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Robert and Lavina Fenton came from Ontario in the late 1800’s, a United Empire Loyalist family with 13 children. There had been 14 children, but a younger sibling passed away as a very young girl. There was Gertrude ( our Great Grandmother), Gladstone (Slim), Lloyd, Dan, Wellington,Archie (who died as a young man cowboying in B.C) Ore, John (Lou Beadle’s Dad), Mary (married name Downs), Maude, Rose, Em and Mildred.
Great Grandmother Gertrude often stated she was a Pennsylvania Dutch, which indicates the Fenton family originally came from Pennsylvania. The people of the Pennsylvania Dutch were either of Irish or German origin.
Great Grandmother Gertrude (Jenny Lynn) married Gus Culling in 1917 and homesteaded on Dog Pound Creek, which was Leask’s land and now owned by the family of Steel Jewellers (Pat Steel). Gus came from Sprague Washington through Crossfield to the Dogpound area where they homesteaded. Gus and Gertrude moved in the spring of 1920 to where Walter and Kay Wearmouth presently live. They had three girls. Bertha married Harry Irvine and had 7 children; twins Ron and Don, Gordon, Shirley, Trudy, Gail and Roberta. Bertha passed away at the age of 58 years old. Our
Grandmother Ruth married Ernest (Bus) Kline and had 3 children; Marie, Jim (our Dad) and Doris. The third girl was Mabel who passed away at between 6 and 9 months of weeping eczema and pneumorua. Mabel was buried in a beautiful pink coffm that Gus made for her and she was placed in the coffin in her christening gown. Mabel is buried in the Cochrane Cemetery.
Great Uncle John was a favourite uncle of Grandmother Ruth’s. He had a large family which consisted of; Ruby, Marie Luella, Viola (Toots), Eva, Robert, Elmer, Earl, Art, Jack and Jim. Great Uncle John homesteaded where Marion and Bert Powlesland now have their ranch.
Great Aunt Mary married into the Downs family and they had lots of children. The Downs family is related to the current family of Beynon’s in the Cochrane area.
Bus Kline, our grandfather, was born in Calgary and then his mother took him to the Madden district. She then moved to Crossfield and married Georoe b McLeod. Bus had two half brothers named Ben and Bill, and a full brother named Jim, who married Annie. Jim and Annie had only one boy, Ernest, who worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway and lived in Medicine Hat. Jim died of cancer. There was a full sister named Adeline who married Jim Mitchell and they had three children; Alec, Jim and Florence. The family lived in Nordegg and Adeline is buried there.
Ruth Mary Culling (born November 9, 1920) and Ernest Bus Kline (born April 17, 1908) met at the Dogpound Rodeo dance. Even though Ruth was young, Bus was in love on first sight. They married on July 9, 1938 when Ruth was 17 years old and Bus was 30 years old. Ruth was extremely headstrong and was very determined to marry Bus even with such an age difference between the two, no matter what her family thought. Bus was totally enthralled with Ruth, even though at the time it was quite scandalous the age difference between the two.
They lived in various places starting with:
1) Frank Hutchinson’s land for 10 years, where Bus trapped. He was famous for his trap lines and was often asked by Ranchers to trap animals that were causing problems. He made a living off trapping and had his picture displayed for years in the Fish and Wildlife office in Cochrane, where he had trapped six white muskrats.
2) Torn Morrison’s place outside of Madden for 2 years.
3) Burt Clayton’s place located 13 miles west of Airdrie.
4) They purchased the Elwood Quarter from Cleo Riley owner of the Sunset Ranch. The Elwood Quarter was purchased with a handshake agreement that Ruth and Bus would send their children to the Lochend School instead of boarding school. The first children to attend the Lochend School were Donald and Pat Hutchinson, Vance, Roger and Sylvia Riley and Marie, Jim and Doris Kline. One of their teacher’s was Miss Kulyk, who is presently known as Sunni, Bobbie Turner’s wife.
Marie has four children; Teri-Lee, Jackie, Bill, John and five grandchlldren. Marie is married to Arnold Elm and they live in Newbrook, Alberta.
Doris married Herb Holstein and they lived at Crossfield for at least 35 years. They had two children, Joe and Herb Junior, and five grandchildren. Doris and Herb bought a quarter section and retired in the beautiful country of Wildwood, Alberta.
Grandmother Ruth was creative, resourceful and had a knack of making a meal or a gift seem like it was beautiful and special. She rode horses all of her life and loved to compete in gymkhana events. Ruth rode almost to the end of her life on her well-trained black horse called “Lightning”. Grandfather Bus loved to participate in hockey and would walk for mjles with his equipment, just to have a chance to play his all time favourite sport! Many folks stated if there had been the NHL in Bus’s younger years, he would have played professional hockey. In Bus’s senior years, he would watch all the hockey games on TV and always knew the score!
