THOMAS LEROY WILSON beloved husband of Rita Wilson of Cardston, AB, passed away suddenly at his home on June 17th, 2016 at the age of 91 years.
Tom was born in Cardston to Roy and Ella (Haslam) Wilson. Besides his loving wife, Rita, of 69 years, he leaves behind six children, Jerry, Brenda (Rich) Reed, Larry, Shirleyan (Ken) Rozniak, Wendy, and Carol (Ted Alexander), 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 6 fur babies and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Ella, 2 sisters, Eva (George) Sloane and Arlene (Don) Strate. He is survived by his brother Ted (Maxine) Wilson, Marie (Wayne) Crabtree, and Marilyn (Jim) Cahoon.
Tom served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He returned home and purchased the family farm from his father. He met and married Rita Marie Audibert from Pincher Creek. They worked and raised their children on the farm and were still residing there upon his passing. They raised sheep, cattle, chickens and always had horses around. He won numerous awards and trophies for his calf roping and was a mentor to many young people, including some of his own in their rodeo careers. He was a cattle buyer and livestock manager for Perlich Brothers and later worked for Alberta Hail and Crop.
Tom loved his farm and loved having his children and friends stop in for visits. He will be sadly missed.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made at the Royal Canadian Legion of your choice.
A viewing will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston on Highway #5.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 25, 2015 at the Legion Hall in Cardston, AB at 1:00 p.m.
Cremation. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
Tom was born in Cardston to Roy and Ella (Haslam) Wilson. Besides his loving wife, Rita, of 69 years, he leaves behind six children, Jerry, Brenda (Rich) Reed, Larry, Shirleyan (Ken) Rozniak, Wendy, and Carol (Ted Alexander), 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 6 fur babies and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Ella, 2 sisters, Eva (George) Sloane and Arlene (Don) Strate. He is survived by his brother Ted (Maxine) Wilson, Marie (Wayne) Crabtree, and Marilyn (Jim) Cahoon.
Tom served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He returned home and purchased the family farm from his father. He met and married Rita Marie Audibert from Pincher Creek. They worked and raised their children on the farm and were still residing there upon his passing. They raised sheep, cattle, chickens and always had horses around. He won numerous awards and trophies for his calf roping and was a mentor to many young people, including some of his own in their rodeo careers. He was a cattle buyer and livestock manager for Perlich Brothers and later worked for Alberta Hail and Crop.
Tom loved his farm and loved having his children and friends stop in for visits. He will be sadly missed.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made at the Royal Canadian Legion of your choice.
A viewing will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Legacy Funeral Home in Cardston on Highway #5.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 25, 2015 at the Legion Hall in Cardston, AB at 1:00 p.m.
Cremation. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.