Coleman LANDER

LANDER, Coleman Abram
June 16, 1934 - September 24, 2012
Coleman (Coley) Lander of Calgary passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Coleman is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Harry and Adele Lander, and by his brother Samuel David Lander and sister Clarice (Gene) Locke (nee Lander). Also by his uncle Dr. David Lander, uncle Ralph and aunt Marge Lander and his loving mother-in-law, Tillie Dvorkin as well as many other family and friends. Coleman is survived by his devoted wife, Lily Lander and his loving daughter, Sharlene. He is also survived by nephews, Bill (Laura) Locke and family, Jack (Karen) Locke, niece, Sahrah Pock; cousins, Rabbi Alvin (Lily) Lander and family, Rabbi Larry (Arlene) Lander and family; sisters-in- law, Gila (Mark) Leskey and sons, Seth and Daniel, and Muriel Chetner and family. Coleman was born in Consort, Alberta and grew up in the Black Diamond and Turner Valley area before moving to Calgary in 1947. Coleman worked for Calgary Transit from 1959 to 1984 where he was well known and highly respected. As well as being a devoted and loving husband and father, Coleman also enjoyed his time with the Calgary Symphony playing violin under the direction of Harry Plucer. He also enjoyed curling and spending time with family and friends. The Family would like to thank close friends Kris Spark and Rod Spratt and many others for their love and support as well as Carewest Royal Park staff for their excellent care, especially through Coleman's recent illness. Coleman will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel (North East Corner of Highway 22X and 37 Street S.W.) today, September 28, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Interment to follow. Reception to follow at The Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail South. In lieu of flowers, please contact the Arthritis Society at 403-228-2571. Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA of CALGARY. Phone: 403-244-4717.