Obituary of Walter Lawrence Link

October 11, 1935– Medicine Hat, Alberta

October 2, 2020– Calgary, Alberta

Walter Link peacefully passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 84 years.

He was born in Medicine Hat to Bertha and Ewald Link on October 11, 1935. Walter married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn in 1956.

Walter enjoyed having his family close by and the get-togethers that were held throughout the years.  He always made time for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He also enjoyed spending time down in Desert Hot Springs during the winter, watching the hummingbirds and picking lemons from the trees in their community.

Walter is survived by his children, Derek (Dixie), Joy (Harry), Lindsay (Leslie) and Doug (Susan); grandchildren, Dustin (Erin), Brett (Hoku), Jared (Elizabeth), Amber (Shamis), Ryan, Christopher, Amanda (Geoff), Thomas, Zac (Lauren), and Claire (Neil); and by his great-grandchildren, Eleanor, Margaret and Logan. He was predeceased by Marilyn, his loving wife of almost 60 years.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.  Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Walter’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Walter Link, a tree will be planted at the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.