PASSING OF A SERVING EPS MEMBER:
Corrine Kline Reg. No. 2267
It is with profound sadness, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) announces the passing of Constable Corinne Kline. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. We will miss her dearly. (EPS on Twitter)
Corinne Kline passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2023, leaving behind her beloved husband Brad (also an EPS member) and her children, who she loved beyond words could ever express, Brock (16), Lizzy (14) and Becky (11). Corinne’s family, her parents, Deb and Cliff, her sweet furry companion, Lucy, countless friends, colleagues, and numerous acquaintances within the community will forever miss Corinne’s vibrant, kind-hearted, caring and supportive personality. Her positivity was contagious and people always gravitated toward her. She was a ray of sunshine that could light up any room.
Corinne was deeply devoted to her family first and foremost, her friendships, and her career as a Police Officer. She was a sworn member of the Edmonton Police Service for over 22 years and the connections she made within EPS and the community were endless.
Corinne left our world too soon. She was destined to touch the lives of so many more people, both personally and professionally. Corinne’s memory and legacy will live on through all those who were blessed to love her, and lucky to know her. (From GoFundMe internet entry https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honour-of-corrine)
Constable Brett RYAN and his partner Travis JORDAN were on duty together and were murdered by gunfire when responding to a Domestic Violence type call on March 16th, 2023.
Constable JORDAN was a 5-year member. He joined the Edmonton Police Service as a member of Recruit Training Class 141.
The murder of these officers was widely reported in the media.
Information from the Regimental Funeral for Brett and Travis was shared in the April 2023 edition of the EPS Veterans’ Association newsletter.
** See April 2023 edition of The Call Box **
Constable Travis JORDAN and his partner Brett RYAN were on duty together and were murdered by gunfire when responding to a Domestic Violence type call on March 16th, 2023.
Constable JORDAN was an 8 1/2-year member. He joined the Edmonton Police Service as a member of Recruit Training Class 132.
The murder of these officers was widely reported in the media.
Information from the Regimental Funeral for Travis and Brett was shared in the April 2023 edition of the EPS Veterans’ Association newsletter.
** See April 2023 edition of The Call Box **
PASSING OF A RETIRED EPS MEMBER
Barry Warren BECHTOLD Reg. No. 327
Barry Warren Bechthold of Boyle, Alberta passed away Friday, March 10th, 2023 at the age of 79 after a lengthy illness.
Barry was born in Calgary, Alberta on September 10, 1943, to Lydia and Martin Bechthold. He was raised in the Beiseker area in his younger years until his family moved to Strathmore where he later met the girl he would marry in 1966, Patricia Taylor. Barry and ‘Tricia moved to the Edmonton area where Barry spent 26 years with the Edmonton Police Department. They had three children, Jennifer Lynn, Thomas Warren (Inspector, EPS Northeast Br.) and William Joseph. In 1990, Barry retired from the Department and they moved to Boyle, Alberta where they raised cattle and Registered Quarter Horses, eventually establishing a very successful breeding program. Barry loved going into Boyle in the morning for coffee and meeting up with other area farmers where they would discuss endless topics for endless hours.
His declining health began in 2017 when, taking a round bale of hay to his horses just north of his home, he was rear-ended in his tractor on Hwy 63 by a semi-trailer truck.
Barry is survived by his wife, ‘Tricia, of 56 years, sons Tom (Gina) and Bill (Rose) and daughter Jennifer (Dale); grandchildren Dallan, Kieran, Jade, Colby, Liam, Paige, Iris and Cassie; siblings Dave (Mary), Bonnie, Rose, Charles and Jim (Patricia), and numerous nieces and nephews.
As per his wishes, there will be a private memorial service at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors, AHS staff and caregivers, as well as all the other staff at the Wildrose Villa Assisted Living for their wonderful care of Barry in the last months of his life.
Barry Bechtold joined the Edmonton Police Department on March 22nd, 1965. He was promoted in 1980 and retired from the service on September 30th, 1990.
NOTE: Career information on retired members is presently limited due to an issue with the EPS archive retrieval system.
PASSING OF A SERVING MEMBER
Patrick George HANNAS Reg. No. 2174 April 13, 1968 - March 5, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Reg. #2174 Constable Patrick Hannas. Patrick was off duty when he suffered a medical emergency on Sunday, March 5th.
Patrick George Hannas was born in Edmonton on April 13, 1968, to Margaret and Nicholas Hannas. He is survived by his wife Elina, his mother Margaret, his brother Greg, sisters Patricia and Mary Anne, and nephews Benjamin, Kylo, and Ilya.
Pat dedicated so much of his life to serving in Edmonton, the city he loved so much. He was an active member of the Edmonton Police Service and always found joy in serving his community and helping his friends. Pat loved to play in Edmonton; enjoying the river valley, and seeking out cool experiences and restaurants.
Pat married the love of his life Elina and together with their two pugs, “the boys” Bret and Jemaine, they lived each day to the fullest. He died on March 5, 2023, doing what he loved, helping people. The impact Pat had on so many lives will live on…
A Celebration of Life for Patrick was held on March 18th at Gateway Alliance Church, Edmonton.
“Of my friend I can only say this: Of all the souls I’ve encountered in my travels, he was the most…human.” Captain Kirk, Spock’s Funeral, Star Trek II
Patrick joined the Edmonton Police Service in 1999 as a member of Recruit Training Class #94. He worked in South Division Patrol, Whyte Avenue Beats, Spousal Violence, Child Protection, School Resource Officer Unit, and Source Management/Crime Stoppers.