It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Bernhardt Courtney Brown on May 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bernhardt was born in Innisfail, Alberta on October 12, 1945. He grew up on the family farm near Kevisville and retained the love of farming throughout his life near Crammond and Caroline. Besides farming he spent years working on the oil rigs and consulting with various companies. Bernhardt is survived by his loving wife, Valerie of Caroline, Alberta; his children Jason (Jailene) of Gull Lake, Alberta, Amber (Clayton) of Devon, Alberta, Courtney (Erin) of Crammond, Alberta, Jeffrey of Kevisville, Alberta, and Alun of Red Deer, Alberta; 10 grandchildren; siblings Stewart of Kevisville, Alberta and sister Dianne (Randy) of Fort McMurray, Alberta; and sister-in-law Corrine of Westlock, Alberta. He is predeceased by his son, Steven, brother Dennis, parents Courtney and Bertha Brown, and Uncle Harold Brown. A Celebration of Life for Bernhardt and Courtney Brown will be held at the Kurt Browning Arena, in Caroline, Alberta on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at the Kevisville Cemetery. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd.