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Velma Irene Wedgwood March 3, 1936 ~ June 29, 2021 Velma was born on March 3, 1936, in Kelsey, Alberta, to Oscar and Margaret Olson. She was the oldest of seven children. One of Velma’s first jobs was a babysitter/housekeeper at the store in Kelsey, Alberta, while she stayed with her grandma. It was there that Velma met her handsome and future husband. After, Velma went to Edberg to work for the Odegards, babysitting their three children. Velma and Tom were married on August 17, 1953, at the Kelsey United Church. Shortly after, they moved to Medicine Hat and began their family. Doug, David, Judy, and Norma completed their family and began many adventures. Velma loved to babysit and did so for many families over the years. It was a way to continue being at home with her children and having the opportunity to do the things she loved. One of Velma’s favourite hobbies was sewing, and sewing on her Singer treadle sewing machine. Making shirts for the boys and Tom, and dresses and Barbie doll clothes for the girls were her specialty. Camping and traveling Alberta with Tom was one of her favourite things to do. Loading up the motorhome and hitting the open roads with a little Wilf Carter playing meant that they were free to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Anyone who knew Velma, knew her love of playing cards. Norwegian Whist and Skip-Bo were her games of choice, and losing was never an option. Card parties were a regular occurrence, and sometimes lasted into the early hours of the morning. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Tom; children Doug of Wildwood, Alberta, David (Wanda) of Wetaskiwin, Judy (Byron) Olson of Wetaskiwin, and Norma (Joel) Coykendall of Bawlf; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings Victoria Stenlund of Camrose, June Johnson of Camrose, and Roger Olson of Faust, Alberta; and half-sister Louise Feth of Edmonton. Velma was predeceased by her infant sister Shirley; as well as sister Grace Sawers; brother Vernon Olson; and half-sisters Barbara Lede and Elaine Hughes. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her, however, there is peace in knowing she has now joined her family that departed this earth before. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 5, 2021 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Velma’s memory may be made to STARS, Alberta Diabetes Foundation, or to St. Mary’s Hospital Palliative Care. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Dianne Salmon Amundson 1946 ~ 2020 Those special memories we made help you to live on with me even though you’re gone. I will use today, the first anniversary of your passing, to remember what a truly wonderful person you were. Loving you forever, Will
Edna Christina Wellman December 16, 1935 ~ June 29, 2021 Edna passed away on June 29, 2021, after a year with cancer as a companion. Edna was born along the Athabasca River, midway between Ft. McMurray and Ft. Chipewyan. Edna’s mother died when she was a child and, with her father’s consent, she was raised by a wonderful elderly couple, whom she soon called Mom and Dad. With no schooling available, Edna’s education was the Alberta Correspondence School, from which she obtained a grade eight education and a lifelong love of reading and writing. With the death of her mom and her marriage in 1959, Edna and husband Peter settled in Ft. McMurray, where they raised two children. Her father, then 88 years old, joined them until his death. On a family move to the town of Athabasca, Edna was employed as a cook at the Extendicare Nursing Home. During this time, Edna obtained her Apprenticeship Certification as Journeyman Cook. Another move to Camrose and Edna was employed as a cook with the Bethany Nursing Home until her retirement, when writing and bowling became her interests. Edna was predeceased by their two children, three brothers and two sisters. Edna will be sadly missed by old friends; two younger sisters and her remaining brother, whose phone calls she treasured. She will also be missed by wonderful, thoughtful and caring nieces and nephews, whose phone calls and visits cheered and brightened her days. Most of all, she will be missed by her companion and husband of 63 years. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel, Camrose, Alberta. Cremation has taken place, and inurnment will take place at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery on a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Camrose Public Library or to the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter.
