Alvin Robert Dell— 1926 - 2007

   Alvin Robert Dell, beloved husband of Marlaine Dell of Fort Macleod, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at the age of 81 years.
   Alvin was born in Carmen, Oklahoma on Feb. 1, 1926 to George and Mary Dell.
   Alvin settled in the Hays area and married Marlaine on April 5, 1958 in Taber. He worked for the PFRA in the Vauxhall area and then the LNID until he retired in Fort Macleod in 1985.
   Alvin was a very patient and loving man. He was an avid sportsman, loved to coach and play baseball, curling, fishing and hunting. He was always ready for a game of cards. He loved camping, catching the most fish and listening to his children and grandchildren sing, while accompanying on his guitar. Alvin will be forever remembered and missed by his wife Marlaine; his children, Patti (Randy) Segboer, Linda (Kelly) O'Sullivan, Rob Dell and Pam (Dan) McDougall; one brother, Gerald (Kathy) Dell; and by his grandchildren, Davin Leiding, Leilani, Ashley and DJ McDougall, Justin, Ryan, Ben, Thomas and Hannah Segboer.
   Alvin was predeceased by his parents George and Mary Dell and by two brothers, Elmer Dell and Ott Dell.
   Funeral service will be held at Eden's Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Eras Van Zyl officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery.
   If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Alvin's memory to The Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, No. 207, 542 Seventh St. S., Lethbridge, T1J 2H1.
   Eden's Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, assisting the family.