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Condolences to the family of Shirley Delores Buyer

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Shirley Delores

November 9, 1941 - February 24, 2021

Shirley Delores Buyer went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ February 24, 2021.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Morley, her parents and her siblings.
She leaves to mourn her children, Candace and Randy Stripling, Cameron and Tracy Buyer, her grandchildren, Tanner and Chilla Stripling, Jenna and Pablo Herrera, Eric and Kaylee Buyer, Tyson and Ashley Buyer and her great grandchildren, Gabriel and Ryan Stripling, Brynlee and Jayla Buyer, her close sister-in-law and companion, Nova Ohlhauser, and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Shirley will also be missed by an abundance of friends and acquaintances.
Shirley was born November 9, 1941 in Carbon, Alberta and Carbon was her town for her entire life.
She married Morley in 1960 and their marriage was blessed with their two children. She and Morley operated their farm and had various businesses together, the last being the Good “N” Plenty Restaurant and Catering.
Shirley was a very talented pianist and shared her talent not only as a music teacher to many but also as the church and community pianist and organist most of her life. In 1978 Shirley joined the staff at Carbon School as office secretary but all know she fulfilled many roles in the school until her retirement in 2006. Shirley loved her town and church and felt called to serve within both. She served on Carbon town council as a councillor and mayor from 1995 to 2013 and as a School Board Trustee. Shirley also served in numerous roles in her church right until her death. Many will remember her music, reciting Bible verses to her or being hosted in her home for a youth or ladies’ event. One of the greatest highlights in her life was becoming GG to her great grandchildren and was blessed to enjoy her time with each of them. During her last 5 years, Shirley resided at the Parkview Lodge in Carbon and formed some very special friendships. Her door was always open for coffee, fresh baking and friendship.
She was definitely referred to as an “angel” by many and was always there for anyone who needed her. Her life had a positive impact on all those who knew her and she will be missed by everyone. Her last wish was that the legacy she laid down for us to continue on.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Carbon Community Church.
Courtney Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements 403-823-2666.

Condolences to the family of Robina Peterson (nee Hewitt)

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PETERSON
Robina
(nee Hewitt)

February 27, 2021

Robina Peterson, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Prairie Lakes
Hospice in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 94 years.
Robina was born to Edward and Susan Hewitt in Michel, BC, on January 17, 1927. She had one sister Edith (deceased) and two brothers Doug (Esther deceased) of Fort Macleod, AB, and Bob (Marg) of Cowley, AB.
At approximately three years of age, Robina moved with the family to a homestead north of Cowley, which is where she grew up. Robina took grades one to nine in a one-room school called Olin Creek. She then finished her High School in Pincher Creek, AB, followed by teacher training in Calgary Normal School in 1944. Her first school was a one-room country school in Bawlf, AB, where she taught for six months. She moved to Hesketh and taught there for two years. This is where she met Jack and they were married in 1947. Robina and Jack were married for 73 years. Jack predeceased her by four days. They could not stay apart. She returned to teaching in Hesketh and Carbon, AB, before retiring in 1982. In 2013, they moved to Grande Prairie to be closer to family.
Robina is survived by her children: John, Harvey (Pat), Janet (Ken) Stevenson, Randy (Norma); grandchildren: Tammy, Carol, Jason, Terry, Luke, Ben, Chris and Jamie.
A Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 12:00 pm with the Service to follow at 1:00 pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). The Interment will be held following the service at Carbon Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grande Spirit Foundation - Wild Rose Manor (9505 102 Ave., Grande
Prairie, AB, T8V 7G9).
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

Condolences to the family of Reinhold "Jack" John Peterson

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PETERSON
Reinhold “Jack” John

February 23, 2021

Reinhold “Jack” John Peterson, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 98 years.
Jack Peterson was born in Drumheller, AB, in 1922, to Jane Peterson (nee Cox) and Ernie Peterson. He was brought home to his father’s log house situated on the homestead he took out in 1905, when the Northwest Territories became Alberta. Alberta was one of the provinces that came into being at that time. In 1923, the family moved down to Hesketh, AB, where Ernie had a story and a half frame house built.
In 1927, Ernie moved his family down the Kneehill Creek to a house he built. It was from here that Jack started school, walking to the school in Hesketh. Jack claims it was uphill both ways and three feet of snow both winter and summer. The first school was in a room built on the north end of the hall. By the next year Hesketh School was built. It was in this room school Jack completed his schooling, graduating from high school. In 1933, Ernie had moved his family back to Hesketh. When Jack completed high school, he worked for farmers until 1945, when he took over his dad’s farm.
In 1947, he married Robina Hewitt from North Fork, AB. They had four children: John, Harvey (Pat), Janet (Ken)
Stevenson, and Randy (Norma). Followed by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In 1952, Robina and Jack became members of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Drumheller where they both filled many positions in the church, and have treasured the many friends they gained in the Drumheller church and sister churches. In Hesketh, Robina and Jack were involved in the community. Jack played on the Hesketh baseball team, and was leader of the Hesketh – Orkney 4-H beef club for a number of years. He was also Secretary Treasurer of the Hesketh Community Hall Association for a few years and the unofficial Mayor.
Robina and Jack travelled extensively, visiting family and friends. Jack accumulated numerous history books on his travels.
In the fall of 2004, Robina and Jack moved to Manor 1 in Drumheller. In 2013, they moved to Grande Prairie to be closer to family.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 73 years Robina Peterson; sons: John, Harvey (Pat), Randy (Norma); daughter Janet (Ken) Stevenson; eight grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
P.S. “This story is only guide, a short history of my life.” written by Jack.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grande Spirit Foundation - Wild Rose Manor (9505 102 Ave., Grande
Prairie, AB, T8V 7G9).
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

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