COULTER, Robert Michael: May 5, 1965 - August 14, 2014

Robert Michael Coulter    It is with extreme sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and son, Robert Michael Coulter, at his home in Grande Prairie.    Born in Drumheller, Rob and his family moved to Sherwood Park, then to a farm in the Ponoka area before finally settling in Grande Prairie in 1980.    Rob attended Grande Prairie Composite High School, graduating in 1984. He moved to Edmonton to attend N.A.I.T., becoming a draftsman and working for, among others, the City of Grande Prairie. Returning to school in 1991 at the Grande Prairie Regional College, he met his wife, Tammy Sarmaga, while they were both beginning their Bachelors of Education degrees. They married May 22, 1993 and moved to Edmonton where Rob finished his degree in 1995. In his almost 20 years of teaching, both as a substitute and full time teacher, Rob touched the lives over 4,000 students. He was most happy in the classroom, sharing his love of reading and learning, and was proud when he could help a student have, as he called it, "the lightbulb moment." A Lion for over 12 years, Rob was passionate about the various projects of the Grande Prairie Lions Club, serving as President, Vice-President and his favorite, Tail Twister. His variety of ways to "fine" the other members often left them laughing. He was most passionate about the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program which provides Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert, and Service Dog Guides for those with disabilities.    Rob is survived by his wife, Tammy, mother Donna, father Lynne, brother Ken, in-laws, Garry and Janet Sarmaga, sister-and brother in-law, Glenda and Craig Stride, nieces Kendra and Kathleen Coulter and Sarah-Anne Stride, nephew Geoffrey Stride, and many friends and family around the world.    A memorial service for Rob will be held at the Lions Learning Centre at 9625 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie, AB on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program www.dogguides.com or to a charity of one's choice.    Care and arrangements entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 22 Aug 2014, Fri  •  Page 45

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Coulter, Donna Belle (MacDonald): October 10, 1943 – April 1, 2021{Also on MacDonald stone page}

Donna Belle Coulter    Donna Belle Coulter (MacDonald) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie due to complications of diabetes and dementia at the age of 77 years. Donna was born in Calgary and raised by her adoptive parents in Drumheller, she then married Lynne Coulter there in 1963. She was a hairdresser for 30 years before completing her GED, then the Office Administration Program at Grande Prairie Regional College later in life. She then worked for more than 10 years as an office manager. Donna and her family lived in Drumheller, Sherwood Park, the Ponoka area, and Grande Prairie as Lynne followed employment opportunities. Donna was a longtime member of Lions Clubs International- joining first the Ponoka Lioness, and then the Grande Prairie Lions when females became eligible for membership. She served as district governor in 1995 to 1996, and as a council chairperson in 2009 to 2010. She was instrumental in the development of the Lions Learning Centre in Grande Prairie. Donna is survived by her husband Lynne, son Ken and his daughters, sister Patricia (Brian Stevenson), in-laws Eugene and Susan Coulter, Dawn and Donald Atkinson, daughter in-law Tammy Coulter, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her son Rob, daughter in-law Tricia, and sister in-law Margaret. The family offers special thanks to Riza and her staff at South Valley Residence, the staff at Valleyview Hospital, the staff at QEII Hospital, EMS staff and AHS Home Care staff for their care and consideration of our wife and mother. Due to Covid restrictions, a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com. Posted in Bear Creek Funeral (web site)

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