FORD, John Ames: November 14, 1930 - September 27, 2016

John Ames Ford    John passed away peacefully in his sleep, he was a long time resident of Clairmont, Ab. John was known for his easy smile, good humor, love of family, neighbours and music also his faith.    In 1953, John married Joyce Hart (deceased 1999). Together they raised three children, Gary, Vera and Dale. When Gary and his wife Brenda died in an accident in 1981, John and Joyce also raised their grandchildren Greg and Kim. Brian became part of the family when he married Vera. Dale (deceased 2011) and Marilyn increased the family with Ryan, Nicole and Jaysen. The grandchildren, with their spouses have added 7 great grandchildren and two step great grandsons to the family. John again found happiness when he married Eileen Berg on April 30, 2000. John especially appreciated the loving care of Eileen and her 5 children and their spouses, three grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.    There was a memorial held in Grande Prairie and Kamloops on October 8, 2016

Block 116 Plot 7

FORD, Charles Ernest: December 27, 1915 - October 25, 1970 {Also on Ulmer grave stone page}

FORD, Billie: December 11, 1912 - December 16, 2009 {Also on Ulmer grave stone page}

Billie Ford    Billie (Alma) Ford, long time resident of Grande Prairie, passed away on December 16th, 2009 at the age of 97. Billie is survived by her brother, Harold Ulmer, sister, Edna (Ian) Renee, daughters, Bev Dunne, Charlene (Eric) Pettit, Wanda (Wayne) Johnson, and Karen (Brian) Coogan, son, Dwight (Marilyn) Ford and son-in-law Merle Baird. She also leaves 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces to remember her.    Billie was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Ford, brothers, Victor and Roy, sisters, Verna and Violet, daughters, Wendy Ford and Marilyn Baird, son, Mervyn, son-in-law, Bill Dunne and granddaughter, Cheryl Dunne.    On December 11, 1912, Billie was born in Castor, Alberta to William and Ida Ulmer. After attending Normal School in Camrose, she began her teaching career in 1936, which eventually brought Billie to Bezanson, where she met and married Charlie Ford in 1938.    Her passion was music and many Christmas concerts and music festivals were organized under her care during her career at Montrose, Bezanson School and Harry Balfour. Many fond family memories include the piano and singing and Billie was an active member of The Sweet Adelines for many years.    Billie led an active life traveling throughout Canada, the United States and Germany. She was also a long time participant of "The Swimming Ladies" at The Club. Billie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for her zest for life, compassion for her family and friends, her true bass, and sense of humor.    A celebration of Billie's life will be held at Oliver's Funeral Chapel on December 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM.    If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta.    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com       Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 28 Dec 2009, Mon  •  Page 20

Billie Ulmer married Charlie Ford (1938)

Block 29 Plot 4

FORD, James: January 17, 1940 - June 14, 2015

James Harold Ford    James Harold Ford of Okanagan Falls BC (formerly Grande Prairie, AB) passed away June 14, 2015 in Slave Lake Hospital at the age of 75 years. Jim was born in Grande Prairie, AB Jan 17, 1940 to parents Harold and Julia Ford. He spent his younger years working at Bezanson General Store until he was 18. After the store he worked various jobs in his life. He was a man of many talents and he made numerous friends along the way that he has maintained lifelong friendships with. His friends meant the world to him.    Jim and Donna had a lot at Spruce Point Park for 30 years where Jim looked forward to spending summers with his grandchildren. He would sit on the deck in the sun reading his old westerns while watching the kids play in the sand and water. In 2004 Jim and Donna decided to say goodbye to Alberta winters for good and moved to Okanagan Falls, BC.    Jim discovered a new hobby in wine country and took up wine making. He took great pride in all his batches and you could always count on a good glass of wine when you went for a visit.    Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna. His son Shane(DeAnna), grandchildren Dustin Clarke(Caitlin), Mandy Stuart(Curtis), Stephanie Ford, Robyn Haugland (Brad Wall), Justis Ford and Jamie Ford. Jim’s brother Danny Ford(Marianne), sister Judy Purves, sister in law Joan Ford, brother in law Keith Coney, brother in law Clarence Griffin(Gwen) and sister in law Barb Abel. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jim is predeceased by his parents Harold and Julia Ford, in-laws Charlie and Della Griffin, daughter Charlene Ford, son Jamie Ford, granddaughter Desiree Ford, brother Elmer Ford, nephew Ernie Ford, sister Kay Coney, brother in law Mark Purves, brother in law Dave Griffin and sister in law Josephine. His best friend of 18 years and constant companion, Ginger, will be waiting for him and the constant supply of beef jerky.    A small gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Memorial donations can be made to Children’s Wish Foundation www.childrenswish.ca His constant teasing and big bear hugs will be missed by so many people.    Until we meet again! Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com Posted on Bear Creek Funeral Home (web site)

