The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 25
Hilda Kathleen Anderson June 26, 1920 ~ November 29, 2021 Hilda was born on June 26, 1920 in the Nursing Home in Camrose, Alberta to Kathleen and Thomas Price. Hilda passed away on November 29, 2021 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose. Hilda resided at the Deer Meadows Residence for 14 years, celebrating her 101st birthday in June. A recent fall accelerated a decline in her overall health. Hilda attended Daresbury rural school southeast of Camrose, and one year at Willow Hill School, after which she went to work at the farm of Bob and Kate Wilcox and other neighbours. That is where she met her husband Frank Bernhard Anderson. Hilda married Frank on April 3, 1940 at New Westminster, British Columbia. They returned to Alberta in August and in 1941, began farming and continued to farm until 1974, when Frank suffered a stroke. A 100-year farm award was presented to the Anderson family in 2018. Three things that were important to Hilda were her family, her friends and her faith. Hilda was active in the Ohaton United Church, was a member of the United Church Women’s group and taught Sunday School. Hilda was also a member of the Daresbury Community Centre. Hilda loved square dancing, music, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing cards with neighbours. Hilda and Frank and a number of family and neighbours restored the New Salem Skafse Cemetery, which had fallen into disrepair and is still an active cemetery today. Hilda leaves to mourn her five sons Gordon (Lorna), David (Cheryl), Les (Bonnie), Doug (Gayle) and Bill (Sharon); fifteen grandchildren: Gord and Lorna’s son Todd (Terri), David and Cheryl’s daughter Karilee (Blair), son Chad (Jennifer), Les and Bonnie’s daughters Niki and Jackie (David), son Trevor (Samantha), Doug and Gayle’s daughter Angie (Brad), son Chris (Angela), daughters Katie (Jamie) and Amy (Jim), Bill and Sharon’s daughter Lisa (Ben), sons Jeff and Danny, daughter Danielle, and son Brendan; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and thirteen greatgreat-grandchildren. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Frank; grandson Stephen; and siblings Mary Price, Margaret Shermack and Edith Carter. Thank you to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, and the staff at Deer Meadows for their kindness and care. Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will be held in the Spring. Donations can be made to the New Salem Skafse Cemetery in care of Diana Foss at 4913-56 Street, Camrose T4V 2C6. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. “Say not in sorrow that she is no more But in thankfulness that she has been.”
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Joelle Oppen Haugen December 27, 1977 ~ December 7, 2005 I’m There Inside Your Heart Right now I’m in a different place, And though we seem apart, I’m closer than I ever was… I’m there inside your heart. I’m with you when you greet each day, And while the sun shines bright, I’m there to share the sunsets, too … I’m with you every night. I’m with you when the times are good, to share a laugh or two, And if a tear should start to fall … I’ll still be there for you. And when the day arrives that we no longer are apart, I’ll smile and hold you close to me … forever in my heart. Forever loved by Dad and Mom, Taylor, Killian, Meadow, Barry, Janice, Jeff, Lyndon, Ronnine, Spencer, Tennille and Jake
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Howard C. Reil The family of Howard C. Reil of Ryley, AB is saddened to announce his passing on November 24, 2021 at the Tofield Hospital at the age of 85 years, seven months. He was born in the Tofield area on April 14, 1936. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years and 10 months, Inez (nee Hardy) Reil; his sons Scott (Margaret) and Colin (Linda); his daughters Kerry (Philip) Bednarski and Leanne (Darcy) Monteith; nine grandchildren Janine (Dylan) Bednarski, Amanda (Jeremy) Bednarski, Tristan (Amanda Rae) Bednarski, Justin Reil, Miranda (Andrew) Vert, Coltyn (Breanne) Monteith, Brook Monteith, Kolby Monteith, and Victoria Reil. The apples of his eyes were his 15 great-grandkids Makayla, Jared, Arianna, Karissa, Makenna, Alana, Cee Jay, Austin, Kaylee, Ava, Parker, Sofia, Seth, and twins Egan and Inez. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Doug Hardy (Trish), and sister-in-law Sharon Mason; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ezra and Lena Reil; and infant brother Ezra Keith. Howard farmed the land that his great-grandfather had bought when he emigrated to Canada. Howard was proud of the fact that seven generations of family worked, walked or played on this land. He was forced to quit farming because of asthma, but was happy to be able to work for the County of Beaver as a grader operator – a job at which he did well and loved. Health issues again forced him to retire, but he still remained on the farm and he was delighted that he had time to be with the grandchildren and, later, great-grandchildren. Howard loved music, and bluegrass, country, and gospel music were a constant in his home. He played guitar and loved to sing and play for his friends and family. He was finally able to watch the kids play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and figure skating. He even went to Christmas concerts. He was a mechanic, carpenter, plumber, electrician, and all around handyman. He enjoyed going for coffee with “The Coffee Group” until his cancer and COVID forced him to stay home. He is now at peace and will remain in our hearts forever. In keeping with Howard’s wishes, a private family inurnment ceremony will take place at a later date at Ryley Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be sent to: Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society, Box 35, Mallaig, AB T0A 2K0, or to the charity of one’s choice.
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