LYBBERT
CALVIN KIRK LYBBERT (87) of Stirling, AB took the step to the other side January 23, 2021. Cal suffered a heart attack at 4:30 a.m. and passed quickly. In spite of pain and declining health, he had gone to sleep happy the night before while singing one of his favourite songs “Somewhere my love”. He has a deep and everlasting love for his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn Joyce Kiddle Lybbert, his children: Coralee (Don) Leeson of Stirling, AB; Marty (Mellonie) Lybbert of Tofield, AB; Vimmy (Dave) Berry of Valley View, AB; Bradley (Desiree) Lybbert of Spruce Grove, AB; Justin (Reva) Lybbert of Fishers, IN; Tyler (Christina) Lybbert of Drayton Valley, AB; 28 grand children; and 26 great-grand children. Calvin is predeceased by his granddaughter Brittany Leeson.
Calvin leaves behind a legacy larger than life. Born in Cardston, AB, on February 19, 1933, he moved at that young age with his family by horse and wagon 800 km to Cherry Grove, AB. Raised and living his life ranching and wrangling, he has ridden more miles in a saddle than the average person drives a car.
Cal was the third of 8 boys for Lloyd and Luella Lybbert. After grade 9 he got the choice to go back to school or go work on the Knight Ranch with his two older brothers in Raymond, AB. Calvin’s formal education ended at grade 9 and yet he had a wisdom and understanding of life that extended far beyond books.
As Cal grew, his faith in God also grew. He had always wanted to serve a mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Finally, on his 23rd birthday he left to begin his mission in South Africa, teaching people of Christ. After 2 ½ years he returned home.
After attending a church activity in Claresholm, AB, he noticed Marilyn Kiddle standing under a light outside of the church waiting to go home. He felt she looked just like an angel and offered her a ride home. She became the love of his life. They married October 28, 1959 in the Cardston, AB temple.
Cal worked hard to provide for his family training horses and ranching. He was often up riding horses before the family was awake, but his first priority was always his family. He has said that raising kids was just like raising horses. He also said that all horses want to be good, we just have to teach them how. There must have been something to it because he raised all his kids with a desire to do what was right.
Cal’s married life took him and his family to many Alberta homes: Claresholm, Calgary, Edmonton, Stony Plain, St. Paul, Cardston and finally Stirling. In their senior years Cal and Marilyn also served a mission in Australia.
Cal was always ready with a helping hand and had a unique way of making everyone feel valued. He gave service willingly and made people feel like they were doing him a favour by letting him help. His smile was contagious and he shared genuine love with everyone. He had a joy for life which radiated from him wherever he went. “Happy day” were words often heard from Cal.
The many friendships he built throughout his life were not limited to people. He surrounded himself with good horses and many of those became true friends.
Held in high esteem with all who know him, Calvin’s life has touched countless people.
One day, our trails will bring us together again.
Happy day.
A viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Saturday, January 30th from 10:00 to 11 am. (In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions a limited number will be permitted in the viewing at a time.) A Private Family Service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at the Glenwood Cemetery.
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CALVIN KIRK LYBBERT (87) of Stirling, AB took the step to the other side January 23, 2021. Cal suffered a heart attack at 4:30 a.m. and passed quickly. In spite of pain and declining health, he had gone to sleep happy the night before while singing one of his favourite songs “Somewhere my love”. He has a deep and everlasting love for his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn Joyce Kiddle Lybbert, his children: Coralee (Don) Leeson of Stirling, AB; Marty (Mellonie) Lybbert of Tofield, AB; Vimmy (Dave) Berry of Valley View, AB; Bradley (Desiree) Lybbert of Spruce Grove, AB; Justin (Reva) Lybbert of Fishers, IN; Tyler (Christina) Lybbert of Drayton Valley, AB; 28 grand children; and 26 great-grand children. Calvin is predeceased by his granddaughter Brittany Leeson.
Calvin leaves behind a legacy larger than life. Born in Cardston, AB, on February 19, 1933, he moved at that young age with his family by horse and wagon 800 km to Cherry Grove, AB. Raised and living his life ranching and wrangling, he has ridden more miles in a saddle than the average person drives a car.
Cal was the third of 8 boys for Lloyd and Luella Lybbert. After grade 9 he got the choice to go back to school or go work on the Knight Ranch with his two older brothers in Raymond, AB. Calvin’s formal education ended at grade 9 and yet he had a wisdom and understanding of life that extended far beyond books.
As Cal grew, his faith in God also grew. He had always wanted to serve a mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Finally, on his 23rd birthday he left to begin his mission in South Africa, teaching people of Christ. After 2 ½ years he returned home.
After attending a church activity in Claresholm, AB, he noticed Marilyn Kiddle standing under a light outside of the church waiting to go home. He felt she looked just like an angel and offered her a ride home. She became the love of his life. They married October 28, 1959 in the Cardston, AB temple.
Cal worked hard to provide for his family training horses and ranching. He was often up riding horses before the family was awake, but his first priority was always his family. He has said that raising kids was just like raising horses. He also said that all horses want to be good, we just have to teach them how. There must have been something to it because he raised all his kids with a desire to do what was right.
Cal’s married life took him and his family to many Alberta homes: Claresholm, Calgary, Edmonton, Stony Plain, St. Paul, Cardston and finally Stirling. In their senior years Cal and Marilyn also served a mission in Australia.
Cal was always ready with a helping hand and had a unique way of making everyone feel valued. He gave service willingly and made people feel like they were doing him a favour by letting him help. His smile was contagious and he shared genuine love with everyone. He had a joy for life which radiated from him wherever he went. “Happy day” were words often heard from Cal.
The many friendships he built throughout his life were not limited to people. He surrounded himself with good horses and many of those became true friends.
Held in high esteem with all who know him, Calvin’s life has touched countless people.
One day, our trails will bring us together again.
Happy day.
A viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Saturday, January 30th from 10:00 to 11 am. (In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions a limited number will be permitted in the viewing at a time.) A Private Family Service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at the Glenwood Cemetery.
To Send the Family a Condolence please CLICK HERE.
Click Here to Watch the Funeral Service Live Stream