Louisa Shantz

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• Name: Louisa Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Louisa Shantz, "was born December 17th, 1865. On March 23rd, 1886, she was married to Ezra M. Cressman, a farmer. They reside near New Hamburg and have two children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Cressman. --- Louisa, daughter of the late Joseph Y. and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., in 1865; passed away June 20, 1950; aged 85 y. In 1886 she was married to Ezra Cressman, who preceded her in death. She and her husband were residents of Wilmot Twp., their entire lifetime, having farmed for many years. Soon after marriage she became a Christian and joined the Biehn Mennonite Church, where she continued as an active member until her passing. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Their home was blessed with 3 sons (Leander and Howard, who predeceased her, and Curtis, a bishop in the Mennonite Church, who resides on the home farm). She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She and her husband established a family altar so that the family might worship the Lord together as the children grew up. She had comparatively good health until a month before her death, when she suffered a stroke. Funeral services were conducted June 23 at the home and at the Biehn Church by Manasseh Hallman and M. H. Roth. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 31 - August 1, 1950 ---- page 774.

Louisa married Ezra M. Cressman 23 Mar 1886. Ezra (son of Rev. Menno E. Cressman and Lydia Martin) was born 13 Nov 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1938; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736.2
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Cressman. Leander S., eldest son of Ezra and Louisa Cressman, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 28, 1887. He met instant death on a railway crossing in Kitchener, Ont., July 4, 1932; aged 44 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Jan. 21, 1913, he was united in holy wedlock to Jessie R. Oliver. The union was blessed with six children: Margaret, Isabelle, James, Allen, Robert, and Marie. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, father mother, and one brother, Curtis. His brother Howard predeceased him about 5 years ago. At the age of seventeen he confessed Christ and united with the Mennonite Church, to which faith he remained faithful till death. On Monday morning, July 4, he in company with his daughter Isabelle, left home to go to his work, and while entering the city of Kitchener the trolley car hurled him into eternity. Funeral services were held July 6, with services at the home by the pastor, M. H. Shantz, thence to Blenheim Mennonite Church where services were continued by M. H. Shantz, assisted by Moses Roth. Text II Cor. 5: 1. Interment in adjoining cemetery. A very large concourse of people had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 20 - August 18, 1932 page 431, 432.

Leander married Jessie Roberts Oliver 21 Jan 1913. Jessie (daughter of James Rankin Oliver and Mary Ferguson) was born 8 Jun 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736.3
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman

New Hamburg - Bishop Curtiss C. Cressman of RR 1, New Hamburg, died Wednesday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. He was 77.

Born May 31, 1894, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Cressman.

He farmed in Wilmot Township for many years and was bishop of the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church.

Bishop Cressman was predeceased by his first wife, the former Amanda Ethel Byler in 1956 and his second wife, the former Clarice Cressman in 1969; by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Strubhar in 1955; a son and a daughter in infancy, and two brothers.

Surviving are a son, Howard of RR 1, New Hamburg; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lillian) Bean of New Dundee and Elsie Cressman, a missionary in Somali, Africa; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The body is at the Bruce A. Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2 p.m. Rev. Earl Koch will officiate.

Burial will be in Biehn Mennonite cemetery, Wilmot Township.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Aug 28 1971 pg 29

Curtis — Amanda Ethel Byler. Amanda was born 29 Apr 1893, Pulaski, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States; died 11 Aug 1956, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Curtis — Clarice Pearl Stager. Clarice (daughter of Allen Stager and Amy Ellen "Ellen" Brighton) was born 25 Mar 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23292
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Cressman.--Howard Cressman was born near New Hamburg, Ont., April 10, 1897; died where he was born on March 12, 1927; aged 29 y 11 m. 2 d. In Dec., 1924, he was united in marriage with Sister Ida Snyder, Hespeler, Ont., to which union was born one son. Just one week previous to his death he was taken seriously ill with pleuro-pneumonia and God saw best to take him home. During his illness he suffered severely and continuously, but he bore it all much patience and Christian fortitude. At the age of 14 he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member to the end. In his untimely departure he leaves a sorrowing companion, one son (Keith), father, mother, two brothers (Leander and Curtis), besides a host of relatives and friends. In the home he will be greatly missed as an affectionate companion and a loving father. In the Church his service and counsel can no longer be personally given, but we bow to our heavenly Father, and from our heart's desire to say, "Thy will be done." Funeral services were held Mar. 14, from his late home to the Bean Church, and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Brethren Ozias Cressman, Manasseh Hallman, Moses Shantz, and Oscar Burkholder conducted the services. Text, Rev. 13: 14.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 52 - March 24, 1927, page 1103

