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WHITE, Margaret: 1920 - December 23, 1978 {also on Vinet grave stone page}
Margaret May White Margaret May White passed away Dec. 23 t Teepee Creek at the age of 58. She was born at Rosemary, Alta. She was a resident of Teepee Creek area for the past 22 years. She was a member of the Alberta Teachers Association, being active as a teacher for some 34 years, 22 of which were spent in the Teepee Creek School instructing grades 1 and 2. She is survived by her husband Bob, her mother, Tressie Vinet of Grande Prairie, son Ken ( Donna) White of Teepee Creek, daughter Loraine Keyser (Marv) of Calgary, three grandchildren, sisters, Alberta Kebalo (Pete) of High Level, and Jeanette McCalister (Francis) of McLeese Lake, brother, Frank Vinet (Jeanne) of St. Pierre, Man. She was predeceased by a brother George Vinet. Funeral service for the late Margaret May White will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Teepee Creek School with Canon E.P. Williston officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Contributions may be made to he Canadian Cancer Society, Box 704, Grande Prairie, in lieu of flowers. Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Dec 1978, Wed • Page 3 |
WHITE, Theodore: 1922 - December 1993 {also on Vinet grave stone page}
Theodore "Bob" White, 71, of Grande Prairie On Thursday, December 9, 1993, Theodore Robert "Bob" White, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, at age 71. Bob was born in Sexsmith, Alberta on December 6, 1922. He was raised in Teepee Creek, and married Margaret Vinet in 1944. Margaret taught. school, and Bob farmed in Teepee Creek until Margaret's death in December, 1978. Bob then moved to High Level, where he farmed for 3 years. In 1981, he retired to Grande Prairie. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Kate; his wife Margaret, sister Doris Walker, brother Bill White, and niece Sharon White. Bob is survived by his son Ken (Donna) White of High Level; daughter Lorraine (Marv) Keyser of Airdrie; grandchildren: Darren Keyser, Robbie White, Trudy White, and Peter White; his in-laws: Pete Kebalo; Jeannette McAllister, Frank Vinet, Norma White; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for the late Bob White will be held at. St. Paul's United Church, Grande Prairie, Alberta on Tuesday, December 14, 19D3, at 11;00 a.m., with Rev. Joanna MacQuarrie officiating. Memorial donations to the Grande Prairie Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by, the family. Funeral 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, 13 Dec 1993, Mon • Page 2 |
Margaret Vinet married Bob White
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DELANEY, Wm. Alvin: 1916 - 2002 {also on Delaney grave stone page}
William Alvin Delaney, 86, of Blind Bay, B.C. (William) Alvin Delaney of Blind Bay. B.C. formerly of Louis Creek. B.C., Tupper. B.C. and Clairmont. Alta., passed away on Thursday. September 12. 2002 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C.. at the age of 86 years and seven months. Dad fought long and hard to stay with us but died, as he lived, without complaint and only concern for those of us who kept the vigil by his bedside until the end. Alvin was born on February 14, 1916 in Thessalon, Ont., to John and Alberta (Bertha) Delaney, in 1918, following the death of his father, Alvin and his mother and five siblings moved to the Kleskun Hill area and he gained a step-dad, Isaac (Ike) Boyer and later four additional siblings. Alvin lived, worked and made his home in the Kleskun/Clairmont area until 1962 when he moved his family to the Tupper area. In 1974 upon retirement. he bought a small acreage at Louis Creek. B.C., and resided there until his failing health necessitated a move to a seniors home at Blind Bay, in June 2002. Dad's health improved immensely in this new environment but, sadly, on August 17, 2002 he entered the hospital where he spent his last days. Dad knew who all of us were, to the end. and kept his sense of humour even though we knew he was in extreme pain. We felt honoured to be able to spend these last weeks with him as he had sacrificed so much to raise us, and help us whenever he could. throughout our lives. Dad always gave unselfishly to others, never asking anything in return. He will be greatly missed. Alvin was predeceased by his parents and step-dad. infant son, James Alvin; sisters. Annie Delaney, Edna Ames and Florence Delany: brothers, Johnny Delaney, Archie Delaney and Clarence (Bub) Boyer brothers-in-law: Carl Cotnam, Fred Ames, Art Bryenten. Johnny Fitzsimmons, Dick Smith and Albert Butler: sisters-in-law: Alice (Delaney) Balmer: in-laws: Marion and Grace White, Hill Jory, Howard and Evelyn Anderson, Everett White, Lloyd and Maida Sauder and Dan and Ila White. Alvin is survived by wife, Jessie of Red