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Clarkson, Marion: August 24. 1938 - June 23. 2020
Marion Louise Clarkson Marion
Louise Clarkson, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, June
23, 2020 at her home in Grande Prairie at the age of 81 years.Marion was born, August 24, 1938 and raised in the Crystal Creek area, east of Grande Prairie. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. Her first experience teaching was at the Montrose Elementary School in Grande Prairie. Marion moved on to teach in Innisfail, Claresholm, finally settling in Calgary where she taught for 26 years. She spent most summers travelling and studying in Italy, England, and Scotland. After retiring from teaching in 1993, Marion moved back to Grande Prairie where she and her friend Alice opened “Patchwork Cottage” on 102 St. They had 15 wonderful years in business, teaching and making friends with their creative quilters. Marion and Alice were instrumental in establishing the Northern Piecemakers Quilt Guild, sharing their love of quilting with others. Marion’s love of travel took her to visit almost every quilt store in western Canada and parts of United States. Marion had many talents and interests, one of which was to give back to the community. She joined The Quilting Believers to make charity quilts for “preemies”, and many other needs. She thoroughly enjoyed attending most music and art events in the community. For many years, she was a member of the local chapter of the Alberta Council on Aging, the Heritage Estates Board of Directors, and a volunteer with the Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society. She will be deeply missed by remaining family and many, many friends including: Alice Chrenek and her family; Stan Baker; Richard and Mandy Molenaar; Jean Hamel; Bernice Olafsun; Brenda Finch; and very special friends Donna Evans, Donna Gamble and her family. Special thanks to Dr. Noga for the very compassionate care and friendship given to Marion over many years. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Gertie Clarkson. Due to COVID19 restrictions, a private Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1:00pm. The celebration will be live streamed on Oliver’s Funeral Home’s Facebook page for those unable to attend. (https://www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home). If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6. Or on their website at www.gpcare.ca). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com Posted on everythinggp.com Jun 26, 2020 | 3:32 PM |
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CLARKSON, Gertrude M.: June 1, 1901 - January 20, 1993 {Also on Rumohr stone page}
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Gertrude Clarkson, 91, of Grande Prairie On Wednesday, January 20, 1993, Gertrude Marian Clarkson passed away at Mackenzie Place, Grande Prairie, Alberta, at age 91. She was born at Swan River, Manitoba on June 1, 1901. She lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Perdue, Saskatchewan, and on the farm at Heartshill, Saskatchewan with her parents. Prior to attending Edmonton Normal School to become a teacher, she married Jim Clarkson of Crystal Creek in 1935. After coming to the Peace Area in 1932. She taught school at Baytree, Crystal Creek, Bezanson, Somme, and Webster Trail schools. Gertrude also enjoyed flowers & gardening. She had most recently been a resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta. She is survived by her husband Jim of Grande Prairie; and her only daughter, Marion Clarkson of Calgary. She is also survived by nieces and nephew: Carmen & Donna Rumohr, Betty Rumohr, and their families at Luseland & Major, Saskatchewan; as well as cousins in Scotland. She was predeceased by her mother and dad, Annie & David Rumohr; and by brothers Melvin & Ashley Rumohr. Funeral service for the late Gertrude Marian Clarkson will be held at Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, Alberta on Saturday, January 23, 1993, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Vern Begalke officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Leslie Cemetery. Memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 Jan 1993, Thu • Page 2 |
CLARKSON, James F.: January 26, 1907 - June 30, 1996 {Also on Rumohr stone page}
James
Edward Clarkson, 89, of Grande Prairie On Sunday, June 30, 1996, Jim Clarkson, resident of the Grande
Prairie area, passed away at the QEII Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, at the
age of 89 years. Jim was born on January 26, 1907 in Chilliwack, B.C. in 1919.
