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Delbert Cooper Purnell

Birth	:	18 Sep 1923 Cardston, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	12 Apr 2012 Magrath, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.2735700, -113.7168900
Description	:	Delbert C. Purnell (Del), age 88, died Thurs., April 12, 2012 in Magrath, Alberta, of Alzheimer's. He was born Sept. 18, 1923 in Cardston, Alberta. His parents were John Goaslind Purnell (Jack) and Frances Bathsheba Cooper. He grew up with four brothers and one sister on the Bar K 2 and other farms in the area. His close brother, Lamar, died as a young teenager. He graduated from the University of Alberta in agriculture and his first position was District Agriculturist in Lethbridge, Alberta. He then went on a mission to France and Belgium for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... Read More	Delbert C. Purnell (Del), age 88, died Thurs., April 12, 2012 in Magrath, Alberta, of Alzheimer's. He was born Sept. 18, 1923 in Cardston, Alberta. His parents were John Goaslind Purnell (Jack) and Frances Bathsheba Cooper. He grew up with four brothers and one sister on the Bar K 2 and other farms in the area. His close brother, Lamar, died as a young teenager. He graduated from the University of Alberta in agriculture and his first position was District Agriculturist in Lethbridge, Alberta. He then went on a mission to France and Belgium for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was ill on his return and was placed in the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, where he met the love of his life, Betty Christina Poole, from Mortlach, Saskatchewan, who was a student nurse. They married Sept. 24, 1949. He worked in the agricultural extension service in Oregon, Washington, California and Utah. In 1955 he went to Iran as part of a USDA/Utah State University project to develop modern agriculture techniques. He completed a M.Sc. in Agronomy from USU and got his teaching credentials from California State University. In 1967, he moved to the Uintah Basis in Utah to establish a satellite campus for Utah State University. After his time in the Basin he moved into administration of the Extension Service for Utah State University. He retired early and moved to a farm he and Betty had purchased near Red Deer, Alberta. Here, they built their own house and Del taught science in Alix and Lacombe. He also completed several consulting assignments in Lebanon, Jamaica and South America. He was known for his hard work, his story telling, his enthusiasm and love for his family. He was a man of action. He had a big heart and did many good things. He tried to live the song, "Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" Del's wife Betty died Feb. 6, 1996. Del is survived by three brothers and their wives: Glen and Donna Purnell of Cardston, Jay and Gail Purnell of Cardston and Reed Purnell of Creston, B.C. He is predeceased by his sister Betty Richards (Bruce) of Calgary and his brother Lamar. He also leaves his five children and their partners, Joy and Lee Blumell of Anchorage, Alaska; Pat and Morty Jenkins of Richmond, Utah; Tim and Linda Purnell of Edmonton; Laurie and Rob Somerville of Endiang, Alberta; and Robyn and Frank McBride of Rocky Mountain House. In addition, he leaves 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Del is also survived by ex-wife Marilyn Rae Bagnall Richards, to whom he was married to for 9 years. A Graveside Service was held April 14 at the Alto Reste Cemetery in Red Deer, Alberta. A Memorial Service will be held at the East Cardston Chapel at 12 noon, April 28 in Cardston, Alberta. As a tribute to Del, take action and do something good today. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium. Published in Uintah Basin Standard from April 20 to April 23, 2012

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Delbert Cooper Purnell's memorial is located at: Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada.
When did Delbert Cooper Purnell death?
Delbert Cooper Purnell death on 12 Apr 2012 in Magrath, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.2735700
Longitude: -113.7168900

Family Members:

Parent

John Goaslind “Jack” Purnell

(1897 - 1970)

Frances Bethsheba Cooper Purnell

(1903 - 1984)

Siblings

Glen Rex Purnell

(1930 - 2014)

Betty Marie Purnell Richards

(1935 - 2006)

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Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2735700, -113.7168900

2. Red Deer Cemetery
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7. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
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12. Bentley Hutterite Cemetery
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13. Pine Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.1092500, -113.4811400

14. Lakeview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.2980100, -114.0982500

15. West Meadows Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.2909200, -114.1207700

16. Bentley Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.4346420, -114.0266220

17. Pine Hill Hutterite Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.1479156, -114.0789926

18. Fairview Stone Cemetery
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20. Clive Cemetery
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21. Tindastoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.1151990, -114.0972930

22. Innisfail Cemetery
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Coordinate: 52.0293300, -113.9598900

23. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
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