Block 62 Lot 5

FORD, Charlene: 1961 - 1986

FORD, Desiree: 1981 - 1986

FORD, Jamie: - 1994 (Ashes)

Block 62 Plot 8

FORD, Elmer W.: November 15, 1937 - September 9, 2005

Elmer William Ford, 67, of Bezanson    Elmer William Ford passed away peacefully in his home at Bezanson, Alberta, on Friday, September 9, 2005 at the age of 67. He was born in Grande Prairie and spent most of his life in the Bezanson area.    He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, and friend.    His greatest love was to spend time with people discussing world affairs.    He showed a real interest in others and enjoyed teasing them about their many pursuits. He spent the early part of his life working with his parents in Ford's General Store.    He later became a welder and worked at various places throughout Alberta and B.C., ending his career as a welding instructor at Grande Prairie Regional College.    He had a keen interest in flying and restoring aircraft and vehicles. He had a never-ending thirst for knowledge, enjoyed travelling, and loved adventure, often choosing the path less taken.  Elmer is survived by: his loving wife, Joan: his daughter, Brenda (John) Young: his granddaughter, Alyssa, and grand-dog Tessa. He is also survived by: his brother, Jim (Donna): sister Kay (Keith) Coney: brother Danny (Marianne): sister Judy Purvis, and by Joan's siblings and their spouses: Rita (Ray) Boyer, Alan (Kay) Robideau, Betty (Allan) Fenton, Joyce (Wayne) Stanley, and Terry (Ed) Hildebrand. As well he is survived by uncles, aunts, many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.     Elmer was predeceased by his: son, Ernie, in 1988: his father, Harold, in 1968; is mother, Julia, in 1997; his father-in-law, Ernie Robideau, in 1960, and, mother-in-law, Peggy Robideau, last month.    Funeral service for the late  Elmer Ford will be held on  Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bezanson Community Church with Pastor Chris Willis officiating.    In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Rainbow Society or a children's charity of your choice OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM Telephone (780)532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 13 Sep 2005, Tue  •  Page 7

Block 62 Plot 2

FORD, Hazel T.: January 15, 1905 - April 2, 1980 {Also on Shedin stone page}

Hazel Tealinda Ford, long time pioneer.    Grande Prairie resident Hazel Tealinda Ford passed away Wednesday, April 2, 1980, at Grande Prairie General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Hazel was the fifth daughter born to Mathew and Maria Shedin on January 15, 1905 at Wetaskiwin, Alta.  Hazel walked into the Peace Country over the Edson Trail when she was five years old with the Charlie Lupton family and lived with the Luptons at Bezanson until her marriage to Ernest Alexander Ford, Dec. 1, 1924. Hazel was a school teacher at the Lindsay school in the Bezanson area and Ernie and Hazel were very active in that community until 1938 when they moved into Grande Prairie . Hazel is probably remembered best by many here for the years of service she and Ernie gave at Ford's Grocery She was also a dedicated worker in the community and church affairs serving with the WMS, IODE and hospital auxiliary. Hazel is survived by her sister Vera Gilmore of Edmonton, two sons Ivan V. Ford of Edmonton and Murray D. Ford of Park City, Utah daughter Donna Mitchell of St. Albert, 12 loving grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by son Ronald in 1928 and husband Ernest in 1975.    Funeral service honoring her was held from Oliver Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Ron Newfeld officiating. Interment followed in Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel Chapel. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 07 Apr 1980, Mon  •  Page 2

Bio/FORD-Ernest Aexander.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

Hazel Shedin married Ernest Ford (1924)

Block 23 Plot 7 & 8

FORD, Ernest H.: 1961 - 1988

Ernie H. Ford    Mr. Ernie Ford passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie. Alberta on Sunday, October 2, 1988. at the age of 26.    He was born in Grande Prairie. and had been a lifetime resident of Bezanson. He is survived by his parents Elmer and Joan Ford of Bezanson: his sister Brenda Ford (John) Young of Grande Prairie: His special friend Laura: his grandmothers: Peggy Robideau of Bezanson. and Julia Sieben-Ford of Grande Prairie: and his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.    Funeral service for the late Ernie ford will he held at the Grande Prairie Alliance Church, 7702- 100 Street. Grande Prairie, Alberta on Friday. October 7, 1988, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wilfred Johnson officiating. Interment to take place in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rainbow Society, in care of 10020-88 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alta. T8V 0C4.    Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Grande Prairie, Alberta. Phone 532-2929. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 06 Oct 1988, Thu - Page 2

Block 62 Plot 1

FORD, George Ross: 1919 - 1973

Block 29 Plot 1

Noreen Mary Ford     With sadness the family of the late Noreen Mary Ford of Bezanson, AB, announce her passing on October 13, 2010 while at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB.    Noreen was predeceased by her late husband, Ross on December 24, 1973 and her oldest son Dennis, on December 23, 2000. She leaves behind a loving family, sons Ken and Doug, daughters Helen and Frances, daughters-in-law Judy and Grace, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Noreen was born on October 26, 1921 at Rio Grande, AB, the seventh child of Dennis and Mary Ann O'Connell. There were eight other children in her family, brothers, Jack, Mick, Pat, Denny, Frank, Tim, Joseph and her only sister, Margaret, all of who have since passed away. In June of 1984,    Noreen retired from a 35 year teaching career which took her to many community schools within the Peace River district, ending with Harry Balfour School in Grande Prairie. From then on, she especially treasured a full home life as well as travel with family members until it became necessary because of health reasons, to reside within the Emerald Gardens Care facility at Grande Prairie.    Noreen always made the world a better place and will be dearly missed by those who mourn her. Her life was a series of wonderful memories woven with love.    As a celebration of her life, a funeral mass was held at her beloved Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, located in Bezanson, AB at 1:00 p. m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Interment followed in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 18 Oct 2010, Mon  •  Page 18

Noreen O'Connell married George "Ross" Ford

Block 32 Plot 9

FORD, Harold E.: December 30, 1912 - June 21, 1968 {also on Brown grave stone page}

FORD, Julia A.: June 1, 1915 - May 29. 1997 {also on Brown grave stone page}

Julia Ford Sieben 81, of Grande Prairie    Julia Ford Sieben, a longtime resident of The Bezanson area, passed away peacefully at Heritage Lodge on May 29, 1997. She was born June 1, 1915. Julia was active in her community. She and her husband Harold owned and operated Ford's store and had the post office until his passing, She then moved to Chilliwack to assist her widowed sister Pat, It was there that she met and married Jack Sieben. They then moved back to retire in Grande Prairie. Julia leaves to mourn her passing her children, Elmer (Joan) Ford, Jim (Donna) Ford, Kay (Keith) Coney, Danny (Marion) Ford, and Judy Purves. She is also survived by five granddaughters, six grandsons, twelve great-grandchildren, five sisters and one brother. Julia was predeceased by her husband Harold Ford in 1968 and second husband Jack Sieben in 1985, one son-in-law Mark in 1996, one granddaughter Charlene and great-granddaughter Desiree in 1986, two grandsons, Ernie Ford in 1988 and Jamie Ford in 1994.    Cremation will take place and a family service will follow in the Bezanson Church on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie Telephone 532-2929 "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 30 May 1997, Fri  •  Page 5

Julia Brown married Harold Ford (1936)

Block 29 Plot 8

FORD, Harvey William: 1924 - 1983

Block 29 Plot 2

FORD, Riley: - July 26, 1995 - July 26, 1995

Block 66, Lot 5

FORD, Ronald Ernest: May 23, 1927- April 1, 1928 

Block 23 Plot 5

FORD, William: 1882 - 1944 {Also on Ames grave stone page}

William Ford married Vera Ames (1910)

FORD, Vera: 1890 - 1953 {Also on Ames grave stone page}

FORD, Fred  W .: 1914 - 1996

Block 29 Plot 5 & 6

FORD, Vernon L.: 1920 - 1962 {Also on McIntosh & Brown stone page}

Bio/FORD-Vern.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture {Also on McIntosh & Brown grave stone page}

FORD, Gilbert L.: 1950 - 2017

Block 29, Lot 7

FORD, Judith (Judy) Anne: May 29, 1953 – January 18, 2021 {Also on Gunson grave stone page}

Judy Ford    It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ford on January 18, 2021 at the age of 67 years. Judy was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta in 1953 and lived most of her life in Bezanson, Alberta. Judy had a passion for the outdoors, she enjoyed visiting with guests around her fire pit and was a great teacher for anyone who wanted to learn about growing plants. She also enjoyed watching the cooking channel and trying out new recipes. She was well known at work for her famous enchilada. She also loved her community and enjoyed keeping in touch with everyone while working at the Bezanson General Store. Judy was a loving wife to her husband Dennis, who passed away in 2000, and a mother to her three sons.    She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Grant, David, and Duncan (Miranda), her nine grandchildren, and her siblings Bernard (Carol) Burbank, Ken (Doreen) Gunson, Melvin (Cathy) Gunson, Marlene (Garry) Brown, Bryan Gunson, Edward (Nazarita) Gunson, and Edith (Guy) Mongrain.    Judy was predeceased by her husband Dennis Ross Ford, and her parents John Joseph Gunson and Clara Lorraine Gunson.    There are no events for Judy scheduled. If desired, you can still show your support by sending a message to the family or planting a tree in memory of Judith Anne Ford.    Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com.

Judy Gunson married Dennis Ford 

FORD, Dennis Ross: October 28, 1952 - December 23, 2000 {Also on Gunson grave stone page}

Dennis Ross Ford, 48, of Bezanson    Dennis Ross Ford passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2000 at the age of 48 years. He leaves behind his; loving wife Judy of 28 years, three sons; Grant (Christina), David (Brenda), Duncan, and three grandchildren; Bradley, Jessica and Kristen. He is also survived by his mother Noreen, two brothers Ken (Grace) and Doug and two sisters Helen and Frances.    He is predeceased by his father George Ross and infant grandson Riley. Dennis was born October 28, 1952 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He was raised on the family farm in Bezanson where he received his early education, later graduating from St. Joseph high school in Grande Prairie. Shortly after graduation Dennismet and married Judy Gunson of Crooked Creek. For a while they made their home in Grande Prairie and later moved to their acreage in Bezanson. They shared a love of nature and farming and were inseparable as they enjoyed many outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting and boating.    Dennis retired from Weyerhaeuser Canada after a career which spanned 24 years in various positions. In retirement he and Judy acquired a fondness for travel and in recent years treasured the many hours spent with the grandchildren. His love of life and his keen sense of humour are an inspiration for us all.    A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.. on Wednesday December 27, 2000 at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave.) Grande Prairie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Bezanson.    Burial will take place in the Glen Leslie Cemetery followed by fellowship at the Bezanson Catholic Church.    In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie    Telephone 532-2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 27  Dec 2000,  Wed - Page 5

Block 67 Plot 2

MCINTOSH, Patricia (Brown/Ford): July 12th, 1922 – November 14th, 2012

Patricia Dorothy McIntosh (Brown-Ford)     On November 14, 2012 Patricia passed away at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her children, Sylvia Houle, Wayne Ford, Gil Ford, Duncan McIntosh, Doreen Oosterhuis, Joyce Helmers and Jayson McIntosh; 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Pat was predeceased by her husband Vernon Leslie Ford (1962), and husband Gordon McIntosh (1966), and son –in-law Raymond Houle (2012). Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Grey Nuns hospital in Edmonton after a brief illness. Pat was the last line of the Browns consisting of 6 sisters and 4 brothers.    A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the Westlock Funeral Home Monday, Nov 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. Donations gratefully accepted by Stars Air Ambulance c/o 10004-105 Street, Westlock, AB T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474) Posted on Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (web site)

Patricia Brown married Vernon Ford then Donald McIntosh

Block 29, Lot 7

Kathleen Lucille "Kay" Coney   Kathleen Lucille “Kay” Coney longtime resident of Puskwaska, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 69 years on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Kay was born April 27, 1943 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She was a longtime resident of Paskwaska area. Kay was beloved wife of Keith of 51 years. She was a farm wife who loved having family and friends around to “fuss” over, cook and visit with. Kay enjoyed her large garden and many flower beds in the summer months, scrapbooking, photography and painting. She was grandmother to eight grandchildren, whom she loved very much. A special joy for her was to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren during the holidays and family functions. Kay will be sadly missed by husband Keith Coney, daughter Kim (Morgan, MacKenzie), son Kelly and wife Heather (Emily & Garrett), Son Scott and wife Kathleen (Joshua, Justin, Kyle, Seth). Brother’s Jim (Donna), Elmer (Joan), Danny (Marian), sister Judy and sister in-laws Jean (Ray) and Marg. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Ford, Julia Ford (Brown), brother Elmer Ford and Gordon & Gertie Edgington.    Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 2:00pm, at the Bezanson Community Church, in Bezanson, Alberta.    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rainbow Society of Grande Prairie.     Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com    OLIVER’S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 14 Aug 2012, Tue  •  Page 29

Kay Ford married Keith Coney (1961)

Block 2, Lot 1

McLaughlin, Myrtle Lillian: 1922 - 1993 {Also on McLaughlin stone page}

Myrtle McLaughlin, 70, of Bezanson     Mrs. Myrtle McLaughlin passed away at her home in Bezanson, Alberta on Sunday, March 7, 1993, at age 70. Myrtle was born on September 4, 1922 in the Ford home in Bezanson. She was a lifelong resident of Bezanson, and was well known for her unique doll collection. Myrtle is survived by her son Brian (Colleen) of Grovedale; grandsons: Brad, Reid, and Monty; 3 sisters: Elsie (Herb) of Polyser, Manitoba, Janet (George) Redford of Abbotsford, B.C., Verna Crowe of Bezanson; 3 brothers: Fred (Betty) Ford of Bezanson, Henry (Shirley) Ford of Bezanson, and John (Joyce) Ford of Clairmont; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.    Myrtle was predeceased by her husband Earl in 1988; son Lynn in 1968; her father Bill in 1945; her mother Vera in 1952; by 5 brothers: Harold, Vern, Harvey, Charlie, and Ross Ford; and by 2 sisters: Ellen Hawryluk, and Evelyn Gammon.    A memorial service for the late Myrtle McLaughlin will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. at 2:00 p.m., at Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, Alberta, with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Cremation has taken place.    Memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.    Arrangements are entrusted to Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie.    Telephone 532-2929. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 09 Mar 1993, Tue - Page 2

FORD, Gerald Lynn: 1945 - 1968

Myrtle Ford married Earl (Hap) McLaughlin

Block 62, Lot 4

Bohdan Hawryluk, 79, of Bezanson    Bohdan was born on the Hawryluk homestead at Bezanson, to Ksenia and Michael Hawryluk, on May 17, 1920, seventy-nine years later, on Aug. 31, 1999 Bohdan passed away peacefully on that same farm after losing his battle with cancer.    Bohdan was predeceased by his wife Ellen (nee Ford) and by his brother Peter Hawryluk and sisters Mary Naylor and Olha Warn. Bohdan was also predeceased by his son-in-law Terry Lock.    Bohdan will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his children Maxine Robertson (Jim), Diane MacDonnell (Dave), Joyce Thompson (Tom), John Hawryluk (Marilyn), Penny Hawryluk (Laura), and his grandchildren; Deanna Reiswig (Brian), Jocelyn Lock, Shawndel Hawryluk, David Robertson, Kandis Lock, T.J. Hawryluk and his step-grandchildren Melanie, Tasha and Landon Thompson.    He will also be missed by his sisters Annie Oe and Nellie Smashnuk, as well as his sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews, good friends and neighbours.    Bohdan farmed for most of his life except for a short stint in the army during World War II and later, after Ellen died, he worked for the Department of Highways, Dan's Construction and as a farmhand for G. Forrest.    Bohdan was also a community minded person. He helped build the original section of the Bezanson Community Hall, as well as the curling rink. He served as school trustee in the '50s when the numerous small school districts were consolidated into larger ones under the county system. At one time Bohdan served as president of the West Smoky Legion Branch 244. He was also instrumental in getting electrical power onto the farms north of Bezanson.    In his early years Bohdan tried his hand at bronc-busting in some of the Peace Country rodeos with his good friend Roger LaValley, Bohdan not only enjoyed riding horses, he enjoyed training them. In his younger years he often liked hunting along the banks of the Smoky with his friends. Although Bohdan no longer hunted these last few years he enjoyed helping get ready for hunting camp by driving in the team and wagon, or riding in on the quads, approving the campsite and offering advice in his quiet and humourous way.    Bohdan also enjoyed his many trips to the Yukon and the territories and his many excursions to Lethbridge with his friend Tony. Bohdan was a jack-of-all trades as most farmers are. He was a mechanic, welder, plumber, trapper, farrier, blacksmith, gardener and carpenter.    He could often be found helping family, friends and neighbours in any of those capacities. His desks, tables, picnic benches, curio cupboards, bookshelves, hope chests, video racks, vegetable boxes will be treasured keepsakes for many people. We're going to miss stopping by Bohdan's to get a board cut to the right length, for a cup of coffee and cookie, a crib game and a chat. We're going to miss the stories, poems, jokes and fun.    The family extends a heartfelt invitation to all family, friends and neighbours to come and join in a celebration of Bohdan's life, as we say goodbye to him at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 1999 at the Robertson-Hawryluk farm at Bezanson. If the weather is inclement the celebration will he held at the Bezanson Community Church. Interment will follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Peace Wapiti Education Foundation would be thankfully appreciated.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie    Telephone 532-2929 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 02 Sep 1999, Thu - Page 5

Bio/Hawryluk-Bohdan.pdf - Click for a PDF document with picture

Ellen Ford married Bohdan Hawryluk (1947)

Block 43, Lot 7