GIBSON, Lawrence William (Larry)
March 28, 1945 - February 16, 2015
It is with profound sadness and deep loss that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved partner, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend on Monday February 16, 2015. Larry is survived by his soul mate and best friend Betty Challand, son Corey, sisters Marilyn Hay and Pat Stevenson (Tom), brothers Bill (Sheila) and Jim (Wendy), aunt Doris Irving and his numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother Edna, father Bill and brother Allen. Larry was born and raised in the district of Carbon Alberta. At the young age of nineteen he was named the World Wheat King at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Following attending the University of Calgary he recognized his life’s ambition and returned home to farm with his father and brothers. Larry will be remembered and cherished for his gentle and generous nature, benevolence, honesty and sense of community. He greatly appreciated life and the world around him and he was a lifelong learner and a patient teacher. He always respected the views and opinions of others, often times putting his own ambitions second. He had a wonderful and gentle sense of humor and was never afraid to laugh at himself first. Larry was an ardent curler and enjoyed many years competing with his family, neighbors and friends. He was also our resident family historian and his entertaining stories with detailed descriptions, punctuated with the occasional personal comment will be greatly missed. Larry will be most remembered for his passion for farming and sustainable agriculture, a passion that was only surpassed by his love for his family. A Funeral Service will be held at the Carbon Community Hall on Friday February 27, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s honor to the Drumheller and Region Transition Society (DARTS), P.O. Box 1447, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).