Howard married Ida Snyder 12 Dec 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Rev. Absalom B. Snyder and Mary Groff) was born 4 Jan 1898, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Roberts Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81741

Margaret — Clarence Cressman. Clarence (son of Abraham "Abram" Cressman and Amanda Histand) was born 1903, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1980, Paisley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-7494

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Isabel Cressman

Isabel Louisa Cressman, died peacefully at Nithview Home for the Aged in New Hamburg, on Saturday, January 15th, 2000. Formerly of Kitchener, she was born in Wilmot Township 84 years ago, a daughter of the late Leander and Jessie (Oliver) Cressman. She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR 1, New Hamburg. Isabel had retired from the Ontario Ministry of Health where she was a registered laboratory technologist. After her retirement she volunteered on medical teams in Central America and also volunteered at several area schools. Dear sister of James Cressman of RR 2, Petersburg, Allan Cressman and his wife Velma of New Dundee, Marie and her husband Ken W. Shantz of New Hamburg. Isabel will also be missed by her sister-in-law Kay Cressman of Ottawa and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Robert, a sister Margaret and her husband Clarence Cressman and a sister-in-law Irene Cressman. Cremation will occur and there will be a memorial service at Nith Valley Mennonite Church on Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 4:30 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Keown officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. Spring burial of her cremated remains will be in the Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements made through Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg.

The Ayr News Jan 19 2000 pg 12

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• Name: Jim Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37290

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The Record Newspaper, Kitchener, Ontario Feb. 7, 2007

CRESSMAN, James Oliver (Jim) - Passed away in his 90th year, on Friday, February 2, 2007 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Jim formerly resided at RR 2, Petersburg. He was the son of the late Leander and Jessie (Oliver) Cressman. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Kaster) Cressman who predeceased him in 1995. Loving father of Reg and Katherine Cressman of Ayr, Doug and Barbara Cressman of Calgary, Alberta, Dale Cressman of Clinton, Edythe and Paul Anderson of Barrie, Jay and Heather Cressman of Waterloo and Joan and Gary Burkitt of Drayton. Sadly missed by his 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Special friend to Bette Jean. Also missed by his sister, Marie and Ken Shantz of New Hamburg and sisters-in-law, Velma Cressman of New Dundee and Kay Cressman of Ottawa. Jim was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Sheila Cressman in 1992; sisters, Margaret and Clarence Cressman, Isabel Cressman and brothers, Allan Cressman and Robert Cressman. Jim was a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church, New Dundee and also the New Dundee Board of Trade and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532, New Hamburg. Jim was active in minor sports and many other community activities. A private family service will take place today (Monday) at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg. A public memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Knox United Church, Northhumberland St., Ayr where Rev. James Somerville will officiate. Spring interment in Rosebank Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation (Cardiac Care Unit) or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532, New Hamburg. May your final journey bring you peace and comfort and the knowledge that your life has left a legacy of love to all

James — Irene Kaster. Irene (daughter of Norman Kaster and Edith Mary Sherk) was born 1919; died 1995; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170064

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CRESSMAN

Allan Ezra - Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 27, 2004. at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Allan Cressman of New Dundee. He was born 84 years ago in Wilmot Township a son of the late Leander and Jessie (Oliver) Cressman. Allan was a member of New Dundee United Brethren Church where he was active in various capacities. He had been employed at the former New Dundee Creamery for 46 years and was also a member of of the New Dundee Board of Trade, a longtime volunteer fireman with the New Dundee Fire Department, a former member of the Wilmot Elementary School Board and had served with the RCAF for four years during the Second World War. Many will remember Allan's enjoyment of umpiring minor league softball. Beloved husband of Velma (Bauer) Cressman whom he married July 4, 1945. Loving father of Donald and Rae Cressman of Sarnia, Laurel and Paul Plato of New Dundee, Terry and Sharon Cressman of Sturgis, Michigan. Dear father-in-law of Susan Cressman of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of James Cressman of RR 2, Petersburg and Marie and Ken Shantz of New Hamburg. Also remembered by sister-in-law, Kay Cressman of Ottawa and a number of nieces and nephews. Allan was predeceased by son, Robert (Bob) Cressman (2001); brother, Robert Cressman; sisters, Isabel Cressman and Margaret and Clarence Cressman and by sister-in-law, Irene Cressman. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Friday, January 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 11 a.m., with Hey. James Somerville officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery, New Dundee.

The Waterloo Region Record 29 Jan 2004 pg B5

Allan married Velma Grace Bauer 4 Jul 1945. Velma (daughter of Austin J. Bauer and Sylvia Bingeman) was born 21 Jan 1922, Meaford, St. Vincent Twp., Grey Co., Ontario; died 27 Dec 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian Bean
• Name: Lillian Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230206
• Residence: 1969, RR1, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Lillian was raised by Bishop Curtis & Amanda Ethel (Byler) Cressman, although never formally adopted by them.

Lillian Richardson. (2019). Ezraeby.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019, from https://ezraeby.com/getperson.php?personID=I28557&tree=mennonite

Lillian — Gordon Warren Bean. Gordon (son of Henry Warren "Warren" Bean and Margaret Axt) was born 9 Nov 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Strubhar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178373

Ruth — Clifford D. Strubhar. Clifford was born CA 1920. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: medical, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90866
• Residence: 1969, , Tanzania, Africa

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CRESSMAN, Elsie Passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at her residence, Nithview Community. She was born 89 years ago and was the daughter of the late Curtis and Amanda (Byler) Cressman. Dear sister of Lillian Bean of New Hamburg and sister-in-law to Gladys Cressman of New Hamburg. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Elsie was predeceased by her brothers Howard Cressman, one in infancy, sisters Ruth and husband Clifford Strubhar, one in infancy, brother-in-law Gordon Bean and sister-in-law Margaret Strubhar. Elsie attended Grace Mennonite Church, R.R. # 1 New Hamburg. Elsie was a missionary nurse in East Africa for over twenty years and she received the Order of Ontario for her pioneer efforts in establishing midwifery in Ontario. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 3: 00 p.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg with Pastor Howard Bean and Pastor Earl Koch officiating. Interment in Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.


The Waterloo Region Record 12 Sep 2012

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Elsie Cressman, a native of Wilmot Township, was a well-known pioneer in the development and practice of midwifery. Locally, she was a key person in the establishment of St. Jacob's Midwives.

Cressman's pioneering work in having midwifery accepted as a profession laid the groundwork for midwifery programs at several Canadian universities. In Ontario, McMaster, Ryerson and Laurentian Universities all now offer Bachelor of Science degrees in midwifery.

Internationally, Cressman was instrumental in establishing and running a number of heath clinics in East Africa. Elsie organized a leprosarium on the shore of Lake Victoria at Shirati, Tanzania where she is credited with integrating leprosy patients back into their communities. Later, she started what became known as the Tom Mboya Memorial Health Centre, Kenya.

Cressman was awarded the Order of Ontario in 1994 and Oktoberfest Woman of the Year - Lifetime Achievement in 2010.

Past and Present Inductees. (2017). Waterlooregionmuseum.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2017, from https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/exhibits/past-and-present-inductees.aspx

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Missionary Returns From Africa

Canada is the best place to live is the opinion of Miss Elsie Cressman, R.N., misionary-on-furlough from Tanzania, East Africa. Miss Cressman has arrived at the home of her father, Bishop Curtis C. Cressman after a five year stay in a Leporsariuim in Africa for a possible two year leave. She spent a month touring the countries of Egypt, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, and was met at New York Port by her sister, Mrs. Gordon Bean and Mr. Bean.

While she finds her work interesting and worthwhile, as she has had most encouraging results, Miss Cressman also feels the need of a holiday rest. When in Africa she has contact with twenty dive tribes. With regard to climatic conditions it is only at mid-day that the heat is extreme where she was stationed, and she did not see any snow covered ground throughout her tour until she arrived in Canada. The only exception were the mountain tops in Switzerland.

