home west of Beaver Mines, Alta., nestled against the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain in Niitsítpiis-stahkoii, Ktunaxa and Tsuu T’ina territory. He sometimes fretted about the grizzly bears, cougars and wolves that patrolled outside the home at night, but he never tired of the wilderness that surrounded him to the end.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Anita; his daughter, Carey (partner Caroline); and his son, Noah; as well as his constellation of nephews and nieces, Cathy, Mary, Matthew, Paul, and Tom, and their families.

Joe was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Hilda Bergman, and his sister, Lila.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.edensfuneralhome.com.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Napi Friendship Association (Pincher Creek, Alta.), Quetico Foundation (Toronto, Ont.), or Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition (Pincher Creek, Alta.).

Born prematurely on Jan. 11, 1939, in rural Pincher Creek, she arrived with a fighting spirit that continued throughout her life.
Fresh out of high school, Bessie McLeod married her husband of 56 years, Gordon Carlson, and together they raised their three children and were still in love 56 years later.

Bessie worked as a teller in the Royal Bank and for many years with the Pincher Creek Co-op, in addition to being a farm wife.

She was dedicated to the United church, where she shared her musical talents by singing in the choir, singing solos, and playing both organ and piano for countless weddings, memorial services and social events — a career that spanned decades and did not end until May 17. She was honoured to have worked with Eden’s Funeral Home as a musician for many years and met many whom she enjoyed working with both in Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod.

She and Gordon loved to dance and, despite the one-foot height difference between the two of them, danced around the kitchen often when no dance hall was available. Bessie took particular enjoyment in crafting, being a perfectionist when it came to sewing and knitting and most recently sharing her joy of knitting with wonderful friends in a knitting club. Flowers bloomed as a result of her green thumb and many hours were enjoyed on the lawn mower.

She would have loved to have travelled more, but … well, she married a farmer. She was thrilled to travel to France and on a cruise with her sister Joyce, both wonderful adventures.

Left to miss her forever are her children Don Carlson (Elletta Harnack); Marjorie Latimer and her children: Lucas (Chantal) Latimer, Micah (Tanner) Laidlaw, Peyton Latimer and Isaac Latimer; Beth (Len) Hilliard and their children: Josh Hilliard (Dakota Van Loon) and Briana Hilliard (Tyler Zielke); her brothers Bill and Jack McLeod; sister Joyce McLeod; brother-in-law Joe Tuza; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Pincher Creek United Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Windy Slopes Health Foundation, PO Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; or to Pincher Creek United Church, PO Box 667, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.

Condolences may be sent through www.edensfuneralhome.com.

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She travelled to Europe and Australia before attending the University of Toronto for a year. She worked for the federal government for many years, starting in the Northwest Territories, before ending her career with Parks Canada at Waterton Park.

She loved to read and would happily talk about books and favourite authors. She enjoyed bowling and went twice a week for years. An accomplished pianist and guitar player, she passed her love of playing to her oldest grandson.

Her last years were spent at Vista Village, being cared for by the amazing staff there. She passed away peacefully at Pincher Creek hospital on May 4, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents and her older brother, Robert (Bob) Hopkins.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Calvin Wellman; her daughter, Lynne (Stanley) Walker; her grandsons, Calvin and John Walker; her sister, Elizabeth (David) Clement; nephew Brian Clement, niece Cheryl Miki and other nieces and nephews.

We are thankful to the wonderful staff at Vista Village for Mom’s care, to the staff of Pincher Creek Emergency Services for the transports to and from the hospital, and to the staff of Pincher Creek hospital for their care.

Donations in Doris’s memory may be made to the Pincher Creek Friends of the Library, PO Box 2020, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0; or the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #306, 10430 61st Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6H 2J3.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home

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Brenda was born in Pincher Creek on Jan. 28, 1962, to Lionel and Jean Pelletier.

Brenda was a true animal lover and always had a great interest in the outdoors, especially gardening. She also had a long list of hobbies she enjoyed, including wheat weaving, dog training, curling and many more. If you didn’t see Brenda at the curling rink, she would be at a dog show, Beauvais Lake or Waterton enjoying time with her family and friends.

Brenda is survived by her loving parents, Lionel and Jean Pelletier; daughters Samantha Barr and Emily (Chris Stremel); grandson Max and granddaughter Shantae; sister Cheryll Hutchinson (Bruno Dudler); brother Darrell Pelletier; nieces Ashley Campbell and Jennifer Hewison; nephew Stephen Dudler; as well as many other close family and friends.

Brenda was predeceased by her favourite uncle, Archie Pelletier, whom she had many fond memories of, and will be getting into trouble with him in heaven.

As per Brenda’s wishes, no funeral will be held, and an ash-spreading ceremony will be held at a later date. She will be forever missed.

Rest in peace, Brenda.