He moved with his family to the Crystal Creek area where he farmed and resided
until 1989, at which time he moved to Heritage Lodge in Grande Prairie. Jim's
greatest enjoyment in life was working his land and communing with nature. He
enjoyed fishing, gardening, drives in the country, curling, having coffee with
the "Senators" at the Coop. Jim was a brother of the Grande Prairie Masonic
Lodge. He will be lovingly remembered by his only daughter, Marion, of Grande Prairie, Alberta; his sister, Jennie McDonald of Grande Prairie, Alberta; brother, Douglas Clarkson of Grande Prairie, Alberta; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; and special friends Stan and Bev Baker and family of DeBolt, Alberta; Donna Saunders of Innisfail, Alberta; as well as many other friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude; his parents, brother Albion (Lydia); and sister Gladys (Gerald) Carveth. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at Oliver Funeral Chapel 7-8 p.m. Funeral service for the late James Clarkson will he held on Thursday, July 4, 1996 at Oliver Funeral Chapel, 10212-102 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Joanna MacQuarrie officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 02 Jul 1996, Tue - Page 5 |
Jim Clarkson married Gertrude Rumohr (1935)
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MCDONALD, Jennie: June 12, 1903 - November 10, 2002 {Also on McDonald stone page}
Jennie Isabel McDonald, 99, of Grande Prairie Jennie Isabel McDonald, 99 years of Grande Prairie passed away on
Sunday, November 10, 2002. She was born in New Westminster, B.C. to Martin and
Elizabeth Clarkson on June 12, 1903. They moved to the Crystal Creek area east
of Grande Prairie in 1919. She married Jock McDonald in 1922 and farmed for 32
years. She is survived by Donald (Nancy), Bruce (Helen), Margaret Ladwig (Keith)
and 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Jennie was predeceased by one daughter Lena Moon, son-in-law Jack Moon, parents
Martin and Elizabeth, sister Gladys Carveth, brothers Albin. Jim and Douglas
Clarkson.Cremation has taken place, burial at a later date in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of ones choice. Memorial service will he held on Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107Ave.) Grande Prairie with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMALTORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 13 Nov 2002, Wed • Page 7 |
Jennie Clarkson married John McDonald (1922)
MCDONALD, John A.: 1887 - 1973 {Also on McDonald stone page}
| John Alexander "Jock" McDonald Farewell to a pioneer Services for a 1911 Edson Trail pioneer or the Crystal Creek district were held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon from Oliver Funeral Chapel, Rev. W.D. Waite of St. Paul's United church officiating, for John Alexander "Jock" McDonald, whose death occurred Sunday evening, Feb 19, at age 88. Born on his father's farm in the Langside, Ont. district Jan 31, 1887, into a family which would include four sisters and three brothers. Mr. McDonald ventured west in 1910 as far as Saskatchewan where, as an industrious young carpenter, he helped construct buildings in that province's expanding frontier before striking out along the Edson Trail into the Peace Country in 1911 with his brother Dr. Alex Forbes and T.A. Warden. Tradition has it that it was on the Trail he received his name "Jock" in recognition of his Scottish ancestry by which he would he known to friends throughout his life. Shortly after arriving, "Jock" filed on the NE 32-71-4-W6, ten miles east of the future hamlet of Grande Prairie in the area to become known as the Crystal Creek district. The summers were busy with homestead duties required for proving up, but winter's were spent at end of steel at Edson in the round house, working for means to aquire stock and equipment for his fast developing farm_ The Martin Clarkson family of Chilliwack, B.C, moved into the community in 1919 and three years later, Dec. 20, 1922, Jennie Clarkson became the bride of Mr. McDonald. Together they expanded their holdings to a section, their mixed farming operations one of the most productive in the district, During those years, Jock McDonald also found time to serve his community on the school board. and was a member of the UFA local arid Wheal Pool. In 1954 the Couple retired to Grande Prairie, their sons Donald, and Bruce carrying on the farm. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in December. In addition to their sons, two daughters where born to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald: Lena (Mrs. Jack Moon) who. predeceased her father in [958 and Margaret (Mrs. Keith Ludwig) also of the Grande Prairie district. There are eleven grandchildren. Interment was conducted in the Glen Leslie cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Boyd, Arnold Ladwig, Lyle Marcy, James Boyd, Ken McDonald and Robert Kimble. Honorary pallbearers were neighbors Alfred Wales, Chris Fleming, R.F. Boyd, John Lemke, Jack Dorscheid, George Knight and R.A. Warden. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Feb 1973, Tue - Page 4 |
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