Obituary of Howard Vernon HERGET

November 4, 1945 – Moosejaw, Saskatchewan November 18, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta Vern Herget of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 72 years. Vern attended Notre Dame and then joined the Canadian Navy. After the navy, as a natural salesman and entrepreneur Vern was involved in numerous companies, most prominently – Complete Beauty Supply. Vern moved to Calgary where he operated and ran Complete Beauty Supply until he retired 2010. Since his retirement Vern stayed busy by starting the John 15 foundation which is a charitable organization aimed at supporting single mothers. Vern was also an avid golfer and investor. Vern is survived by a brother, Ralph Herget of Winnipeg, MB, a son, David Ortt of Ottawa, ON, and daughter, Chandler Herget of Edmonton, AB. He also has two grandchildren, William and Tessa. A Service of Remembrance will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street S.E., Calgary, AB) on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 2:00p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends or family so desire memorial donations (with a tax receipt) may be made John 15 foundation, 71 Tusslewood View N.W., Calgary AB, T3L 2Y4. Website: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/john-15-foundation/. In living memory of Vern Herget, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street S.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403-203-0525.