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RUTHERFORD _ Alvin Charles 1927 - 2008 It is with deep sadness that the family of Alvin Charles Rutherford announces his passing on December 23, 2008. Alvin was born to Pearl and Lowell Rutherford in Drumheller on June 18, 1927. The family homesteaded in Munsen, then moved to Woods Lake and finally settled on a farm outside of Elnora. After high school Alvin began work with Crown Lumber in Elnora and in 1949 married Edna Holland. From Elnora he moved from Beiseker to Three Hills to Didsbury where he retired. He loved working with people, sharing their stories and made many friends in those communities. Alvin was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He took great pride in his children's accomplishments and became a devoted and doting grandpa closely following each grandchild's achievements. Alvin was a passionate football, hockey, curling, and baseball fan. He loved to watch his boys play hockey and ball and travelled many a winter night to watch the Flames. The truck and camper travelled to all the ball fields in the area as he rooted for the Didsbury Jets. In later years when grandchildren took up the sport, he also became a tennis fan. Alvin committed many volunteer hours in each community that he lived in. He undertook any task where he saw a need and did whatever needed to be done whether it was coaching a team, building a campground, putting up tennis nets, helping with the Elks bingo, or fixing furniture for the Sunday school. Alvin was a true son of the prairies. He loved the wide open sky and the land. Every year he marveled at the crops and the renewal of the land. He was an avid gardener and tended his little corner of the prairie with the same love and care that he showed his family. After retirement he and Edna enjoyed several trips until Edna's health became restrictive. With great devotion he cared for Edna even after she went into extended care. Our family has been graced with his love and guided by his principles. He will remain in our hearts and memory forever. Alvin is survived by his wife Edna; his daughter Joan (Glenn) Hill; his sons Ken Rutherford, Rod (Sue) Rutherford, Doug (Kim) Rutherford; grandchildren Erin (Andy) Maj, Shannon (Mike) Oliver, Scott Rutherford, Leanne Rutherford, Mark Rutherford, Taylor Rutherford, Josh Rutherford, and Morgan Rutherford and great-grandchildren Annika and Lucas Maj and Max Oliver. He was predeceased by his parents Pearl and Lowell, sisters Vivian Collins and Eva Collins, brothers Jay Rutherford and Bill Rutherford, and daughter-in-law Donna Rutherford. The family invites friends and family to share in their Celebration of Alvin's life on Tuesday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Knox United Church in Didsbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rosebud Health Foundation, P.O. Box 962, Didsbury AB T0M 0W0. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, Didsbury. Telephone: 403-335-4773.
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