Obituary of Dr. Stanley Grywalski

November 7, 1929 – Airdrie, Alberta
March 17, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Stanley Grywalski of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 90 years after suffering heart failure.

He is survived by his brother, Dr. Alek (Betty) Grywalski, and by friends locally and in Camrose. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph in March of 1985, and by his mother, Mary in May of 1978.

Born in Airdrie his family moved to Anthracite and he attended elementary and junior high in Banff. He then completed high school in Red Deer. He obtained his B.A., BEd, MA., PhD. from the University of Oregon. He commenced his teaching career with Calgary Public in 1956 and served on staff at a number of high schools. In 1971 he became Superintendent of Schools for the County of St. Paul and in 1973 moved to Camrose to serve in the same capacity for Camrose Roman Catholic #60. While living in Camrose he was a member of the Rotary Club and supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion. In retirement he found time to travel and especially enjoyed the month long trips with his brother to Poland, Austria and Hungary. Also short trips were taken to California, Arizona, British Columbia and Hawaii. Much of his time was spent gardening, the study of Canadian history, current events and exchanging of ideas with the “Brothers” at the North Hill Mall.

A Celebration of Stanley’s Life will be held at a later date. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Stanley’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

In living memory of Stanley Grywalski, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.