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Take It Or Leave It continues to accept items
by Deanna Mitchener help someone who is
in need, we will try to
With extra time on arrange a specific day
people's hands due to and time for that
COVID-19 and self- person to come down.”
isolation, many are “When people ask ~ Obituary ~ OBITUARY
taking the advantage about money and OBITUARY Alberta “Dawn” King
of organizing and donations from the FROISE, Marjorie
Alberta “Dawn” King, loving wife of
cleaning around the Take it or Leave it, the Robert Phillip King, passed away May 19, 1938 – March 26, 2020
nd
home, garage, and money brought in goes March 2 , 2020 at the Edson Long On Thursday, March 26, 2020,
Term Care Facility, at the age of 82
yard, which can bring specifically back into In Loving Memory of years. Marjorie Froise of Bonnyville, Alberta
passed into the presence of her Lord
In Loving Memory of
Left to mourn her loss are Daughters
O I extra items out of t h e C o m m u n i t y Reg Munday Shirley (Tim) Biernacki of Blind Bay and Saviour to the wonderful
Gardens, education
welcome of "well done, good and
hiding
B.C. and Phylis (Murray) Barrass of
Reg Munday
faithful
For those who want p r o g r a m s , a n d
Shining Bank, Alberta; grandchildren
B N to get rid of items, the assisting seniors,” Who passed away three years ago Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris servant." Her life was dedicated to the service of the
(Christine) Biernacki, EllenaH (Jason)
Lord, and her passion
Who passed away three years ago
Richard (Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel; great
Take It Or Leave It is Auriat mentioned.
for global missions was evident in her pursuit of a DTH
on April 20, 2017
on April 20, 2017
grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, Brandon,
I M still taking in supplies. “Each of the schools Another year has come and gone. Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William, as well as four in Missions and
Church Growth, and also in her work as an author,
great grandchildren; brothers Dan and wife Bev Fear of Olds,
They have an outdoor cost around $4,000 to
Alberta and brother Wenn and wife Myra Fraser of Leduc,
researcher, presenter and
Our hearts still ache for you.
drop-off box, which set up [their recycling
Alberta.
organizer.
T E volunteers continue to programs], so that It's the many sweet memories that May. She spent her childhood moving around South Africa
Dawn was pre-deceased by Sister Joyce and sister-in-law
sort through, clean, money comes from
until settling in
continue to get us through, along with
Dawn was born August 16, 1937 and married the love of her
Johannesburg for many years before moving to
U M and add items to the donations and from all the love in heaven that surrounds life on December 31, 1955. Welkom in support of Harald's
They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. After
money at the Take it or
shelves.
you. We miss you.
work and then finally Bonnyville, Canada. She
obtaining a homestead draw they moved to and farmed in
Edson Recycle Depot Leave it.”
succumbed to cancer that had
Fulham, Alberta. After retirement they moved back into Edson.
A O Manager Anne Auriat Auriat added, “Our Anne, Brian, Dorothy, Georgie, Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E 1W0 or caused her insufferable pain in the last six months of
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulham
her earthly life.Marjorie will be forever loved by her
said, “The shelves will annual Toxic Round-
Mardel, Brit, Gloria and Michele.
Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the purchase of a
husband; Harald Froise, her children; Timothy (Mary)
th
be full and ready to go Up is being postponed,
portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6 Ave. Edson, Alberta
R R when this is all over. however, we are still T7E 0C5. Froise, Greta Froise and Linda (Claye) Hopkins,
grandchildren; Borin, Jo, Anna and Eva Froise and
A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with interment
We may look in the accepting materials.”
Kristin and Bethany Hopkins as well as her siblings;
at the Shining Bank Cemetery.
I I future of opening it If you have reusable FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Shirley (Donald) Gordon and Barrie Phipson. An online
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020,
and only letting so items you are looking
at 11:00 a.m.
