June 10, 1933 - February 05, 2024
John was born on June 10th, 1933 near Carstairs, Alberta where he later met Edna (Bales), marrying in April of 1957.
Purchasing land in the Westcott area, they started a dairy business and raised their family. They continued to expand and improve the dairy operations until it was sold in 2015. Throughout the many years of farming John's true passion was to work the land and he spent countless hours on the tractors and combine. He started in the early morning hours and was often the last to leave the tractor at days end.
John was a proud man and loved to talk farming , family and politics.
In his youth John was very competitive in hockey and baseball. He was also an avid curler and enjoyed playing until he turned 89 years of age. Passing his love of sports to his sons, John would be the first to volunteer as a coach or umpire.
John and Edna had many memorable vacations and trail rides with family and friends. The trip to his homeland of Wales and the beaches of Normandy where his uncles fought in World War 11, was talked about frequently.
In 2015 John and Edna moved to Didsbury where he shared jokes and stories with his "coffee shop boys." Never formally retiring from farming, John drove his little dodge truck to the farm daily to help with chores and field work.
Time shared with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought pure joy to his life.
John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Edna; sons Gary (Corrina), Don (Judy) and Grant (Kathy); sister Linda (Wayne); brother, Dale (Dolly); nieces and nephews; as well as ten grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Eva; sisters, Betty and Judy; and brother, Robert.
John will always be remembered for his sense of humor and hearty laugh. He was loved by everyone he met and will be greatly missed.