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Condolences to the family of Richard (Rick) Roy Clark Bell

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Richard (Rick) Roy Clark

August 23, 1943 - August 10, 2022

Richard (Rick) Roy Clark Bell was born in Viking, AB on August 23, 1943 and passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB on August 10, 2022.
Born to Winnie and Roy Bell in Viking, AB he was the eldest of 3 siblings, sister Ina & brother Harry.
Rick was a hard worker right from the age of 9 at the local mercantile, Cash Store in Viking. Rick spent his youth palling around with his lifelong friends Rick Comisarow, Gary & Lawrence Selzler.
One spring evening in 1958, Rick set out for a blind date to take a local girl, Joyce Caroll Nesbitt, to the prom. This was the start of a beautiful life shared together for over 62 years. Rick and Joyce married on July 3, 1965. They set off to Edmonton to both pursue their dreams of becoming teachers. Rick accepted his first teaching position in Holden, Alberta. In 1971 they relocated to Drumheller where they would welcome their two boys, Michael Dean and Christopher Lee. Rick taught at the Central Elementary School until 1996 and was the Vice Principal when he retired.
Rick spent his retirement enjoying many winters away in Mesa, Arizona where he swam daily and found a love of pickleball. He also enjoyed his weekly motorbike trips with his biking group. Rick was always sure to make it home for Christmas every year. Especially once his prized possessions came into his life, his Grandchildren. Grandpa would sit for hours doing puzzles, playing checkers or working in the garage with his grandchildren.
Rick will be remembered for the quiet, thoughtful man that he was. He was a patient and loving man who was a steady constant in all of our lives.
Rick’s memory and love will live on in his wife Joyce and his two boys, Mike (Courtney), Chris (Andrea) and Grandchildren Harper, Emersyn, Hudson and Warner.
Please join us in remembering Rick at the Drumheller Knox United Church on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M., luncheon to follow in the Knox United Church Hall.
In lieu of flowers please raise a glass of Crown Royal and Coca Cola (no substitutes will do) and say a toast for our beloved Husband, Father and Grandpa.

Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of Donald Frank Loro

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LORO
Donald Frank

June 8, 1945 - June 30, 2020

Donald Frank Loro, 75, of Drumheller, Alberta passed away suddenly on June 30th, 2020.
Don was born to Frank and Margaret Loro on June 8th, 1945, in Wayne, AB. He graduated high school in Drumheller and then attended SAIT where he became a certified automotive technician. Don worked as a mechanic for a short time then chose a different career path as a Correctional Officer at the Drumheller Penitentiary where his career spanned 33 years.
To say Don was a jack of all trades would be an understatement. From working on cars, building models, to constructing their family home, no job was too big or too small for him to tackle. Don’s true passion was the outdoors where he loved to hunt, fish and trap shoot which allowed him to spend valued time with friends and family.
Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma, son Jay (Rhonda) Loro, grandchildren Justin and Avery Loro, sister Laurie Loro and nephew Keven Aitken. Don was predeceased by both parents.
A celebration of life and reception will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Badlands Community Facility. Memorial tributes may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or the Alberta Fish and Game Association.

Condolences to the family of Jackie Taylor

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TAYLOR
Jackie
of Willow Bunch, SK

August 6, 2022

Jackie was in the hospital and passed away on August 6, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Jackie was pre-deceased by her husband Roy Taylor.
Jackie leaves behind her daughter Denise (Nick) Haggerty, grandchildren Keenan, Kyler, Dylan and Frankie. Jackie also leaves behind two sisters Patsy of Drumheller and Barbara of Kamloops.

There will be no service at this time.

Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements 403-823-2666.

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