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PROFFITT, Albert B.: December 17, 1880 - 1965 {also on Simmons grave stone page}
| Albert B. Proffitt A long-time resident of the Bezanson district, Albert B Proffitt passed away at the Grande Prairie hospital. Funeral services were held at the Bezanson Hall with Rev. Monroe officiating. Born in Raymond, Kansas on December 17, 1880, Mr. Proffitt married Maude Simmons in 1903. They came to Canada in 1912 and lived in Calgary prior to settling in the Peace River country. Survivors include his wife and two daughters, Mildred Brewer of Haney, B.C. and Bertha Dillsbough of Bezanson as well as 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Verne Sorensen, George Laverick, Bob White, Wallace Regneir, Albert Sorensen and Stanley Sarmaga. Interment was in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 03 Mar 1965, Wed - Page 8 |
PROFFITT, Maude A.: 1884 - November 25, 1980 {also on Simmons grave stone page}
| Maude Augustus Proffitt Maude Augustus Proffitt passed away at Grande Prairie on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1980, at the age of 96 years. She was born at Alden, Kan., and came to Canada in 1912. In 1929 she settled 7½ miles north of Bezanson, then moved to Bezanson in 1954 and to Grande Prairie in 1968. She is survived by two daughters: Mildred (Mrs. Wes Brewer) of Courtenay, B.C., and Bertha (Mrs. Jeff Dillabough) of Bezanson. Eleven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Albert, in 1965. Funeral service for the late Maude Proffitt will be held from Oliver Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m., with Don Hardenbrook officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Home. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Nov 1980, Thu • Page 3 |
Maude Simmons married Albert Proffitt
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DILLABOUGH, Bertha May: November 15, 1919 - December 2, 1986 {also on Dillabough grave stone page}
| Bertha May Dillabough Mrs. Bertha May Dillabough passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Tuesday, December 2, 1986 at the age of 67. She was born at Strathmore, Alberta, on November 15, 1910, and moved to the Bezanson area (Fitzsimmons District) in 1929. She married her husband Jeff on January 2,1945. She received Certificate of Merit from the West Smoky Legion, Branch 214, alter many years of dedicated service, she is survived by her husband Jeff, six children, Deb (Rod) Klimp of Sexsrnith„ Murray (Sharon) of Debolt, Russell of Edmonton, Neil (Silver) of Bezanson, Rhonda {Brian) Sailer of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and Brenda (Jan) VanHaga of DeBolt, 20 grandchildren; one sister Mildred (Wessley) Brewer of Courtenay, B.C, She was predeceased by one daughter. Geraldine. Public visitation will be held un Thursday, December 4, 1986, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie Funeral service far the late Bertha May Dillabough will he held at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Friday. December 5, 1986 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jake Thiessen officiating. Interment Take place at the Glen Lesley Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Telephone 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 04 Dec 1986, Thu • Page 2 |
Bertha Proffitt married Jeff Dillabough (1945)
Bio/Dillabough-Bertha.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture
DILLABOUGH, William G. "Jeff": March 16, 1922 - July 17, 1999 {also on Dillabough grave stone page}
William Gerald (Jeff) Dillabough, 77, of Grande Prairie Jeff Dillabough, born March 16,
1922 in Port Sydney, Ont. passed away peacefully on July 17, 1999 in Grande
Prairie, Alta. at the age of 77 years.Jeff joined the Canadian Army in 1942, this was where he met his wife, Bertha. They were married January 2, 1945. In 1946, they moved to the Fitzsimmons area (north of Bezanson) where Bertha had a quarter section of land. Together they began to homestead it and soon acquired three more quarter sections. The work was hard but they enjoyed it. They had many wonderful neighbors who were homesteading as well. In that era, people shared and helped their neighbor. No man really worked alone. When there was thrashing to be done, it was a community effort and everyone helped with the harvest, as they would go from farm to farm until it was all completed. Jeff retired from farming in 1980, at a time when his wife had become very ill and needed him. He cared for her at home as long as he was able. After she died, he lived with his children. He was not a man who enjoyed being alone, he thrived on having someone to swap stories with. He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha in 1986; son, Murray in 1993; a daughter, Geraldine in 1962. Jeff is survived by his children: daughter, Deb (Paul) and her children, Natalie, Jason (Tamara), Tanya, Nichole, and Kalina; daughter-in-law, Sharon and her sons, Robin and Curtis; son, Russell (Violet) and his children, Tyla (Richard), Trevor (Cari-Lynn) and Pamela; son, Neil, daughter-in-law Sylvia and children, Dawna, Sheila and Michael; daughter, Rhonda (Brian) and sons Derek and Courtney; daughter, Brenda (Jan) and children, Steve, Amanda, Paula (Terry) and Joe. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren, step grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, one sister: Betty (James) Lumiss and one brother-in-law, Andy Stahls, from Ontario. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the blessing of knowing him. The funeral for our father, grandfather and friend will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at the Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel with Pastor Juss officiating. Viewing for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Interment will follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie Telephone 532-2929 "Dedicated Service Since 1915" Posted on 1999-07-20 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 20 Jul 1999, Tue • Page 5 |
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