John BLUMELL

BLUMELL, John
1956 – Magrath, AB
2013 – Calgary, AB
It is with great sadness that we announce that John, beloved husband of Barbara Blumell (née Ogden) of Calgary, AB, passed away on November 3, 2013 at the age of 57 years. John was born May 15, 1956 in Magrath, Alberta
to Emerson and Lois, and was the youngest of their six children. As a child, he moved to Calgary, where he lived the rest of his life. At age 19 John was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, an often painful disease, which he managed with fortitude and with what he referred to as his PMA - positive mental attitude. On August 13, 1977, John married his high school sweetheart Barb Ogden in the Cardston, Alberta LDS Temple. They have six children and John felt that his greatest accomplishment was the family they raised together. John completed his B. Comm and CMA designation and enjoyed his career in accounting. John was very involved in the Scouting program throughout his life and he passed on his love of the outdoors to many young people, especially his children. John loved to dance and a favorite family memory is dancing with John in the living room. John was always warm, approachable, fun and energetic. He had an ability to love everyone unconditionally. Besides his loving wife, John is survived by his children Sarah (Brent) Bieber, Jennifer (Chad) Simmonds, Jason (Melissa) Blumell, Laura (Chris) Stephan, Katie (Greg) Pecharsky, and Scott (Kirsten) Blumell. "Papa John" will be fondly remembered by his 13 adoring grandchildren. John is also survived by his siblings and their families, Bruce (Jean) Blumell, Richard (Carmen) Blumell, Janine (Bruce) Barnard, Debbie (Greg) Sutor, and brother-in-law Judd Bunnage, as well as his father and mother-in-law, Gordon and Betty Ogden, and the extended Ogden family. After a brief battle with cancer, John is now reunited with his parents, Emerson and Lois Blumell, and his sister Linda Bunnage. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), today, November 8, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bow Valley Chapel (2526 - 24 Avenue N.W.), on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. A Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of John Blumell, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane.