Obituary of Richard (Dick) EPTON

March 18, 1929 – Carmangay, Alberta 

January 25, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Richard Epton, beloved husband of Susan Epton (nee Kell) of Calgary, AB passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the age of 90 years.

Dick was born in Carmangay, AB on March 18, 1929, and subsequently moved to Calgary, AB with his family in 1940. He graduated from the University of Alberta (Calgary and Edmonton) as a mature student with two degrees: Bachelor of Science and Education. Dick then became a teacher, mentor, and hero to many young people. In subsequent years, Dick became the Director of Continuing Education at Viscount Bennett where he was also responsible for the Alternative High School and schools that supported disenfranchised youth. Dick married Susan in 1980. He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and all outdoors. Dick will be remembered for his kindness, friendship, and easy willingness to help others. 

Besides his loving wife Susan, Dick is survived by sons, Allan of Vancouver, BC, and Chris (Kathy) of Knoxville, TN; step-children, Jane, and Jim Duncan of Calgary, AB; and his beloved granddaughter Elizabeth Diggon (Kevan Hayes) of Calgary, AB. He is also survived by brothers, Keith (Carol) of Stoney Plain, AB, and Tim (Carren) of High River, AB; sisters, Gail Hasse of High River, AB, and Elaine Hunchuk (Grant) of Parksville, BC; and many nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Norah and Willis; and sisters, Dona and Violet.

A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held in the Spring. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, www.diabetes.ca, or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, www.heartandstroke.ca. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Dick’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. 

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the nurses, volunteers, and staff at Bethany for their kind consideration and care of Dick these past years.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Richard Epton. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB, T2E 2V6,   Telephone: 403-243-8200.