MOAR
George Wood

January 26, 1926 - February 27, 2022

George Wood Moar passed away on February 27, 2022 at the age of 96.
George was born on January 26, 1926 to John and Margaret Moar. He was raised in the Orkney district, along with his five siblings, Laura, Margaret, Stewart, Marcus and Robert. He loved being a farmer and working alongside his brothers. He thought the world of his older sisters and enjoyed sharing fond memories and stories about his childhood and years on the farm.
George married Isabel Odermatt in 1978, and they built a home in Nacmine in 1980. George was a good friend to Isabel’s grown children and enjoyed many years with Isabel until her passing in 2005. He remained in their home until failing health resulted in him having to go to the hospital the day after his 96th birthday.
George enjoyed a simple life. He was humble, kind and generous. His family and friends were in awe of his amazing memory and ability to remember dates/birthdays.
George was devoted to his family, loving us all unconditionally and without judgment. His only remaining sibling, Robert, looked forward to George’s nightly telephone calls. His only remaining sister-in-law, Alice, nephews, Clint, John (Wanda), Brent (Bev), and nieces, Maureen (Mel) and Laura (Doug), all shared a special bond with Uncle George, as did his great niece, Teanna (Carson), and great nephews, Chad and Grayson (Jordan). He was precious to us all.
George so appreciated home care assistance and being doted on while in the hospital. He endeared himself to many as he seldom complained. He had wonderful neighbours in Nacmine and was fortunate to have developed a strong friendship over the past few years with Allan Koch, who shared his interests in cars and gardening.
George enjoyed reading his Bible and was a devout member of the Orkney Presbyterian Church. He often said that “the day you die is better than the day you were born”. We are comforted by that sentiment, which he held fast to until the end. We know he is beyond happy to be reunited with family and friends who went before him.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at the Orkney Presbyterian Church on March 12, 2022 at 1:30, after which we hope all who attend will head over to the Orkney Community Centre for “coffee and pie”.
Donations in George’s memory can be made to either the Salvation Army or the Orkney Athletic Association (Box 2721, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y0).

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

HANSON
Grace Marilyn

January 30, 1941 - February 26, 2022

Grace Marilyn Hanson passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the age of 81 following a short respiratory illness in the Brooks Hospital, Brooks, AB. She cherished all the visits from the family who were able to get down to see her. Grace was born in the Drumheller Hospital on January 30, 1941, the sixth child to George and Winnie Hunter. She graduated from Drumheller High School and began working with Alberta Government Telephones (AGT, now Telus) as a switchboard operator. This is where she met Bert Hanson, whom she married in 1961. They moved to Edmonton shortly after where they started their family with two boys. In the mid-60s they purchased their first home in an upstart community named Sherwood Park, where eventually a daughter became part of the family in 1971. They moved to Brooks in 1973 and welcomed their fourth child, a boy. Over the years she had a variety of jobs including the High School Cafeteria, Louise’s Lottery and Safeway. Grace enjoyed curling, bowling and socializing at the Fire Hall. She had a wonderful circle of friends that she enjoyed spending time with.
Her love of all holidays, especially Christmas will continue with all the generations she left behind. She leaves behind her four children, Dwayne (Kaz), Dale, Arlene (Rob) and Derek (Tammy); her eleven grandchildren, Stephanie (Ryan), Cameron (Sarah), Jackie (Dan), Jamie (Tyler), Michelle, Maranda, Taryn (Payden), Jayden, Oryanna, Dakota, and Ty; her thirteen great-grandchildren, Cailyn, Mackenzie, Mikayla, Sean, Chloe, Ryithe, Aryiah, Whylee, Wryker, Raiden, Karsyn, Keyen and Zayne; her brothers, William and James and sisters, Margaret, Jean and Carol. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Darlene and her brothers Alexander and Thomas. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by all who loved her. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In memory of Grace, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9 www.heartandstroke.ca

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

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

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