Hart, Oliver Frederick, formerly of Lomond, peacefully passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on January 18, 2019 at the age of 91 years.
Oliver was born October 4, 1927 in Lomond to Frederick and Florence Hart where he and his four siblings were raised in the Lomond area. He met and married Doreen Bell of Bow City in 1951. They moved to Lomond in 1954 where they started Hart Transport and operated the UFA bulk station for several years. They moved onto their farm in 1970.Doreen lived there until her passing in 2006 and Oliver resided there until his stroke in 2017.
Oliver was very involved in the community. He was a member of the Lomond Lions Club and a founding member of the Lomond Credit Union. He enjoyed many activities including curling, baseball, golf and even a good game of poker. Through the years , Oliver and Doreen travelled extensively as well as making annual trips south for the winter.
Oliver is survived by his special friend of 10 years Edith Slobodian, his six children: Elaine (Sam) Ramirez of Los Angeles, California, Ken (Tuny) Hart of Lomond, Wayne Hart of Lomond, (Shirley Bell-Pellettieri) of Vermilion, Susan (Malcolm) McIlroy of Red Deer, Carol (Ron) Birch of Lomond, Lorna (Dan) Soltesz of Brooks, eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Florence Hart, wife Doreen Hart, siblings Leonard (May), Denver (Joan), Walter and Edna Commett (Hart).
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Lomond Multipurpose Facility (Lomond School), Lomond, AB, Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating. Interment Lomond Cemetery.
Any tributes in Oliver’s memory can be made to the Lomond Lions Club, Box 153, Lomond, AB T0L 1G0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I have not lived in the Lomond district since 1953 but I remember Oliver from the local dances. I’m quite sure my brother Harvey will attend his service, so I’ll just add my sympathies to his extended family and friends. Kudos on attaining 91 years Oliver!
I was very sorry to hear of Oliver’s passing. I will miss his excellent sense of humour. I enjoyed the times when we worked together during harvest. My sympathy goes out his family and friends.
Oliver was a great guy, and a fun guy to visit with.
I’m sure he will be greatly missed in the community.
He was a great friend !
Our sincere sympathay to his family and friends.magnuson@telus.net
I was sorry to learn of Oliver’s passing! He was one of the last of the “Lomond Old Timers” and a life long community booster who was well liked by everyone! I will remember him for his friendliness, his card playing ability, his interest in his farm and the community, and all the years he and his family have been a cherished and important part of The Lomond District! My sympathy goes out to all the Hart family! Marvin Maronda