Obituary - Calvin Richter

Mr. Calvin E. Richter, beloved husband of Mrs. Susan Richter of High Prairie, Alberta, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the age of 60 years. Besides his wife, Susan, he is also survived by two sons, Dean (Cindy) Richter of Calgary and Kevin of Edmonton; parents, Bernice and Michael of Medicine Hat; three sisters, Sharron (Don) of Redcliff, Coreen (James) Sheardown of Medicine Hat and Vicki Fode of Redcliff as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his in-laws, Carson and Anne Chimerenski and one brother, Darcy. Calvin was born in Empress, Alberta December 10, 1950. He was raised in Buffalo, Alberta and Bassano, Alberta. He graduated school in 1968 and went to work for Alberta Power in Drumheller, Alberta. He worked in various places ending up in High Prairie where he met and married Susan. Susan and Calvin lived in Slave Lake, Grande Centre and then finally moved back to High Prairie to take up farming. This is where he resided until the time of his death. Calvin enjoyed skiing trips with his family when the boys were young and in his later years enjoyed numerous cruises and trips to Las Vegas with his wife. He will be remembered for his keen sense of humor and his exceptional pride in farming. A Celebration of Calvin’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Calvin’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1Z 1Z8 or to the charity of your choice.