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STAROZIK, George Fred
November 1, 1926 - Rimbey, AB
February 21, 2017 - Calgary, AB
The Starozik family announces the peaceful passing of George Starozik, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. George was 90 years old.
George was born in Rimbey, AB and lived on the family farm NW of Rimbey until age 19 when he left for college and other interests. He later went on to become a successful innovator and entrepreneur within the oil industry, most notably Camaro Drilling which he started in 1978. George greatly enjoyed his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hunting, but his true passion was fishing. He also enjoyed gardening and carpentry. George was a generous supporter of Camp Harmattan, a Christian retreat located west of Olds, AB, and of Calgary Center Street Church where he enjoyed many friends within the Maranatha seniors group.
George is survived by his loving wife Doreen of Calgary, his sons Kevin Starozik and Dale Starozik of Calgary and daughter Carol Snaith (Gregory) of Edmonton. He is also survived by grandchildren Ryan Nastiuk, Jaclyn Stang (Evan), Curtis Starozik, and Gillian Snaith, brother Glen Staroszik (Elsie) of Calgary and sister Alice Beierbach of Medicine Hat. George was predeceased by his father Gustav Staroszik (1984) and mother Waiva Staroszik (1978), sister Florence Jeske (2016), and brothers Harold (2016), Earl (2004), and Gordon (2016).
The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home (1605 - 100 Street SE (Garden Road) Calgary) on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing beginning at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, George's request was that donations be made to Camp Harmattan, RR2, Site 7, Box 20, Olds, AB T4H 1P3.
George shall be forever cherished and remembered by his family and friends.
To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca
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9 Entries
Paul & Emilie Rae
March 2, 2017
Our thoughts are with you, Doreen and family. George was definitely one of a kind, and will be missed.
Elaine Beierbach
March 1, 2017
My Uncle George .... missing you! You remain in my thoughts and will continue to be an influence to me of incredible strength and genius. Proud to be your niece. Always and forever ... Elaine
Willie & Laura Dueck
February 27, 2017
Doreen, I am so sorry that Willie & I will be out of town on the day of George's funeral. You were such great neighbors for so many years. We love you dearly and we will have to get together when things settle down for you. Praying all goes well.
Love & Blessings - Willie & Laura
Terry Jarton
February 26, 2017
My sincere condolences to Doreen and family. I first met George in early 2000, when our small start-up energy company was planning on drilling our very first well in east central Alberta. Over the phone we worked out a deal and George subsequently moved one of his single drilling rigs onto our site. I drove to the site and was somewhat surprised to learn that George, the owner of Camero Drilling, was on site ensuring that all his equipment was ready to drill. It didn't take me long to determine I was dealing with a very nice down to earth guy, who cared as much as I did. To my great surprise he brought out his infamous gas & Oil "witching" tool kit (which is somewhat analogous to a water well "witching" tool) and walked my entire well site and predicted that the formation we had been chasing using siesmic, was in fact present and would be productive. We spent a few days together at the site, had a few barbecues & got to know each other even better, while monitoring the drilling progress. He never once asked me about payment. We finished the well on time, with no problems. A few days later, the well was completed and tested at 4 mmcfd with minimal flowing tubing pressure drawdown.
We paid Camero's invoices in 30 days or less. It was note worthy that since we were a new small start-up company, other drilling contractors in the area wanted around 90% of their anticipated drilling cost money up front before they would move in their equipment.
We never forgot how Camero (George) treated us and thus Camero drill several more wells for us without any problems. Over the years I would see George off & on, such as the yearly COTS functions. One mourning, I got a call out of the blue. It was George asking If I would be interested in going with him out to our gas field to do some more "witching" on our lands. It was a great day and he incouraged me to write down details of his "Witching" results for our land. I will never forget George (Camero Drilling). Unfortunately, gentlemen like George are becoming a rare commodity. God bless you George & your whole family.
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CLIFF & LINDA KEHN
February 26, 2017
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT YEARS
WITH BOW ISLAND AND COMARO DRILLING.REST IN PEACE.
Marg Reimer
February 25, 2017
You challenged us all to "live" our faith.
Love and prayers to Doreen and family.
Lynda Cote
February 25, 2017
Thank you George for all the opportunities you've given me, I miss you.
KEITH & GALE McINTOSH
February 25, 2017
A GREAT EMPLOYER FOR 23YEARS AND FRIEND FOR 28 YEARS. WE WILL SURLY MISS YOU GEORGE. REST IN PEACE. OUR CONDOLENCE TO DOREEN AND FAMILY
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