George Neale Andress

George married Charity Sophronia (Fray) Andress in 1850 in Unknown. Charity (daughter of William Fray and Susanna Kern) was born on 12 Jun 1831 in St. Williams, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1913 in Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cultus Cemetery, Cultus, Houghton Twp, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Fick. Unknown was born in Unknown; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Testamiah married John Kyte on 26 Oct 1880 in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of I. Kyte and Gracey) was born in 1856 in Blenhiem, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Fredereick Hepburn on 23 Feb 1881 in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Fredereick was born in 1852 in Unknown; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irene married Aaron Morrick on 23 Dec 1880 in Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada. Aaron was born in 1853 in Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Jane Rutlage on 11 Jun 1882 in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born in 1864 in Houghton Twp, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Christopher Snyder on 21 Feb 1882 in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Christopher was born in 1859 in Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Annie Anger on 22 Apr 1894 in North Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Annie was born in 1874 in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: 1901; Baptist

Notes:

Birth Registration: Roxa Alvina Andrews
Date: October 16, 1876
Female
Father: George Neal Andrews
Mother: Charity Sophronia Fray
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Informant: Mrs. C.S. Andrews, Walsingham
Source: LDS Film # 1845212; 18469 -77


*1901 Census 93 Norfolk c-2 Middleton Page 6, Line 8*
Weeks, Roxie A., Female, White, Wife, Married, Born Oct. 16, 1876, Origin
German, Religion Baptist


Registration of Death:
Roxy Alzina Weeks
Date of Death: Sept. 10, 1911
Place of Death: Castor Hospital, AB
Female
Age: 35 years
Married
Birthplace; Cultus, Norfolk Cty Ontario
Cause of Death: Incomplete Abortion
Physician: JJ McPherson MD
Relgion: Baptist
Source: Vital Statistics Record Canada, Province of AB, No. 2593 -0 of 1911

Roxy married Ira Weeks on 20 Apr 1898 in Aylmer, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. Ira (son of Isaac Weeks and Mary Nancy Westbrook) was born on 21 Mar 1870 in Norwich Twp, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 May 1951 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 1 Jun 1951 in Markham Cemetery, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: E. Moore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: W. Wereley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: E. Crosby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. Nicholson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mabel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elsie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: United Church
• 1901 Census: 1901, Middleton Twp, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census
• 1906 Census: 1906, Strathcona District, Alberta, Canada; 1906 Alberta Census
• 1911 Census: 1911, Red Deer District, Alberta, Canada; 1911 Canada Census
• 1916 Census: 1916, Bulwark village, District 41, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; 1916 Canada Census

Notes:

*1901 Census 93 Norfolk c-2 Middleton, page 6, Line 9* (Ontario)
Weeks, Clara S., Female, White, Daughter, Single, Born July 18, 1898, Age 2, Birthplace rural Ontario, English, Baptist Religion

1906 Canadian Census; District 21, Strathcona, Sub District 8, Page 21 - Lines 7 - 13; T-18362
Weeks, I., Head, Male, Married, Age 36, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Roxy, Wife, Female, Married, Age 29, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Clara, Female, Single, Age 8, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Pearl, Female, Single, Age 7, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Ross, Male, Single, Age 5, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Elsie, Female, Single, Age 3, Birthplace Ontario
Weeks, Hazel, Female, Single, Age 1, Birthplace Ontario

1911 Canadian Census: Red Deer, Alberta, Twp 38, Range 12, West of 4th Meridian; District 5, SubDistrict 48, RG 31 Statistics Canada
Lines 41-50
Clara is reiding with her Parents Ira & Rox-Alzina Weeks and siblings, Pearl, Ross, Elsie, Hazel, George & Omar
Weeks, Clara ; Female, Daughter, Single, Age 12 yrs, Birthdate July 1898, Birthplace Ontario

Marriage:
Name of Bridegroom: Charles Arthur Quaife
Name of Bride: Clara Sophronia Weeks
Date of Marriage: 26 April 1915
Place of Marriage: Castor, Alberta
Name of Officiating Clergyman: John S. Patterson
Certificate # 254
Source: Vital Statistics of Alberta - Transcript of Marriage
Obtained: 15 Aug 2007 Ref # 3587-G1-8

1916 Canadian Census; District 41 Red Deer, Sub District 20, Pg 19, Family # 240
Lines 28 -31
Quaife, Charles A., 38-12-4, Bulwark, Head, Male, Age 34, Birthplace Ont, Blacksmith, Anglican
Quaife, Clara, Wife, Female, Age 17, Birthplace Ontario
Quaife, Stanley; Male, Son, Age 1, Birthplace Alberta
Weeks, Elsie, Female, Sister in law, Age 12, Birthplace Ontario



1921 Canadian Census - Province of Alberta, District Red Deer, District #1, Subdistrict 1
Village: Municipality of Coronation, Twp 38, Range 12, Meridian 4
Charles Arthur Quaife, Male, Head, Married, Age 42, Birth Yr abt 1879, Birthplace Ontario
Father's birthplace Eng, Mother's birthplace USA, Occupation Blacksmith
Carl Quaife, Female, Wife, Married, AGe 24 ** (Should be Clara)
Stanley Creek Quaife, Son, Male, Age 6 * (should be Stanley Cecil Quaife)
Delbert Clarence Quaife, Son, Male, Age 3
Penny Quaife, Female, Dtr, Age 1


Clara noted in her family records that she had lost 3 children as infants.
In checking with Taber Town Records, Cemetery Dept., it was noted that there are 4 infant burials
Block 12, Plot 4, Row D - Quaife, Delphine Lar (infant)- rec # 702, Aug. 31, 1929
Block 12, Plot 4, Row D - Quaife, Infant- rec # 722 May 4, 1930

Block 12, Plot 3, Row D - Quaife, Sophournia (Infant) - rec. # 935, Aug. 18, 1937
Block 12, Plot 3, Row D - Quaife, Veronica (Infant) - rec. # 959, Aug. 14, 1938 .
It is very probable that these 4 infants are Clara/Charles A. Quaifes.
There are no markers, but I have a map of this cemetery and took a photo of the blank space that is believed to be where the graves were. (2002 hw)



Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 2, 1957 in the Rimbey United Church at 2:00 pm for the late Mrs. Clara Quaife. Rev. Julian officiated.
Mrs. Quiafe was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario and moved to the Castor district in 1906. On April 24, 1914, she was united in marriage with Mr. Charles Quaife. In 1922 they moved with their family to the Taber district, where they remained until 10 years ago, when Mrs. Quaife came to the Rimbey district to live with her own family. During the past 2 years, she has been a patient in the Three-way Hospital.
She was predeceased by a son,Leo,who died overseas October 9, 1944 and her husband, who passed away November 29, 1944.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Stanley and Delbert of Rimbey and Edmonton, respectively; 3 daughters: Mrs Pansy McLaren of Cranbrook, B.C., Mrs Viola Robert and Mrs. Clarence Hronek of Rimbey; two brothers: Ross Weeks of Castor and Omar Weeks of Vancouver B. C.; and two sisters - Mrs pearl Strome and Mrs Hazel Wilkie of Castor. There are twenty grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mr. J Bennink, Mr L.V. Schrader, Mr Carl Brun, Mr. Sander Thompson, Mr. Godfrey Frank and Mr. Dave Duke.
Internment was in the Mount Auburn Cemetery at Rimbey.

Source: Rimbey Record Apr 1957

Clara is interned in Lot 217, Bloc 5 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey, AB

Monument reads
Quaife
Clara S.
1898-1957
Ever Remembered, Ever Loved.

Shared with her daughter Viola (Quaife) Roberts.

1901 Census:
- Age 2

1906 Census:
- Age 8

1911 Census:
- Age 12

1916 Census:
Married, Age 17

Clara married Charles Arthur Quaife on 26 Apr 1915 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. Charles (son of Thomas William Quaife and Nancy Ellen Fetterly, son of Thomas William Quaife and Nancy Ellen Fetterly) was born about 1881 in , , Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Nov 1944 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

*1901 Census Norfolk 93 c-2 Middleton, Page 6, Line 10, Ontario*
Weeks, Pearl A., Female, White, Daughter, Single, Born Mar. 13, 1900, Age 1, English, Baptist


Obituary:
Mrs. Pearl Agnes Strome passed away in Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor on Saturday, July 25, 1987 at the age of 87 years.
Born March 13, 1900 at Tillsonburg, Ontario, her parents, Roxy and Ira Weeks and five children travelled out west in 1904 by ox-cart to the Bulwark District east of Castor, where they took up farming. Two more children were born into the family after settling in Alberta. In 1911, their mother became ill and died at the age of 35 years, leaving seven children and their father to carry on. One sister Elsie age 16 and one brother George, age 11 died in 1922. Her Dad died in 1951 and one sister Clara in 1957.
Pearl received her schooling for the few years she was able to attend at Knob Hill School. In 1917, she was united in marriage to Milton Strome and lived on a farm North of Castor. To this union were born 14 children, six boys and 8 girls. Later in 1947 they moved to a farm South of Castor and finally into Castor in 1960 when her husband's health was failing and he could no longer farm.
Pearl did a lot of sewing, making clothes for the kids and quilts for the beds, and she could always be heard singing her favorite hymns while she was sewing. She loved putting quilts together which she did right up until her last year and even though she had little spare time she always read her Bible and kept in touch by sending cards and letters to relatives far away. She liked canning, baking and cooking and she lived to have folks come and join the family at meal time. Her greatest joy possible, was her family, relatives and host of friends visiting her in her home, which she always enjoyed.
Predeceased by her husband Milton in 1968, one son Henry in 1952, one grandson Robert in 1978 and a son Walter in 1979, Pearl is survived by four sons; Clarence, Ernest and Daniel (Elda) all of Castor and Wesley (Marjorie) of Red Deer. eight daughters, Mrs Mary Ann (Art) Pedersen of Lacombe, Mrs Hazel (John) Annett of Fleet, Elsina of Castor, Mrs Dora (Dan) Morasch of Halkirk, Mrs Violet (Graham) Clark of Vancouver, Mrs Susanna (Jim) Bedson of Brownfield, Mrs Beatrice (Vic) Tschritter of Ardrossen and Mrs Ruby (Dave) Lopetinsky of Edmonton, 50 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers - Ross of Stettler and Omar of Kelowna, B.C., one sister Hazel Wilkie of Calgary and numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 pm onTuesday July 28, 1987 in the Castor Community Hall with Rev.Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment followed in the Castor Cemetery.
If friends desire, any memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Parkview Funeral Chapels Ltd of Castor, Coronation and Consort in charge of the arrangements.

Source; Castor Advance newspaper July 30, 1987

Pearl married Milton Harvey Strome on 7 Jun 1917 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. Milton (son of M. Strome and M.A.) was born on 8 Sep 1889 in Manheim, Waterloo Cty, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Oct 1968 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Castor Missionary Church

Notes:

Obituary:
Ross was born May 08, 1901 in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Ross is
predeceased by Richard Weeks in 1970, four sisters - Elsie, Clara, Pearl and Hazel and one brother George.
Mr Weeks is survived by his wife Zillah Irene Weeks of Claresholm Care Center, one brother Omar (Dorothy) Weeks of Kelowna, B.C.; sone son Austin (Alice) Weeks of Castor; two daughers Elva Wimmer of Calgary and Islay (Jim) McKay of Red Deer; 16 grandchildren- Gordon (Gloria) Weeks, Jim (Joyce) Weeks, Irene(Jim) Bartlett, Edith (Tom) McKinley, larry (Mary Ann) Weeks, Evelyn (Greg) Szoke, Linda Weeks, Clifford (Debbie) Weeks, Kevin Weeks, Sandra Sturdy, Brian (Jean) Wimmer, Barry Wimmer, Tim (Theresa) McKay, Linda (Greg) White, Joan and Gaylene McKay, 27 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends.

Ross died August 26, 1989 at Red Deer, AB - lived 88 years, 3 mos, 18 days.
Interment at Castor Cemetery.

Ross married Zillah Irene Troyer in 1921 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. Zillah (daughter of Michael Troyer and Bertha "Matilda" Unknown) was born on 14 Jun 1899 in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Jun 1992 in Coronation, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 16 Jun 1992 in Castor Cemetery, Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 3 Sep 1903, , Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1920; Assistant in a farmhome

Notes:

Malahide Vital Statistics - Elgin Cty.
Elsie Mabel, born Sept. 3, 1903, d/o Ira WEEKS & Roxy ANDRESS, father's
occupation - laborer.

ONT Vital Statistics
Birth
Weeks, Elsie Mabel
Female
Date: Sept 03, 1903
Father Ira Weeks
Mother Roxy A. Andress
Reg #


Elsie was away from home, working for the Kishes. She was up as usual by 5 am to do the breakfast preparations.

She didn't complain until late in the day, about having 'stomach pains's. She was taken into the hospital, but died that evening with a ruptured appendix.

Elsie is buried at Markam Cemetery, NE of Castor.

Birth:
Father: Ira Weeks
Mother Roxy A. Andress

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: United Church
• Occupation: Between 1925 and 1970; Housewife/Store clerk/Matron Seniors Lodge
• Death: 13 Dec 1987, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Parkinsons Disease/Complications Fractured Hip

Notes:

Birth Registration:
Weeks, Hazel Belle, Female, Born at Tillsonburg, Mar, 03, 1905 AFHS Reg. is 227453 -07

Death Registration:
Hazel Belle Wilkie
Date of Death: Dec. 13, 1987
Female
Age: 83 years
Place of Death: Calgary, AB
Widow
Source: Vital Statistics, Province of AB, Reg # 87-08-012622


Obituary:
Hazel Belle Weeks was born March 3, 1905 at Tillsonburg, Ontario. At a young age she came with her parents to reside in the Bulwark district. She attended school at Knob Hill. On December 13, 1926 she was married to Andrew Wilkie. Their union was blessed with three children - 2 sons Allan and Richard; one daughter - Heather.
Hazel loved her family and home, she was a good wife and mother. She held a keen interest in her community and church. She was the Sunday School Treasurer, then Sunday School Superintendant at Knox United Church for 15 years.
She worked for a time as collector for the CPR dray business of Andy's, as a clerk for Joe Bain in his Furniture and Appliance shop, chef at Paintearth Lodge and then Matron of Paintearth Lodge from 1962-1974 when she retired.
After Andy's passing, she came to live in Calgary with her daughter Heather. She moved into Shouldice Lodge for a few years, and when her health was deteriorating, she moved to Bethany Care Centre Calgary in 1981.
Hazel was predeceased by her husband Andrew June 18, 1976, her son Richard February 24, 1981; one brother George and 3 sisters - Elsie, Clara and Pearl.
She is survived by her son Allan (Mollie) of Kingston, Ont., their children Deborah and Kevin; her daughter Heather (Dennis) Williams of Calgary, their children Darryl, Bonnie and Colleen; her Daughter-in-law Peggy (Allen, Wilkie) Brown and her daughters Janice and Jacqueline of Castor, 2 brothers Ross Weeks of Stettler and Omar Weeks of Kelowna; many nieces,nephews, and friends. Also one great granddaughter Jena .

Interment at Castor Cemetery.

Cause of Death - Complications of femur fracture, Parkinsons Disease.


Eulogy of Hazel (Weeks) Wilkie by Fred McHenry
Picture, if you will, 1906 when a small family abandons its efforts at tobacco farming in Tillsonburg, Ont and winds its way West to seek better fortunes in Alberta. Gazing at the stars as the covered wagon approaches their perspective homestead near the hamlet of Bulwark is a tiny one year old girl, Hazel Weeks.

Some four years later, she looses her mother in childbirth leaving her father with the unenviable task of raising a family of seven. It is a tough life in the lean-to shack where the children rapidly learn to fend for themselves. It is through this experience that Hazel develops a resourcefulness, which will support her well in later life. She walks daily barefooted the five miles to the Knob Hill School but his only in the better weather of summer for obvious reasons. Out to work at the tender age of 12 year, she is hired full time three years later as a domestic maid by an English family, the Belchers. It is they who train her in a much more sophisticated lifestyle - one of silver tea services and cutlery and a uniform of a quality that she had never experienced before.

Into Hazel's life comes Andy Wilkie, a tough Scot, a former coal miner, who has taken to delivering fuel to the rural areas surrounding the town of Castor. The relationship blossoms into one which is close and permanent. The year is 1926 and the wedding date is set for December 13, a date which is Andy's birthday and one which ironically was last Sunday when Hazel parted with us and this world. Married on a Saturday and back to work on a Monday, there was neither time nor the wealth for honeymoons in those days. Settling down in a two-room house, they had greater aspirations, moving ultimately to their pride and joy, a beautiful home overlooking the creek in a superb natural setting on the outskirts of Castor.

With a fervor for the quality and wellbeing of their community, Andy and Hazel develop an insatiable urge to participate and contribute; from construction of the curling rink to organizing bonspiels to development of the Elks playground. They are often the catalyst which solidified community support. To them it is more important to fund a community project than it is to afford a new dress or enjoy a vacation. Truly, they believe in a Castor community based on support one for another and all together.
And as they take pride in their developing family, Allan, Richard and Heather they instill in them the values, which they share with each other. They choose their friends not on the basis of what the friend can do for them, but rather what they can do for the friend. From the crusty Dr. McCartney to the lowliest CPR labourer, they choose their acquaintances not based on outward appearance, but rather on the quality of the inner person beneath the skin. With a strong bond to her United Church, Hazel has an innate faith in people which is unshakable and she is rewarded by their corresponding faith in her.

Easy going by nature and down to earth in her approach to life, Hazel tends to be the unflappable Mother and wife. She is one who can take the time to enjoy nature surrounding her and on the other hand an industrious mistress of her kitchen which had few equals for excellence.

If there is one disappointment in Hazel's life it is that of missing out on the opportunity for education; with an instinctive tendency for caring for others she would have been a natural in the nursing profession. But the opportunity comes in a different form; a chance to work at the Painearth Seniors Lodge in Castor. Unsure of her abilities when she is chosen as the Matron of the lodge, she demonstrates to herself and to others her willingness to succeed. She is a person who believes that the elderly can and do enjoy each other together in a setting where they do not become a burden on the younger generation. At the same time she believes in the respect and the need of privacy in one's own room. These are the fundamentals which she preached as a Matron, fundamentals which created an atmosphere of caring and self-support. Truly this becomes one of Hazel's greatest achievements, one in which she can take a great deal of pride. This is the success which is implicitly expressed in the fact that her retirement is delayed three years beyond the normal age of 65.

There is no doubt that Hazel's sense of caring and concern for others is evident in her later years in Shouldice and more recently in the Bethany. If I was to describe the Hazel whom I have known and grown to enjoy for over half of my lifetime, I would have to say it in three simple words
"humble, accepting and caring".

Of those seven brothers and sisters of the Weeks family who had to fend for themselves on the Bulwark homestead there remain Ross who lives in Stettler and Omar in Kelowna. Of Hazel's children, Heather, who has cared for her so faithfully is with us today, but Allan was not able to travel from Kingston, Ontario. There is no doubt that Hazel took great pride in all her grandchildren as she watched them grow and mature.
Darryl, Bonnie and Colleen
Kevin and Debra
Jackie and Janice
And her great granddaughter, Jena

Think back; the one year old on the wagon trek West, the barefooted school girl, the young wife and mother and the Matron who had a strong penchant for caring. Hazel brought to this world much more than she took from it and the world is a better place for her having been part of it.

Death:
at Bethany Care Centre, Calgary
Cause, Parkinson's Disease, Complications fractured hip

Hazel married Andrew Wilkie on 13 Dec 1926 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. Andrew (son of David Wilkie and Ann Scott) was born on 13 Dec 1900 in Crossgates, Dunfermline Parish, Fife, Scotland; died on 18 Jun 1976 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 24 Jun 1976 in Castor Cemetery, Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George had been complaining about not feeling well before Xmas, saying he had 'stomach pains". He missed a few days of school but seemed to 'come around' during the school holidays and the Xmas season.

One day Hazel and Omar noticed that George wasn't keeping up when walking to school. They called to him, but he said 'I'm OK.'
The next morning, the same thing happened again. George couldn't keep up when walking and said he was turning back and going home. Later in the day he had a fever, and they called Dr. McPherson. He said to bring him in to the hospital, Ross hitched up the team of horses, the wagon and George was loaded into the back of the wagon.
The next morning when Ira (his Dad) and Ross were visiting, a smile came upon his face, eyes turned very blue and he was gone.

Story told to Heather Wilkie Williams by Omar Neal Weeks.

George is buried at Markam Cemetery, NE of Castor.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Painter and Interior Decorator

Notes:

Birth Registration:
Omar Neal Weeks
Born: 23 June, 1909
Male
Birthplace: Lindsville, AB
Father: Ira Weeks - birthplace Ontario
Mother: Roxy Alzina Andress, birthplace Ontario
Registered at Stettler, AB on 4 Nov. 1909

Occupation: Interior Decorator, Painter. Had his own business in Vancouver, B.C. until he retired in 1970. Sold his business and moved to Kelowna, B.C.


No family



Another version of the THE IRA WEEKS STORY

As told to me (Heather Williams) granddaughter of Ira Weeks by Omar and Dorothy Weeks (youngest son of Ira Weeks) May 03,1997.
Ira brought his family to Alberta in the spring of 1905. He purchased land to homestead in the Linnsville (close to Bulwark) area. Ira contracted Mr. Gorrell to break 30 acres as was part of the homestead agreement to break a minimum amount of land each year. Due to some storms, misfortune in losing his wife Roxy, Ira had taken a loan out against his homestead, so when he had Mr. Gorrell to clear more of the land and was unable to fulfill the payment, Ira lost his homestead.
FACT: Roxy( ANDRESS) WEEKS died Sept. 10, 1911 of incomplete abortion. Source: Death Certificate.
Thus little Omar Neal Weeks was motherless at the age of 2 years, in addition to his 6 other siblings.The family then moved 2 Ùa - 3 miles West of Knob Hill to a CPR house. Shortly after that Omar and Ira came home from church on a Sunday to find their rented home in smoulders, completely burnt to the ground. They lost all their personal belongings. My mother, Hazel Weeks Wilkie remained terrified of fires all her life, remembering that desolate feeling of earlier times.
Omar, as did many of his siblings, found work whenever and wherever they could. Omar recalls being the janitor at Arthurdale School, but his father Ira collected his wages and Omar never saw a penny of his earnings.
The years between 1913 and 1922-23 were lean and tough. Ira had lost the home place NW Ùb 223812W4 due to inability to meet his bank loan. Ira remained in the general area of Bulwark and worked at any odd jobs he could find. He always found employment in the areas of horse trading, horse training, farming, cutting and hauling logs. Ira had a brother Omar Weeks( occupation - barber) living in Chilliwack B.C. He owned his own business and had a family of 3 children. Whether Grampa Ira Weeks decided to visit his brother Omar or whether his restless spirit kept him roaming we are not sure but in the years 1922-23 Grampa Ira resettled in Agassiz B.C.. Here he lived and worked in the power station for approx. 2 years. The power station was a small shack, which had large pipes, and valves located in one end of the building and the family lived in the other end. The work involved opening or closing these valves according to the water run off from the mountains during the winter, springs months and during heavy storms. Hazel and Omar also lived with their Dad here and Omar attended school in this area as well. He recalls finishing Grade 7 schooling and is uncertain whether Hazel took classes here or not. He thinks she finished her Grade 8 in the Bulwark region. Ross and Zilla Weeks and their son Austin also came to Agassiz to find work.

As this kind of work was only seasonal Grampa Ira left Agassiz in the fall of 1925-26 on the Harvest Excursion back to Bulwark in Alberta.

Omar was also visiting the Millers home on a Sunday afternoon, when other friends of Millers arrived, including one person Dorothy Margaret Dettlaff. The following Sunday Dorothy and Omar attended the Stampede at Nose Hill. Omar was currently working for Joe Haggerty at Bulwark. the romance was on.

Dorothy and Omar were married November 02, 1933 at Dorothy's home in Throne. There were 18 guests including 2 witnesses at their wedding, and of this number 8 guests were family members. Her adopted mother was very much in disagreement with the nuptials. After the wedding Dorothy and Omar lived in Ira Weeks' barn.* The loft area was cleaned, papered and made a lovely, homey suite for 2. This barn was located in the coulee below the now Castor Hospital. The happy couple had lined the barn loft with brown paper to freshen the walls. Again her parents were horrified. Dorothy and Omar lived here for 3 months.

The next move was to a town named Chidwell - east of Lacombe. Omar worked for Jim Fife , a horse buyer for the Lacombe sales. They lived here until late spring of 1934. They moved from Chidwell to Wetaskawin. Again Omar was looking after stock at Pigeon Lake for a family - Wagers.

