Obituary of Albert Rosendahl

Albert Rosendahl was born on October 8, 1933 in Dawson Creek, BC to Helen and Victor Rosendahl. Albert and his parents lived on the family farm in Willow Valley. Albert at the age of seventeen lost his father, and as the only child Albert took over the farming operations. In 1955, Albert's mother Helen remarried to Hathorn Marshall where Albert had gained 6 Step Brothers and 3 Step Sisters. Albert met the love of his life Arvis Deziel. On July 4, 1959 he took Arvis's hand in marriage. They had three children Sonnia, Tannia, and Rick. In later years this blessed Albert with 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In 1972 Albert and his family moved to Chetwynd, BC where he worked at the CFI Plant, now known as West Fraser. Albert retired from West Fraser in 1993. He then moved back to Willow Valley where he was able to fully commit to his lifelong dream of farming. With his family and friends, he shared infamous John Deere sleigh rides, snowmobiling, skating at the slough, quadding and fishing trips. He also enjoyed hunting, curling, dancing and many community functions. Over the years Albert volunteered for the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair Board, Boy Scouts, School Board of Trustees for School District #59, and the CB Club. Albert had great community spirit, worked hard, and lived his dream. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by many. Albert passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the age of 79 years. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Peace Mission Chapel in Progress, BC. Pastor Lee Stephenson officiated, Interment followed in the Willow Valley Cemetery. Albert was predeceased by his Father; Victor, Son; Todd, Mother; Helen Marshall, Step Father; Hathorn Marshall, Step Brothers; Vic Marshall, Don Marshall, Step Sisters; Unice McAllister, Ruth Wales, Son In Law; Randy Nichols, Sister In Law; Trudy Melychuk and Father and Mother In Law; Eva and Frenchie Deziel. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years; Arvis, Daughters; Sonnia Regner (Rod), Tannia Nichols, Son; Richard Rosendahl, Grandchildren; Delbert (Candace) Gerlinsky, Breezi (Donald) Jobson, Chuck (Daphne) Nichols, Brandy (Brody) Mayer, Sheena (Shawn) Duheme, Tommy Nichols (Sam Gagnon), Ami (Dave) Travis, Branton (Audrey) Regner, Great Grandchildren; Braxton, Merrick, Autumn, Ashton, Jaylen, Olivia, RJ, Alyssa, Caylee, Ethan, Step Brothers; Roy Marshall, Bill Marshall, Glenn Marshall, Ralph Marshall, and Step Sister; Geraldine Fatherbey. Special Memories presented by Albert's grandson; Delbert Gerlinsky. For friends so wishing donations may be made in memory of Albert to the Willow Valley Cemetery Fund. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium