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Mark PLATZER Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Platzer on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Mark was born Antonio Albert on June 30, 1932 in Calais, AB. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brenda, and his four children: Krista (Scott) Deibert, Bob (Andrea) Platzer, Mark Platzer, and Lindsay (David) Kelcher; and grandchildren: Jayne and Reese, Raylene and Isaiah, Logan, Adeline and Emily. Mark cherished every opportunity to spend time with his children, grandchildren and family. Mark is also survived by his Aunt Marie Reid; brother George (Trudy) Platzer; sisters Dorothy (Neil) Webber and Marilyn (Andrew) Sereda and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna Platzer, and brother Warren. Mark attended school in Grande Prairie and at University High School in Edmonton. In 1959, Mark graduated from the University of Alberta, earning a BSc. Mark enjoyed a long career with Park Davis, Warner Lambert/ Pfizer. Following his retirement in Edmonton, Mark and Brenda moved to Calgary where he began work with Webber Academy. During his life, Mark was a tireless volunteer, first as the President of Greenfield Community League, the Kiwanis Club in Edmonton and also fund raising for many years of sons' hockey teams. In Calgary, Mark was active with Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Church in Cochrane. Mark enjoyed playing bridge with the gourmet/bridge group. Throughout his life, Mark enjoyed activities such as fishing, hunting, scuba diving, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, water skiing and then bike riding on Calgary path ways. Mark was the "handyman", able to improvise to make anything work. He was selfless, always wanting to help his family and friends. Mark's gentle, kind, and generous nature will always be remembered. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Corcoran at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hwy 22 and James Walker Trail (13 km north of the Trans Canada exit), Cochrane, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Suite 200, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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August 12, 2013
I just heard ... Sending warm thoughts to your family. xxx The Fergusons
John & Ann Russell
August 1, 2013
Our condolences to you and your family Brenda. Mark surely was a Gentleman and I was glad I knew him.
July 31, 2013
Brenda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Verna Zimmerman, Randall & Katherine Zimmerman
John & Elma Gerbrandt
July 29, 2013
It was with deep sadness when we heard the news about Mark's death.He was a great neighbor and friend in Edm. Always happy and friendly.He will leave a big VOID in the family's lives.Our Condolences to you all.We Care,, and feel sad with you.Love to all,, John & Elma
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July 29, 2013
Brenda and family, so many good memories of Mark from the days
in Edmonton. Thinking of you and the family at this time of sorrow.
John and Sharon VanZwoll. Spruce Grove, Alberta
July 29, 2013
Dear Brenda and family, We were very saddened to hear about Mark's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Love, Margaret and Charlie Webber
Kamloops, B.C.
Lisa Castell
July 29, 2013
Krista and family. It is with great dismay that I read about your father. It seems like only yesterday he was joking with us at your house after school. How quickly life changes. You are in my thoughts.
July 29, 2013
Dear Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your families and I am sending out a mental hug for you.
Debbie Luini-Carroll (aqua babe)
Marg & Barrie Day
July 27, 2013
Dear Brenda - we were very saddened to hear of Mark's passing - you are in our thoughts & prayers. Love Marg & Barrie
July 27, 2013
Brenda, my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Mr. Platzer was a wonderful person, I still fondly remember dinners at your house in Edmonton and him helping replacing the brakes on my car. He was always the first to lead a helping hand in every type of situation.
Jean Tooth
July 27, 2013
Brenda So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
July 26, 2013
Dear Krista and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your amazing dad. My heart And thoughts are with all of you. I have such clear memories of your dad being so sweet and kind. I'm so sorry for your loss, take care of each other.
Love Joni
July 26, 2013
Dear Brenda and family
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are much in my thoughts dear friend.
Love
Dilys
July 26, 2013
Brenda, Krista, Bob, Mark and Lindsay,
How lucky we have been to have shared so many wonderful times with our dear friend - your husband and father.
Christmases, birthdays, vacations in Kelowna, and get-togethers for no other reason than to be together.
Mark was one of the best examples of selfless giving, positive attitude and sharing - we will truly miss him but will never forget his loyalty and friendship.
We treasure the memories!!!
July 26, 2013
Dear Krista and family,
Sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Joey , Lisa , Ty, and Laken Cutforth
Ross and Carole Hewett
July 26, 2013
Brenda and families...we are saddened to hear about Mark's passing. He was a GREAT man! Although it has been many years we remember his friendliness and kindness. We hope you will find comfort in these words.
In one of the stars I shall be living.
In one of the stars I shall be laughing.
And so it will be as if all the stars are laughing
When you look at the stars at night.
Ross and Carole Hewett
Ed and Audrey Gaudet
July 26, 2013
Dear Brenda and Family, Words alone cannot express our sadness ...he will be missed ...we will hold his memory in our hearts.
July 26, 2013
Brenda, I was so sad to hear of Mark's untimely passing. My most sincere condolences to your entire family. I remember Mark as the cheerful friend - always a smile and kind comments.
Victor Tétreault, Regina
Craig Sande
July 26, 2013
Platzer Family - I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Mr.(Mark) Platzer. What an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will hold dearly the many memories shared with with you all, and will remember his kindness fondly!
Julia Webber
July 26, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I remember him as kind and quick to smile from my time at Webber Academy and know that he was a treasured uncle to my cousins. My condolences to the Platzer family and all of Mark's extended family. I hope that wonderful memories provide some comfort.
Gayle Krupa
July 25, 2013
Brenda and family
So sorry to hear the sad news:-(.
Thinking of you all!
Gayle and Rick Krupa
grant & marilyn hinchey
July 25, 2013
we have such great memories of good times with Mark and you, Brenda. Mark had that wonderful perpetual smile and was always asking "what can we do to help" whenever we had a minor crises. Like the time we bought all the supplies for our place up north and called him from the store when our vehicle was full. We can't remember how many trips he made to help haul it all to your garage where it was stored until we could ship it to Yellowknife.
the wonderful day you hosted at the Hampson family reunion. We remember how he laughed at the silly spoon and string game. He did love a good time ! We're sure going to miss him
Monica Platzer
July 25, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Uncle Marks's passing. He was truly one of a kind. My fondest memory of him is the summer I spent with his family at Invermere B.C. Almost everyday he tried to teach me to waterski. Never giving up on me, finally near the end I finally did it. What a tremendous, uplifting feeling for both of us.
Love your niece, Monica .
Alyn and Louanne Olive
July 25, 2013
Dear Brenda and family,
We were so sorry to read about Mark's passing. I know you will miss him immensely.
With deepest sympathy,
Alyn and Louanne
Ole & Carol Frantzen
July 25, 2013
Brenda!
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We were very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. Ole and I have very fond memories of Mark. Mark was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew him. For the days ahead, have the courage and strength to endure this heartfelt time and may your cherished memories give you comfort. Our thoughts are with you.
Stan and Di Souch
July 25, 2013
We will miss Mark greatly,He was always willing to help anyone and he had an engaging upbeat personality.There was not much that Mark could not do. We will remember all the good times we had together.
Gail Moneta
July 25, 2013
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was a joy to see every day as I dropped my children off at school. My back to school morning routine will not be the same without Mark's smile to start the day. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.
Kathy Modesette
July 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family . Very sorry to hear the sad news.
I really enjoyed working with Mark here at Webber Academy.
July 25, 2013
We will miss our Uncle Mark. He was a kind man who was always willing to help others. Brenda and Mark raised a wonderful family and I am proud to have called Mark, my uncle.
Love Lorne
Sue Blocksidge
July 25, 2013
Brenda, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I think of Mark often, with that great smile and twinkle in his eye. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. Bless you all
Sharon Wilkinson
July 25, 2013
Mark & the Platzer family were a constant presence in my life growing up. We celebrated every Christmas together from around 1976 to, the last one I remember being in, 1997. I have many wonderful memories of those years. My thoughts and love are with you all during this time. Thank you Mark for your unconditional friendship to our family.
Bob Renwick
July 25, 2013
I golfed with Mark many times and always enjoyed his company he was a gentle man Bob Renwick
Sandra Robins
July 25, 2013
Brenda I was saddened to hear of this untimely passing. I felt really close to him at the 50th Anniversary Party for Geo & Turid and he remembered my dad from years ago and could talk of him. Was so great
Garth Hampson
July 25, 2013
Brenda - sincere condolences to you and the family as you mourn Mark's passing. His life was full and I'm sure many have benefitted from his many acts of kindness through the years.
Garth and Eleanor Hampson
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