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Mavis ((Anderson)
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Mavis graduated from Wetaskiwin High School in 1962. I worked at Plaza Drug Store in Edmonton until the fall of 1965. November 6, 1965, Mavis Anderson married Neil Nelson (1959-1960) we moved to the Nelson family farm. We have two sons (Dean & Michael) and six grandchildren. In 1986, I started to working part-time for Agriculture Financial Services Corporation in Wetaskiwin and later in Camrose. In 2002, I retired after 16 years of service. We lived on the farm until 1996 when Dean, our son and family came home to take over the family farm. We moved to a house in Wetaskiwin and then to a condo which we enjoy very much. I enjoy cooking, sewing, camping, traveling, making cards, genealogy, spending time with our 6 grandchildren and having coffee with my friends. During our marriage, we have visited 37 U.S.A. States and 6 Provinces. We have spent parts of the last 22 winters in Arizona, most of them in Yuma. Dean and Sonia took over the farm in 1996 and we moved to Wetaskiwin. They have two girls and a son. Dean is also a mechanist and Sonia is a massage therapist. They now raise golden doodle dogs. www.heartyk9s.ca. Michael and his wife Selena live in Winnipeg, MB and own Waverley Eye Care Centre. They are both Optometrists. They have two girls and a son. In 2015, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and it was the 100th year of the Nels Nelson Family Farm. |
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Where did 55 years go? I completed my B.Ed. at U. of A., taught for two years at Pigeon Lake Regional High School, and then married Jim Fenton. We moved to Guelph, Ontario where Jim did graduate studies and I taught for another year and a half before I retired the first time. Our international phase was next, and we lived, while Jim worked, two years in Kenya and shorter times in various developing countries in Indonesia, West Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. During those years we had home bases in Ontario and Alberta, and eventually settled permanently in St. Albert. After our two children, Peter and Tara, were off to University, I went back to teaching and retired the second time in 2010. After a long wait, we had finally become grandparents. Much time is now spent with our grandsons, one close by and two in Calgary. No dance recitals for us! Until Jim passed away we enjoyed camping in the spring and fall, gardening in the summer, and traveling in the winter. I keep in touch with a few W.C.H.S. classmates and look forward to catching up with others at the reunion. |
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I say that Anita is a 42 miles girl. Born in Edmonton, at two years old and an older brother Lawrence and older sister Diane. Dad and mom bought Bunnin Hardware in Wetaskiwin. Later on David and Carl came along. I went to school in Wetaskiwin. Class of 62. Edmonton call for more education. Then I met a dairy farmer from Leduc and married Gordon Hammer. Milk cows was next for me. 3 girls later and were good milkers too and love farm life was for all of us. Now 27 years we all call Leduc home. 8 grandkids and hockey and ringette. But we can see the world in our 42 miles. The YEG airport is 7 miles away in my 42 miles worlds. |
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My calculator says I graduated in ’61, and spent the next half dozen years at the U of A, working on survey crews, and travelling. I remember walking into the stationery store in Wetaskiwin and buying passage to England. A year later I returned – from Japan. Then back to U of A, then to Queens where I married, graduated in English, and worked as a reporter with the Whig Standard in Kingston. Then decided on teaching at a private school in New Market; then to St. Catherines, where I ended my teaching career as English Consultant for the board. I retired in 2003 and have kept it full with writing projects, and reading. Sonja and I are about to celebrate our 50th. We have two children and 5 grandchildren. Lots of great memories of Wetaskiwin. Email: kendraayer@gmail.com |
