Obituary of Winard ‘Wynn’ KLINE

June 12, 1921 – Big Valley, Alberta October 25, 2015 – Cochrane, Alberta Wynn Kline, beloved brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane, Alberta on Oct. 25, 2015. Wynn was born to William and Alice Kline in Big Valley, Alberta, the oldest of five children. He left a drafting program at NAIT to join the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in WW II from 1940 – 1945. He met his wife Maria in London, England, and at the end of the war moved with her and their infant son Don, to Bowness and their home on the Bow River. Wynn began his career in the appliance industry, and later in partnership with his brother Jack and two friends, founded a successful commercial appliance business that served all of Alberta. Service to others and the nurturing of friendships were the central themes of Wynn’s life. His loss will be deeply mourned by his friends, neighbours and family. He is survived by his sister Evelyn and brother Jack; his children Don (Theresa), Joan (Chris), and Ruth (Steve); his grandchildren Mark, Jennifer, Paul, Kristen, Ryan, Colleen, Adrienne and Jocelyn; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Wynn was predeceased by his wife of sixty-five years, Maria in 2008 and his sister Mary and his brother Donald. The celebration of Wynn’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Bethany Care Centre and Colonel Belcher for their compassionate care of Wynn during his time with them. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany Care Society (Cochrane Care Centre) Telephone: 403-210-4665 www.bethanyseniors.com or to the Poppy Fund, #1, 4539 – 6th Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6, Telephone: (403) 265-6304. In living memory of Wynn Kline, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044.