Ruth and Bus sold the Elwood Quarter to Dennis Wearmouth who presently still owns and ranches the land. Then they purchased Charlie Robinson’s dairy farm which was located approximately 2 miles east of Cochrane on the top of the Cochrane Hill. Ruth and Bus purchased a beautiful retirement home in the west side of Airdrie. Bus continued to work for the Municipality of Rockyview on upkeep of the roads.
The bonds of love were so strong between Bus and Ruth that they passed away within a week of each other. Ruth passed away on November 30, 1998 and Bus passed away on December 3, 1998. The family believes that Bus died of a broken heart that he always wanted to be with Ruth. Bus had cancer. They had been married for over 60 years. They rest side by side in the Cochrane Cemetery, and it is a comfort to know that they will always be together. Bus and Ruth are survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
James Ernest Kline (born November 11, 1941) and Jeannie Queen (born July 16, 1938) married on June 10, 1961, in Calgary. They had four children: Cindy Marie (born April 23, 1962), Donna Lynn (born August 22, 1963), Wendy Jean (born March 10, 1968) and Bradley James (April 8, 1969). All four children attended Andrew Sibbald Elementary School, Manachaban Middle School and Cochrane High School.
Jim and Jeannie Kline took over operation of the dairy farm that milked up to 250 head of Holsteins twice a day. The dairy farm was located where the wind blows so hard that once the tar/gravel roof actually blew off of the family home! The dairy farm was operated till 1980, and then the land turned into numerous acreages.
Jim Kline currently resides 4 miles north of the James River Store on a ranch between Sundre and Caroline. He has been working in Real Estate for the past 35 years, specializing in farm/ranch/acreage sales. He also works part-time at two transfer sites, one is the Crammond area and the other one is west of Sundre. He enjoys camping/horseback riding in the Ya Ha Tinda. Jim loves to curl, western dancing and traveling.
Jeannie Kline has resided in Cochrane for 47 years and is well known by many of the ranching/farming old-timer families. Jeannie currently has worked at the Cochrane Bethany Care for over 15 years in the residential component of the centre, working the evening shifts. She often knows the folks coming to reside in the centre and that provides them with a strong sense of comfort, belonging and a friendly face. Jeannie loves going to work and strongly feels she provides a valuable service to the people residing at Bethany Care Centre. Jeannie is an avid reader of western, war history, the supernatural/haunting stories, books/articles pertaining to the Royal family of England and any information regarding Scotland. Jeanie’s maiden name was Queen and her Mom (Elizabeth Wilson, who emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland) and Dad (Andrew Mitchell Queen, who was McQueen in Scotland but changed to Queen when immigratjng to Canada from Ben Hare, Lancashire, Scotland- known as the Highlands).
Cindy Marie Kline married Ronald William Renwick on July 6, 1985 at the Cochrane United Church, during a heat wave of plus 30 degree Celsius. Ron and Cindy travelled, backpacking style, for a year in 1987-88. They travelled on the South Pacific Tour, which included Tahiti Cook Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii. Cindy completed a two-year diploma as a Rehabilitation Practitioner at Red Deer College and numerous courses at the University of Calgary towards an Education Degree. In 1980, Cindy had the honour of being the Country Days Queen of Cochrane an event that was put on by the Cochrane Chamber of Commerce. One of Cindy’s social and education highlights was completing a two-month practicum at the Western Comer project (a unique short-term respite home for children with disabilities) in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. Cindy currently is a Manager of Graduated Supports, an organization that operates 12 homes and leisure programs for adults and children with disabilities.
She has worked with/for people with disabilities since the age of 18 years old. Graduated Supports was the proud recipient of the prestigious Premier’ s Award of Excellence Silver Award 2004 from the Government of Alberta. Cindy enjoys horseback riding, skiing, water skiing, camping, reading, travelling, boating and writing.
Ron completed a two-year diploma in commercial arts at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, a blacksmithing program in Mineral Wells, Texas and locksmith curriculum. He operated Grease Creek Ranch Firewood, Equine Ferrier Services (trimming and shoeing horses) and “No Worries Services” (handyman jobs and one-man construction jobs) in Cochrane and surrounding areas. Ron is the co-owner of Keywest Security & Alarms, which has operated in Cochrane/Calgary and surrounding area for 12 successful years. Keywest expanded in 2005 and has an office in Rocky Mountain House. Greg McCauig is the co-owner of Keywest and he resides south of Rocky Mountain House. Greg resides on an acreage with his wife Heather and two sons Colten and Cody. Ron enjoys golf, horseback riding, snowboarding, hockey, camping, reading, t:raveljng, boating, wake boarding and drawing. Ron’s parents are Shirley and Bob Renwick who came from Milestone, Saskatchewan to the Water Valley area to ranch in the fall of 1977. The Grease Creek Ranch was directly west of Water Valley and was known as the Salisbury place. Currently, Shirley and Bob live in Cochrane. Bob worked for DAN CAN Const:Iuction Ltd. for approximately 10 years. He is a Real Estate agent working for Mapleland Homes Inc. and Cochrane Remax West Real Estate. Shirley works at Bethany Care Centre on the residential side, mostly evening shifts for 15 years. I know when Mom (Jeanie) is working my second Mom (Shirley) is not and visa versa at the Cochrane Bethany Care Centre. Both Moms are a godsend in helping with all of their grandchildren.
