We have been fortunate in this area to have missed the hailstorms that severely damaged crops and gardens. The hail, like the rain this year, has been spotty. We had a few light showers again Saturday, but have not had heavy rains as has been the case in some spots.
This week we learned of the death of a former Forest Bank resident, Percy Goodburn. Percy grew up in the Forest Bank District. He was the second child born to Dick and Ada Goodburn before their move to Canada from England in 1924. All four of their children attended Forest Bank School. Percy enjoyed taking part in all the activities in the district including playing hockey.
In 1948 the family moved to British Columbia. Percy continued his education. After obtaining a Bachelor of Theology and later a Bachelor of Education, teaching English became his life's work. Percy always had a soft sport for Forest Bank, which he considered a unique district. He made several visits back throughout the years. Percy and his wife Hazel spent most of their retirement years at Rocky Mountain House, Alta. Our sympathy to his wife and family. He will be sadly missed and happily remembered by all who knew him.
A short time ago I reported the death of Thelma (Wesson) Clancy, but did not report the death of her husband Val Clancy, who passed away June 21, just two days after the death of his wife. Aug. 1, a memorial service was held at the Gefle farm in Eckville, Alta., the home of Val and Thelma's daughter Valerie and her husband Mike Gefle. The service began at 2 p.m. and included remembrances by members of their family. Their daughter Marjorie spoke on their life and death. Hymns were sung, accompanied by a guitarist and one of their grandchildren on the violin. Several relatives from this area including Shirley and Don Young, Darren and Kim Young, David Wesson, Christina Pike and Maureen Bexson attended the services and the barbecue that followed. Our sympathy to all family members who especially will miss Thelma and Val and have memories of their busy lives.
I mentioned in my last news report that Maureen Bexson was attending the lily show in Calgary. She always enters several classes of lily arranging. As usual she did well, being awarded one first, two seconds and three thirds in the various classes she entered. Congratulations Maureen.
This long weekend many people spent time at various lakes. Lois Pike was at Loon Lake where her family and her sister Jeanette and husband Dennis Pike's family are enjoying a weekend together.
Rheanan (Pike) and her husband Brad Beasley spent the past weekend visiting with Rheanan's father Terry Pike and grandmother Florence Pike.
Gully Gus says, "The ideal diet is expressed in four words, no more, thank you,"
