| Block - Amy (Kary) Block was born to Rochus and Amelia Kary at Hemaruka on May 25, 1911 and passed away October 4, 2007 at the age of 96 years. Amy’s parents of German descent immigrated from Russia to Harvey, North Dakota. In 1909 they moved to Castor for a short time, eventually moving to what became known as Hemaruka. In 1928 Amy married Emanuel Kary and to this union were born six children, Walter, Viola, Alvin, Harvey, Beulah, and Marlene. In 1939 Emanuel was taken to a concentration camp in Ontario and Amy was left at home with four small children. When he came back several years later he was a changed man and life was never really the same. They worked hard on the farm to make a living. They sold their farm to Harvey Kary and in 1964 they built a new house and moved into Veteran. In 1977 Emanuel passed away and in 1982 Amy married Henry Block who passed away in 1994. Amy continued living in her house until she was 90 years of age at which time she moved into Assisted Living in Coronation where she lived until her passing. She spent one month in Coronation Acute Care. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, Walter (Sines) of Calgary, three daughters, Viola (Cal) Roberts of Veteran, Beulah (Ron) Allison of Veteran, and Marlene (Ray) Cornelius of Veteran; one daughter-in-law Robbie Kary of Stettler; one brother Leo of Fairview; 18 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; all of Henry’s family; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rochus and Amelia, an infant son Alvin in 1931, daughter-in-law Margaret in 1969, first husband Emanuel in 1977, second husband Henry in 1994, son Harvey in 2004; as well as eight sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Veteran Full Gospel Church, Veteran, Alberta on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Darrel Durksen officiating. Amy’s family shared many memories paying tribute to her life. Accompanying the congregational hymns “Safe In The Arms Of Jesus” and “What A Day That Will Be” were Judy Heistad, pianist and Carolyn Devereux, organist. Vern Durksen sang a solo, “Serenaded By Angels”. Granddaughters Karen Gogel, Melody Ellerby and Rhonda Deagle sang “Mansion Over The Hilltop”. Honourary pallbearers were “All Amy’s Family And Friends”. Active pallbearers were grandsons, Dennis Roberts, Darrel Kary, Randy Kary, Stan Allison, Carmen Cornelius, Trevor Kary, Dwight Allison and Sheldon Kary, with the interment at the Veteran Cemetery. Following the funeral service family and friends gathered at the Veteran Hall for a time of visiting and reminiscing. A beautiful lunch was prepared and served by the Veteran Full Gospel Church Ladies. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Coronation Health Centre Foundation or to The Gideons, in care of Coronation Funeral Home, Box 35, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0. Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 1-888-578-2928. “Knowledge, Experience And Professionalism With A Personal Touch” Card of Thanks It is difficult to express in words our appreciation and thanks to Dr. McKenzie, the nurses and staff of the Coronation Health Centre for the wonderful care Mom received while in the hospital. Your desire to meet her needs and to make her as comfortable as possible was and is deeply appreciated. Special thank you kitchen staff for the meals provided for us while attending Mom’s bedside. To those who phoned, visited and brought food following Mom’s passing thank you for your kindness and expressions of sympathy. Thank you Heather and your staff for the compassionate and personal attention to all the many details of the burial and the Celebration Of Life Service for Mom. You are a blessing. Pastor Darrel and Pat thank you for your prayers and encouragement to Mom and us during her illness and for conducting the service. To those who also helped make the service a special time of remembrance. Thank you musicians, the tributes in song and word, those in the sound booth and of course all who attended, it is deeply appreciated. Full Gospel Church Ladies, the bountiful lunch was appreciated by all! Thank you and God bless. Amy Block’s Family |