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Yeomans, Derryn

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Derryn Yeomans, 1948?- , was born in Calgary and moved to Red Deer, Alberta around 1980. She had worked in advertising, public relations, and journalism, and in 1982 she became Community Relations Coordinator for Red Deer College. She later worked as a fundraiser for Red Deer College, as a family counsellor, and as an instructor in community relations at Red Deer College

Wood, Marjorie

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Marjorie Marshall, 1913-2002, was born in Crookston, Minnesota, U.S. In 1918 she emigrated with her parents to the Iowalta district near Lacombe, Alberta. In 1921 the family moved to the Brooksley district near Joffre, and in 1927 to Red Deer. Marjorie attended high school in Red Deer and played hockey with the highly successful Amazons women's hockey team. In 1936 she married the naturalist and writer Kerry Wood. They had two daughters and a son, Rondo, Heather (Ion), and Gregory. Marjorie was an active volunteer and leader with the Girl Guides, the Alberta Natural History Society, the Home and School Association, and the Presbyterian Church. After her husband contracted a chronic illness in 1956, Marjorie became his collaborator on most of his writing projects.

Wood, Kerry

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The naturalist and writer Edgar Allardyce Wood, C.M., LL.D., 1907-1998, was born in New York, N.Y. to William Campbell Wood and Elizabeth Callon Wood. He used the pen-name Kerry Wood throughout his literary career. The family moved to various places in Ontario and the west before finally arriving in Calgary, Alberta, where Kerry Wood first started school. The family moved to Red Deer in 1918. Kerry Wood, known to family and friends as Nobby, joined the Alberta Natural History Society and the Boy Scouts shortly afterwards. In 1922, the family left for British Columbia. Kerry Wood, having decided to try his luck as a writer, remained behind in Red Deer. After many struggles, he was able to derive a meagre yet steady income out of his writing. During the early 1930s Kerry Wood was one of the few full-time freelance writers in Canada to survive solely on his writing income. In 1936, he married Marjorie Marshall, 1913- ; they had three children: Rondo, 1939- , Heather, 1943- , and Gregory, 1947- . In 1937 Kerry Wood started an archery business for extra income. His literary career took off after the publication of his first book, Three Mile Bend in 1945. It was the first of over 26 books. Kerry Wood was twice the recipient of the Governor-General's Medal for Juvenile Literature: in 1955 for The Map-Maker; and in 1957 for The Great Chief. In 1969, he received an honourary doctorate of laws from the University of Alberta for his contributions to literature in Alberta; and in 1990 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian literature and for his ongoing philanthropy. Kerry Wood died and is buried in Red Deer. See also Biography of Kerry Wood / by Marjorie M. Wood. -- Red Deer, Alta. : Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 1995

Wilson, Stephen

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Stephen Wilson, 1854-1939, was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, and apprenticed as a butcher. In 1880 he married Elizabeth Thorpe of Manchester, and they emigrated to Amherst Island, Ontario in 1881. They had two daughters, but they and Elizabeth died during an epidemic and are buried in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1885 Stephen moved to Calgary, N.W.T. and filed for a homestead in the Springbank district west of the town. In 1886 he married Rachel Silverson, but this marriage appears to have been dissolved. In 1894 he moved to Red Deer, where he farmed and owned or managed several hotels. In 1898 he married Gudmundina Sigurborg "Sarah" Anderson from the Burnt Lake district near Red Deer. They had 9 children, William John, Samuel Frederick, Dorothy Elizabeth, Catherine Anne (Gehrke), Beatrice Elizabeth (Koch), Lillian Emma (Rad), Helena Monica (Niblock), Dorothy Gladys (Dale), and Frances Patricia (Dale).

Wiley, Ruth

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Ruth Douglas, 1902-1980, lived in Wainwright, Alberta during the First World War. She corresponded with Canadian soldiers posted overseas. In 1920 she married Ivan Lane Wiley. They had six children, Leora, Lorne Douglas, Janet Ruth (Walter), Marian Faith, Hubert John, and Malcolm David. She died at Rimbey, Alberta

Wells, Ernest R.

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Ernest Robert Wells, 1906-1952, was born in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Red Deer, Alberta in 1910. In his youth, he was active in the Christian boys' organization Tuxis. He was a sports reporter for the Red Deer Advocate from about 1925 until his death. He was a supporter of amateur tennis, hockey, and baseball, and was coach and general manager of the Amazons, a highly acclaimed women's hockey team. He was an active member of the Alberta Natural History Society and an amateur photographer. He married Marion Stephenson in 1932, and they had three children, Carol, Douglas, and William

Wates, Gerry

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Gerald Charles Percy Wates, 1906-1983, was born at Rimbey, Alberta. In 1923 he moved to Edmonton, where he worked as a mechanic. In 1945 he moved to Red Deer, where he became Service Manager for Standard Motors. He became Regional Service Manager for Studebaker Canada, based in Vancouver, but retired to Red Deer in 1965. He was an active member of Gaetz Memorial United Church. He married Elizabeth "Elsie" and they had two daughters, Doreen (MacDonald) and Jean (Knopp)

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