No ANDERSEN graves

WALES, Jennett Laura: January 18, 1916 - January 21, 1965 {also on Wales grave stone page}

 Jeanett Andersen married Charles Wales (1938)

WALES, Charles Edmund:  December 18, 1914 - May 11, 2016 {also on Wales grave stone page}

Charles Edmund Wales    Another pioneer of the Grande Prairie area has passed away.  Charles Edmund Wales died peacefully in his sleep last Wednesday afternoon on the 11th of May 2016. Charles was born in a log house on his parents' homestead in Glen Leslie, AB. The second child of Ross and Ann (Moon) Wales, Charles spent his entire long life in the Grande Prairie area. He married Jennett Laura Andersen in 1938. Together they had five daughters: Marilyn of Edmonton, Joan (Michael) Demaine of Sherwood Park, Joyce of Grande Prairie, Sharon (John) Christie of Trochu, and Debbie (Trever Sekulich) of High Prairie. Following the death of Jennett in 1965, Charles married Alta (Andersen) [Peterson]. Charles had a varied career as a farmer, sawmill sawyer, cat skinner, carpenter, mechanic, welder, wood worker, gardener, and volunteer extraordinaire. He had many interests, including travel, family and friends, history, collecting old tools, and telling tall tales and jokes. He loved golf and was a fervent fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Left to mourn his loss are his sister Elizabeth McLaughlin, his daughters, his step-son Terrance Peterson and his wife Mina, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends, and neighbours. Charles was predeceased by his parents; his brothers: Alfred and John "Jack" Wales; Jennett and Alta Wales; his step-son Wayne Peterson and his son in-law, Michael Demaine. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 2:00pm, at Oliver's Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.), followed by a luncheon.    Charles's ashes will be buried at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (#229, 9804 100 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0T8), or to a charity of your choice.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com Published in Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune (web site)

Charles Wales married Jeanett Andersen (1938)  then Alta Andersen

Block 24, Lot 4

WALES, Alta Elnora: August 30, 1911 - August 13, 2004

Alta Wales    On Friday, August 13, 2004, Alta Elnora Wales (nee Peterson), resident of Grande Prairie, Passed away at Mackenzie Place at the age of 92 years.    She was born on August 30, 1911 in Magrath, Alberta.    Alta is survived by her husband Charles Wales, Son Terry (Mina) Peterson of Valleyview, Alberta, stepdaughters Marilyn Wales of Edmonton, Alberta, Joan (Michael) Demaine of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Joyce Wales of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Sharon (Jack) Christie of Trochu, Alberta, Debbie Wales (Trevor Sekulich) of High Prairie, Alberta, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren: sisters Mina and Mary, Brother Jim and many other relatives and friends.    Alta was predeceased by her first husband Emil Peterson and sons Dennis and Wayne.    A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. from Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie, with Pastor Vern Begalke officiating.    Memorial donations may be made to the Golden Age Centre.    Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel and Crematorium

Alta Anderson married Emil Peterson then Charles Wales

Alta Wales is buried in Valleyview

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