Funeral Services For W. A. Lavender
Following a lengthy illness, William Andrew Lavender, pioneer of High River and Blackie districts, passed away in a Calgary hospital on Thursday, Aug. 12. He had lived in this district for the past forty years, and previous to that time had prospected for some years in B.C. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death.
Born at Smith Falls, Ontario, he was keenly interested in prospecting and minerals and joined in exploration and prospecting in the early days of the gold boom in the Caribou, and other mining areas. Amongst his associates of that period were Frank Brazil and the late Jack Riley, all of whom later came to High River and Blackie districts to reside. He took up land in the Blackie district and in recent years had lived at High River. He had had an adventurous life and his humorous recollection of experiences of early days made hiim an enteraining companion. He was a good neighbor and a kind friend, and was held in highest regard by all who knew him.
Surviving relatives are his wife Ellen at High River; three brothers and one sister. these are Herm and John of Moose Jaw, Everett of Smith Falls and Mrs. Arthur Stone of Smith Falls.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 15 from High River United Church, with Rev. John Kennedy conducting the service and arangements in charge of Snodgrass Funeral Home. There was a very large attendance of friends from the country and from town and the floral gifts were beautiful. A solo by Mrs. John Kennedy was a part of the musical service. Pallbearers were Jack Sutherland, Alex. Henry, J. F. Castell, C. Jensen, A. LePatourel and O. Charlton. Honorary pallbears were J. Glendenning, N. McAllister and George Riley (acting for Senator Riley). Interment was in the Highwood Cemetery.
Published - The High River Times - 19 AUG 1943
Following a lengthy illness, William Andrew Lavender, pioneer of High River and Blackie districts, passed away in a Calgary hospital on Thursday, Aug. 12. He had lived in this district for the past forty years, and previous to that time had prospected for some years in B.C. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death.
Born at Smith Falls, Ontario, he was keenly interested in prospecting and minerals and joined in exploration and prospecting in the early days of the gold boom in the Caribou, and other mining areas. Amongst his associates of that period were Frank Brazil and the late Jack Riley, all of whom later came to High River and Blackie districts to reside. He took up land in the Blackie district and in recent years had lived at High River. He had had an adventurous life and his humorous recollection of experiences of early days made hiim an enteraining companion. He was a good neighbor and a kind friend, and was held in highest regard by all who knew him.
Surviving relatives are his wife Ellen at High River; three brothers and one sister. these are Herm and John of Moose Jaw, Everett of Smith Falls and Mrs. Arthur Stone of Smith Falls.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 15 from High River United Church, with Rev. John Kennedy conducting the service and arangements in charge of Snodgrass Funeral Home. There was a very large attendance of friends from the country and from town and the floral gifts were beautiful. A solo by Mrs. John Kennedy was a part of the musical service. Pallbearers were Jack Sutherland, Alex. Henry, J. F. Castell, C. Jensen, A. LePatourel and O. Charlton. Honorary pallbears were J. Glendenning, N. McAllister and George Riley (acting for Senator Riley). Interment was in the Highwood Cemetery.
Published - The High River Times - 19 AUG 1943
Funeral Services For W. A. Lavender
Following a lengthy illness, William Andrew Lavender, pioneer of High River and Blackie districts, passed away in a Calgary hospital on Thursday, Aug. 12. He had lived in this district for the past forty years, and previous to that time had prospected for some years in B.C. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death.
Born at Smith Falls, Ontario, he was keenly interested in prospecting and minerals and joined in exploration and prospecting in the early days of the gold boom in the Caribou, and other mining areas. Amongst his associates of that period were Frank Brazil and the late Jack Riley, all of whom later came to High River and Blackie districts to reside. He took up land in the Blackie district and in recent years had lived at High River. He had had an adventurous life and his humorous recollection of experiences of early days made hiim an enteraining companion. He was a good neighbor and a kind friend, and was held in highest regard by all who knew him.
Surviving relatives are his wife Ellen at High River; three brothers and one sister. these are Herm and John of Moose Jaw, Everett of Smith Falls and Mrs. Arthur Stone of Smith Falls.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 15 from High River United Church, with Rev. John Kennedy conducting the service and arangements in charge of Snodgrass Funeral Home. There was a very large attendance of friends from the country and from town and the floral gifts were beautiful. A solo by Mrs. John Kennedy was a part of the musical service. Pallbearers were Jack Sutherland, Alex. Henry, J. F. Castell, C. Jensen, A. LePatourel and O. Charlton. Honorary pallbears were J. Glendenning, N. McAllister and George Riley (acting for Senator Riley). Interment was in the Highwood Cemetery.
Published - The High River Times - 19 AUG 1943
Following a lengthy illness, William Andrew Lavender, pioneer of High River and Blackie districts, passed away in a Calgary hospital on Thursday, Aug. 12. He had lived in this district for the past forty years, and previous to that time had prospected for some years in B.C. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death.
Born at Smith Falls, Ontario, he was keenly interested in prospecting and minerals and joined in exploration and prospecting in the early days of the gold boom in the Caribou, and other mining areas. Amongst his associates of that period were Frank Brazil and the late Jack Riley, all of whom later came to High River and Blackie districts to reside. He took up land in the Blackie district and in recent years had lived at High River. He had had an adventurous life and his humorous recollection of experiences of early days made hiim an enteraining companion. He was a good neighbor and a kind friend, and was held in highest regard by all who knew him.
Surviving relatives are his wife Ellen at High River; three brothers and one sister. these are Herm and John of Moose Jaw, Everett of Smith Falls and Mrs. Arthur Stone of Smith Falls.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 15 from High River United Church, with Rev. John Kennedy conducting the service and arangements in charge of Snodgrass Funeral Home. There was a very large attendance of friends from the country and from town and the floral gifts were beautiful. A solo by Mrs. John Kennedy was a part of the musical service. Pallbearers were Jack Sutherland, Alex. Henry, J. F. Castell, C. Jensen, A. LePatourel and O. Charlton. Honorary pallbears were J. Glendenning, N. McAllister and George Riley (acting for Senator Riley). Interment was in the Highwood Cemetery.
Published - The High River Times - 19 AUG 1943
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