Garnet Edwards

EDWARDS, Garnet S. 1916-2007 Garnet passed away quietly on November 13th, 2007 at the Beverly Care Centre Glenmore in Calgary, AB. He is survived by his son Gerald of Calgary, daughter Annalea (Barry) of Eckville, daughter-in-law Clare of Calgary, granddaughter Colleen (Jason) of Calgary and niece Taralee (Steve) of DeWinton along with many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Verna and grandson Geoffrey D. Garnet was born in Manitoba and moved with his family to Alberta as a young boy. He began his career in the oil industry in 1931 working for Union Drilling in Turner Valley, AB. During his career in Edmonton he worked for various drilling contractors, Commonwealth Drilling, Canadawest Drilling and Northern Development Drilling, he also spent a time as general manager for Eastman Oilwell Survey Company. Later on he and his partner purchased Tubetest Service and operated the company throughout western Canada and the east coast. In 1997 Garnet was recognized to be one of the original inductees into the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame. Garnet served on the executive of O.T.S, he was a valued member of the Petroleum Club for 41 years and a member of the South Edmonton Optimists Club. Since retiring in 1978 Garnet has built seven working Cable Tool rig models which he has donated to various museums in Alberta. Garnet Edwards is a truly dedicated and valuable oil patch pioneer. A Celebration of Garnet's Life will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel Okotoks, 200 Woodgate Road with reception to follow. In memory of Garnet memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A., 1323- 36th Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6T6. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Okotoks) 403-938-3111. To e-mail condolences please visit: www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com