Alma Miller was born in Germany – with an adventurous spirit.  She recalled many happy childhood times with her brothers.  She also recalled much of her mother’s training and her grandfather’s strong faith.
In time to come, her adventurous spirit took her to Montreal, Canada, where she worked as a maid for a well-to-do family.  It was required of her to wear a uniform (black dress, white apron, shoes and cap).  She served well and learned to cook fancy meals.
In 1960, Alma and Ewald (Ed) were married and lived near his place of business (sheet metal), on Queen Street in Dryden, Ontario.  Some will recall how she loved and befriended children.  Their precious daughter, Gisela was born in 1961 and soon they moved to the home they had built on Richan Road.  It took many long days of hard work to get their home and property to where they wanted it.   The three of them enjoyed this simple and quiet country life.  However, in 1978, tragedy struck when Gisela died suddenly in an automobile accident at the age of 17.  It was so hard for them to go on with life.
They continued on at their home and in 1992 Ewald became ill and died at the age of 73.  A few years later, Alma moved to Patricia Gardens.  She had various interests – NHL hockey games, stamp and coin collections and last but not least, her love of reading.  Now she had time to read and the library right close at hand.  She will be remembered for the large stacks of books she got from the library each week.  (A young friend had commented that if there is a library in Heaven, perhaps she will be the librarian.)
Alma loved life at Patricia Gardens and often commented on how the tenants watched out for each other.  She always appreciated and waited for calls from her sister-in-law in Germany.
Alma is survived by her sister-in-law, Elvira Kallis, and her nephews, Gerhardt and Peter Kallis of Stuttgart, Germany.  Several great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins also survive.
She will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter in the Dryden cemetery.  (There will be no funeral service at her request.)
At this time, appreciation goes to Dr. Dahmer, Barb Lindquist at CCAC, the staff at Dryden Regional Hospital, the staff at Patricia Gardens and the friends who spent the last hours with Alma, for their care.  She loved all of you.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.

Granville (Grant) Howard Price - Aug. 31, 1928-Jan.16, 2010

Granville (Grant) Howard Price passed away peacefully in Dryden on January 16th with his family surrounding him with love at the age of 81 years.
Grant was born in Rabbit Lake, Sask. on August 31, 1928 to Gladys and Hiram Price.  He was a brother to Frank, Delbert, Edith, Ruby, Lloyd, Ken and Hiram.
He married Marjorie Cronley on October 7, 1958 in Red Lake.  They later moved onto Airport Road in Dryden and a family was started, Walter, Garnet, Bernice, Edward and Lawrence.  Grant was employed by the Township of Barclay at the Barclay Waste Site retiring at the age of 62. He took great pride in his work probably keeping the cleanest waste site in Canada.  He received many letters of recognition from the Ministry of Environment to this fact.
Grant’s greatest joys were found in gardening and his grandchildren.  His gardens were simply amazing; he tended to them like his children, with love and care. He could grow anything, from strawberries to pumpkins: when he put his mind to it they grew.  He had many unknown talents from woodworking to playing the fiddle. He loved to ride his 4 wheeler even though it never left the yard, he liked to camp in his motorhome even if it was just in his son’s yard.  He loved watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and even when he said they never win he never gave up on his team.  He loved to listen to his son Edward sing in his band Streamline, taking great pride in son’s talent.
Grant is survived by his beloved wife Marj who never left his side during his illness; his children, Walter Price in Dryden, Garnet Price (Darla) in Holbein, Sask., Bernice Simmons (William) in Thunder Bay, Edward (Michelle) and Lawrence (Crystal Arnold), in Dryden;  his grandchildren, Shane, Sheena, Chad, Bradley, Shawna, Amy, Cassie, Conner and baby Cohen and his great-grandson Zackary Price.  He is also survived by his sister Ruby Rostek and leaves behind many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Grant was predeceased by his parents Gladys and Hiram, his brothers Ken, Lloyd, Frank, Hiram, Delbert and sister Edith.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Grant Price was held on Wednesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes with Ora Semeniuk officiating. Interment followed in the Dryden Cemetery.
Visitation took place Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Moffat Chapel of Stevens Funeral Homes.
If friends desire, donations may be made to the Second Chance Pet Network or DRHC Oncology Unit through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1.
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David Taylor Gardiner - Dec. 27, 1932 - Jan. 16, 2010

