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Allan Hartley Nordin
May 10, 1938 ~ September 14, 2021
Allan was born in Camrose, Alberta to Glen and Ruth Nordin. As a boy, he enjoyed the farm life with his sister Marlene and brother Don. He liked to hunt and trap in the river valley and help his dad on the farm.
On December 28, 1956, he and Margaret Sutton went on their first date. They were married on June 9, 1958. He worked various jobs at the Grain Elevator and Stelco, but his desire was always to be a farmer. They happily purchased and moved into their home in 1966, a beautiful farm in New Norway, Alberta, across the valley from the farm on which he grew up, and he and Marg raised their four boys there.
Allan was involved with the Christian church and Cornerstone Christian School, and was always there to help friends and family with anything that he could. The most important things to him were faith in Christ, family and friends. He enjoyed the time he spent with his kids, and loved to share in all their life experiences. He especially loved having everyone together for Christmas, and he took the opportunity every year to share the true meaning of that special day.
He always took time to spend with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and was so proud of each of them. He was a warm and generous man, who was well liked in the community and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
On September 14, 2021, Jesus came and took him home to be with Margaret and his parents once again. Left to cherish his memory are his children Jim (Grace) of New Norway, Kevin (Janet) of Red Deer, Brad (Denise) of Fort Saskatchewan, and Ben (Jenna) of Leduc; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and siblings Marlene (Allan) Brager of Camrose, and Don (Clarice) Nordin of Camrose.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Allan’s memory may be made to Hope Mission, the Mustard Seed, or to the Salvation Army. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Ronald Alfred Berkholtz
October 11, 1942 ~ September 9, 2021
Ronald passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 78 years.
Ron was born in Wetaskiwin on October 11, 1942 to parents Leo and Helene. He was raised on the family farm in Hay Lakes with his two older brothers, Lawrence and Irvin. As an infant, Ron was baptized in both German and English, and he was later confirmed at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in 1957. Ron truly thrived at his family farm and later applied the knowledge and perseverance he learned to his own farm in Hay Lakes. As a young man, Ron was also an avid fastpitch player for the local teams.
While still working his own farm, Ron also worked on the rigs, and then later at Union Tractor. In 1985, he made the decision to sell his farm and moved on to his job at Fountain Tire, to which he dedicated nearly 30 years of his life.
Ron met the love of his life, Beverley, and they married in December 1991. With his marriage, he gained a large family, including Bev’s four children aged 11 to 23, as well as her extended family. He was a natural fit and soon became a Grandfather as well – a role that he and Beverley both loved and nurtured. He kindly shared his knowledge, guidance and love of all things outdoors with his family. He was quick to fix anything that needed a strong hand and shared his passion for horses and gardening as well. Time spent camping, fishing, horseback riding and working on his fruit trees was always time well spent.
Ron had a personality that made everyone feel welcome and at ease. He took time for fellowship with his friends, brothers and church members. Ron’s faith was unwavering and integral to his life. He was always dedicated to the church as a member of the men’s breakfast group, healing room, communion and serving as a greeter for Sunday service. He was baptized in the River Jordan in Israel alongside Beverley in 2007.
The family would like to thank Diana and the staff with Camrose Home Care who assisted Bev and her family in the final month of Ron’s life. A special thank you to St. Mary’s Hospital for their support during his week in hospital.
We find comfort knowing that Ron has gone on to meet his Lord and Savior, and we can envision him tending to the wonderful fruit trees in Heaven.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, brother Lawrence, and his great-grandson Weston.
He is survived by his wife Beverley; stepchildren Douglas (Kathleen) Fossen of Spruce Grove, Brenda (Robert) Broen of Springbank, Steven Fossen (Michelle Watt) of Fairview, and Amber Fossen (Ryan Weiss) of Bawlf; many grandchildren; brother Irvin (Joyce) of Camrose; and sister-in-law Irma Berkholtz of Camrose.
A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from Solid Rock Lutheran Church, 4501-52 Avenue, Camrose, with Rev. Collin Hauch officiating. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ronald’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Janet Alfhild Syms
June 4, 1930 ~ September 12, 2021
Janet Alfhild Syms of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Freemont, California, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Janet was born to Johan (John) and Hildur Naslund, Swedish immigrants who came to Canada in 1918 from Minnesota, USA. She was born on the family homestead near the hamlet of Hay Lakes, southeast of Edmonton. Janet was the youngest of eight children – five boys and three girls. Janet loved growing up on the farm, and especially loved the horses. As the youngest, she did not have the same responsibilities as her older siblings, and was able to spend much more time outdoors with her father than her two older sisters did.
Janet received her early education at the Swanhills School, a one-room school not far from the farm. The children would walk to school in the spring/fall, and ski to school in the winter. At one point, while attending Swanhills School, Janet was taught by her older cousin, Mary Grue (nee Lofgren). She received her high school education at Camrose Normal School (now University of Alberta Augustana Campus) in Camrose, Alberta. After graduation, Janet attended the Royal Alexandra School of Nursing in Edmonton and became a Registered Nurse, graduating in 1953.
Janet nursed in various places, including Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Vancouver, before eventually heading to San Francisco, California in 1958. She was supposed to be accompanied by a nurse colleague, but at the last moment, her friend decided not to head south. Janet went anyway, as they had all the work visas, etc. in place.
Janet had only planned on staying in California for a few months, but alas, this was not to be. She met a young man of Greek heritage named John Syms from Oakland, California, and her plans to head back to Canada were put on hold. Janet and John married in 1962, and shortly after moved to Fremont, California, where Janet worked at Washington Hospital. Janet’s primary passion in nursing was surgery, and she worked most of her career on the Surgical Unit, nursing pre- and post-op surgical patients. Janet retired from nursing in 1996.
Janet and John did not have any children, although they had numerous nieces and nephews. They loved spending their free time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and especially at the Longbarn, a motel resort in the mountains. In addition, they loved to spend time going for drives in the Bay area and beyond, accompanied by their much-loved dog, Cindy, and a thermos of coffee. John was an avid gun person, and taught Janet how to shoot handguns. Before long, Janet had her own gun, and they would both spend time target shooting.
John passed away in 2005 after a long illness. Janet’s nursing background once again came in handy, as Janet nursed John at home, with the help of hospice nurses. Janet continued to live in the Fremont home she had shared with her husband until 2011. She was often visited by “The Boys” (Tim and John), who became her beloved companions, and later, caregivers, The “Three Amigos” went on numerous road trips to such places as Bodega Bay, Russian River, Sonoma, Yosemite, Monterey and Carmel, Big Sur and, of course, San Francisco. Their biggest trip and adventure was flying back to Canada in 2017 to repatriate Janet to the country of her birth.
Janet was predeceased by her husband John, her parents and parents-in-law, and six siblings. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved Boys, nephew Tim Grahn and his life partner John Chwyl; her sister Sylvia Lechelt; her sister-in-law Hazel Naslund; and numerous nieces and nephews.
No formal service will be held.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to Wilhelmina Lutheran Church, or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
Glenn Ian Howard
April 16, 1961 ~
September 25, 2011
Thinking of you on the 10th anniversary of the day you went away Today, like many other days, Brings special thoughts of you, Of happy times we shared And caring things you used to do. And once more, it’s a reminder, That life’s road is sometimes rough, Because the time we shared Just wasn’t long enough. For you were someone special, Who was thought so highly of, Who’ll always be remembered With affection, warmth and love. So sending thoughts to Heaven On the day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed More than words could ever say. Missing you with each and every day.
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