TAYLOR Grave Stones

TAYOR, Mable Dawson: Dec 16, 1920 - died Dec 18, 1920

Mable Dawson Taylor
Child of William Dawson Taylor and Mabel Jessie Taylor, originally from England, resided in the Glen Leslie area for a short period of time where they owned and operated a dairy farm on 8-72-3-W6.

Block 34, Sub B7, Lot 6

GLEN LESLIE NEWS “THE MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLVED”

The following are on this page as the Wife’s Maiden name or previous married name belongs on this page.

Often the husbands details are included.

NELLIS, Harry E.: 1920 - 2005 {also on Nellis grave stone page}

Harry Edward Nellis
   Harry Edward Nellis passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the age of 85 years at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie. Harry was born on March 15, 1920 at Bezanson, Alberta. He moved into Grande Prairie with his family in 1926 and attended school at Montrose until 1933, when he moved with his family back to Bezanson. He attended school at the Lindsay School until 1935. In 1940, he joined the army where he learned trade-school mechanics while in basic training in Edmonton. In 1941, he was sent overseas and was stationed in England where he met Grace Taylor who would later become his bride. They were married August 28, 1945 at St. Peter's Parish, Walton On The Hill. England. He returned to Canada in 1945 and Grace followed in 1946.
   Harry spent many winters employed as a sawyer at Moon's Mill at Crooked Creek to help supplement the farm income. His mechanic skills would serve him well on the farm and later when he was employed by Gerald McLaughlin at the Bezanson Service Station. Harry also used these skills as a parts man for the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 where he retired in 1985 after 13 years of service.
   In 1951, Harry lost his left arm in an accident at the sawmill. Although this slowed him down for a short while, it didn't take long for hint to adapt and he was soon back pitching baseball like he had never been gone. Many people still remember that one armed
pitcher from the old Bezanson Eagles.
   Harry was a true spurts enthusiast who enjoyed golf. ball, curling and hockey. Harry's first love though was his family. He and Grace would always come out to watch their three sons and their families in their various sports interests. Harry was predeceased by: his father Lester John (Moose) Nellis; his mother Stella Nellis; his brothers Orville, Bill, Ted, and Lloyd: his sisters Myrtle Schamehorn and Mayme Branch and his great granddaughter Lacy Dale Nellis.
   Harry is survived by: Grace, his loving wife of nearly 60 years; his sons Leslie (Lynda), Lawrence, and Ed (Dianne): grandchildren Tracey (Charlie) Keddy, Michael J. Christopher (Brandie), James, Daniel, Michael V., and great-grandchildren Bryan, Evan, Sara, Alexis, Ryland, Talisa, Dylan, Alexis, Gabriel and Isabella. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. In respect of Harry's request a memorial service will not he held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Unit in Harry's honour, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929
"Dedicated Service Since 1915"
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 11 May 2005, Wed  •  Page 7

Bio/NELLIS-Harry Edward.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

NELLIS, Grace Veronica: January 13, 1920 - December 3, 2009 {also on Nellis grave stone page}

Grace Veronica Nellis
   Grace Veronica Nellis passed away December 3, 2009 at the Grande Prairie Care Center at the age of 89 years. She was born on January 13 at Walton-On-Hill, Surrey County, England. Grace was a war bride, married to Harry Nellis in 1945 and came to Canada in 1946. Grace and Harry spent most of their married life living in Bezanson and moved to Grande Prairie in 1973. She enjoyed many different sports including curling and golfing. She was a dedicated mother who supported her sons in their numerous sports, including playing ball, curling, track and field or any other sport they participated in. In later years, Grace and Harry watched their grandchildren and great grandchildren in their sports lives too. She was pre-deceased by her husband Harry in 2005 and her great granddaughter, Lacie in 1993. Grace leaves to mourn her three sons and their families, Leslie (Lynda), Lawrence and Ed (Dianne); grandchildren Tracey (Charlie) Keddy; Michael J., Christopher (Brandie), James, Daniel, Michael V.; great grandchildren Bryan, Evan, Sara, Chad, Alexis, Ryland, Talisa, Dylan, Alexis, Gabriel, Isabell, Clover, and Austin.
   A memorial service will be held in April 2010 for both Harry and Grace.
   Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

Grace Taylor married Harry Nellis (1945)

Block 99, Lot N

HANSEN, Elizabeth Bennett (Taylor): 1904 - 1956 {also on Hansen grave stone page}

HANSEN, George: 1906 - 1984 {also on Hansen grave stone page}

George Leopold Hansen
   George Leopold Hansen passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie on Wednesday, September 19, 1984 at the age of 78.
   He was born in Bergen, Norway on March 11, 1906, he came to Canada in 1927 and resided in the Bezanson-Glen Leslie area since. He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 244.
   George was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 1956.
   Funeral service for the late George Leopold Hansen will be held from the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, Alta., on Saturday, September 22, 1984 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Interment in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   Donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.
   Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
   Telephone 532-2929.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 Sep 1984, Fri - Page 3

Bio/HANSEN-George.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

Elizabeth Bennett Taylor married George Hansen (March 23, 1942)

Block 2, Lot 5 & 6

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