Rodger Sexty

SEXTY, Rodger August 6, 1917 - October 3, 2010 Rodger passed away at the Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond at the age of 93 years. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Carol Verney, son Norman Stewart (Jean) Sexty. He was predeceased by his sister Muriel, brothers Brian and Gordon, first wife Betty and second wife Anne. Those who were fortunate enough to know Roger will always remember his feisty demeanor and incredible remedial knowledge and positive attitude. Born at Maple Creek, Sask., his early childhood was on a farm at Golden Prairie, Sask. subsequently moving to Swift Current, Sask. at the age of ten. A licensed mechanic when WWII broke out, he joined the war effort by installing engines in Hurricane aircraft at Thunder Bay. In 1941 he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and began pilot training at High River on Tiger Moths, then Moose Jaw where he received his wings on Harvard's. Rodger was sent overseas to serve with R.A.F. fighter squadrons in the Far East and primarily India and Burma operating Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft. May 23,1945 he was posted home and thereby began a lifetime career in Canadian Civil Aviation. Cessna, Luscombe, Norseman, Beaver and Otter are some of the machines he flew in Canadian Northern bush flying. During that period Roger trained and qualified as a helicopter pilot and spent many years in that field serving in various parts of the World. His impressive record of service in the Aviation field was 15,591 hours on helicopters and 5,644 hours on fixed wing aircraft. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, October 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the family farm home on Highway 7, 7 kms East of Black Diamond. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Okotoks. Telephone: 403-938-3111.To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com .