1950 - 2012
Birnie passed away after a lengthy illness, with family by his side in Calgary, AB on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the age of 62 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Laurie; daughter, Cheryl (Trevor) Yuschyshyn; son, Kurt (Amanda) Smith; three grandchildren, Ben and Amy Yuschyshyn and Oliver Smith. Birnie is also survived by his sisters, Linda Smith, Cathy Pollock and Barbara (Cliff) Cresswell and brothers, Bill Smith and Barton Smith. Birnie was predeceased by his parents, Joy and Gerald Smith. The Smith family would like to say special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Foothills Emergency, as well as units 36, 37 and 47 staff. A Celebration of Life will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Liver Foundation, Suite 309, 1010 - 1 Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7W7 or to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, 2221 Yonge St, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M4S 2B4. A deep desire of Birnie and the Smith family would be for those wishing to become organ donors to remember to sign your donor card. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM
Telephone: 403-297-0888
Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
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