CAMPBELL, Stuart Francis 1918 – 2009

Campbell, Stuart F passed away December 16, 2009 at Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 91 years.

Stuart was born November 5, 1918 at Calgary, Alberta to William and Margaret Campbell. Stuart was raised on a farm in the Berrywater District and received all his schooling in Vulcan. He was involved in farming with his father and then entered the RCAF in 1942 as an Aero-Engine Mechanic Stuart was discharged in 1945. He married his High School sweetheart Nora Elizabeth Collier on November 21, 1941.

Stuart was active in the community as a past president of the Vulcan Lions Club, was on the Board of Stewards of the Vulcan United Church for several years being chairman for two of those years. He acted on the Provisional Board for the Rural Electrification for Buffalo Hills and also for the Vulcan Seed Cleaning Association followed by several years as a Director. Stuart was a member of the Vulcan County Band for many years and also a member of the Lethbridge Shrine Pep Band. He was a Past Master of Vulcan Masonic Lodge #74 and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. Stuart was a 32 Degree Mason and member of the Lethbridge Valley Scottish Rite Masons and a member of the Al Azhar Shrine Club of Lethbridge.

Music, farming and using his hands to build and craft many things were a big part of Stuart’s life. They retired to Vulcan from the farm in 1978 and traveled the world, spending the winters in Mesa, Arizona for many years. They moved to Lethbridge in the recent years.

Beloved husband of 68 years of Nora, loving father of two daughters Bev (Bob) Barr, Trish (Terry) Lotoski, two sons Donald (Marg), Hugh (Janice), four grandchildren Tom Barr, Colin Campbell, Chase Campbell, Bailey Campbell, two great grandchildren Lacey and Brittany Barr.

Stuart was predeceased by his parents William and Margaret and a brother Donald.

Funeral service Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 2 pm at Vulcan United Church (210 – 2 Ave S) with Sue MacDonald DM officiating.

Casket bearers Allan Giles, George Andrews, Jim McNiven, Scott Mitchell, Eric McKay and John Cockwill.

If friends so desire, tributes in Stuart’s memory can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut, 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary T2N 1Z6.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.​

CAMPBELL, Stuart Francis 1918 – 2009
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  • May 8, 2015 at 5:41 pm
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    Shelley was told of Uncle Stuart’s passing from an area friend visiting at Blackie School one day several months afterwards! Please know that we both thought dearly of him and wish we could have conveyed our condolences at the time.

    Boyd & Shelley

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  • December 22, 2009 at 2:06 pm
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    Hugh, Janice, Chase & Bailey,
    It is never easy saying goodbye to a parent and grandfather. May you find comfort knowing your Dad/Grandfather lived a fruitful, honourable, long life and can now rest in eternal peace.

    With deepest sympathy,
    Sylvia

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  • December 20, 2009 at 7:14 pm
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    We have an empty feeling in our hearts today that will not soon go away.
    Stuart was a kind and gentle man with a big heart and a hearty laugh – things which we will fondly remember.
    Nora: our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
    Please find strength in knowing that Stuart was loved and respected by all that knew him. The world will be a sadder place without him

    love, Valory & Don

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