Irwin Barkley passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and special caregiver, Pat, in Calgary, AB on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Irwin spent his younger years farming on the family farm at Balzac, AB. He enjoyed many years hauling hay all around Alberta and Saskatchewan. Irwin moved to Airdrie in 2005 and has resided at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre since 2012. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Barb) and Earle of Airdrie; sisters, Dianne of Calgary and Donna (Stan) of Crossfield. Irwin will be remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Stella; brother-in-law, Ole and friend, Doreen Cross.
A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Rockyview Handibus, PO Box 10203, Airdrie, AB T4A 0H5. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL
3220 - 4 Street N. W., Calgary, Alberta
Telephone: 403-297-0888
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