In the spring of 1935 Herman Frederick Dettlaff died suddenly of a heart attack; Dorothy and Omar returned to Throne to farm the Dettlaff homeplace. Omar purchased the machinery and stock from Mrs. Detloff as the farm was not doing well. Again the family was worried about foreclosure. Dorothy and Omar moved from Throne to Sylvan Lake. They both recall this as one of the worst moves they ever made. They bought a piece of land from a Finn and certainly were taken for a ride. Again they tried mixed farming for 2 years. This farm was 3 miles West of the Sylvan Lake town - size being Ùa section. Reality was facing them daily and eventually they sold out in 1939 and moved to Edmonton March 06.
The years 1939 to 1941 were spent working in Edmonton at whatever work could be found. They stayed in the apt. with Mrs. Dettlaff. Omar left in early August of '41 for Hammond BC . Dorothy joined Omar at the end of Sept.; the day after her brother's wedding (Sid Ley to Winnifred Payne) Sid was in the military and fought in WWII, his family living in Claresholm AB.

The next few years were tough, with many moves but all the while gaining experience and ideas of working for themselves. Hammond was a small place in lower mainland. Omar found work in the sawmill. The little shack was shared by 4 others and each had a little one room; thus sharing the hallways and bathroom. From Hammond Omar moved to Tollhurst - another 1 room place. He recalls paying $18.00 monthly for rent. Omar was running the tail sawer in the sawmill - an apparatus that turned the logs off the head saw. While operating this equipment one-day Omar was hurt badly - suffering a severe back injury. Eventually a claim was settled with the WCB at which during the rehabilitation time, Omar worked in a bowling alley sitting up the pins. His wage was $0.15/hour.

Their next move was to a 2-room suite in Flax. Omar was taking a welding course and used his studies to work for the city in the sewer dept. Also a large army camp was being constructed closeby and he worked here as well.

Another move but a most favorite one. They found a "beautiful" suite in Vancouver. Their landlords were the "Brookers". Both recall fond memories here and Omar worked on a fishing boat in the Prince Rupert area. He worked at this job for 3 months being paid $600. This was terrific and the best he had ever made. Bad news soon came tho. with the death of Dorothy's brother Sid in the fall.

Now was the time for their big adventure. Omar went into Interior Decorating and Painting of Buildings in Vancouver B.C. Their first home in Vancouver was a little house on 22 Ave. Next they moved to their larger home on 23 Ave in 1949. At this time Mrs. Dettlaff was in ill health and moved to their place to live with them. Mrs. Dettlaff lived here until she died in 1962. Many fond memories here on 23 Ave.. They had a thriving garden, special raspberry patch. Dorothy taught classical piano lessons from her home. In 1972, they sold this home for $23,400. moving to Rutland B.C. They rented in Rutland on Venture Road @ $140./mo. - approx. 4-5 months until their 'dream home' was finished on Knorr Road - taking possession in April 1973. Uncle Omar helped with the construction of his place, and did all the final painting.
Omar recalls starting his painting, wallpaper business in 1945, retiring in 1972. Dorothy was an excellent book keeper for them.

Certificate of Death:
Name: Omar Neal Weeks
Date of Death: May 29 2005
Sex: Male
Place of Death: Kelowna, B.C.
Age: 95
Birthplace: Alberta, Canada
Reg # 40220379-890
18710001


Memorial Graveside Service held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005 at Markham. Omar's ashes and monument stone was placed at the foot of Roxy Alzina Weeks grave (his mother). Thirty cousins were in attendance with a luncheon held at Evangel Missionary Church Hall in Castor.


Markham Cemetery is located East of Castor. Follow Twp Rd 374 going East, approx. 7 km; Drive past Range rds 134 & 133; Shortly you will pass a farm on the Right hand side of the road, and after that is the Markham Cemetery, just yards down the road.

Omar married Julianna Elizabeth Ley (Dorothy Margaret Dettlaf on 2 Nov 1933 in Throne, Alberta, Canada. Julianna (daughter of George Henry Ley and Gwendolyn Kate Burt) was born on 29 Oct 1910 in Veteran, Alberta, Canada; died on 20 Dec 2002 in Windsor Care Manor 355 Terai Court, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Coronation Cemetery, Coronation, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Betha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: I. Stewart. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
Stanley Cecil Quaife of Rimbey passed away suddenly in Red Deer Regional Hospital on March 21, 1990 at the age of 74.
He wa born in Castor, AB on May 16, 1915 and took his schooling at Taber AB.
Stan married Doreen Lord on October 1, 1939 in Taber. They moved to the Rimbey area in 1947. He farmed West of Rimbey for several years before moving to Nordegg, wehre he was employed as fire boss in the coalmines. They returned to the Rimbey area where he was employed by W.C. Mitchell Sales and Service as a mechanic. They moved to the Town of Rimbey where he worked as a caretaker in the Rimbey Schools until his retirement.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Doreen on July 10, 1989, one son Terry on March 10, 1985, two sisters, Viola of Calgary and Pansy of Creston, B.C.
He is survived by 8 sons: Wayne and lee of Rocky Mountain House
Keith and Carol of Edmonton,
Leo and Joyce of Olds,
Brian and Darlene, Ken and Barb of Red Deer, AB
David of Delburne
Ralph and Brenda of Medicine Hat
Blair and Beverly of Whitecourt.
A daughter-in-law Melanie Quaife of Rimbery
Two daughters: Penny and Bert Rumsey of Red Deer
Dorothy and Wally Banovic of Wylvan Lake,27 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother - Delbert of Estevan Sask, one sister Clourice of Stettler and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and a host of friends.
Funeral Services were held at the Rimbey United Church on Monday March 25, at 2 pm with Canon J. R. Hearne officiating. Interment followed at the Rimbey Cemetery West.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 4615-48 Ave Red Deer t4 N 3S9. Wilson's Funeral Chapel of Lacombe and Rimbey were entrusted with the arrangements.

?? Wylvan to be a misprint by the newspaper, and should be 'Sylvan Lake'

Source: Rimbey Record March 1990

Stanley is buried in West Haven Cemetery ( 3 km West of town - Rimbey, AB)
Plot 6, Section 23, bloc B

Stanley married Doreen Esther Lord on 1 Oct 1939 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Doreen (daughter of Robert Lord and Esther Ann Davis) was born on 30 Oct 1919 in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom; died on 11 Jul 1989 in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 14 Jul 1989 in West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Delbert C Quaife - LAC - enlisted for WWII - rank of Leading Aircraft Soldier
Service # R222050
Member of Estevan Legion SK



Residence Estevan, Saskatchewan




Admitted to Nursing Home 2004, Estevan, SK ; Alzheimers Disease

Phone call from Son, Roland Quaife, Father died yesterday (September 09, 2008) in Estevan, SK. Funeral to be September 10, 2008 in Estevan, SK and burial in cemetery there alongside Wife, Ann

Delbert married A.E. Mackenzie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buarial is in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, B.C.

