Obituary of John Slyker

John Slyker, beloved husband of Hope Slyker of Calgary, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at the age of 61 years. Besides his loving wife Hope, John is survived by his brothers, Dick (Diny) and Ed (Lynn); and his sister Jane (Les); and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Jake and Geer Slyker. John enjoyed spending time at the cabin in Hidden Valley. He was an avid golfer, as well as a Calgary Flames fan, curler and former member of the Active 20-30 Club. He joined the ECL Group of Companies in 1982. A Gathering will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Monday. January 9, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. 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. In living memory of John Slyker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.