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
many individuals in at to re-home, bring them
https://www.bonnyvillebaptist.com/resources/marjorie-
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
E E a time.” down to Take It Or froise/
“If someone has just Leave It at the Edson
S S moved to Town and Recycling Depot to be Clarence Jolly recently dropped off some items at the Take It Or Leave It. You can leave items here and OBITUARY
r e a l l y n e e d s reused.
staff at the Recycling Depot will ensure it is cleaned and stocked on the shelves in the Take It Or Leave It
something, they can
contact us here at the centre. photo Deanna Mitchener ~ Obituary ~ KALSHOVEN, Joan
office and we can Edwin Shantz
arrange a time to meet OBITUARY January 19, 1939- April 25, 2020 With sadness we announce
the passing of our mom, Joan
with them to see if the OBITUARIES & Melvin William Soltys Edwin was born in Carrot Creek, Kalshoven (nee Palmer) who
Take It Or Leave It has Alberta, the third child of Allan and passed away peacefully on
Jessie Shantz.
what they are looking Mel was born to parents Julia and Basil on their Left to mourn his loss is his partner April 18th, 2020, at the age of
for,” Auriat said. “We IN MEMORIES homestead in Hines Creek on August 20th, 1940. As a Anna, his daughters Kimberley, Cherry 84, in Edmonton, Alberta.
and son Dana (Dawn), grandchildren
are here to help and if child, he moved to Edson, AB where he took all his and great grandchildren. Edwin was She will be dearly missed by her children:
there is a way we can schooling, graduating from Edson High School in predeceased by his son Rodney (1975) Susan (Bob) Lypkie, Margot (Eric) Porter,
and daughter Gina (2019), his parents
1958. He was an active participant in sports and
In Loving Memory school activities where he made many lifelong friends. Allan (1974)& Jessie (1998) Shantz, his Karen (Scott) Engel and Trevor (Tammy)
brothers Ian(2015) and Lea (2016) and his sister Mary Howland
Mel married his high school sweetheart Liz in 1962.
Robert Phillip King For several years they lived in Edmonton starting their (2018). Kalshoven, as well as her grandchildren Joel,
Christopher, Gregory, Tiffany and Taylor, three
Edwin is survived by his siblings Lulu (Edward) Chizek of
1933-2020 careers before moving back to Edson, where Mel Creston, BC, Herbert (Sandra) Shantz of Lac La Biche, sister-
EVENT Robert Phillip King loving continued his life-long insurance career becoming a in- law Hilary Shantz, sister in law Sarah Radcliffe, and Allan great grandchildren, and many friends and
extended family.
(Susan) Shantz of Peers, AB . He is also survived by numerous
partner with his father-in-law in Pattinson and Soltys
REMINDER husband of Alberta “Dawn” King Insurance, then a partner in INSCO, before opening nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. She is survived by her sister Mary Boyer. She
passed away May 9th, 2020 at the
Edwin grew up in Carrot Creek, AB attending Sparta School
Edson Long Term Care Facility, at his own insurance agency Soltys Insurance. and Niton High School. He had numerous jobs working on is predeceased by her husband Floyd in 1989.
For his many years of volunteer work in the
FCSS Bag of Fun: the age of 86 years. community, Mel was honoured as a Life Member of farms and service stations until he joined the army in 1961. He In Joan's memory donations to the
was a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces as aviation
Daughters Shirley (Tim) Biernacki
Looking for fun things of Blind Bay B.C. Phylis (Murray) the Edson Kinsmen Club, and as Edson Citizen of the technician until honourably released in 1970. After his release Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute or a
to do with your Barrass of Shining Bank, Alberta. Year. Heading the fundraising to build the Seniors he worked as an automotive mechanic in Ontario, Alberta and charity of your choice would be welcome.
Vancouver Island where he spent over 40 years. In his later
children? FCSS will Grandchildren Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris Pioneer Cabin was another project dear to his heart. years he enjoyed gold panning and listening to music. He Due to Covid 19 and the current restrictions
Re-enacting the pioneer journey from Edson to Grande Prairie by horseback was a
deliver you a Bag of (Christine) Biernacki, Ellena Biernacki (Jason), Richard memorable adventure that Mel, "Sagebrush Soltys", always treasured! never lost his love of the outdoors and this shy, quiet man was on gatherings, a celebration of her life will be
(Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel.
