2.3.9.8. Isabelle M Mortimer (1923-2008)

Isabelle Mabel Mortimer (1923 ~ 2008)

2.3.9.8. Eighth child of John McBride Mortimer and Margaret Ann Campbell, Isabelle Mabel Mortimer, was born May 6, 1923, in Carbon, Alberta.

She married Robert Daniel Evans, son of Ralph Lester Evans and Ruth Matilda Meinzinger, July 27, 1942*, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta and had five children:

(2.3.9.8.1) Darrell Roger (1944 ~ )
(2.3.9.8.2) Darlene Carol (1948 ~ )
(2.3.9.8.3) Judy Marlene (1953 ~ )
(2.3.9.8.4) Cindy Lynn (1954 ~ )
(2.3.9.8.5) Sharon Gail (1958 ~ )

Isabelle M. Mortimer Evans died October 2, 2008, aged 85 years, in Calgary, Alberta and Robert D. Evans died June 20, 1989, aged 67 years, in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Mortimer—Evans

A wedding of local interest took place in the Presbyterian Church last Monday, July 27, 1942, when Isabel Mable Mortimer, daughter of Mr. Mortimer of Rocky Mountain House was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Daniel Evans of Withrow. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives. Rev. R. K. Peck officiated at the ceremony. Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer, Aug. 5, 1942.

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Isabelle M. Mortimer Evans

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Isabelle Mabel Evans announce her passing on October 2, 2008, at the age of 85, at the George Boyack Nursing Home. Isabelle was born in Carbon, Alta., and lived in Rocky Mountain House where she met and married Robert Evans, then they moved to Calgary. Isabelle is survived by her children: Darrell (Penny) Evans; Darlene (Bruce) Burton; Judy (Bob) Finney; Cindy (Ken) Hansen: Sharon Muise; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; as well as four sisters, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the wonderful nursing staff at the George Boyack Nursing Home for all their kindness and care. If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral Services will be held at Calgary Crematorium Chapel, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. To email expressions of sympathy: heritage@hffs.com, subject heading: Isabelle Evans. Heritage Funeral Services “Heritage Funeral Home” Telephone: 403-299-0100. Calgary Herald, Oct. 5, 2008.

Robert D. Evans

August 12, 1921 ~ June 20, 1989

Robert (Bob) Evans on June 20, 1989. Mr. Bob Evans of Breton, Alberta passed away at the age of 67 years. He is survived by three sons, Darrell and his wife Penny, Calgary, Curtis and Dan of Breton; six daughters and their husbands, Darlene (Bruce) Burton, Judy (Bob) Finney, Sharon (Ed) Fortinski, all of Calgary, Cindy (Ken) Hansen, Terrace, B.C., Crystal (Brian) de Montbrun of Calgary and Debbie of Breton; one brother Calvin and his wife Doris, Calgary; two sisters, Marie (Lawrence) Biswanger of Eckville and Carole (Zoley) Garnick of Rimbey. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 23 at 2 p.m. in the Faith Covenant Church, Breton, Alberta, with Rev. Bob Smith officiating with interment in Leslieville Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice or the Canadian Cancer Society. Drayton Valley Funeral services, Tinant Funeral Directors, entrusted with arrangements. Calgary Herald, June 22, 1989.

Ralph L. Evans

July 28, 1893 ~ December 28, 1984

Ralph Lester Evans was born to Matthew and Mary Evans on July 28, 1893 in Rock Valley, Iowa. He had two brothers, Earle and Raye, and one sister, Florence. In 1906 Ralph’s father brought his family to the Leslieville district to homestead. Ralph worked with his father and continued to attend school, graduating from Bentley in 1909.

In 1911 Ralph and his two brothers bought their father’s steam threshing machine and went into business doing custom threshing around Bentley, Eckville, and Leslieville.

After serving in the First World War, Ralph married Ruth Meinzinger in Detroit, Michigan on March 26, 1919 and he and Ruth moved back to Alberta in August of that year. Here they began farming their own land near Withrow, and helped Ralph’s brothers with a threshing operation. Ralph and Ruth were blessed with four children born to them on this farm: Marie, now Mrs. Lawrence Biswanger; Robert; Calvin; and Carole, now Mrs. Zoley Garnick.

During the depression years Ralph and Ruth continued to farm their land near Withrow. In the winters Ralph ran several sawmills and a trucking business. These endeavors made Ralph well-known throughout the country in the lumber and trucking businesses.

In 1944 Ralph and Ruth sold their farm and moved to Calgary. In 1947 Ralph moved again, this time to the United States to pursue the sawmill business. For the next three years he, Ruth, Calvin and Carole lived in Portland, Oregon and in Dayton, Washington. Finally, in 1950 Ralph returned with his family to Calgary where he continued with his trucking company.

In 1968 Ralph and Ruth retired and moved back to the Withrow area to live with his daughter Marie and her husband Lawrence on their farm.

Ralph's wife, Ruth passed away in 1975. Shortly afterward Ralph, at the age of 82, went into business with his sons Bob and Calvin in a land clearing and oilfield constuction company near Breton. Ralph participated actively in this company right up to the day of his hospitilization in November, 1984, at the age of 91.

Ralph was predeceased by his two brothers, Earle and Raye; his wife Ruth; and his great grandson, Scott Houston. He is survived by two sons, Bob of Breton and Cal of London, England; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Biswanger of Eckville and Mrs. Carole Garnick of Rimbey; his sister Florence; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in Eckville Community Centre at 1:30 p.m. on January 2, 1985 with interment in the Leslieville Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Eckville Hospital Memorial Fund or to the charity of choice. Eckville Examiner, Jan. 8, 1985.

Ruth M. Meinzinger Evans

July 7, 1899 ~ May 23, 1975

Mrs. Ruth M. Evans of the Eckville area passed away at the Eckville Municipal Hospital on May 23, 1975 at the age of 75 years.

She was born at Detroit, Michigan on July 7, 1899. She was united in marriage to Ralph L. Evans on March 26, 1919. Later that year they moved to the Eckville area where they farmed until 1944, when they moved to Calgary, residing there until 1968; then they retired to the Eckville area.

Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Ralph, of Eckville; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Biswanger of Eckville and Mrs. Carole Garnich of Rimbey; two sons, Robert, of Terrace, B.C. and Calvin of Calgary; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, 7 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral services were held for the late Mrs. Ruth Evans at the Withrow Gospel Mission on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 at 2 p.m. with interment following in the Leslieville Cemetery. Pastor Art Thomas of Eckville and Rev. Jim Maconochie of Cremona officiated. Fenton and Kirkman Chapel of Lacombe was in charge of arrangements. Eckville Examiner, June 5, 1975.