Obituary of George Ryan – P. Eng Stewart

Sadly, but peacefully, George passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78 years. George was an amazing man! He will forever be remembered as a very loving, kind, courageous and extremely smart man whom everyone loved. George was born in Innisfail, AB and he became a Professional Engineer, working for Imperial Oil for thirty-five years before retiring in 1987. George loved to be with his family and friends, travel, read, watch hockey and baseball; play bridge with his buddies either at his house or at the Royal Canadian Legion and he loved to sit by a campfire. George was also very dedicated to charitable donations, as he was always thinking of others. George, you will be missed so deeply but you have left us with many wonderful memories ~ thank you. George will be lovingly remembered by his family to whom he devoted his life: Sherry Parsons (Mike), Patti Dwyer (Bob), Paula Howe (Pete), Rob Stewart (Muriel), Deb Dever (Mike), Karen Herle (Darin), Shelley Steele (Doug) and Tania Baldwin (Mike), and his dear sister Mary (Carl). He also leaves behind his grandchildren Chris, Jeremy, Travis, Megan, Liz, John, Kody, Sarah, Madison, Cassidy, Alexa, Jared, Jack, Emma and Devon, as well as great-grandchildren. George leaves behind numerous other family members and friends whom he loved dearly. George has now joined his late wife Dorothy (his “L’il Darlin”.) up in heaven. George was also predeceased by his parents Arthur and Kathleen, his brother James, sister-in-law Margaret and his nephew John. A Celebration of George’s life will be held on Monday, December 17, 2007 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Cooper Memorial Hall (7412 – 17 Ave. S.W.) Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. We would like to express a sincere thanks to the staff at Wentworth Manor for their ongoing support, generosity and kindness; they were truly wonderful. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Southwood Care Centre Hospice for their encouragement and support and making George’s final days peaceful. In living memory of George Stewart, 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.