Fun for free! Each Great-grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, After retiring in 1999, Mel and Liz spent many years enjoying their motorhome travels and happiest when he was outside. Due to his health his last three held at a later date, at the Westlawn Funeral
years were spent in continuing care.
week FCSS will have Brandon, Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William. their years in Bucerias, Mexico where they made such special friends. Even after Mel’s Following cremation, there will not be a service for Edwin at Home & Cemetery in Edmonton, Alberta.
themed bags for Also 4 Great-great-grandchildren. stroke in 2009, he was able to spend time in Mexico in the winter and his cabin on the this time. His ashes will be interred at a later date.
In lieu of other tributes, donations, if desired, may be directed
Sister–in-laws Alice King of Cochrane AB., Helen King of
children ages 1-6. Airdrie AB. and Ann King of Cochrane, AB. McLeod River in the summer- his happy places! to Edson Continuing Care in memory of Edwin Shantz.
But family was the most important part of Mel’s life! His children Melinda-Rae (Colin),
Bags will be delivered Robert was pre-deceased by his wife Dawn in March of Gregory, and Raeleen (Jason) knew him as a kind and loving father, and in their adult lives FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO Westlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery | Arbor Memorial Inc.
on Tuesdays. Door this year. Also his sister Bessie (Dave) MacKenzie, brother as a role model - a man of incredible integrity and character. His grandchildren Mya and Ty, FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton AB CA, T5P 4A6
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
step drop off only; in- William “Bill” (Hilda) King and Kathleen, brother Harvey Jenna and Justin, Brianna and Samantha knew their Grampy/Poppi as a kind, gentle and Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 T: (780) 484-5500
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
King, brother Bert (Marleen) King and brother Bryan King.
town delivery only. Robert was born August 16, 1933 and married his sweet man who loved playing cards, doing puzzles, going quad riding at the cabin and the
County residents must lifelong love on December 31, 1955. one who always had "projects" for everyone and himself in the bush, shed or woodpile!! He
In Loving
loved them dearly, and has left them with so many endearing memories and stories to tell!
be able to pick up They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. Dad Mel also leaves his sister Lydia Johnston and many nieces and nephews, as well as his In Loving
Tuesday between 8:30 always said he was a Jack of all trades but a master of brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Margaret with forever memories, and so many memory of
memory of
none. After obtaining a homestead draw they moved to
am and 3:30 pm at the and farmed in Fulham, Alberta. Dad spent many years as special friends who have touched his life and spirit as he has touched them!
Enid
FCSS Family Centre. a Derrick man on the rigs. After retirement they moved Health failed Mel many times in his lifetime, but he always fought back with incredible Enid
One bag per family. back into Edson. He was a familiar face out walking with determination, hard work, amazing attitude, and with positive results. But sadly, his last
his cap pointing upward to the sky.
Biron
To receive this week's In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Fulham battle could not be won, and he passed at home in Calgary on May 5th, 2020, finally at Biron
peace.
bag, please input your Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E A life well lived. A man loved and respected by so many!
who passed away
information 1W0 or Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the A Celebration of Life for Mel will be held in Edson hopefully later in the summer. who passed away
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
atresearch.net/r/ZS6F purchase of a portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6th Ave. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Mel’s obituary at
Edson, Alberta T7E 0C5.
Y85. For more A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with www.McInnisandHolloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Mel’s
memory, the family asks you to consider the Edson Senior Pioneer Cabin, 836-7th avenue,
information, contact internment at the Shining Bank Cemetery. Edson AB T7E 1K8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331-29 street, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
She was a Daughter,
780-723-4338 or FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO She was a Daughter,
Mother,
sarahm@edson.ca. FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL In living memory of Melvin Soltys, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Mother,
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Grandmother, Wife
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Grandmother, Wife
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
and Best Friend.
and Best Friend.
