Doug, Don & Dave,

Sadly I only just read that your father has passed. I didn’t know him really well but he will always hold a pleasant spot in my memories as will all of you.

My sincere condolences,

Dave Sinton

Our sincere condolences to Eva and the family in the passing of Walt. We remember him as a leader and a mentor during Larry’s 20 years of service with Standens. Walt always treated everyone with respect and dignity. He cared deeply about his relationships with people. Larry has fond memories of the many golf tournaments generously hosted by Walt at his Lake Windermere home.

Larry and Kathleen Johnston, Edmonton

Doug and family

Your father was such a part of our neighbourhood. He was a wonderful part of the Canmore Rd originals as well as the Winter Club. Please accept our thoughts and wishes and pass them on to the whole family.

Gail Whiteford

Phyllis Whiteford

Dear Kilbourn Family,

Having been one of our original “Banff Trail” neighbors, I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was always so generous, to allow one of the neighbor children to accompany you, once a month, to the Winter Club. I remember being so excited to receive a phone call from him, inviting myself to go along with your family to the facility. Many of us could not afford that option, and we really appreciated the chance to go. Your dad made that possible!

Your first mom also encouraged us to continue on in cubs and scouts, and both of them were instrumental in having all you boy’s Doug, Donny and David participate in active outdoor water sports with your cabin in the Windermere Valley, LONG before it became fashionable to own out there.

I also remember your Dad encouraging us to become friends with “Bo” your boxer, who was rather large and “scary” for us young kids, but your Dad made us come up and pet him and get to know him, so the next time he bounded over to visit us, we felt safe and secure.

You were truly blessed with great parents, and I remember them very much to this day, having grown up on the Canmore/Cochrane alley together.

My sincere condolences to all.

Bruce Wilson

(original address: 3016 Cochrane Road)

Mother: Alice (died in 1978)

Father: Bob (died in 2005)

Present Residence: Tuscany NW Calgary

Gavieres Family offer our prayers to the passing of Walter Allan Kilbourn

We send you our heartfelt condolences on this sad occasion. Our memories of Walt are, indeed, happy ones. We are privileged to have known this fine man.

Love and blessings.

John and Joyce Cotton and Family.

We are so sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to Eva and all of the families and know that our thoughts are with you, especially today as you say farewell to Walt.

Warm regards from Gordon & Dorothy Kempthorne

Sending condolences to the Kilbourn family today. The Kilbourn family were special friends to me and all the kids growing up on Canmore road. I fondly recall trips to Windemere for boating and skiing at Panorama, games of pool in the Kilbourn basement and zooming about the neighborhood on the go cart. Walt and Marg were generous and opened their home to the neighborhood kids.

Best wishes to the Kilbourn family at this difficult time.

Respectfully,

Brent Harris

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mr. Kilbourn. I work for Standen’s and was told he was a fabulous man. I know the angels have their wings tight about you at a sad time like this. I know how it feels to lose someone so special. Remember him and the good days you have had with him. That will hold you up on the days to come.

Sincerely, Ruth

I was so sorry about hearing Walter has passed away. Over the years that Lee and I worked with Walter he treated us with respect and he was a great friend of ours.

We will truly miss him.

Regards

Ron and Lee

Doug, Diane and family: So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We hope happy memories help you through this difficult time.

Hugs to all

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Walter was an inspiration to me and many others. He will be missed.

Arne & Dianne Abrey

Please accept our condolences in the passing of Walter. We came to know him during September in Unit 81 at Foothills Hospital, where my mother (also aged 82) was also suffering from congestive heart failure. She was across the hall from Walter. We had many a good conversation with Walter, and we admired his strength and courage. He is at peace now after making the right decision for himself. My mother is still alive with this terrible disease and has absolutely no quality of life. We are sorry Walter didn’t make it, we were so hoping he would. He and you and in our prayers and thoughts.

Lorelei and Steve Hajash

Dad (Bruce Nelson) and I are very sad to hear of Walt’s passing. We both remember him fondly from the times we shared at Standen’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy

It is with deep sadness that we are writing this note of condolence. Walter was an inspirational man who we grew to love and respect. His dedication to Standens and his employees was nothing short of amazing. It was an honor and a privilege to know him. We will not be able to make it to Calgary to say our final farewells, please know that we will be with you all in spirit. If there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate to call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With Deepest Sympathies,

Jim, Vici, Tori and Jamie Davidson (Duncan BC)

On behalf of the Concierge staff at the Princeton Hall, please except our sincere condolences.