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WURST, William John: January 16, 1923 - September 20, 2018
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William John
Wurst William John Wurst, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 95 years. Bill was born on January 16, 1923 in Wakaw, SK. He served overseas in WWII and then homesteaded in the Peace River area with his wife, Rose. They raised a family of 9 children. Bill worked off the farm at various jobs, including CN Rail before retiring. They moved to BC and then other towns in Alberta before settling in Grande Prairie. Bill had a good sense of humour, liked to travel and spend time with family. In his younger days, he enjoyed dancing, and playing cards and horseshoes. He also enjoyed working with wood (his family has many projects built by him), camping, and, the past few years, riding his scooter around the city. He will be sadly missed by his wife Rose; sister Irene; children: Dennis (Grace), Roberta, Donna (Joe), Judy (Al), Gerry (Victoria), Dorothy (Dale), Richard (Carmen), and Leonard; grandchildren: Jeanette, Kerry, Tammy, Roy, David, Ann-Marie, Jan, Hans, Heather, Jonathan, Stephanie, Jim, Patricia, Michael, Teresa, Michael, Kristen, Shannon, Thomas, Rhea, Eric, and Larissa; great-grandchildren; Noah, Brady, Keaton, Josh, Cole, Abby, Thomas, Sam, Zoey, Julia, Sebastian, Maddison, Kenzie, Ally, Mathew, Brooke, Blake, Amanda, Tyler, Cody, Shelby and Nevada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Stephen and Anne; brothers: Stephen, Edward, and Mike; sisters: Helen and Annie; daughter Carol; and granddaughter Loretta. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 12:00pm, at Glen Leslie Cemetery. A Luncheon will follow at 2:00pm at the Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion (9912 101 Ave.). Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army Community Church (9525 83 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6V1). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site) Published on September 24, 2018 |
Block 99, Lot F
WURST, Rose Virginia: April 16, 1929 - May 30, 2023
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Rose Virginia Wurst Rose Wurst, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Peace River, AB, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Grande Prairie Care Centre, at the age of 94 years. Rose was born on April 16, 1929, in Last lake, AB, to Olive and George Wearden. She and her husband homesteaded in the Peace River area after WWII, and raised 9 children. She worked at Horne and Pitfield Foods in Peace River for many years before retiring to BC. After several years they settled in Grande Prairie. Rose was sassy and the “glue” of the family. She loved to travel, dance, sing, play card games, socialize, cooking, and gardening. Rose will be sadly missed by her children: Dennis (Grace), Roberta, Donna (Joe), Judy (Al), Gerald (Victoria), Dorothy (Dale), Richard (Carmen), and Leonard; grandchildren: Jeanette, Kerry (Darren), Tammy, Roy (Wendy), David, AnneMarie, Hans, Jan, Heather (Mike), Jonathan, Stephanie (Chad), Jim (Kirby), Patricia (Chris), Micheal (Maggie), Teresa (Clinton), Micheal, Kristen, Shannon (Cody), Thomas, Rhea (Josh), Eric (Janyna), and Larissa; great-grandchildren: Noah (Emily) Keaton, Brady, Josh (Jessi), Cole (Megan), Abby, Thomas, Sam, Zoey, Julia, Sebastian, Maddison, Kenzie, Alica, Ally, Mathew, Brooke, Blake, Belle, Amanda, Tyler, Cody, Shelby, Nevada, Lilianna, Blaire, Harper, and Parker; great great-grandchildren: Kelton, Lyric, Macey, Gracie, Kayden, Chantelle, and Addison. Rose was predeceased by her husband Bill; daughter Carol; parents Olive and George; brothers: Ted, Frank, Jack, Lawrence, Alfred, and Robert; as well as sisters Joyce, Eunice, Dorothy, and Doris. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11:30am, at Glen Leslie Cemetery in Bezanson, AB. Memorial Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site) Published on June 2, 2023 |
Rose Wearden married William Wurst
Block 99, Lot G
Wurst, Judy Lee: May 17, 1953 - November 21, 2023
Columbaria A East, 13
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