Obituary of Gus Becher Coolidge

September 4, 1937 – Great Falls, Montana, USA

November 15, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Gus Coolidge of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 87 years.

Gus was born in Great Falls, MT, USA on September 4, 1937. He graduated from the Montana School of Mines with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1959.

Gus married Beverly Thompson in 1959. They immigrated to Canada in 1967 with their three children.

He accomplished much through his life and was employed in the oil and gas industry with Exxon, Montana Power, and Empire State Oil, earlier in his career.  From 1973 onward he was a self-employed consultant and business owner, working in Alberta and Montana.

Gus loved connecting with friends over lunch and building relationships with people in the community.  He was very passionate about his children and grandchildren and supporting their endeavours.

Gus is survived by his common-law spouse Ella Scollard, daughter-in-law Karna Coolidge, daughter Jeanne Coolidge, son David Coolidge and daughter-in-law Kate Coolidge all from Calgary; and his grandchildren, Amanda Martinez from Lakewood, Colorado, Joel Coolidge, Evan Coolidge, Diana Coolidge and Sarah Coolidge all from Calgary. Gus is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Sue and Joe Malletta from Whitefish, Montana and their daughters Nanette and AJ.

Gus was predeceased by son Gus Coolidge, parents, Evelyn and Gus Coolidge; ex-spouse Beverly Coolidge, and niece Michelle Malletta.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Gus’ family here.

In living memory of Gus Coolidge, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.