Obituary of GALE – Eric Ralph

January 17, 1941 – March 10, 2010 Eric Gale, husband of Marie (nee Cybulski) Gale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 10, 2010, even though he told his grandchildren that he would live to be 192. Maybe he was…who knows? He has left behind a loving family including his children, Grant Gale, Joyce (Adrian) Martinez, Stuart (Erin) Gale and Heather (Gordon) McIntosh. His grandchildren, Marilyn, Margaret, Krystina, Victoria, Spencer, Graeme, Catherine, Jocelyn, Mikayla, McKenna and Madelyn will miss him, but will keep Chico tuned for when they see him again. He is also survived by his brother, Mel (Roxanne) Gale, and many friends. Eric gave generously of his time to various organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, Kinsmen, and the Lions. He was a successful entrepreneur, leading several organizations as a hospital administrator, the President of Ergon Management, S.A. Power Corporation, and Universal Power Corporation, which took him to China and Hong Kong. He was also the International Chair for DECUS. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In the spirit of how Eric liked to help others, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Inn from the Cold Society, Suite 104, 110 – 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5, Telephone: (403) 263-8384, www.innfromthecold.org. In living memory of Eric Gale, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.