Obituaries .................... 12 and

Alan Derek Fossen

May 6, 1947 ~ December 14, 2022

Alan Derek Fossen passed away peacefully at the University of Alberta Hospital on December 14, 2022 at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mona; his wonderful sons Wayne (Anna) and Mark ( Melanie); plus his five amazing grandchildren Isaac, Elizabeth, Christian, Megan, and Caitlyn. He is also survived by his sister Rhoda (Neil) Kruchten, sister-in-law Elaine Fossen, and sister Pat (Gordon) McTavish; as well as many nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. He is also survived by Mona’s family Finn (Lorrie) Olesen, Ole (Gail) Olesen, Oliver Arnouse, Peter Olesen, Irene (Peter) Hohlbein, and Anne (Wes) Pchelnyk.

He was predeceased by his parents Einar and Rhoda Fossen; his brother Einar; his in-laws John and Bente Olesen; sister-in-law Lise Arnouse; nephew Darwin Pchelnyk; and niece Robin Arnouse.

Alan was born in Galahad, Alberta on May 6, 1947, to Einar and Rhoda Fossen, the youngest of four children. He grew up on a farm west of Forestburg.

After graduating high school, he moved to Edmonton for a short period of time to try his hand at becoming a steam engineer. Working indoors was not for him, so he moved to Camrose. He started working at MacDonalds Consolidated Warehouse. It was there that his love of trucking began.

After MacDonalds Consolidated Warehouse closed, Alan purchased his own 18-wheeler and trucked groceries from Edmonton to the Safeway store in Camrose for several years.

Alan and Mona (Olesen) were married on November 15, 1969, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose. Their son Wayne Alan was born on December 31, 1973; and Mark Kevin followed on April 17, 1976. Above all else, Alan loved God and his family with all his heart and mind.

In 1987, Alan and Mona decided to move their family to Sherwood Park. Alan soon began his employment with Can-Cell Industries. On May 31, 2001, all our lives were tragically altered when a deer came through the windshield of Alan’s 18-wheeler and struck him full force in the head. He sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. For the past 21 years, Alan and his family bravely faced the challenges of his injury until he finally lost his battle. May he now rest in eternal peace!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Care Centre, 11209-86 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 3H7 or online at www.braincarecentre.com, or to the charity of one’s choice.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Please leave condolences at www.glenwoodmemorial.com.

Eva Doreen Collins nee Elwood

Eva Doreen Collins, known to her friends as Eve, passed away peacefully in Camrose’s St. Mary’s Hospital on December 14, 2022, at the age of 83.

Eva was born in Calgary on February 27, 1939, to her loving parents Bill and Norah Elwood. She had two older brothers, Bill and Percy, and an adopted brother Larry.

Eva married Bill Collins and lived in Calgary, where they had three children, Laurie Lynn, Cody William and Joseph Daniel, until their divorce.

Eva loved golfing and was a long-time member of the Whistle Stop Golf Course in Camrose, where she had many friends.

In 2020, Eva moved to the Deer Meadows Lodge in Camrose, where she lived until her death. Eva is predeceased by her parents, brothers, as well as her three children. She is survived by her sistersin-law, Marjorie Elwood and Donna Elwood; nephews Lloyd and David Elwood; nieces Gail Hutton and Sue Carlton; and her many friends.

As per her wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Society, Sorrentino’s Compassion House or charity of your choice.

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Violet Georgina Unverricht

December 23, 1934 ~

December 19, 2022

Violet “Vi” Georgina Unverricht of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Sharon (Bob) Howe of Mexico, Donna (Greg) Mann of Grande Prairie, Dale (Vera) Lindballe of Dawson Creek, and Lyle (Lorie) Lindballe of Camrose; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings William (Nina) Bowes of Saskatchewan, and Jack Bowes of Ontario.

Vi was predeceased by her husband Henri Unverricht; brother Martin (Cora) Severson; and sister Alice (Ron) Marler.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Vi and Henri.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Violet’s memory may be made to the Louise Jensen Care Centre, the ALS Society, or to the Alzheimer Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

James “Jim” Stefanishion

April 4, 1942 ~

December 11, 2022

We announce the passing of loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, Jim Stefanishion, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the age of 80.

Jim is lovingly remembered and celebrated through his siblings Arlene, Debi, Duane, Joan, Maryanne, Michael, Rick, Shelley, and Vonnie; many nieces and nephews; as well as extended family and friends. He was predeceased by loving parents, Mike and Sophie Stefanishion.

Jim will forever be remembered for his flair for fashion, his humour and quick wit, the strong relationships he cultivated over the years, and his love for his beloved dog “Laptop”.

In keeping with his wish’s cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and internment will take place in Spring 2023.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Aids Society. To send condolences or to share a memory, tribute or photo, please visit www.SouthSideMemorial.com.

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TOY COLLECTION

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The collection of gifts was brought in by the families from Camrose Academy of Dance to go towards Christmas Hampers for families of MeMaw. Back row from left, Lisa Rootsart (artistic director/dance teacher), Miley Platz, Sarah Terlesky, Ananya Nair, Ella Sztym, Vanessa Severson, Halle McCarroll, Loghan Renwick and Hailey Rootsart (dance teacher). Front row from left, London McDonald, Sheriz Mepa and Lucy Stringer.

MEALS ON WHEELS

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Meals on Wheels volunteer Doreen Kelly, Camrose and District Home Support coordinator Maria Lobreau, volunteer chair Doreen Pushak accept $2,000 from Vision Credit Union lending support officer Celeste Mitchell to go towards the program that ensures seniors receive hot meals. The funds were raised from the office Christmas party.