Family/Spouse: M. McLaren. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pansy married F. Meyers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 1985, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; "C" Train Accident

Notes:

Separated from Roger Roberts in 1979

Viola was killed by the "C" Train in Calgary. It is uncertain if
she didn't hear the train or forgot about it as the rapid transit was new and recent to Calgary.
A good friend recalls that it was often that Vi would have insulin reactions in late afternoons, thus this may also have been a contributing factor to the accident.


Viola is intermed in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey, AB. Lot 217, bloc 5,; in the same plot as her mother Clara (weeks) Quaife.

Monument at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey, AB has her name spelled Viaola
Vialoa (Roberts)
1922-1985
Ever Remembered, Ever Loved

(Medical):Diabetic

Death:
"C" Train accident

Family/Spouse: R. Roberts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clourice's first husband was Victor Giles, but no family by this
union.
rumor has it that Walter Ross Hronek was adopted by Bill Bellair, but this is not confirmed.

Obituary:
A former resident of Castor, Clourece Bellair, Passed away at the Stettler Auxiliary Hospital Aug 27 , 1991 at the age of 65 years.
Clourece Elsie Quaife ws born at Taber jan. 18, 1926 a daughter of Charles Quaife and his wife Clara Weeks.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband, William Bellair of Castor, 4 daughters : Doris Juneau and her husband Andy of Edmonton, Sharon Bellair and Fraser Seltenrich of Edmonton, Judy Bellair and Rick Crockett of Calgary, and Sheila Elliott and her husband Richard of Edmonton; 2 sons, Walter Bellair and his wife Louise of Coronation, and Danny Bellair of Stettlr; 13 grandchildren and one brother Delbert Quaife and his wife Ann of Estevan Sask, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at Knox United Church in Castor on Friday, Aug 30 at 2 pm with Rev. R A. Prieston officiating. The hymns were :"What a Friend We Have In Jesus, Church in the Wildwood, Whispering Hope, Just as I AM, with Bessie Payne at the organ. Cremation followed at Central AB Crematorium in Red Deer.
Bearers were Clarence Strome, Wesley Strome, Albert Stumpf, Austin Weeks, Jim Bedson, and Pat Annett.
Friends who wish may make memorial tributes to Knox United Church, Castor. Brennan Funeral Home Ltd of Stettler was entrusted with the arrangements.

Source: Newspaper clipping

Family/Spouse: J. Hronek. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: B. Bellair. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Private Leo Ross Quaife, who died on October 9, 1944
Military Service:
Service Number: M/38882
Age: 20
Force: Army
Unit: Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C

Additional Info:
Son of Clara S. Quaife of Rimbey, Alberta

Commemorated on Page 422 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance

Burial Information:
Cemetery; Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery
Grave Reference: 9.D.8.
Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery is located 39 km NW of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Beren op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally onto Bergen op Zoom


Commonwealth War Graves Commisson website:
Quaife, Leo R., Private, M/38882. Died 09/10/1944, Age 20, Regiment Essex Scottish Regt R.C.I.C., Canadian, Grave Ref 9D8, Cemetery Name - Bergen -Op-Zoom, Canadian War Cemetery

Notes:

Eulogy: Alice Mary Ann (Strome) Pedersen

Alice "Mary Ann" Pedersen, a long time resident of Lacombe and district, passed away in Red Deer at the age of 86. Mary Ann was born in Castor, Alberta, the oldest of 14 children born to Milton and Pearl Strome. She lived on a farm south of Castor for eighteen years where she learned practical skills and a strong work ethic. From there, she went to Calgary and took a year of Bible college at Berean Bible College under the excellent instruction of Cyril Hutchinson, Earnest Manning and others. She took up various housekeeping jobs and kept busy constantly serving the needs of others. While in Calgary, she met and married Arthur Pedersen and had a lasting relationship of 55 years (Art died in 1995). Mary Ann was an active member in the Mountain Grove Friendship Club as well as served most of her life with the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) - a group dedicated to strong moral standards in our country. She was well known for her compassion toward others and her willingness to help anyone under any circumstances. Her strongest quality is that of praying diligently for each person who had a special need in their life. She has undoubtedly touched thousands of people through her prayers. She spent many years teaching Sunday School and working in Pioneer Girls. She could take almost anything that most people would consider garbage and turn it into a craft that looks great or into something useful. She loved to sew, knit, crochet and do things with her hands. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur and her younger brothers Henry, Clarence and Walter and is survived by 11 brothers and sisters, and 4 children: Morris of Lacombe, Mabel Schmidt of Red Deer, James of Nebraska, David of Abbotsford and Wayne of Olds, 12 grand children and many great grand children.


Obituary:
Pedersen, Mary Ann. Born March 17, 1918, died March 30, 2004. Mary Ann is predeceased by her husband Arthur and brothers Walter, Clarence and henry. A memorial Service for Mary Ann will be held at Deer Park Alliance Church, Monday, April 5, 2004 at 3 P.M. Mary Ann has 5 living children - Morris (Hazel) of Lacombe, Mabel (Roy) Schmidt of Red Deer, James (Marilyn) of Nebraska, David of Abbotsford, and Wayne (Jean) of Olds, 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She served as President of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Lacombe and was involved with the Women's Christian Club. She gives special thanks to Dr. Greig and the Workers on Unit 33 of the Red Deer Hospital, especially Lynn. Mary Ann will be remembered for her love for others and deep cafe and concern for what people feel and go through. Her reservoir of love was always full due to her deep rooted faith in God and unending prayer. Mary Ann enabled many people to come to Jesus Christ by praying constantly for missionaries, her children and may others. In referring to her children, Mar Ann said on her last day "If I had not been on my knees in prayer for you (her children) you would not have gone forward". The common word coming from so many people that describe Mary Ann is "positive". She rarely had a bad word to say about anyone and always looked for the good in others and ways to lift them up. In her last hours, the words of her grandchildren ring forth "Grandma, we'll miss you". Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, prayer warrior, encourager, supporter, giver, selfless, humorous, gentle, and kind - all synonyms for Mary Ann.

