Harold Chapman

CHAPMAN , Harold Sherman 1931 - 2009 Harold Sherman Chapman born September 24, 1931 passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the Foothills Medical Center on July 7, 2009 at the age of 77 years old. Harold will be lovingly remembered by his wife of twenty years, Jane; his children and grandchildren Jay (Pat), Darren (Sue), Jody, Trevor (Mallory), Reed (Kathrine), Lee-Ann (Stephen), Kirk (Amber), Jamie, Adam, Aaron, Rylan, Kendra, Lucy, and Lily; also by his sister Merylin (Doug). Harold was predeceased by his Father Hubert and Mother Lucy as well as daughters Naomi and Vicki. Being the son of Alberta Pioneers, Harold followed in their footsteps of community. He was born in Banff, educated in Calgary at Western Canada High School, and in Oklahoma. He travelled throughout the western Canadian oil and gas fields. Harold's passion was the Rockies, the Bow and the beauty of our environment. Always finding ways to contribute to Albertans, he played a major role in the development of the oil patch, Calgary's Olympic bids, the Canadian ski patrol system in western Canada, Kananaskis country, and professional and minor sports. He will be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues and will be remembered for the contributions he made to the benefit of all Albertans. A celebration of Harold's life will be held at the Snowbird Chalet in Bragg Creek, Alberta on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, No. 200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca . Cremation and arrangements are in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 403-235-3602.