John Edward Banack

John was 71 years old when he passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2019. John was a man known for his generosity and his commitment to any task he undertook. Born in Camrose, Alberta, John grew up in Round Hill, Alberta. As a young man John moved to Calgary where he began a 40 plus year career as an elevator maintenance mechanic with Otis Elevator Company. John retired in 2008.

After nursing his beloved wife, Lana, through her battle with cancer until she passed in 2013, John filled his days working on family genealogy, enjoying time with his grandchildren and a multitude of tasks that he had pre-existing interests in, as well as gaining new interests.

John had a 34 year history of heart conditions, and over these years has spent months in Unit 81 at Foothills Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Brent Mitchell (cardiologist) and the staff in Unit 81 for their part in the treatment of John’s heart ailments over all those decades.

John is survived by his son Cory (Deb), grandsons Joshua and Matthew; daughter Jana (Jeff) and granddaughters Kaitlyn and Rebecca. John was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Lana.

In many conversations John had indicated if he passed in winter that he wanted his Memorial Service to be in the spring, which was when John said “You can FEEL the sunshine again”.

In lieu of flowers the family request that friends and family donate, in honour of John, to the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta to further research into heart conditions.