JANS
Dwayne Allen

March 5, 1968 - April 3, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dwayne Jans. Dwayne passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 in Heritage House Care Centre in Stettler after a recent illness at the age of 54 years. He is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Karen and her children Glen Thornton of Red Deer, AB., Daniel Thornton of Drumheller, AB., and Lilly Thornton of Edmonton, AB., his mother Irene Jans of Medicine Hat, AB., brothers Leslie of Medicine Hat, AB., and Darwin (Maxine) of Manyberries, AB. nephews Wade (Melanie) of Richmond, B.C., Trevor (Nikki) of Richmond, B.C., Monty (Gail) and their son Jayden of Manyberries, AB, niece Charlene (Marco) of Lethbridge, AB, and many members of extended family, friends, and his church family at Grace Lutheran Church in Drumheller.
Dwayne was predeceased by his father Richard and brother Randy.
Dwayne was born in Medicine Hat and grew up on a farm south of Irvine, AB. He went to school in Irvine and Medicine Hat High School. After graduating high school, he moved to Three Hills, AB where he worked several jobs, including the many years he worked at Macleods True Value Hardware and the Town of Three Hills in the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. Dwayne was well-liked, easy-going, happy and known for his kindness and great sense of humour.
Dwayne moved to Drumheller, AB where he and Karen married on April 13, 2013.
Dwayne loved to do woodwork projects, go bowling, cook, read, bake bread, go camping, hang out with his buddies on Thirst-Day, watch his favourite sports teams: Toronto Blue Jays, Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders, play Farm Simulator on his XBOX, and loved his Harley and the bike trips he took with his close friends.
Dwayne enjoyed the trips he took with Karen and with the kids, including Disneyland, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Prince George, Seattle, Victoria, Tofino, and the numerous family vacation trips to Nakusp and Vernon, B.C. There were many camping trips to Waterton, Banff, Jasper, and to his old stomping grounds Elkwater, AB. Due to
a medical condition, Dwayne had to miss out on the things he loved the most these past several years: riding his motorcycle, going to the Hot Springs, camping, and having coffee on the deck at home.
Heartfelt thanks to the angels that masquerade as health care aides, nurses, and recreation therapists at Heritage House at Stettler Health Care Centre. Dwayne chose to reside there these past few years, and you all went above and beyond in the care you gave him. Thanks to the Drumheller Home Care Staff who helped Dwayne remain at home for as long as possible, staff at Drumheller Acute Care and Coalbanks, Drumheller EMS, Dr. M. Yeung, Dr. R. Ram, and Dr. H. Lockhat, for the outstanding care and compassion you gave all the years Dwayne was under your care.
A celebration of Dwayne’s life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Drumheller, 620 2 Avenue West on April 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at a later date at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery in Medicine Hat.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be marked for Recreation Department, Heritage House, at Stettler Hospital and Care Centre, 5912 47 Avenue, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0.

COUSINS
Joseph Gary

November 3, 1938 - March 25, 2022

Joseph Gary Cousins was born November 3, 1938 in Vancouver, B.C. to parents Gordon and Margaret Cousins. They lived in Vancouver until 1945 at which time they moved to the farm at Delia. Gary attended Surprise School while they lived on the farm. He rode his horse Trigger to school and back. A syrup pail served as his lunch pail in those days.
In 1952, they moved to Calgary where Gary’s Dad worked for Beatty Brothers as District Manager. At this time, Gary received his education in Calgary; graduating in 1957 from Crescent Heights High School. After graduation, Gary continued his education taking some training as an electrician. In 1962, they returned to the farm at Delia. There he farmed with his Dad as well as helping with his Dad’s business, Cousins Electric based out of Hanna.
Gary married Cherrone Battle in 1963. To this union he had three beautiful daughters. Lorene was born August 14, 1964, Leanne was born May 14, 1966 and Lorna born October 29, 1969. He was always very loving and very proud of his girls. He always attended their school and sporting events and taught the girls how to dance. He coached the girls curling team in Delia for many years.
He was an avid hunter and made several trips to southern Alberta pheasant hunting with his Dad and several friends. He was also out on many good duck and goose shoots and took down some trophy bucks through the years deer hunting with many good friends and family members.
Gary was passionate about his animals on the farm including his hunting dogs, cows and horses. He enjoyed seeding his crops and harvesting them in the fall. Making many trips into Delia to the elevator in his 3-ton.
On January 3, 1975, he married Margaret Lehn of Drumheller. They enjoyed travelling and working together on the farm at Delia until his health started to deteriorate. In 2005, they built a new home in Drumheller and rented the farmland out. As Gary’s health declined he moved into Hillview Continuing Care in Drumheller.
Later, he lived in extended care in Drumheller hospital.
The last few years Gary resided at Heritage House in Stettler. Gary passed away March 25, 2022 at the age of 83 years with his family by his side.
Gary is survived by his wife Margaret and his daughters Lorene (Larry) Stulberg, Leanne (Jim) Sorensen, and Lorna (Morris) Schilling; grandchildren Alicia (Cody) Scheerschmidt, Krystal (Robert) Stoutenberg, Kyle (Janelle) Sorensen, Chad (Melitta) Sorensen, Grace (Kale Gist) Sorensen, Lorisa (Danny) McAllister, Kourtney (Mark) Forrester, and Shayla (Todd) Starling; great-grandchildren Hayden, Easton and Tesily Scheerschmidt, Jack and Boyd Stoutenberg, Ryland and Makena
Sorensen, Nash, Temperance and Finnley Sorensen, Sutter McAllister, and Halston Forrester; brothers and sisters in law Edmund (Marina) Lehn and David (Patricia) Lehn; sister and brother in law Maria (Eric) Rose.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Margaret Cousins, parents in law Edmund and Anna Lehn, brother and sister in-law Miles and Christina Lehn, son in law Ken Moench.
A funeral service for the late Gary Cousins was held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Delia United Church, Delia, Alberta. Gary was laid to rest in the Delia Cemetery.
Donations in Gary’s memory are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. or a charity of the donor’s choice.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com
Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium were entrusted with the care and arrangements. For further information please contact 403-742-3422.