EUGENE ROBERT HEGGTVEIT C.D.

HEGGTVEIT, EUGENE ROBERT, C.D.
(RCAF WING COMMANDER) It is with tremendous sadness and loss we announce the death of our Dad on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Ottawa. He was surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Pegi) Soame, cherished by his family; his sons Robert (Rosemary), Peter (deceased), his daughters Dede Fyfe (Toby), Diana Jane, and Deborah French (Guy). Dearest grandfather of Kim Castner (Huntley), Cory (Kristy), Crissa Harris (Jeremy), Casey, and Chaunty of California; William, Anne, Catherine, and Kiki of Ottawa. Beloved greatgrandfather of Emma Rose, Grace Chamberlain, Tanner, and Ryder of California. Dad was born in Weldon, Saskatchewan in 1920. Shortly after, his family moved to Ottawa where he lived until the outbreak of the Second World War. He spent the early two years of the war as a flying instructor on Harvard aircraft. He did a tour and a half of operation on Spitfires with Desert Air Force. After the war, he commanded several squadrons and RCAF stations. He was a life member of the Canadian Fighter Pilots Association and a life member and director of the SHAPE Officers Association, Canadian Chapter. He received his early education in Ottawa and was Head Boy Glebe Collegiate. Eugene was a prominent champion skier and swimmer. He was an 'A' category skier in downhill, slalom, cross-country, and jumping. He was an avid reader of fine literature, a writer, bridge player, and cryptic crossword enthusiast who travelled the world. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa 613-233-1143 on Sunday, June 3rd from 2-4 and 7­9pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 125 Mackay Street, Ottawa on Monday, June 4th at 2pm. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army, 306-383 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4R4 would be appreciated. Condolences/donations/tributes at www.mcgarryfamily.ca