Alice married Arthur Pedersen on 23 Dec 1939. Arthur was born on 21 Jul 1917; died on 16 Jun 1995; was buried on 21 Jun 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clarence remained a bachelor.

Obituary:
Born February 7, 1920 in the Castor Hospital, Clarence was the
eldest son born to Milton and Pearl Strome. He attended the rural school of Beaverdale for the first nine years and then took part of highschool in Castor riding horseback, biking and many times walking the five miles each way. He helped with the farm work at home and then spent a few years working as a hired hand on other farms. Clarence drove truck for several years and later took up employment at Schnell's Shop in Castor. He worked there for a good number of years, mostly fixing and repairing farm equipment. he continued to work for Dave Clark after Dave purchased the business from Schnells. Besides this Clarence had a bit of land of his own and he loved to go and spend time putting in his crop and working on his tractors and equipment. Clarence spent his entire life in the Castor area and will be missed by many people.

Clarence died in Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Castor on Saturday, July 10, 1993 at the age of 73 years.

Clarence was known and most skilled in repairing any piece of equipment. He collected antique trucks, and tractors which were sold at a public auction after his death.

Clarence lived with his sister Elsina in their parents home in Castor.

(Medical):Liver cirrhosis Lung cancer

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Automotive Mechanic/ Heavy Equip. mechanic
• Military: 1942; Canadian Army - Rifles- Reg# 38623
• Religion: 1970; Evangelical
• Residence: 1970; Red Deer, AB

Notes:

Wes was subscripted, but refused joining in the early fall of 1942 due to
harvesting for his folks. Then he joined after harvesting in 1942 - The Canadian Army, registration # 38623. He was in the 'MT' division, and had postings to Jamacia
Served in WWII until 1945.
In visiting with Wes's brother Danny Strome - Aug 2014, Danny said he remembered it differently. Said govt officials were looking for eligible males for the Army and Wes said NO - he was harvesting. The next day, to policemen and a military recruiting officer came to the farm field and insisted that Wes come with them and subsequently was enlisted into the Army.

After his marriage to Marg. Bowen, Wes and Marj, resided in Castor, AB. Wes worked for Schnell's garage as a mechanic, then for the County of Paintearth. He left for Red Deer, AB, in 1970; hired as mechanic/welder for City of Red Deer - Public Works Dept.

He retired Oct. 23, 1986 - the day he became 65.


Occupation: Heavy Duty Mechanic, also auto mechanic.

Currently residing in Red Deer, AB

(Medical):Bell's Palsy R eye Cataracts in both eyes/ surgery/ lens implant

Wesley married Marjorie Bowen on 4 Dec 1952 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Marjorie was born on 10 Jun 1928 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; died on 15 Apr 2010 in Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

H.A. married J.S. Annett [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry was killed in an industrial accident. He was operating heavy
equipment (caterpillar) clearing bush in NW Alberta, when a tree branch struck him on the temple and he was killed instantly. Henry was unmarried.

(Medical):Caterpillar operator; changed machines and attempted to do a quick task just before lunch; tree came down on him, killing him. No cab on the caterpillar.

D.E. married D. Morasch [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.M. married G.H. Clark [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.M. married H. Collins [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Celebrating Fifty Years
Congratulations to Jim & Susan Bedson, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Burma Park with family and friends on July 8th, 2006
A potluck dinner was enjoyed by over 150 guests at the park with Mother Nature cooperating beatuifully.
Louise Guidolin read a personalized poem to her parents and daughter in law Brandi Bedson read a joke on the secrets of a long marriage
Jim and Susan were presented medals for their 50 years together, as well as certification from Premier Ralph Klein, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, MLA Doug Griffiths and the Lieutenant Governor.
Since Jim and Susan exchanged wedding vows on June 5 1956 - a legacy of family has been created. A majority of their family attended including: Harry and Sherri (Straub) Bedson of Lacombe with children Nicki (Kevin), Josh (Alyssa) and Kacey: Bill and Roylene Bedson of Coronation; Ralph and Brenda Bedson of High River with children Erin, Trent and Kelton; Tracie and Virginia (Bedson) Guidolin of Whitehorse, Yukon with Son Calahan; Lyle and Louise (Bedson) Guidolin of Red Deer with children Rianna and Dallas; and Chub and Brandi Bedson with children Jesse, Janelle and Jeremy of Fox Creek.
Missing was granddaughter Charlene Guidolin and her daugher, Emma of Red Deer and also Marg and Carl Deem of Drumheller and their Son Michael (Lindsey) and their two children Rachelle and Zach from Calgary.
Special guests travelled from near and far to spend the day and weekend visiting and sending best wishes to the couple


Funeral Card: Susan Belle Bedson
In loving memory, the families of Susanna Belle Bedson announce her peaceful passing on August 15, 2010 with her family at her side at the Castor Hospital.
Mother Sue was born the 9th child of 14 children to Milton & Pearl Strome on October 26, 1931 in the Castor Hospital. She attended Beaverdale School north of Castor from 1937 -1 946.
Susan spread her wings and left the area to reside and work in Calgary at the Grace Hospital, then returned home to be employed at the Castor Hospital.
A short time later she worked as a cook on George Butterwick's farm, located near Brownfield.. It was true love when she met the hired hand, Jim Bedson. They were married a couple months later on June 5 1956 and resided on Jim's homestead, four miles north of Brownfield, "River Road Ranch". They settled there until 2008, at which time they moved into Coronation.
Susan graced their ranch with her love, warmth, and adventurous spirit. She provided a humble home for her husband Jim and their 7 blessed children: Margaret (Carl) Deem, of Drumheller; Harry (Sherri) Bedson of Lacombe; Bill (Roylene) Bedson of Coronation; Ralph (Brenda) Bedson of High River; Virginia (Tracie) Guidolin of Whitehorse, Yukon; Louise (Lyle) Guidolin of Red Deer and Chub (Brandi) Bedson of Fox Creek.
Susan's home was always open to all family, friends and neighbours, whom she shared her neverending generosity and hospitality. She will always be remembered for her devotion to the community serving on numerous boards and committees.
Mother Sue's nurturing garden will always bloom in her 14 grandchildren, Michael (Lindsey), Nicki (Kevin), Josh, Kacey, Erin, Trent, Kelton, Calahan, Charlene, Rianna, Dallas, Jesse, Janelle and Jeremy.
Her face always lit up when in the presence of her 5 great granchildren, Rachel, Zachary, Cody, Emma and Maxx. She will also be remembered by her brothers and sisters, Wesley Strome, Hazel Annette, Elsina Strome, Dora Morasch, Violet Clark, Ernest Strome, Daniel Strome, Beatrice Tschritter & Ruby Lopetinsky. Susan was predeceased b y her Parents, Milton & Pearl; her siblings Mary Ann Pederson, Clarence Strome, Henry Strome & Walter Strome.

