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Frank APPLEBY Obituary
On May 18, 2015 Frank Appleby of Athabasca passed away at the age of 101 years.
Survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 55 years; one son Brian (Elizabeth) Appleby; two grandchildren, Erin (Mauricio) Echeverria; Kevin (Lauren) Appleby; four great-grandchildren Lucas and Sofia Echeverria, Ellie and Sadie Appleby, all of Edmonton.
Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Fanny; two brothers John and James.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Albans Anglican Church Memorial Fund.
Athabasca Community Chapel - Dale Kapitaniuk Funeral Director in care of arrangements. 780-675-3996
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Dale Hooper
June 9, 2015
a good man. he will be missed I know.
Peter Barton
May 31, 2015
Thoughts go out to Dorothy and her family on behalf of my mother Jean Barton (Nee Goodwin) cousin of Dorothy in Macclesfield, England.
I met Frank while over in South Athabasca in 1980 and remember as a young man having a conversation with Frank at Stan and Marion Goodwin's place. It was a pleasure to have met him. Peter Barton. England
May 28, 2015
Frank was a fine gentleman and an esteemed colleague in the Legislature. I send my kindest regards to Dorothy and family.
Les Young
May 26, 2015
I enjoyed my time with Frank, in Caucus and in the Legislature.
We served concurrent terms.
Athabasca was well represented by Frank Appleby. His family and friends have reason to be proud.
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Milton Davies, VP CAPF
May 26, 2015
Brian, Liz, and Family. I am sorry for your loss but grateful for your father's contribution to the Profession of Forestry. Take care.
May 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Frank enjoyed. Love never fails. It hopes all things, endures all things, believes all things and bears all things.
1 Cor. 13:4-8
Robert Anderson.
May 25, 2015
I am thankful for the support Frank made to the profession of forestry. The Frank Appleby award will keep his memory alive. My condolences.
Doug Krystofiak, Executive Director/Registrar CAPF
May 25, 2015
We were saddened to hear of Frank's recent passing and offer sincere condolences to Dorothy, family and friends. Frank was truly a 'friend' of forestry and always took the time to stay active and supportive of the regulated forestry profession. His service to the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (then Alberta Registered Professional Foresters Association)in the early days of its establishment as a self-regulated profession were invaluable. He served as our first public member on the governing Council and was named as an Honourary Member upon 'retirement'. The top award of the College is named in his honour. We will always fondly remember Frank as a true friend of forestry and the forest sector.
Shela Brown (nee Hunter)
May 25, 2015
Brian & Dorothy,
Pat & Dave's Hunter cabin at Baptiste Lake was such a meaningful part of my childhood. Now I end my career at the College of Alberta Professional Foresters. So nice to have seen Frank at the Athabasca Town centenary celebration.
Dr Christine Sands
May 24, 2015
Frank Appleby, thank you for being the kind, caring, thoughtful mentor to all of us who had the privilege of knowing you.
You will be missed.
May you rest in peace.
Condolences to family and friends.
May 24, 2015
Dorothy, Brian and family, We are very sad to learn of our mentor and friend passing. Our deepest condolences and many hugs as we remember the great times over the years. Hugs. Barb and Bob Armstrong
May 24, 2015
Thank you, Mr. Appleby, you were a man of vision who walked the walk and achieved many great and good things for your community and country. RIP sir.
The Voaklander Family, Colinton, AB.
Arnie Loxam
May 24, 2015
I would like to say thank you to Frank, Dorothy, Brian and all the Appleby family that played such an important part of my life growing up at Baptiste Lake and playing sports in junior and senior high school. I have many good memories from this time and I know that these experiences helped me become a better person. May all your good memories help you during this difficult time.
May 23, 2015
Fondly remembering Frank and you Dorothy. I recall the nomination meeting when the sound system left me whispering to the many hundreds welcoming Frank on for another run at the Legislature!!
May your love and good memories help you through this time.
Greg and Pat Stevens
Sidney BC (formerly Banff-Cochrane)
David Carter
May 23, 2015
Frank was a steady and knowledgeable parliamentarian. .. a vanishing breed
A man of quiet dignity
a great complement to ou best Speaker Gerry Amerongen
Grizz Salzl
May 23, 2015
I will always remember Frank fondly for his involvement in the community, especially around the Nancy Appleby Theatre, most specifically when he performed our wedding service as a JP nearly 30 years ago. He is well remembered and will be missed.
Lorraine Hirning
May 23, 2015
Thinking of you Dorothy and remembering the many coffees we enjoyed at the Happy Gardens. I considered traveling back for Frank's 100th but was not able.
Ernie and Rosalie Stobee
May 23, 2015
We are thinking of you , Dorothy, and pray the peace of God upon you at this time.
Karen & Rick Prosser
May 23, 2015
Our sincere sympathies to the family. Frank was definitely a fixture in the landscape of the area for many many years, and will be missed.
Brian Stecyk
May 22, 2015
Dorothy
It was amazing that I got to interview Frank and you before his 100th birthday. He was a remarkable man and remembered many stories about his time at the legislature. He was someone who was justifiably proud of the things he accomplished. What a great life!
Ken Kowalski
May 22, 2015
Dorothy, Brian and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on Frank's passing. What a remarkable life of 101 years! He was a good man and I really enjoyed working with him as MLA neighbours and in the Alberta Legislature. Dorothy was Frank's best friend and confidant...our payers are with you!
John Law
May 22, 2015
Brian, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember your Dad with fondness and memories of his lumber truck parked by your home on 71 Street. You were always so excited when your Dad arrived home. May he rest in peace
John
Ken & Alice Monson
May 22, 2015
Please accept our condolences on behalf of the Monson family, long time neighbours out at Baptiste Lake.
Sandra Minns
May 22, 2015
Uncle Frank was an amazing man and a very special Uncle, he will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
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