South Burnett Times, Tuesday, 26 August, 2003 Obituary Valmai Joyce COOK (1937-2003) Val COOK was born on 17 November 1937 at the Lady Musgrave Hospital, Maryborough, the first of two children born to Ivy Lilly Esmai and Leslie Leonard RIDGEWAY. She was educated at the Maryborough West State School and worked as a pharmacist’s assistant at the Maryborough Friendly Societies Chemist until her marriage to Mick. Val had just turned 17 when she met Mick at his sister’s 21st birthday party on 20 January 1955. Val and Mick got engaged five weeks later and were married in the Presbyterian Church, Maryborough on 22 September 1956. Val had never been any further away from Maryborough than going to Gympie or Bundaberg until she and Mick travelled to Melbourne by car for their honeymoon. Val’s first child – a son – Mervin was born in Maryborough on 7 July 1957. In January 1961, Val, Mick and Mervin moved to Kingaroy and lived in James Street ever since. Two daughters were later born, Karen in 1961 and Leanne in 1963. Val travelled back to Maryborough for their births. During her first winter in Kingaroy, Val would have willingly left, she had never known so many cold days in a row. Within a short time Val had made so many friends in Kingaroy that she could handle the winters. Val many times said that even though city people were nice and polite, she felt a deeper and warmer return of friendship from country people. Val worked on school tuckshops, practised gymnastics and played golf. However it was in her later years, Val found ten pin bowling, which became a passion and joy in her life. Val lived for her family and was always ready to cuddle and comfort them, but rarely chastise. Val treated other children as her own, there was always a lolly or an ice cream available and all she asked for in return was a cuddle. Val’s life was given a major boost when the grandchildren began to arrive, and she was thrilled beyond belief when she was told that she was going to be a great-grandmother. Val was so deeply caring for her family and others that she often neglected her own health problems. Birthday and Christmas cards had to have both artwork and verse to both suit the occasion and the person. Often Val would make many visits to various card displays before she would choose a card. Val played ten pin for many years. Every Wednesday, Val would be found at ten pin, only hospitalisation would keep her away. Val always had a series of health problems and they grew worse as she aged. She had a major heart attack at ten pin on the 18 March 1998 and it left her continually exhausted and she slowly grew weaker. She finally gave up ten pin but continually went on Wednesdays and scored. Her ability to entertain and tell jokes never wavered. Val enjoyed going to morning teas and lunch parties. Marriages Aleese McMILLAN and Steve JAMES, being married today at 11.00. We wish all the best for a happy day and wonderful future together. Rebecca and Jessie, and Teneille and Jenny. Death Notices BLIESNER, Jim (known as Yummie); He passed away on 15.08.03 at Bowen. Interred at Bowen Cemetery 20.08.03, aged 78 years. Much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Jack (dec’d), Mary and Gilda and their families. Always in our hearts. Funeral Notices IRWIN, Perry James, Senior Sergeant, Caboolture Police; Late of Bribie Island, formerly of Yarraman, Warra and Dalby. Tragically killed on duty 22 August, 2003, aged 42 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Melissa; loving father of Daniel, Jenna, Elizabeth and Patrick; loved son of George and Joan (deceased) and Olive; loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Jenny, Jeff and Genelle, Christopher and Judy, Barry and Sue, Debbie and Brian, Julie and David; loved uncle of their families; loved son-in-law of Mervyn (deceased) and Patricia WINTER. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a service to honour Perry’s life which is appointed to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Corner of Anzac Avenue and Chelsea St, Kippa Ring on Thursday, 28 August, 2003 at 9.30am, thereafter moving in cortege to the Yarraman Cemetery for interment at 2.30 pm. Police Officer Funeral with Full Honours. Traditional Funerals Burpengary 3888 6633 A local family company ATKINSON, James; Passed away peacefully on 24 August, 2003, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Mavis, loved father, father-in-law of Bernadette and Geoff, James (dec’d) and Jackie, Phillip and Anne, Marisa and Mark, Paul and Kim and David. Loved grandfather of Kristie and Josh, Corey and Kira, Holly and Ben, Cameron, Candi, Rocky, Chevy, Saxon and great-grandfather of Talia-Rose. Loved brother of George and Anne (England) and their respective families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a service to celebrate James’ life on Thursday, 28 August, which will be held at the graveside of Nanango Lawn Cemetery commencing at 11am. Kingaroy Funeral Services Australian Family Owned and Operated Phone 4163 6777 DEEM, George William, QX42044 2nd, 15th, AIF Bn; Of Leopard Court Kingaroy, late of Capella and Wondai. Beloved husband of Vonnie, loving father of Geoffrey, Les, Clare, Fay, Neville, Dennis and Juliane, loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather of their families. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral to leave St Mary’s Anglican Church, Wondai, on conclusion of service commencing at 2pm, Tuesday, 26 August, for the Wondai Lawn Cemetery. HP Virgo & Son, Kingaroy, Nanango, Murgon and Wondai (07) 4162 1420 IRWIN, Perry James, Senior Sergeant; The Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service regretfully advises of the death of Senior Sergeant Perry James IRWIN, a much valued member of the service who died whilst performing his duty on 22 August, 2003. Members of the Service are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their late colleague and friend to be held as per family notice. In Memoriam RANKIN, George: 26/08/1991 RANKIN, Florence: 26/08/1992 Deep are the memories, precious they stay, no passing of time can take them away. Lovingly remembered by Dorrie, Russ, Les, Narelle, Candice and Kayla. ________________________________________________ Message sent using Dodo Internet Webmail Server