STEWART
Phyllis Louise

March 28, 2023

Phyllis Louise Stewart, age 87, passed away peacefully at sunset on March 28th, surrounded by family in the Bassano Health Centre. She was wife to her late husband Merlin Stewart, who passed away in March 1997. They shared 44 years of marriage together and raised three children in Hussar and the surrounding area. Along with raising her family, Phyllis and Merlin worked for many farms, whereas a young woman, she had the responsibility of cooking and serving meals to the working crews. After settling in Hussar, she bought her school bus and began a 35 year long career, forging life-long relationships with her bus kids and their families. Family, friends, and community were important to Phyllis, and she was known as a kind and giving soul. In her later years, she loved gardening, caring for her yard, and spending time outdoors. She was active at the Sundowners Centre playing cards, having coffee with friends, organizing the foot nurse and most importantly playing crib. Friends and family members were often happy recipients of her crocheted dishcloths and afghans. While it was difficult for her to leave her home and the community of Hussar, she embraced her new life in the town of Bassano at the Playfair Lodge. There she cultivated many new friendships with the residents as well as the staff. She busied herself participating in the many events, and of course her love of crib continued. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, Stewart and Louise Williams, husband Merlin, daughter-in-law Patti Stewart, daughter Mary Campbell, great-grandson Mason Dixon, and a brother-in-law Willie Sanders. She will be missed and remembered fondly by so many. Phyllis is survived by her son Alex and Laurie Stewart and their children Randi and Jay; daughter Shelly and Doug Heryford and their children Stephanie and Chelsea (Miles O’Keefe); daughter, Mary Campbell’s family, husband Sam Campbell and their daughter Katherine Hunter and her children Sarah and Zandraya as well as Thomas and Gail Campbell and children, and Derek and Brenda Campbell and children. She is also survived by a brother Stewart; sister Zella Sanders and family; and brother Larry (Helen) and family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5th at 2:00 PM from the Hussar Community Hall, Hussar, Alberta. Interment to follow at Hussar Cemetery. Pastor Dan Hendrickson officiating.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to:
SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD.
BROOKS, ALBERTA

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Zakariasen
Ruby Margaret

December 6, 1925 - March 31, 2023

Ruby Margaret Zakariasen (Salberg), 97, passed away calmly, surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2023. She passed away at home in Standard, AB. Ruby was born on Dec 6, 1925, as the second youngest of 6 children. She moved to Delia, AB to serve as a schoolteacher in 1943, where she met her future husband, Arnold Zakariasen. They were married in 1946 and moved to the Standard area in 1951. Ruby loved the farm and was actively involved in farming for the rest of her life.
Ruby was predeceased by her loving husband, Arnold, her parents John and Rosina Salberg, and her siblings James Salberg, Katherine Solberg, Pearl Wakefield, Glen Salberg and John C. Salberg. Ruby is survived by her 4 children, Carol (Al) Puerzer, Joanne (Terry) James, Les (Barb) Zakariasen, and Roy (Rhonda) Zakariasen. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Steve Puerzer, Cam Puerzer, Aaron James, Derek James, Phillip James, Joanne (Larry) Johnson, Sherry (Todd) Bahler, Leslee (Nathan) Shenton, James (Robyn) Zakariasen, Kevin (Jackie) Zakariasen, Mason Zakariasen, Caroline Zakariasen, Katherine Zakariasen and Tyler (Hailey) Zakariasen. She was deeply loved by her 18 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Standard Nazareth Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. with lunch to follow at Standard Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Village of Standard Memory Lane or Standard Nazareth Lutheran Church. Ruby positively impacted her family and friends as a devoted mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dedicated friend to many. Her grateful attitude and caring heart will be her lasting legacy.
To send condolences, please visit Ruby’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca