GALLION
James (Jimmy) Ray

June 22, 1969 - August 1, 2022

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that Jimmy’s family announces his sudden passing in Stettler, Alberta on Monday, August 01, 2022 at the age of 53 years. Jimmy was born at the Drumheller Hospital on June 22, 1969.
In his youth he loved to play Hockey and Baseball…but the best sport was having his friends come to visit. They would roam the hills of Cambria dirt biking or playing silly games. Dirt biking got Jimmy interested in motorcycling. The day he bought his Harley was one of his proudest days, you would have thought he won the lottery. Later in life he took an interest in golf and enjoyed the days he could challenge his best friend Cal to a game. Jimmy tried various careers throughout his life and truck driving was the career that he finally settled on and was the happiest doing. He spoke fondly of all the trucking friends and buddies he made along the way and was well known among them for his Roadside BBQ’s.
Jimmy had a heart of gold and would help family, friends or neighbors that needed it. His family and friends meant the world to him, especially his son Ben. Often, he would go without to help a family member or friend out. He always made sure that his mom and dad were taken care of and would call them 2-3 times a day to make sure they were okay. As his nephew Jeff said, “Uncle Jimmy was a kind soul with a great big heart and will be missed.”
Jimmy is lovingly remembered by his loving son Ben (Megan); parents Morag and Jim Gallion; siblings Elizabeth (Blair) Potter and Dorothy McConnell; nieces Alyssa (Josh) Clarke/Knelson, Jenn (Logan) Wall, Molly McConnell, Morgan McConnell; nephews Jeffrey (Romi) Potter, Jared (Richele) Potter, Jesse Clarke; great nieces Paisley and Ellie Potter, Lily and Harper Wall, Olivia Knelson; great nephew Parker Knelson; numerous aunts and uncles; cousins; ex partner Christy Jones - mother of Ben; and many friends who thought of him as a brother.
He was predeceased by his grandparents; John and Peggy Craig and Ray and Elizabeth Gallion; nephew Trenton Clarke; brother in law John McConnell.

Those we love never truly leave us.
There are things that death cannot touch.
Rest in peace Jimmy, we love and miss you.

A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at the Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium on August 12, 2022 at 2 PM, followed by a time of reflection, refreshments and interment will take place in Omega Cemetery, Gadsby, AB.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Gadsby Omega Circle; Heart and Stroke or Charity of your choice.
Those wishing to leave condolences to the Gallion family may do so by visiting www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium are entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.

MACPHERSON
Deborah Lee

August 5, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Deborah Lee MacPherson of Strathmore, Alberta, at the age of 65 years.
Deborah passed peacefully in her sleep, the morning of August 5, 2022, at Tudor Manor in Okotoks, Alberta after a long, progressive struggle with A.L.S.
She will be forever missed by her husband of 43 years, Duncan; children Alex (Tara), Robert, and Rory (Samantha); grandchildren Zavien, Oliver, Rowan, Evelyn, Gyda, and Hilde; her brother, sister, many nephews, nieces, aunt, uncle, in-laws, and many friends and associates. Deborah was predeceased by her father, mother, many aunts and uncles, in-law, and distant relatives.
Everyone who knew Deborah saw her as a loving, giving, and thoughtful person.
She was a collector of stories of people and was always ready to get yours. Whether you were a life-long friend or a total stranger she just met at the grocery store, she always had time to chat. And chat she did.
Deborah was a passionate lover of animals, books, and music. She attended countless live shows showcasing some of her favorite artists; the most important, of course, were her kids and grand kids concerts and plays. She had many pets over the years who were loved very much. Her home was filled with music, books, pets, and love.
Deborah loved her family with a fiery passion. She sacrificed and worked tirelessly for her children and especially her grandchildren as they grew, always available for hugs, snuggles, and a good read to them from their favorite story books. Deborah would often be found curled up with one or more of her grandchildren by her side, going for a walk to the park, or in the kitchen making food for her family, or chocolate chip cookies to keep the cookie jar full.
Well, Deborah Lee MacPherson, the cookie jar is full and will forever be that way with the help of family and friends. We’ll tend to it from now on. You have a rest right now where you are, a place where love, peace, and beauty surround you forever. Farewell Sweet Child.
Many thanks to the staff at the Strathmore Hospital, our Alberta Ambulance Services, the staff at Tudor Manor Long Term Care in Okotoks, and the staff at the A.L.S. Society of Alberta. Your compassion, love, understanding, and kindness are to your credit. Thank you again.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Wheatland Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. A gathering for friends and family will follow at Strathmore Station from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the ALS Society of Alberta (www.alsab.ca/donate).
To send condolences, please visit Deborah’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Wheatland Funeral Home, Strathmore, Alberta 403-934-4404.