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 Patrick Rooney, son of William Rooney and Caroline Layman.Born 18 Jan 1885 Brown County, Minnesota, died 30 Oct 1962 Wisconsin, age 77 years, buried Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Married 1916, age 30 or 31 years (married 34 or 35 years) to:  Lucie Mary Baker, age by marriage 22 or 23 yearsBorn 23 Jul 1893 Duluth, St Louis County, Minnesota, died 11 May 1951 Westbank, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, age 57 years, buried Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Children: 1. Marie Ellen RooneyBorn 3 Apr 1920 Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada, died 5 Sep 2015 Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada, age 95 years Marie Ellen Moss, beloved wife of the late Charles William ("Bob") Moss, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 95 years, at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Marie was born in Grande Prairie, AB on April 3, 1920 and has lived in several places in Alberta and British Columbia during her life. As a young woman, Marie ran her father's general store in Crooked Creek, AB for several years and then worked as a bookkeeper for Canada Packers in Edmonton. Marie and Bob were married on August 27, 1951 and eventually moved to Calgary in 1962 where she and Bob enjoyed many happy years together. As Bob's health declined during his final years Marie was his devoted caregiver. Following Bob's passing, Marie spent the last 16 years of her life residing at the Manor Village of Huntington Hills where she made many dear friends. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob in December 1998, her brother Donald ("Bud") Rooney in France in 1944; her parents, Pat and Lucie Rooney, stepmother, Christina ("Tina"), sisters Dorothy (Jim) Rasmussen, Mona (Eric) Fazan, Virgie (Roy) Duffy and Bruce (Marlene) Rooney. Excerpt from the Calgary Herald Published in The Calgary Herald from Sept. 9 to Sept. 10, 2015 MOSS, Marie Ellen (nee Rooney) April 3, 1920 – Grande Prairie, AB September 5, 2015 – Calgary, AB Marie Ellen Moss, beloved wife of the late Charles William ("Bob") Moss and loving mother to Darrell and wife Sherril, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 95 years, at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Marie was born in Grande Prairie, AB on April 3, 1920 and has lived in several places in Alberta and British Columbia during her life. As a young woman, Marie ran her father's general store in Crooked Creek, AB for several years and then worked as a bookkeeper for Canada Packers in Edmonton. Marie and Bob were married on August 27, 1951 and eventually moved to Calgary in 1962 where she and Bob enjoyed many happy years together. As Bob's health declined during his final years Marie was his devoted caregiver. Following Bob's passing, Marie spent the last 16 years of her life residing at the Manor Village of Huntington Hills where she made many dear friends. The staff at the Manor and home care workers are, and have been, a wonderful and caring group of people and Marie's family is very grateful to them all. Marie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Darrell and Sherril Moss of Calgary; stepdaughter Judith Dvorkin of Calgary, sisters Ilene Duffy of Victoria, BC and Connie Yochim (Bill) of Kelowna, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie is also survived by grandchildren Corey Dvorkin (Corrina Barr) of Ottawa, Tracy Leyland (David) of Calgary and Tevy Dvorkin of Calgary, as well as great- grandchildren Natassia and Petra Dvorkin of Ottawa and Kate and Jane Leyland of Calgary. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob in December 1998, her brother Donald ("Bud") Rooney in France in 1944; her parents, Pat and Lucie Rooney, stepmother, Christina ("Tina"), sisters Dorothy (Jim) Rasmussen, Mona (Eric) Fazan, Virgie (Roy) Duffy and Bruce (Marlene) Rooney. Funeral Services will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 – 4th Street, N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery) on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14th Street, N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. Marie's family wishes to thank Dr. Katharine Reimer for her exceptional caring as Marie's family doctor. They also wish to acknowledge and thank the Foothills Medical Centre surgical team and ICU staff for their concern, care and compassion shown to Marie during her final hours. Please forward condolences through www.calgarycrematorium.com 2. Donald J "Bud" RooneyBorn 1923 Alberta, Canada, died 12 Aug 1944 France, age 20 or 21 years, buried Cintheaux, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Private, Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C. Son of Patrick and Lucie M. Rooney of Grande Prairie, Alberta Age 21 3. Virginia Jean RooneyBorn 31 Aug 1925 Bezanson, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada, died 26 Jan 2006 Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada, age 80 years 4. Bruce Leo RooneyBorn 20 Oct 1927 Bezanson, Grande Prairie Census Division, Alberta, Canada, died 27 Apr 2007 Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, age 79 years Mr. Bruce Leo Rooney was born on October 20th, 1927 at Bezanson, Alberta and passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, April 27th, 2007 at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marlene, whom he shared his life with for 51 years; one granddaughter, Dennette Mason of Invermere, B.C.; one great-grandson, Luke Robert Mason; three sisters, Marie Moss of Calgary, Alberta, Ilene Duffy and Connie (Bill) Yochim of Kelowna, B.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Mason on October 2nd, 1983; his grandson, Robert Mason on August 1st, 2002; one brother, Bud and three sisters, Dorothy Rasmussen, Mona Fazan and Virgie Duffy. Cremation preceded a Celebration Of Bruce's Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. Interment of Bruce's cremated remains will follow in the family plot at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A Reception for family and friends will take place in the Tea Room at Bethel Funeral Chapel at the conclusion of the Graveside Service. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Bruce to the Canadian Cancer Society, 04-3402-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S1. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (542-1187) Obituary published in The Morning Star, Vernon, British Columbia. 5. Mona Lucy RooneyBorn 1929, died 30 Apr 1994, age 64 or 65 years, buried Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada | |||