Buhler
Doris Doreen

December 29, 1945 - November 9, 2023

Doris passed away peacefully, with her children and some grandchildren by her side at the Calgary Foothills Hospital at the age of 77.
Doris was raised on the family farm near Carbon, Ab where she went to school, and later met her Husband, Elmer Buhler. They were married on August 1, 1964 and had 5 children. Doris was busy raising their 5 children along with doing chores on the farm even while Elmer was trucking. Somehow, Doris had made time to start a Ziegler family history book and in later years, her love for family history would come up again, which inspired her to start a Buhler history book.
In 1979, Elmer & Doris and their children, moved to an acreage in Peace River. A few years later, heartache struck the family with the death of their son, Clinton. Elmer
eventually started his own trucking company, Buhler Transport, while Doris dispatched for him. As the years went on, they travelled around Canada and the US in the truck and had many stories from their travels.
Doris loved to crochet and she even taught her grandchildren as they grew older. She has made many blankets for her children, grandchildren and great-granchildren. When her husband passed 22 years ago this month, her heart was broken. Doris poured her heart into writing and publishing 4 books (Pen name: Risel Buhler) and had a love for country style art that was seen around her home.
Doris is now at home with the Lord and beside Elmer once again rejoicing.
Doris is survived by her children: Vic (Nancy) Buhler, Carolyn (Richard) Terpstra, Darrick (Raelene) Buhler, Melanie Hewitt. Grandchildren: Kohl Lloyd, Jenna Armstrong, Alexandria (Zach) Armstrong, Chanell (Cassidy) Christoffersen, Kyle (Alexandra) Hewitt, Victor
(Carley) Buhler, Clinton Buhler, Ryan Hewitt, Jadon Hewitt, Casey Buhler, Sage Buhler. Great-Grandchildren: Ronan Hewitt, Mazie Armstrong-Wilkins, Emery & Elijah
Christoffersen, Kruz, Avery and Kase Lloyd.
Doris is predeceased by her husband: Elmer Buhler, Son: Clinton Buhler.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 17 at 2 pm at the Zion Baptist Church near Drumheller, AB on Hwy 9. Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd in Three Hills, AB
entrusted with arrangements.
In Doris’s honour, memorial tributes may be made to: Gideons International or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada in lieu of flowers.

ROWSE
(nee Sorokopud)
Olga Ann

May 23, 1924 - November 14, 2023

With sadness but with gratitude for a life well lived, the family announces the peaceful passing of Olga Ann Rowse on November 14, 2023 at Drumheller Health Centre Continuing Care at the age of 99+.
Olga was born in Probizhna, Ukraine (formerly part of Poland) on May 23, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Helen Sorokopud. In July 1928, at age 4, Mom travelled with her mother and older brother Joe from Ukraine to Canada via Copenhagen. The family landed in Halifax at Pier 21 and then travelled by train across Canada, landing in Drumheller where they joined her father.
Olga met the love of her life, Jim and they married in 1942. After a short time in Kingston, Ontario, while Dad was stationed with the Army Signal Corp during the War, they returned to Drumheller where they settled to raise a family.
Olga was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, and her son-in-law Mel Olsen. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Kelly), Jody (Mel), and Kathy (Lau), six grandchildren, Dennis, Erin, Cheryl, Bryan, Jim, Katelyn and nine (soon to be ten) great-grandchildren Emma, Gavin, Elliana, Ryker, Paxton, Cooper, Sophie, Rhett and Liam.
Olga was well known in Drumheller from her years working at Jimmies, Vickers and Scotia Bank. She was an active member of several community organizations, notably CWL (82 years), Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary, Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and Passion Play. Olga was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish. In acknowledgement of her community activities, Olga was recognized as Drumheller Citizen of the Year in 2009.
She was an avid sports fan and followed her beloved Flames and Blue Jays as well as her grandsons (and later great-grandsons) watching their hockey games, sitting in numerous cold Alberta arenas, always cheering loudly.
After Dad passed away, Mom moved to The Cottages, Sunshine Lodge, Hillview and finally Drumheller Health Centre Continuing Care. The family is grateful to her numerous caregivers over those years and are especially thankful to Rita, Angie, and Marcel Augey for their loving care.
Prayer Vigil will be held Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to Drumheller Area Health Foundation Continuing Care. 351 – 9 Street NW Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1