Bob’s Mom and Dad were Mabel (maiden name Monson) and Harvey T. Renwick. The family descended from Scotland. Shirley’s Mom and Dad were Rose Brock (maiden name Bankey) and Willis Brock. The family descended from Hungary, Austria, Ireland and Scotland.
Ron and Cindy have two children, Montana Lynn born December 27, 1990 and Jesse James born June 10, 1994. Montana loves to play ringette! She was honoured with the Unsung Hero Award for the Junior team. Montana was awarded because of her dedication seen in few players as she is always at practice, never down on the team and always plays her best. Currently, Montana is the captain of the Cochrane Rockies Belle team. She enjoys snow boarding, swimming, snorkelling, wake boarding, horseback riding, traveling, music, drawing/painting, boating and the computer. Jesse loves to play both hockey and football and is very athletic in both sports. He enjoys snow boarding, horseback riding, golfing, wake boarding, swimming, snorkelling, traveling, boating and drawing. Ron and Cindy own a picturesque acreage west of Cochrane. The home was the original residence of Don and June Courville, who have lived west of Cochrane all of their lives. There is the Courville Road named in honour of the Courville family who have resided there since the turn of the century. The Courville Road connects off of the Jamison Road west of Cochrane.
Donna Lynn Kline married Philip John Rasberry on April 29, 2006 at the Beaupre Community Centre. They were married by the Cowboy Minister, Doug Richards. Donna has two beautiful girls; Victoria Emela Bergeron born May 11, 1994 and Danielle Elizabeth Bergeron born November 17, 1991. Victoria enjoys dancing, drama, drawing and camping. Danielle enjoys cross country skiing, snowboarding and camping. Phil has two daughters and two sons; Jay Alexander Rasberry born May 16, 1980, Bradley John Smith Rasberry born January 8, 1983, Victoria Tressa Margaret Rasberry born May 3, 1984 and Leanne Elizabeth Rasberry born May 30 1986. Phil’s parents are Gordon John and Margaret Helen Rasberry who reside in GlenEagles, Cochrane and originally came from Hamilton, Ontario. Donna completed a diploma in Medical Assistant Unit Clerk Specialist. Phil has had a lucrative and long-standing career in ales and currently works as Operations Manager for JNE Retail. Donna enjoys reading skiing, swimming, camping, horseback riding, traveling and time with family. Phil is an avid and successful hunter who ha travelled extensively to hunt in remote locations of Canada. He enjoys camping horseback riding, traveling and time with family. Donna and Phil own a home in Okotoks, Alberta.
Wendy Lynn Kline married Dennis Brandt September 4th 1999. Wendy completed a two-year diploma in Hospitality and Tourism with a major in marketing and minor in accounting at Red Deer College. Wendy has been the Office Manager at Big Hill Veterinarian Services for the past 11 years. She currently i in her third year of her Nursing Degree at Mount Royal College. Wendy enjoys reading, horseback riding, swimming, boating, hiking, camping animal/nature music and traveling. Dennis’s Mom was Karen Brandt who passed away in November 1996. The family i originally from Rosebud, Alberta. Dennis is a very successful and established contractor who has completed numerous large construction project through out Alberta and British Columbia Dennis enjoy quading, camping, reading, golfing, boating and traveling. Dennis and Wendy own a home in Tuscany Calgary.
Bradley James Kline married Corinne Lee Flasha on September 17, 2005 at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Glenora one of the first areas of Edmonton. Corinne’s parents are Debra Lee Flasha (maiden name Kowal) and Clifford John Flasha originally from the Boil area. Both were born at the Athabasca Hospital. Brad and Corrine are the proud parents of a gorgeous baby boy, Brock Bradley Kline, born on May 30, 2006. Brock is a good-looking boy who is strong boned and a risk taker like his Dad! Bradley has been a longstanding police officer for the Edmonton City Police since 1995. He currently works in the forensic department. Brad completed a Bachelor of Psychology with a minor in sociology and arts at the University of Calgary. Brad started playing football with Bearspaw Lions bantam football League. He also played with the Cochrane Cobras during his High School years. Brad won the most valuable football player for the final winning game and the best defence player for the district of Rockyview in 1986 while playing for the Cobras. He went on to play with the Calgary Colts, winning the Canadian Championship A.J. Gillespie trophy in 1988 and 1989 when they won the Canadian Bowl and received champion rings. He also played for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in 1987 and went to the western final league.
Corinne has been a police officer for the Edmonton City Police since July 2001. She has a two-year diploma in Police and Security with a police major at Grant McEwen College. Brad enjoys travelling, keeping fit and watching sports, mainly football. Corinne enjoys traveling, snow skiing, reading, keeping fit and looking after her family. Brad, Corinne and Brock own in a home in Edmonton.
