Victor Benner passed away peacefully in his sleep, in Calgary, Alberta on the evening of Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at the age of 100 years.
Vic was born on June 7, 1918 in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from Western Canada High School and then spent 42 years employed by T. Eaton Co., where he met and married Joyce (nee Bancroft), his wife of 68 years. He took early retirement to pursue his special interests which included, skiing, golfing, gardening and volunteering. Vic spent many hours volunteering at Kriby Senior Centre and Confederation Park Senior Centre.
Vic is survived by his son, Gordon and his grandchildren, Jayson and Nicholas. He is predeceased by his wife, Joyce; son, Bruce; daughter-in-law, Gloria; and his sisters, Leora, Mary and Irene.
We would like to thank the nursing, caregiving and administration staff at Bow View Manor for all their care and love over the years
A Memorial Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca