RYCROFT Grave Stones

Rycroft, Evelyn: May 27, 1929 - March 22, 2026

  Milna Evelyn Gloriana Rycroft came into this world on May 27th, 1929, and departed peacefully on March 22nd, 2026, at the age of 96 at Prairie Lakes Hospice.
  Evelyn was the first-born daughter of pioneers, Ed and Mabel Bredeson, and spent her childhood and teenage years in the Glen Leslie district with her siblings Ernie and Marion (Waldner).
  Evelyn married Bruce Rycroft in 1952. She is survived by her 3 children, David, Eddie (Debbie) and Connie (Rene) Bouchard. Grandma to Jeffrey, Mitchell and Cordell Rycroft, Lee (Crystal) Rycroft, Lindsay (Richard) Mach, and Blake, Nicholas and Molly Bouchard. Great Grandma to Jade Rycroft, David Rycroft, Claire Rycroft, Chelsea Rycroft, Falyn Mach and Greyson Mach. Great-Great Grandma to Claire Beaudry.
  Mom’s various occupations and hobbies included cashier, school bus driver, tour guide, ball player, fisher, golfer, bowler, puzzler, and card shark. She also cherished her lake time at Cozy Cove on Sturgeon Lake.
  After Bruce’s passing, Mom spent the rest of her days living her best life at Wild Rose Manor. Her family would like to express their eternal gratitude to the administration and staff of Wild Rose for the exemplary care and devotion shown to Evelyn during the 12 years she resided at the lodge.
  A Celebration of Life for Evelyn will be held on April 4, 2026, at 11:00 am at Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11802 99 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB., T8W 0C7. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
  In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation made to the Grande Spirit Foundation.
  Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home bcfh.ca 780 830-7742
clipped fro bcfh.ca un Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune March 2026

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BROWN, Donald George: 1919 - 1989 {also on Brown grave stone page}

Donald George Brown
   Mr. Donald George Brown passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Saturday, July 8, 1989, at the age of 69.
   He was born at Slave Lake, Alberta. on September 17, 1919. He was raised in the Glen Leslie area, and farmed in Teepee Creek from 1942 until 1970, at which time he moved to Grande Prairie.
   Donald is survived by his wife Pat, children, Melvin (Karen), Betty (Orval) Sorken, David (Peggy), Dale (Trish). Helen (Jim) McQuaig, Russel (Gail), Brad (Linda), Lorne (Elaine). Ted (Leona), Ron (Eveline), and Kelly, also daughters-in-law Patricia Brown, and Maureen Sabourin: 20 grandchildren. and 1 great-grandchild. Donald is also survived by one brother Patrick. and sisters, Violet (George) Knight, Julia Sieben, Gerte (Gordon) Edginton, Rachel (Roy) Tink, Patricia McIntosh, and Doreen (Terry) Livelton, also sister-in-law Babe Brown: and numerous nieces and nephews.
   He was predeceased by his father in 1958 his mother in 1972, two brothers,. and one infant sister.
   Funeral service for the late Donald Brown will he held at Christ Church Anglican, 6610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Thursday, July 13, 1989, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Canon E. P. Williston and the Rev. Canon Isaac Graham officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Following the interment service friends are invited to join with the family in the Teepee Creek Hall for a time of fellowship.
   Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, on Wednesday evening. July 12th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Respiratory Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.
   Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Oliver Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Grande Prairie, Alberta. Telephone
532-2929.
  CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 11 Jul 1989, Tue  •  Page 2

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BROWN, Helen "Pat": November 1, 1921 - March 1, 2015 {also on Brown grave stone page}

Pat Brown
   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandma, great-Grandma and great-great-Grandma, on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the age of 93.
   She will be sadly missed by her 11 children: Melvin, Betty Sorken (Orval), David (Ellen), Dale (Alejandra), Helen McQuaig (Jim), Russel, Brad, Lorne (Elaine), Ron (Eveline) and Kelly. Daughters in-law: Karen Brown, Pat Schultz, Maureen Ophus, Linda Martin, and Moe Brown.
   She will remain in the hearts of her 27 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Jim and Bruce (Evelyn); sisters in-law: Pearl McLaughlin, Violet Rycroft and Jenny Rycroft.
   She was predeceased by her husband Donald, her brothers: Eric (Rita), Bob (Mildred), Theodore, Sam (Gertie), Mark (Ruth), Gordon (Dorothy), Danny and Monty; sister in-law Edith; daughters in-law Trish and Gail Brown. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, caring friend, great cook, excellent berry picker and accomplished moose meat butcher.
   She has given us so much and we are so fortunate to have received her love, humor and family; and will be forever in our hearts.
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 the family will hold an open house from 2:00 - 5:00 pm with a celebration of life presentation at 3:00 pm at the Teepee Creek Hall.
   Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralchapel.com

Pat Rycroft married Don Brown (1942)

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