Haga, Omer passed away April 17, 2009 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 92 years.
Omer was born March 29, 1917 at Calgary, Alberta to Albert and Rose Haga. He attended Derry and Vulcan Schools. Omer helped out on the family farm and when he was 16, Omer moved to Crossfiled and worked at the OK Ranch for a short time. After the death of his father Albert in 1938, Omer returned home. He and his brother Lawrence helped their mother raise the family and took over the operations of the farm. Omer retired from farming at the age of 84. In 2008 he moved to the Peter Dawson Lodge and lived there until his passing.
In his early years, Omer was an avid curler. He was also a member of the Vulcan Lions Club for many years. Omer loved to drive around checking on crops but buying new equipment was a highlight in his life.
Omer is survived by three sisters Rose Johnson of High River, Ardell Atkins of Vulcan, Betty Lou (Bill) Colwell of High River, three brothers Bob (April), Ivan, Allan all of Vulcan, sister-in-law Mary Haga of Vulcan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Omer was predeceased by two brothers Lawrence and Vernal, brother-in-law Max Atkins, sister-in-law Eileen Haga and his parents.
Funeral service Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Vulcan with Rev. Doug Barrie officiating.
Casket bearers Keith Johnson, Dwayne Haga, Ivan Colwell, Carey Hilz, Larry Haga and Phil Dennis.
Interment Vulcan Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Omer’s memory can be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119-14 Street NW, Calgary T2N 1Z6 or the charity of choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.