HOMER OGSTON

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HOMER OGSTON February 9, 1915 - September 26, 2007 Homer Ogston passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on September 26, 2007 at Chinook Hospice. He was 92. Homer was predeceased by his wife Mildred in 1994. He is survived by his sister Alberta McDermid of Winnipeg, and his brothers, Rollie Ogston of Portland, Oregon and Ray Ogston of Winnipeg. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Patricia (Pius) Rolheiser, Wendy (Bob) Miller and Michael (Sandra) Ogston; and by his grandchildren, Patty (Bob) Lee, Cindy (Darren) Nyhoff, Dan Miller, Susan (Roland) Milligan and Tim (Contessa) Griffith. He also leaves his proud, loving great-grandchildren, Thomas and Candice Lee, Graham and Emily Milligan, Melissa Miller and Marino Griffith. He will also be lovingly remembered by his dear friends Mary Reddekopp and Margaret Hislop. Homer was born on February 9, 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the eldest son of Albert and Annie Elizabeth Ogston. He was fleet of foot, and held the record for the 100-yard dash at his high school for many years. He married Mildred Annie Rowe in January, 1939 and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Homer had a long and distinguished career in the petroleum industry. His first job was digging holes by hand for underground fuel tanks for British American Oil, and when he retired years later, he was a Marketing Vice-president for Gulf Canada. He loved golf, and spent many happy days on the links, shooting an amazing three holes-in-one over the years. Homer and Mildred also loved the ocean and lived for many years on the San Luis Obispo coast. Homer was a friend to all who knew him and a neighbour to all who needed help. In 2006, he was recognized for his volunteer work, being named an Outstanding Calgary Senior by the Alberta Association on Gerontology. The family wishes to thank all the staff and residents of the Wentworth Manor for their friendship and care for Homer. We also wish to thank the staff of Unit 73 at the Rockyview Hospital, and the amazing, caring staff of Chinook Hospice. Our special thanks to Dr. Gordon Melling and Sharon for their kind care. Homer's family loves and misses him. He was a man - take him for all and all. I shall not look upon his like again. A Memorial Service celebrating Homer's life will take place on Saturday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, 3818 - 14a Street S.W. Memorial donations may be made in Homer's name to World Vision Canada; Kingdom Kids - care of First Christian Reformed Church, 3818 - 14a St. S.W. Calgary; or the Calgary SPCA, 4455 - 110 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 2T7 Condolences may be forwarded by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION AND CREMATION CENTRE, 17th Avenue SW and 2nd Street (304-18th Avenue SW). Telephone 228-4422.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2007