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Una (Forth) graduated from WCHS in 1962 and moved to Edmonton in the fall to attend the U of A. She achieved a Bachelor of Education degree, turned 21, and became engaged to be married, all within the last week of April 1966. Una’s teaching career began in Edmonton, then continued in Parkland County after moving to Spruce Grove in 1970 with two babies in tow. After taking some time away from teaching to spend time at home with two little girls, Una returned to the classroom, but this time as a student. She earned an Honors Diploma in the Apparel Design and Development program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1979 and began teaching in the extension program shortly after. During this time Una co-authored a pre-vocational training manual for NAIT’s International Education division. In the mid 1980’s Una spent two seasons as Costume Co-ordinator for Alberta Historic Sites, which included Rutherford House, Cochrane Ranch, Stephansson House, and others. The career circle came back to teaching adults again in a Canadian Jobs Strategies program at NAIT where the students were new immigrants and aboriginal Canadians. In 1992, Una opened her own sewing school in Spruce Grove and happily taught children again for eighteen years until retiring in 2010. Una and Dale shared the joy of cottage life with Dale’s family for many years, then acquired an RV to pull the fishing boat around Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. They also share a love of travelling and have seen wonderful places where wonderful people live. The Hagens will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2016. |
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My family lived in the Wetaskiwin area from 1953 to 1965, and I have fond memories of going to school and growing up there. My first school was Star School (a one-room school 25 miles South East of Wetaskiwin), then Rosebrier (a four-room school 18 miles South East), King Edward, Queen Elizabeth and WCHS, where I played in the high school band and on the Sabres football team. Other memories include the Sea Cadets, long summer days at the Kinsmen pool, golfing, hockey on the outdoor rink, snooker at Walt’s pool hall and my Wetaskiwin Times newspaper route. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1966 and have worked as a stockbroker/securities dealer and for the past 25 years as a corporate director. I am now mostly retired and live in Edmonton with my wife, Jude. We have two adult sons – Brett in Calgary and Lee in Vancouver. Hobbies include hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and watching the stock market. I especially enjoy spending time at our farm on the Battle River valley near Gwynne and our ranch on the Battle River Valley south of Hardisty. |
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After leaving high school, I started
in Banking with CIBC. The Banks were notorious for transferring
people around and over the years we moved 19 different times and
across the 4 western provinces and the NWT. I ended my CIBC career
in Banff, and went to work for IAC (which became Continental Bank)
-and this took me to Portage La Prairie from Calgary, then Winnipeg,
Brandon, Regina, Weyburn, Quesnel and Red Deer. Along the way Barb
and I
raised a family and I have 10 wonderful grandchildren. Our
children are split between Edmonton and Calgary and our youngest son
lives in Kuala Lumpur, I completed my CFP and CPCA and for the last 20 years, I have been employed by BMO Private Banking where we provided Investment Management, tax planning, estate planning for high net worth clients. This work allowed me to meet some great people and travel Alberta. It was very rewarding and challenging, so much so, that I only retired in December of 2015. I have resided in Red Deer since 1977 with the exception of 1992 to 1994 when we lived in Edmonton. An opportunity arose to move back to Red Deer which we did in late 1994. I am on the board of the Red Deer curling Club, President of our Community Association and belong to the Rotary Club and K-40 Club and have travelled to Europe, the Mediterranean, and enjoyed several cruises. Time does change events. In 2018, my wife of 49 years passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. How does one move on from a catastrophic event like that? Sometimes fate plays a part. After what seemed like an eternity of living alone (which I nor anyone I know appreciates) a friend of a friend suggested I meet this lady for coffee. As uncomfortable as that made me, I decided why not, especially when I found out she had also lost her spouse to cancer. It turned out to be an amenable coffee meeting. We discussed how our lives had been impacted, and what we were each doing to keep busy in our lives without partners which we were each facing. Well, coffee led to a dinner, to a home cooked meal and a meeting of each others family in due course. After a few months, we felt we were compatible and decided to cohabit. That was 4 years ago, we spent Covid isolation together, a trip to Mexico, a tour to the U.S.A. and a cruise together. My partner, Norma Smith has changed my life for the better and we both like golfing, curling, camping and travelling. I hope we can enjoy many years together. |
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Ron graduated from U of A with a Physical Education Degree (68) and started working for the City of Edmonton Parks and Recreations Dept. In 1972 Ron was offered a job with the Faculty of P.E. at U of A where he worked as an administrator and teacher. Ron specialized in Aquatics. Ron worked for the UofA for 11 years and in 1983 accepted a job running the Aquatic Specialist Program at Camosun College in Victoria BC. Ron completed his Master's Degree in 1985 while working at Camosun. Ron worked at Camosun until 1988 and then accepted a job with the City of Victoria managing Crystal Pool. From there he moved to Saanich Municipality to manage the Community Development Division of Saanich Parks and Recreation. Ron also was instrumental in helping with the design of the Saanich Commonwealth Pool. Ron left Saanich and worked for 5 more years as the Director of Commnications for the Regional Government (CRD). Ron retired in 2002. While working for the CRD Ron started a Tourism Web Site for Victoria. In 2002 Ron expanded the web site to include all of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Ron shut down his Vanisle Tourism business in March of 2016 but still shares his knowledge of the islands through blogs and facebook on his new web site http://stayandplayvictoria.com Ron is in his second marriage and has been happily enjoying life with Linda Wilkinson from Edmonton since 1987. |
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Looking back at that time in my
life, I feel I was fortunate to have grown up in a farming
community in that era.
I have been blessed with 4
children and 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren (twin
boys)!
I hope to keep enjoying God's
beautiful creation here in the county! |
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Jannette graduated from Wetaskwin Composite High School in 1962. After graduation, Janette attended business college in Vancouver, BC, worked for a finance company and was a dental assistant before marrying Gerrit VandenBos in 1964. Together they raised 2 children in Surrey, BC. a son, Rod and a daughter, Laurilie who currently both live and work in Palm Springs, California. Janette has 5 granddaughters and resides in both Steveston, BC and Palm Springs, Ca. Her husband Gerrit passed away last May 2015. Janette loves to travel and spend time with her children and granddaughters.
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"Still together, still crazy"
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I graduated from WCHS in 1962. In 1963 having finished one year of Education at U. of A. I married a newly graduated engineer and moved to Southern Ontario for his job. I was 19, and and have spent the rest of my years in Ontario except for 6 years in Quebec. The first 10 years were busy with jobs, extra education and moves. I completed the One year Teachers College program and was then able to teach in Ontario. The younger children are very special to me, so I always taught elementary classes. We eventually ended up in Montreal. Then our 2 daughters were born and we bought a house on the South Shore. But we were there at a difficult time, during the FLQ crisis, and many of the English were leaving. In the next 10 years, we were back in Ontario and bought a house in Georgetown, although like now, they were more expensive than in Montreal. We enjoyed some wonderful white water wilderness canoe and camping trips and lots of road trips, often west to visit family, but we also explored many parts of Canada and the United States. When my youngest daughter was in kindergarten I went back to university and completed a degree at the U. of Guelph. In next 10 years my husband started up a consulting business, which I worked for as well for a number of years. Then we negotiated a divorce. I went back to teaching and after a couple of years bought a house in Newmarket, near my school. This is where I have lived for the last 30 plus years. As I look back over my life. 2 things have given me much joy and happiness, the first is my children and grandchildren, the secongd is my years of teaching. |
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I joined the Canadian Air Force in 1963 and after spending 3 years in the service, I left with training in electronics, which enabled me to get a job repairing computers. I spent the next 44 years in Information Technology/Management, working and living in Winnipeg, Toronto, Edmonton, Ft. McMurray, Salem Oregon, and finally, Victoria. I particularly enjoyed the 8 years I spent traveling throughout North America and Europe training management consultants for Fujitsu consulting. Since 1968, this voyage has been shared with my very patient wife, Lillian. I am now enjoying sharing my retirement time with her. We have 3 sons, and 4 grandchildren. Fortunately, they all also live in Victoria so are also a central part of my retirement. As the saying goes, “If I had known grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first."
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1962 Spent a few years in Red Deer working for the Public School Board and Red Deer College Board, This was an exciting time to be working for Education in Alberta…lots of growth and changes happening. One afternoon a new School Board admin stopped at my office. Once I got him to trade places behind the desk, Jack Kokotailo and I had a good visit. 1967 Married Ed Brace from Turner Valley, and we headed north (Ft. St. John, Rainbow Lake, High Level, started our wireline business, homesteaded a quarter section of land and had three children. 1977 Relocated to Sherwood Park and started an oilfield manufacturing business. Ed and I parted ways in 1990, but continued to work together at the family business. 2000 Moved to Golden BC and married Merv Schick. We enjoyed many years of skiing and camping. I also spent 16 years guarding prisoners for the RCMP, and finally retired at the age of 75. When Merv passed away in 2018, I moved back to Sherwood Park, Today I follow my life’s passion, quilting.
Brother Hank passed away in 2007. |
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Born in Saskatoon on July 4th 1943. I had 3 sisters and moved around a lot as a kid. Have 4 daughters from a previous marriage and I almost quit swearing after the last one moved out! Also have 7 grandchildren. I quit school at 16 in grade 10 and joined the army. The army wasn't what I thought it would be so in 1963 there was a job opening for an electrical apprentice and I applied for it. By 1970 I worked my way up to master electrician which led to a lot of travel to the rigs. From Houston in the south to the Arctic, the Middle East and Africa. This led to the 3rd daughter being born in Tehran, Iran which was the base of operation for the next 15 months. Then 9 months in Dubai. Upon return to Canada I worked in several mines and gas wells while raising my daughters as a single parent. Most recently I accompanied my grandson and son in law on a 10 day school tour of Eastern Europe. I presently live south of Mayerthorpe and am semi retired. |
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Living in Leduc since
1971.Married to Jeanette in 1965 and we have one son, one
daughter and four grandchildren. Hobbies are R-Ving and hiking.
Employment history: Attendant at Deer Home in Red Deer 1963-64;
Certified Nursing Orderly at Royal Alexandra Hospital 1964-68;
Campus Security Force Sergeant in Training, UofA 1968-71;
Director of Training/Safety for the Canadian Assoc. of Oil Well
Drilling Contractors 1971-76; Director of Training/Safety at
Beta Well Servicing Ltd. 1976-82; Business Owner with son Todd
for Leduc safety Services Ltd. 1982-2012; Retired! |
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After graduating from high school in 1962, I worked briefly at the Wetaskiwin Times and then began my banking career, first at the BMO and then at CIBC. I married in 1964 and we had three children, two boys and a girl. After spending nearly 25 years in banking, I took a break and worked part time at the ATB Agency in Millet. An oportunity came up for me to become a Senior's Housing Administrator which I enjoyed for 7.5 years, until two groups amalgamated and my position was no more! I farmed with my husband Dale until his passing in 2007, and then back to working casually. For the past 12 years I have so enjoyed working part time in the office at the Wetaskiwin Seniors' Centre (an activity centre). At the same time I also was working part time at the ATB Agency in Millet for 6.5 years. I certainly enjoyhed interacting with people. My yard and grandchildren, along with volunteering on two different Boards keep me busy.
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Mavis
(Anderson) Nelson 
BettyAnn
(Blythe) Fenton
Ken
Draayer
Una
(Forth) Hagen
Paulette
Fremsted
Mike
Halvorson
Ed
Hegge
Ron
Kirstein 
Gladys
M. (Krause) Tainsh
Janette
(Lofgren) VandenBos
Allan
Lundell 
Margret (Peggy Miner) Lamothe
Wes
Nelson 
Mary Ann Nowicki Schick
Roger
Preston
Marvin
Weir 
Janet
(Weiss) Forth