Anderton-Luyten (family)

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Anderton-Luyten (family)

1913-02-23/2007-01-02

Dirk or Dick Luyten was born in Tide Lake Alta, on February 23, 1913. His parents had immigrated from Holland before he was born. Mr.Luyten was raised in Redcliff and Medicine Hat. He served with the Canadian Army Overseas from 1942 until 1945. Upon his return he continued his employment with the T. Eaton Co., a relationship which lasted for 45 years. Dick started with the Eaton company as a seasonal employee for the Christmas rush, after which he was immediately rehired as a truck driver. Over the course of his career, Dick would go on to attain the position of Department Manager in charge of deliveries, receiving, store supplies, warehouse, and fire protection.
Dick Luyten married Ethel E. Anderton on May 24th, 1941. Ethel graduated from Alexandria High School and later, Garbutt's Business College. She was offered a position working for the Minister of Education in Edmonton. She later returned to Medicine Hat and was employed by J.C. Miller Accounting firm, and soon after married Dirk.
Ethel Anderton was raised with her younger brother, William Arthur (Art) Anderton. William was a member of the Canadian Militia. He served overseas from approximately 1940-1945. Art was later employed with the Defence Research Establishment of Pacific, Victoria B.C. from 1961 until 1975.
Mr. and Mrs. Luyten had one son and one daughter, David and Gwen Evjen (nee Luyten). Both Mr. and Mrs. Luyten were involved with the church and the community.They resided at 490 Connaught Drive, a family home, having been passed from the Anderton's (Ethel's parents) to the Luytens. Ethel passed away in 2007 at the age of 94, predeceased by Dirk in 1975 at the age of 62.

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