Remembered every dayemembered every day
R
b
by your Family and Friendsy your Family and Friends
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Take It Or Leave It continues to accept items
by Deanna Mitchener help someone who is
in need, we will try to
With extra time on arrange a specific day
people's hands due to and time for that
COVID-19 and self- person to come down.”
isolation, many are “When people ask ~ Obituary ~ OBITUARY
taking the advantage about money and OBITUARY Alberta “Dawn” King
of organizing and donations from the FROISE, Marjorie
Alberta “Dawn” King, loving wife of
cleaning around the Take it or Leave it, the Robert Phillip King, passed away May 19, 1938 – March 26, 2020
nd
home, garage, and money brought in goes March 2 , 2020 at the Edson Long On Thursday, March 26, 2020,
Term Care Facility, at the age of 82
yard, which can bring specifically back into In Loving Memory of years. Marjorie Froise of Bonnyville, Alberta
passed into the presence of her Lord
In Loving Memory of
Left to mourn her loss are Daughters
O I extra items out of t h e C o m m u n i t y Reg Munday Shirley (Tim) Biernacki of Blind Bay and Saviour to the wonderful
Gardens, education
welcome of "well done, good and
hiding
B.C. and Phylis (Murray) Barrass of
Reg Munday
faithful
For those who want p r o g r a m s , a n d
Shining Bank, Alberta; grandchildren
B N to get rid of items, the assisting seniors,” Who passed away three years ago Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris servant." Her life was dedicated to the service of the
(Christine) Biernacki, EllenaH (Jason)
Lord, and her passion
Who passed away three years ago
Richard (Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel; great
Take It Or Leave It is Auriat mentioned.
for global missions was evident in her pursuit of a DTH
on April 20, 2017
on April 20, 2017
grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, Brandon,
I M still taking in supplies. “Each of the schools Another year has come and gone. Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William, as well as four in Missions and
Church Growth, and also in her work as an author,
great grandchildren; brothers Dan and wife Bev Fear of Olds,
They have an outdoor cost around $4,000 to
Alberta and brother Wenn and wife Myra Fraser of Leduc,
researcher, presenter and
Our hearts still ache for you.
drop-off box, which set up [their recycling
Alberta.
organizer.
T E volunteers continue to programs], so that It's the many sweet memories that May. She spent her childhood moving around South Africa
Dawn was pre-deceased by Sister Joyce and sister-in-law
sort through, clean, money comes from
until settling in
continue to get us through, along with
Dawn was born August 16, 1937 and married the love of her
Johannesburg for many years before moving to
U M and add items to the donations and from all the love in heaven that surrounds life on December 31, 1955. Welkom in support of Harald's
They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. After
money at the Take it or
shelves.
you. We miss you.
work and then finally Bonnyville, Canada. She
obtaining a homestead draw they moved to and farmed in
Edson Recycle Depot Leave it.”
succumbed to cancer that had
Fulham, Alberta. After retirement they moved back into Edson.
A O Manager Anne Auriat Auriat added, “Our Anne, Brian, Dorothy, Georgie, Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E 1W0 or caused her insufferable pain in the last six months of
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulham
her earthly life.Marjorie will be forever loved by her
said, “The shelves will annual Toxic Round-
Mardel, Brit, Gloria and Michele.
Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the purchase of a
husband; Harald Froise, her children; Timothy (Mary)
th
be full and ready to go Up is being postponed,
portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6 Ave. Edson, Alberta
R R when this is all over. however, we are still T7E 0C5. Froise, Greta Froise and Linda (Claye) Hopkins,
grandchildren; Borin, Jo, Anna and Eva Froise and
A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with interment
We may look in the accepting materials.”
Kristin and Bethany Hopkins as well as her siblings;
at the Shining Bank Cemetery.
I I future of opening it If you have reusable FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Shirley (Donald) Gordon and Barrie Phipson. An online
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020,
and only letting so items you are looking
at 11:00 a.m.