He will be greatly missed by his five children: Randy Marsh (Verna), Leona Morwood (Claire), Sharal Bonertz (late Len Bailer), Frank Marsh Jr. (Jackie), Karen Neufeld (Randy); his 13 grandchildren: Leann Shade (Jerry), Alan Marsh (Heather), Nathan Morwood (Teresa), Michelle Seaton (Quinn), Christa Toles (Greg), Elisha Weaver (Tony), Aaron Bonertz (Amanda), Jerett Marsh (Kathryn), Nicole Prout (Dylan), Kelsey Green (Adam), Jamey Neufeld, Marcy Neufeld, Kevin Neufeld (Jandy); and his 31 great-grandkids: Kennedi, Seth, Piper, Alexandra, Emily, Isobel, Oliver, Morgan, Eli, Tyson, Callie, Peyton, Zach, Austin, Logan, Hayley, Hadley, Benjamin, Evelyn, Maddox, Ava, Owen, Harvey, Duncan, Connor, Carter, Caydence, Jake, Clay, Presley and Remi.

Frank was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alta., where he met and married the love of his life, Leona Kramer, in 1952.

After working several years for Eaton’s of Canada, in 1966 he moved with his family to purchase and operate Mountview Esso in Pincher Creek. Frank also worked as shop foreman for Rancher’s Auto for several years. Frank continued to work at Marsh Mechanical and OK Tire with his son Frank Jr., never officially retiring until he was 85 years old.

Frank was a multi-talented man: from building boats and trailers to kitchen cabinets, stonework and so much more. There was never a project he wouldn’t tackle and he was meticulous at his work.

His kids and grandkids fondly remember Grampa and his candy floss machine at many family gatherings. Frank and Leona enjoyed fishing and golfing together as well as numerous trips, including several trips to Hawaii with Randy and Verna. They took great pride in making their home and yard a beautiful place to share many family gatherings.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Olive Marsh, and by his brother Hugh Marsh, son-in-law Len Bailer and brother-in-law Don Olson. He is survived by his sister Dawn Barnes and her husband, Cliff; sisters-in-law Marilyn Marsh, Dagney Vermunt (Gordon), Dolores Olson and Audrey Bennett (Keith); brother-in-law Garry Kramer (Lucy); and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions for the late Frank Marsh may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1620 29th St. N.W., Suite 300, Calgary, AB, T2N 4L7.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with Frank’s family and friends.

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She will be dearly missed by her children: Ed (Leona) Janzen of Pincher Creek, Doris (Morley) Pinkoski of Spruce Grove, Loretta Janzen of Calgary and Elaine Tyssen of Coaldale; her grandchildren: Rayleen (Gerald) Beaudoin and their children, Sarah, Marshall, Lawson and Landin; Colleen Janzen and her children, Carter and Jeanelle; Hilary Janzen (Barret Anjo) and children Jonas and Finley; Keith Pinkoski and his daughter, Rayna (Neil) Glazenburg, and their son, Oliver; David (Sarah) Friesen and their children, Lorelei and Claire; and Julie Tyssen. Mom also will be missed by her brother Neil (Zelma) Klassen and sisters-in-law June Klassen, Anne Braul and Annie Janzen; her nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Mom was predeceased by her husband, Peter J. Janzen; her grandson Colin Pinkoski; her parents, Jakob and Helena (Driedger) Klassen; her brothers Peter (Jesse) Klassen, Aron Klassen, Isaac (Erna) Klassen, Ernst Klassen; her sisters Lora (Philip) Dyck and Helen (John) Tiedemann.

Mom was second-oldest in her family and the oldest girl. The family immigrated to Canada in 1927 and settled in Watrous, Sask., where other family members were living. Life was hard; work was hard to find for her father, and her mother died when Mom was 12 years old, leaving a family of seven children.

Her dad remarried and the family moved to Rosemary, Alta., where her dad bought land and eventually became a seed grower. Mom talked of attending school at Countess, Alta., and attending the Rosemary Mennonite Church, where she was baptized. She attended Bible school at Didsbury, Alta., where she met Dad. They were married on Oct. 7, 1944, in Rosemary and came to live on the farm in the Springridge area.

Mom was an active member of Springridge Mennonite Church, teaching Sunday school, and was a deacon along with Peter. She was also a member of the Springridge Church Women, volunteering for the Lethbridge MCC Thrift Shop, sewing hundreds of kit bags and shopping bags, making blankets and rolling bandages that were sent overseas, etc.

Mom was also active in her community; she was the local reporter for the Pincher Creek Echo for years, campaigned for the Red Cross and other activities.

Mom loved her yard; it was like an English garden. Over the years many people dropped in to also enjoy it, and many got to enjoy her strawberries, asparagus and flowers.

Mom and Dad started travelling in the early ’80s. They spent many winters in Mexico and later other destinations, making friends along the way. Many pictures and stories of their adventures were shared with family and friends.

If you were a visitor at Kathy’s, you never left empty-handed or without a full stomach. Mom loved to make all the traditional foods and always made enough to share. Everyone was welcome in her home.

Mom and Dad moved to Whispering Winds on June 1, 2011. Mom enjoyed the social life, playing games with friends and playing bingo. She was active there until she suffered a bad stroke on June 23, 2019. This changed her life and she spent the last part of it at Vista Village, where she got excellent care.

Memorial donations, if desired, can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee (Alberta), #210, 2946 32nd St. N.E., Calgary, AB, T1Y 6J7.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

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