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Condolences to the family of Shirley Saville

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Shirley May (nee Price)

May 1, 1934 - October 17, 2018

Shirley Saville passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Chinook Hospice in Calgary at the age of 84 years. She leaves to mourn her younger sister Sheila Dunn (Zeke); her daughters, Lori (George) Connell, Tracy (George) Hill, Kari Saville; and sons Wayde (Tara) and Chris (Tanya). She also leaves 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Shirley was predeceased by Jim, her husband of 60 years; her son Dale; son-in-law Ron Cloutier; her parents William and May Price; parents-in-law, Jim and Suzanne Saville; her sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Glen Warner; brother-in-law Gary Saville; and her sister and brother-in-law Thora and Don Hood. Shirley was born and raised in the Drumheller Valley and spent her youth there where she enjoyed the family farm and riding horses. In 1953, she married Jim and in 1956 they moved to Calgary. Shirley dedicated her life to raising her 6 children and assisted with raising several of her grand-children as well. At Shirley’s request no funeral service will be held. A private family memorial will be held on a later date. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Shirley’s family through www.evanjstrong.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, (100, 119 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6; telephone: 1-888-473-4636 www.heartandstroke.ab.ca). Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. (403) 265-1199.

Condolences to the family of Gail Rounds

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Gail Louise

October 3, 1947 - October 22, 2018

It is with sadness, Gail passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 22, 2018 at the age of 71 years at the Drumheller Health Centre. Gail was predeceased by her parents, mom Audrey, dad Tom, brother Lester, and her son Steven. Besides her beloved husband Ted Rounds, Gail leaves to mourn her son Curt (Karen), her pops Bud, her grandchildren; Nicholas (Teisha), Stephanie, Nathan, Tiana, Kandace (Trevor) and great granddaughter Victoria, her sisters; Irene (Dennis), Lucid, Joan, Barb (Ken), Scott (Gina), Keith (Lisa), numerous nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends. Gail was a loving lady who loved to bake, cook and be with her loved ones. A Service of Remembrance for Gail will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at COURTNEY-WINTER’S FUNERAL HOMES at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Carlos Calderon officiating. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Heart to Heart Society of Drumheller, Box 162, Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y0 Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.

Condolences to the family of Maxine Watkin

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Maxine Beverly

January 2, 1947 - October 13, 2018

Maxine Beverly Watkin passed away in the Drumheller Hospital, a place she had worked for nearly 50 years, after a long struggle with cancer, on Saturday, October 13. Maxine, or “Max”, as most called her, was born on January 2, 1947, in Hanna, Alberta to Ivan and Caroline Fano. She received her schooling in Hanna, and began her career after graduating in 1965, as a certified nursing aide, and started work in the Drumheller Hospital. It was here that she met and eventually married her husband, David. They left the valley for a few years, first to Red Deer, and then Calgary, where she worked at the Baker Sanatorium. When they came back to Drumheller, Maxine worked in acute care for awhile, but eventually transferred into Recreation Therapy, providing care for seniors, a job she loved and thrived at, for close to fifty years. Max is survived by her husband of fifty years, David, daughter Shawna and son-in-law Jason, and three grandchildren, Cole, Sasha, and Connor. Maxine is also survived by her siblings Bernice (Ivan), and Stanley (Louella), and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by their son Fred Watkin in 1988 and her parents. Maxine shared a love of gardening with Dave, and they enjoyed making their yard a showpiece of flowers and vegetables. She also shared this love with many of the senior residents at Continuing Care, engaging them to help with the gardening chores during the growing season. Maxine was also a valued member of the Drumheller K-Ette club, enjoying many a fun night out with the girls, and
a member of the Drumheller Legion Branch 22. A Celebration of Maxine’s life will be held in Drumheller at the Badlands Community Facility on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Hendrickson of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Dalum officiating. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred in the Drumheller Cemetery. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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