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
many individuals in at to re-home, bring them
https://www.bonnyvillebaptist.com/resources/marjorie-
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
E E a time.” down to Take It Or froise/
“If someone has just Leave It at the Edson
S S moved to Town and Recycling Depot to be Clarence Jolly recently dropped off some items at the Take It Or Leave It. You can leave items here and OBITUARY
r e a l l y n e e d s reused.
staff at the Recycling Depot will ensure it is cleaned and stocked on the shelves in the Take It Or Leave It
something, they can
contact us here at the centre. photo Deanna Mitchener ~ Obituary ~ KALSHOVEN, Joan
office and we can Edwin Shantz
arrange a time to meet OBITUARY January 19, 1939- April 25, 2020 With sadness we announce
the passing of our mom, Joan
with them to see if the OBITUARIES & Melvin William Soltys Edwin was born in Carrot Creek, Kalshoven (nee Palmer) who
Take It Or Leave It has Alberta, the third child of Allan and passed away peacefully on
Jessie Shantz.
what they are looking Mel was born to parents Julia and Basil on their Left to mourn his loss is his partner April 18th, 2020, at the age of
for,” Auriat said. “We IN MEMORIES homestead in Hines Creek on August 20th, 1940. As a Anna, his daughters Kimberley, Cherry 84, in Edmonton, Alberta.
and son Dana (Dawn), grandchildren
are here to help and if child, he moved to Edson, AB where he took all his and great grandchildren. Edwin was She will be dearly missed by her children:
there is a way we can schooling, graduating from Edson High School in predeceased by his son Rodney (1975) Susan (Bob) Lypkie, Margot (Eric) Porter,
and daughter Gina (2019), his parents
1958. He was an active participant in sports and
In Loving Memory school activities where he made many lifelong friends. Allan (1974)& Jessie (1998) Shantz, his Karen (Scott) Engel and Trevor (Tammy)
brothers Ian(2015) and Lea (2016) and his sister Mary Howland
Mel married his high school sweetheart Liz in 1962.
Robert Phillip King For several years they lived in Edmonton starting their (2018). Kalshoven, as well as her grandchildren Joel,
Christopher, Gregory, Tiffany and Taylor, three
Edwin is survived by his siblings Lulu (Edward) Chizek of
1933-2020 careers before moving back to Edson, where Mel Creston, BC, Herbert (Sandra) Shantz of Lac La Biche, sister-
EVENT Robert Phillip King loving continued his life-long insurance career becoming a in- law Hilary Shantz, sister in law Sarah Radcliffe, and Allan great grandchildren, and many friends and
extended family.
(Susan) Shantz of Peers, AB . He is also survived by numerous
partner with his father-in-law in Pattinson and Soltys
REMINDER husband of Alberta “Dawn” King Insurance, then a partner in INSCO, before opening nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. She is survived by her sister Mary Boyer. She
passed away May 9th, 2020 at the
Edwin grew up in Carrot Creek, AB attending Sparta School
Edson Long Term Care Facility, at his own insurance agency Soltys Insurance. and Niton High School. He had numerous jobs working on is predeceased by her husband Floyd in 1989.
For his many years of volunteer work in the
FCSS Bag of Fun: the age of 86 years. community, Mel was honoured as a Life Member of farms and service stations until he joined the army in 1961. He In Joan's memory donations to the
was a corporal in the Canadian Armed Forces as aviation
Daughters Shirley (Tim) Biernacki
Looking for fun things of Blind Bay B.C. Phylis (Murray) the Edson Kinsmen Club, and as Edson Citizen of the technician until honourably released in 1970. After his release Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute or a
to do with your Barrass of Shining Bank, Alberta. Year. Heading the fundraising to build the Seniors he worked as an automotive mechanic in Ontario, Alberta and charity of your choice would be welcome.
Vancouver Island where he spent over 40 years. In his later
children? FCSS will Grandchildren Leslie (Racheal) Biernacki, Chris Pioneer Cabin was another project dear to his heart. years he enjoyed gold panning and listening to music. He Due to Covid 19 and the current restrictions
Re-enacting the pioneer journey from Edson to Grande Prairie by horseback was a
deliver you a Bag of (Christine) Biernacki, Ellena Biernacki (Jason), Richard memorable adventure that Mel, "Sagebrush Soltys", always treasured! never lost his love of the outdoors and this shy, quiet man was on gatherings, a celebration of her life will be
(Tammy) Barrass, Jenny (Derek) Seibel.
Fun for free! Each Great-grandchildren Taran, Josh, Kennedy, Darnell, Ryan, After retiring in 1999, Mel and Liz spent many years enjoying their motorhome travels and happiest when he was outside. Due to his health his last three held at a later date, at the Westlawn Funeral
years were spent in continuing care.
week FCSS will have Brandon, Sheldon, Cynthia, Rebecca, Holly and William. their years in Bucerias, Mexico where they made such special friends. Even after Mel’s Following cremation, there will not be a service for Edwin at Home & Cemetery in Edmonton, Alberta.
themed bags for Also 4 Great-great-grandchildren. stroke in 2009, he was able to spend time in Mexico in the winter and his cabin on the this time. His ashes will be interred at a later date.
In lieu of other tributes, donations, if desired, may be directed
Sister–in-laws Alice King of Cochrane AB., Helen King of
children ages 1-6. Airdrie AB. and Ann King of Cochrane, AB. McLeod River in the summer- his happy places! to Edson Continuing Care in memory of Edwin Shantz.
But family was the most important part of Mel’s life! His children Melinda-Rae (Colin),
Bags will be delivered Robert was pre-deceased by his wife Dawn in March of Gregory, and Raeleen (Jason) knew him as a kind and loving father, and in their adult lives FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO Westlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery | Arbor Memorial Inc.
on Tuesdays. Door this year. Also his sister Bessie (Dave) MacKenzie, brother as a role model - a man of incredible integrity and character. His grandchildren Mya and Ty, FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton AB CA, T5P 4A6
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
step drop off only; in- William “Bill” (Hilda) King and Kathleen, brother Harvey Jenna and Justin, Brianna and Samantha knew their Grampy/Poppi as a kind, gentle and Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 T: (780) 484-5500
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
King, brother Bert (Marleen) King and brother Bryan King.
town delivery only. Robert was born August 16, 1933 and married his sweet man who loved playing cards, doing puzzles, going quad riding at the cabin and the
County residents must lifelong love on December 31, 1955. one who always had "projects" for everyone and himself in the bush, shed or woodpile!! He
In Loving
loved them dearly, and has left them with so many endearing memories and stories to tell!
be able to pick up They lived in Calgary and later moved to Edson. Dad Mel also leaves his sister Lydia Johnston and many nieces and nephews, as well as his In Loving
Tuesday between 8:30 always said he was a Jack of all trades but a master of brother-in-law George and sister-in-law Margaret with forever memories, and so many memory of
memory of
none. After obtaining a homestead draw they moved to
am and 3:30 pm at the and farmed in Fulham, Alberta. Dad spent many years as special friends who have touched his life and spirit as he has touched them!
Enid
FCSS Family Centre. a Derrick man on the rigs. After retirement they moved Health failed Mel many times in his lifetime, but he always fought back with incredible Enid
One bag per family. back into Edson. He was a familiar face out walking with determination, hard work, amazing attitude, and with positive results. But sadly, his last
his cap pointing upward to the sky.
Biron
To receive this week's In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Fulham battle could not be won, and he passed at home in Calgary on May 5th, 2020, finally at Biron
peace.
bag, please input your Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 17, Peers Alberta T0E A life well lived. A man loved and respected by so many!
who passed away
information 1W0 or Edson Continuing Care Centre towards the A Celebration of Life for Mel will be held in Edson hopefully later in the summer. who passed away
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
atresearch.net/r/ZS6F purchase of a portable oxygen machine, 3825 – 6th Ave. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Mel’s obituary at
Edson, Alberta T7E 0C5.
Y85. For more A Celebration of Life will be held in July along with www.McInnisandHolloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Mel’s
memory, the family asks you to consider the Edson Senior Pioneer Cabin, 836-7th avenue,
information, contact internment at the Shining Bank Cemetery. Edson AB T7E 1K8 or Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331-29 street, NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
She was a Daughter,
780-723-4338 or FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO She was a Daughter,
Mother,
sarahm@edson.ca. FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL In living memory of Melvin Soltys, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Mother,
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Grandmother, Wife
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Grandmother, Wife
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.
and Best Friend.
and Best Friend.
Remembered every dayemembered every day
R
b
by your Family and Friendsy your Family and Friends