With family at his side, David Taylor Gardiner of Dryden, Ontario passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce  Gardiner, and their six children and their families; son Donald and wife Christine Gardiner, children David Gardiner and fiancé Gayle, Kori and husband Sean Neill; daughter Pamela and husband Stewart Brown, children Derrick Gadd, Rachelle Gadd and fiancé Lonnie; son Gregory and wife Cathy Gardiner, children Stephanie and husband Scott Bell, Benjamin Gardiner; son Scott and wife Angele Gardiner, children Steven, Bradley, and Taylor; son Kevin Gardiner and his daughter Nicole; daughter Patricia and husband Luc Stacey, children Dahkota and Sierra, and  four great grandchildren; Zander, Adara, Avery, and Elisha. Also survived by his sister, Donna and husband Harvey Newfield of Winnipeg, their four children and numerous nephew and nieces.
To celebrate David’s life his family received family and friends Wednesday, January 20th from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Stevens Funeral Homes “Moffat Chapel” for a time of memories and refreshments.
Should friends desire donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made through the Stevens Funeral Home, P.O. Box 412, Dryden P8N 2Z1.  Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca subject: Gardiner

Sharon Anne Fuerst

In loving memory of Sharon Anne Fuerst, age 65 of Dryden, who passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Sharon’s hobbies were trying different recipes, reading and enjoying her grandchildren.
A big part of her life was operating Polar Star Lodge and spending time with American friends.
Sharon is survived by her friend Lloyd; daughters Laurie, Patti, Kim and husband Tom; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; her sister Laurie and her husband Norman, and brother Grant and his wife Adele.
She was predeceased by her parents Ross and Nora Finch, a sister-in-law and a nephew.
There was no Visitation as cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Al Campeau officiating.
Interment to follow at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart & Lung Association or a charity of choice through the Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.

Peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Lion’s Prairie Manor, Portage la Prairie, Celina Hatfield passed away at the age of 94 years.
Celina was born at Sluce Point, NS, on February 24, 1916, the sixth of seven children born to the late Henry and Magdaline Bourque. She grew up and received her education there.
In 1937 she married Kenneth Victor Hatfield and they lived in Halifax where their first two children were born.
In 1940 the family moved to Ontario where they lived at Camp Robinson. On retirement they moved to Vermilion Bay. Later while living in Ear Falls, Celina’s husband passed away in 1989. She remained in Ear Falls until 1999 when she moved to Portage la Prairie to be near her daughter, Ellen Parker. For the past two years she has made her home at The Lion’s Manor where she received excellent care.
In her early days Celina was active in curling, dancing and singing. She also enjoyed her family, and when able attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portage la Prairie.
Predeceased by her husband in 1989, one son Paul in 1983 and son-in-law Dennis Scott in 1994, she is survived by two daughters Alice Kennedy (John) of Elliott Lake, and Ellen Parker (Alex) of Portage la Prairie, and two sons Ken (Glenda) of Vermilion Bay, ON, and Wayne of Winnipeg, MB. Also nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one sister Elsie Muis of Yarmouth, NS and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service conducted by Pastor John Blum was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 18 in the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 20 Twelfth Street N.W., Portage la Prairie with a reception following.
If friends so desire, contributions to the Lion’s Prairie Manor Foundation, 24 – Ninth Street S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B4 would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Ronald Moffit Memorial Services, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Lynn Boss

In loving memory of Lynn Boss, age 59 years, who died unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
Lynn Boss is survived by her husband Lyonne, stepchildren Peter and Samantha Boss, three stepgrandchildren and brothers Craig and Joseph Sharp.
Born in Nipigon to John and Norval Sharp, Lynn was educated there and in Winnipeg.  She was employed with Courter Motors in St. Boniface for 24 years as an accountant before moving to Dryden in 1994 following her marriage to Lyonne Boss. Besides her work she loved children and cats and expressed her artistic side especially with plastic canvas.
Funeral Services for Lynn Boss were held Thursday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dryden with Pastor Jake Letkeman officiating.  Interment followed in the Dryden Cemetery.
Visitation was held Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the “Moffat Chapel” of Stevens Funeral Homes.
Should friends desire, donations to the DRHC CT Scan Fund may be made through the Stevens Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 412, Dryden, ON  P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be emailed to sympathycard@shaw.ca Subject: Boss.