Deer. Alta.; children, Melvin (Gail) of Red Deer, Garry (Carol) of Scotch Creek. B.C., Ruth (Alvin) Breitkreutz of Bezanson, Alta., Cleora (Larry) Stokes of Penticton. B.C., and Daniel of Barriere, B.C.: grandchildren, Kevin (Aleta) Delaney, Jody (Stan) Sewell, Sean (Marcia) Delaney, Denny (Michelle) Delaney, Jason (Michelle) Breitkreutz, Peter Delaney, Carey (Shelby) Delaney and John (Lisa) Stokes: great-grandchildren. Bretton and Jordan Delaney, Taylor and Allison Delaney and Jon Sewell: brothers, Raymond Boyer and Harry Boyer: sisters, Lila Cotnam, Ada Bryenton, and Ruther Butler: brothers-in-law, Bill (Kay) Balmer: sisters-in-law, Rose Fitzsimmons. Ruby Boyer, Rith Boyer and Jean Boyer and in-law Cleora Jury. Alvin is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren: many nieces, nephews and friends. At request, no formal service will he held. Instead, all family and friends are invited to join the family for a "Time of Remembrance and Fellowship" at the Bezanson Golden Years Centre on Saturday, October 19, 2002 from 1-5 p.m. Bring your pictures and your memories! In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Kleskun Hills Museum Society, in memory of our Dad. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place, at a later date, at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Alvin will be laid to rest, at his request, near his family and beside his brother, Johnny. The plot was graciously donated by Rose Fitzsimmons. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 20 Sep 2002, Fri • Page 7 |
DELANEY, Jessie M: 1919 - April 23, 2007 {also on Delaney grave stone page}
Jessie Margaret Delaney Jessie Margaret (White) Delaney went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2007 from the Red Deer Regional Hospital in Red Deer, Alta. at the age of 87 years. Jessie, the daughter of George C. and Lola E. (Munden) White was raised and attended all her schooling in Clairmont, Alta., having been born in her parents' home there in 1919. She was the youngest of seven children and the only one born in Canada after her family emigrated from Washington State in 1917. Jessie was active in sports as a young woman and played centre on the often-winning Clairmont women's basketball team. She also sang in various church and community choirs. In her later years, she became very interested in crafts and after being well taught by her daughter-in-law, Carol, established herself as the "butterfly lady" at the lodge in Red Deer, selling many dozens of the sun catchers to help raise funds for projects at the lodge. She was involved in many community ventures wherever she lived and served for many years as President of the Home & School Association in Clairmont when her children were growing up. She was an avid reader right up to the recent Easter Sunday when she entered the hospital. Following her marriage to Wm. Alvin Delaney of East Kleskun, they lived for part of each year on the small farm at Kleskun or in Clairmont at the White residence until 1948. Later homes were in Abbotsford, BC; Clairmont; Tupper, B.C.; Louis Creek, B.C. and finally at the Piper Creek Lodge in Red Deer Alberta for her final five years. Jessie and Alvin celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1999 in Barriere, B.C. Jessie was predeceased by her husband in 2002 and her brothers: Marion A. (Grace) White; Everett C. White; Daniel J. (Ila) White; sisters: Cleora E. (Hilliard) Jory; Maida J. (Lloyd) Sauder; Evelyn C. (Howard) Anderson. Her only surviving brothers- and sisters-in-law: Raymond I. (Rita) Boyer; Harry E. (Jean) Boyer; Ruby Boyer. She was predeceased by one infant child, James Alvin Delaney, in 1940. Surviving children: Melvin R. (Gail) Delaney of Red Deer, Alta.; Garry P. (Carol) Delaney of Blind Bay, B.C.; Ruth M. (Alvin) Breitkreutz of Grande Prairie, Alta.; Cleora E. (Larry) Stokes of Calgary, Alta.; and Daniel W. Delaney of Barriere, B.C. Jessie also leaves behind eight-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces and their families. A short graveside service will be held at Glen Leslie Cemetery east of Grande Prairie (Highway 670) at 1:30 p.m, Saturday, May 5, 2007. Following this will be an informal luncheon reception at the Bezanson Seniors' Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. to offer opportunities to gather and reminisce on Jessie's life. Family and friends are most welcome at either or both. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kleskun Hill Museum Society, Box 341, Bezanson, Alta., T0H 0G0 or a charity of one's choice. Supporting services: Personal Alternative Funeral Services of Red Deer and Oliver's Funeral Chapel of Grande Prairie. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27 Apr 2007, Fri • Page 7 |
Jessie White married Wm. Alvin Delaney (1939)
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