George GARDINER

GARDINER _ George Allen (The Sheriff) 1926 - 2003 George Allen Gardiner, beloved husband of Diane Gardiner of Calgary, passed away at home on Thursday, July 10, 2003, at the age of 77 years after a lengthy battle with cancer. George served with the Canadian Army from October 11, 1944 to April 18, 1946 and the Canadian National Railway until 1952. On April 1, 1952 George reenlisted in the army with the Canadian Provost Corps. He served as a military police officer in Winnipeg, Churchhill, and Shilo, MB, Korea, West Germany, and Cyprus, retiring as an M.P. Sergeant in 1976. He then worked as a corrections officer with Alberta Correctional Services from May 1976 to May 1992. George had a passion for all sports, as a player, coach, and official. Besides his loving wife Diane, George is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Helen of Calgary; a daughter Georgia Gardiner of Calgary; two grandsons, Mat and Jeremy, and a granddaughter Bluebird and her husband Gavin; three great-grandchildren, Sloane, Cullan, and Sorcha. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Bev Gardiner of Richmond, BC; a sister Joyce King of White Rock, BC; his mother-in-law Joyce Bullen of Calgary; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch No. 285 (9202 Horton Road S.W.) on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. To e-mail expressions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com subject heading: George Gardiner. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Health Trust - Colonel Belcher Veterans Comfort Fund, 10101 Southport Road S.W., Calgary, AB T2W 3N2 (Telephone 403-943-0615). Special thanks to Dr. E. D'Archangelo, Debbie Nagel and Irene Pearce for their compassion, understanding and support. In living memory of George Gardiner, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296. 353896