** Susan had a daughter born 1950 in Grace Hospital, Calgary AB - and as she was single, she gave her dtr up for adoption - later in life they found one another - the dtr being Girl Strome, who was later adopted by Parents unknown and named Margaret - who married Carl Deem.

Susanna married James Allen Bedson on 5 Jun 1956. James (son of H. Bedson and Annie) was born on 26 Nov 1925 in Coronation, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; died on 21 Dec 2012 in Camrose, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Crashed his home made airplane. Accident happened very close to
Castor, in a farmers field.

Walter married J.E. Ronald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.V. married B.M. Pate [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.V. married E. Green [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.M. married E.S. Thayer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.A. married V. Tschritter [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

I.R. married D. Lopetinsky [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: 2001; Red Deer, AB

Notes:

Obituary Austin Raymond Weeks

Austin was born on Oct. 8, 1923 at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, AB. Austin lived in the Fleet district until moving to Red Deer in October of 2001. He took his schooling at the Fleet School. After school he began his life long career of farming.
On May 10, 1945 he was united in marriage to Alice Holloway and to this union were born 10 children, six boys and four girls whom he cherished and loved very much. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved family gatherings and visiting. Austin with his wife Alice and children attended the Markham Chruch in the country until it closed down and then they joined the Castor Missionary Church, where he was actively involved over the years as a board member, Sunday school teacher, Deacon and Treasurer. He also was an active member of the Gideons for many years. The only love that surpassed his love of his family was his love for the Lord.
Austin and Alice lived at the family homestead for 48 years and then moved west one mile to a smaller home after all their family had left the nest and son Clifford bought the family farm. They spent another three years together before Alice passed away.
In 1997 Austin met Helen Wiebe of Red Deer, AB and they were soon married. Helen came to join Austin at his home in Castor where they spent two years traveling and entertaining before Austin had a stroke.
Austin's health began to fail and after several months in different hospitals, Austin and Helen moved into a senior's apartment in Red Deer where he lived till the time of his passing.
Predeceased by his parents, Ross and Zillah; first wife Alice; son Richard and daughter Irene; He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Helen; sons Gordon (Gloria), Jim (Joyce), Larry (Maryanne), Clifford (Debbie), Kevin (Marcy) all of Castor, AB; daughters Edith (Tom) McKinlay of Sylvan Lake, AB, Evelyn (Greg) Szoke of Brooks, AB;, Linda (Mark) Turner of Edmonton, AB; son in law Jim Bartlett of Coronation, AB; 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sisters Elva Wimmer of Calgary, AB; and Islay (Jim) McKay of Red Deer, AB, brother in law Lester Kelly and sister in law Nancy Holloway, Enid Holloway and Pat Holloway, as well as Austin's step family, many other relatives and a host of good friends.
Mr. Austin Raymond Weeks, a resident of Red Deer, AB, passed away in the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at the age of 78 years and 10 months.

(Medical):Stroke in 1999; brain tumor/surgery 2000

Austin married Alice Marion Holloway on 10 May 1945. Alice (daughter of J. Holloway and Jessie) was born on 15 Jan 1923 in Fleet, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; died on 4 Nov 1996 in Red Deer Regional Hospital, Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 8 Nov 1996 in Markham Cemetery, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Austin married Helen Wiebe in 1997 in Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada. Helen was born on 7 Nov 1925; died on 8 May 2010 in Red Deer Nursing Home, Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada; was buried in AAlto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1946; Clerical/Castor Creamery
• Residence: 2001, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Notes:

Separated Feb. 1974 Divorced October 1979

Elva married Ernest John Wimmer on 1 Oct 1947 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada, and was divorced. Ernest was born on 8 Mar 1926; died in 1994 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Castor Cemetery, Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

I.M. married J. McKay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: RCAF,(corporal) in mobile unit
• Residence: Between 1975 and 2002; Kingston, Ontario

David married M. Klaus [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Organizations: Elks, Masonic Order
• Pilot: Flew his own plane/Cessna
• Religion: United Church
• Occupation: Between 1968 and 1981; Electrician/ owned his own business in Castor/Coronation, AB

Notes:

OBITUARY
RICHARD WILKIE
Castor plane crash kills businessman
A funeral service will be held here, tentatively on Friday for
Richard Wilkie 42 of Castor, who was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the wreckage of his light plane after being reported overdue on a flight to Castor from Edmonton.
A Twin Otter 440 search aircraft from CFB Edmonton found the plane at 3:15 near Heisler, about 50 km N. of Castor.
Search director Capt. Keith Hummel said Mr. Wilkie was alone on the plane, which left Edmonton Municipal airport about 12:30 am Tuesday for the 50 min flight to Castor.
Capt. Hummel said there was no indication at the site of the cause of the crash. The aircraft went down in flat, farming terrain, mixed with patches of trees. 2 search and rescue aircraft put in about 16 hours of flying time said Capt. Hummel.
Mr. Wilkie was piloting his Cessna 182, returning from a business trip to Edmonton for his firm E&R Electric Ltd. Of Castor.
Capt. Hummel said the federal transport dept. will investigate the crash.
Officials notified Mrs. Wilkie at about 5 am Tuesday that her husbands' plane was missing. Earlier at about 2 am, she received a phone call asking for her husband. Peggy knew it was the airport phoning said a family member.
The wreck was spotted about 15 hours after takeoff. Mr. Wilkie was a pilot for 7 years.
Survivors include his wife Margaret Rose, daughters Janice - 17 and Jacqueline - 16 of Castor. Services held at Community Centre February 27, 1981.

Interment at Castor Cemetery.

Richard married Margaret Rose Allen on 5 Oct 1962 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. Margaret (daughter of H. Allen and G. Mabbott) was born on 12 Jul 1944 in Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Nov 2010 in University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 19 Nov 2010 in Castor Cemetery, Castor, Paintearth County, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.H. married G.D. Williams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]