Upon her arrival she was the guest of honor at a family gathering of approximately fifty people, Which was held at the Blenheim Mennonite Church. A Fellowship Turkey Dinner at which about 100 people attended was given for her at the Biehn Mennonite Church. She was also honored by a birthday supper at the home of her brother, Howard Cressman and Mrs. Cressman on Monday night.

New Hamburg Independent 17 Apr 1959

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19768525
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218302
• Residence: 1969, RR1, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Howard — Gladys Irene Cressman. Gladys (daughter of Edmund H. Cressman and May Hunsberger) was born 18 Nov 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Keith Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23293

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Keith was of Morton, Illinois

Harry married Audrey Sylvia Musselman (daughter of Leslie Clarence Musselman and Ida Bowman) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Howard C. Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387060

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CRESSMAN, Howard Snyder

Peacefully, at Lisaard House, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Miriam Snider. Dear father of Dale Cressman and his wife Brenda, Martin and their daughter Hannah of Kitchener and Bill Cressman and his wife Bonnie Fretz and their son Aaron of Waterloo. Sadly missed by one brother, Keith Cressman and his wife Audrey Musselman of Peoria, Illinois. Mr. Cressman was born in Preston and was a life long resident of the area. He was involved for many years in the feed industry and was an active life member of Wanner Mennonite Church and a former charter member of the Preston-Hespeler Kiwanis Club. For the past 12 winters, he had been active in the Sunnybreeze Community, near Port Charlotte, Florida. He especially enjoyed the company of his family, including his grandchildren, many cousins and nieces and nephews. The family will receive their friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd. Cambridge) on Thursday, November 4, 2004, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service, will be conducted at the Wanner Mennonite Church (Beaverdale Rd. Cambridge), with Rev. Don Penner officiating, on Friday, November 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. Interment in Wanner Cemetery.

The Record 3 Nov 2004 pg B11

Howard — Miriam Jean Snider. Miriam (daughter of John Stanley Snider and Erma Shantz) was born 24 Jan 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Reginald — Katherine Isabella Brown. (daughter of Robert George "Bob" Brown and Agnes Alexandra Lillico) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162948

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CRESSMAN, Douglas - It is with deep regret that Doug's family announces his passing on September 24, 2009. His wife, Barb, was always and forever there. Missing his love and support are his wife, Barb; daughter, Jocelyn; special son-in-law to Jean and Eunice Garissere; his siblings, Reg (Kate), Dale, Edythe (Paul Anderson), Jay (Heather), Joan (Gary Burkitt); nieces and nephews, Matthew, Amy, Mark, Sarah, Derrick, TeAnna, Heather, Mandy, Zachary, Connor, Krista, Renee, and Dana; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Irene; and his first wife, Sheila. At the time of his passing, Doug was the Chief Executive Officer for Trout Unlimited Canada, headquartered in Calgary. His passions in life were hunting (especially with his English setters), fishing, promoting conservation, raising standard bred race horses, and travel. Friends and family wishing to make a donation in Doug's memory are welcome to support Trout Unlimited Canada (6712 Fisher Street SE, Calgary, T2H 2A7), The Nature Conservancy of Canada (400-36 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A1) or The Canadian Cancer Society (200-325 Manning Rd. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5). Funeral services will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan at the Victoria Avenue Funeral Home (2080 East Victoria Avenue) on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1: 30 p.m. Wheatland Funeral Home Ltd., (Strathmore) in care of forwarding arrangements. 403-934-5666

Marjorie — Wayne R. Roth. (son of Alvin L. Roth and Olivia Roth) [Group Sheet]

Howard — Barbara Eleanor Good. (daughter of Aaron S. Good and Mary Burkholder) [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Martha Louise Shantz (daughter of Wayne S. Shantz and Susie Marie Wanner) [Group Sheet]

Ralph — Sandra Birch. [Group Sheet]

Catherine — Floyd Elverne Hunsberger. (son of Deacon Eldon E. Hunsberger and Mary Cressman) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195564

Elizabeth — Glen Richard Wagler. (son of Emerson Wagler and Magdalena Lichti) [Group Sheet]

Howard — Brenda Lynn Martin. (daughter of Earl B. Martin and Alice M. Weber) [Group Sheet]

John — Bonita Lou "Bonnie" Fretz. [Group Sheet]