Hyslip, Amond Hazen, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Mary, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre February 16, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
Amond was born August 2,1929 in Vulcan to Hazen and Annie Hyslip. At the tender age of 6 his father passed away. Amond started school under teachers Lucy Fair and Hazel Cameron, and received his education in the Vulcan area.
In 1951 he took over the farming operations and on February 4th, 1954, married the love of his life, Mary Lawson at Central United Church in Calgary.
Together they raised their four children teaching them strong family ethics and the love of the land. Amond’s passion was farming and he worked very hard to build a solid foundation for his family. Eventually, Noel took over the farming operation which provided Amond the luxury of having some free time. He built and operated the Vulcan Econ-o-wash, a laundry and dry-cleaning business. In December of 1986, Amond and Mary moved into Vulcan where they have continued to reside in their retirement years, enjoying their community, friends and family. Amond and Mary travelled south for over 20 years in the winter months, cultivating many friendships.
Amond was a charter member of the Vulcan Kinsmen Club. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides his loving wife Mary, he is survived by daughters Christine (Brad) Downie of Blackie, Louise McKay of Calgary, Linda (Terry) Schierman of Vulcan, son Noel (Deb) Hyslip of Vulcan, grandchildren Jennifer (Scott) Dykin, Lynn Downie, Tyler, Kyle, Katelyn McKay, Ashley, Brett, Braedan Schierman, Megan, Jay, Erin Hyslip , great grandchildren Joshua, Harper and Austin, brother-in-law Mathew Lawson.
Amond was predeceased by his parents Hazen and Annie Hyslip and sister Elinor Moschenoss.
Amond’s Celebration of Life will be held February 21, 2014 at 2 pm at Vulcan United Church with Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating. Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery.
Tributes in Amond’s memory can be made to either the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation c/o Vulcan Kinsmen, Box 248 Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park Ne, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
May and family: We are in Arizona & just learned of Amond’s passing. We want to offer our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. We have fond memories of our times together when I worked in Vulcan managing the local credit union.
Dearest Mary, Christine, Louise, Linda and Noel and Families,
We are so sorry for your loss of a dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Amond was very much a family-oriented man and we know how close he was to all of you. Please remember how proud he was of you. We will miss the enjoyable conversations we had whenever we found ourselves together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Leighton & Penny
Dear Mary and family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families at this time. Amond always represented strong family and community values. I know he will be sadly missed; however fondly remembered by both.
It will be 30 years ago this spring; he introduced himself and encouraged me to be his guest at a Kinsmen Meeting. He also very proudly introduced me to his family members in the following years. He loved to share the things he was so proud of.
I share my condolences and respect for him to you all.
Mary and family.
Garry and I are keeping you all in our prayers. Amond was a wonderful man and we will miss him coming in for a visit. Maggie loved it when he stopped by to play with her. If there is anything we can do to help please call. We are here if you need us.
So sorry Chris to hear of your father’s passing. Please accept our condolences for your loss. We are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family for your loss.
Dear Mary
We are so sorry to hear of Amond”s passing. We enjoyed his time here at Quail Run very much. We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you & your family.
As a third generation neighbour of Amonds we were sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good friend and neighbour to my grandparents, parents and ourselves. We rarely passed on the road during farming season that he didn’t stop to ask how things were going. After his move to town he was a good neighbour to Laurie’s parents. You can rest assured he will be showing all the old farmers in heaven how to drive a tractor in a straight line in the field as there was no one who could do it better than Amond.
Mary and family, we were so sad to hear the news. We have such fond memories with you both from Quail Run Resort. We send our prayers to you all.
Mary and family, we were so sad to hear the news about Amond. We have such great memories from Quail Run with the two of you. We send our prayers to you all.
Ken Denise and family
Mary and family , our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences.
Dear Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Amond’s passing. There are only fond memories of our several visits to your home as a young child. Your family has always been very warm and welcoming when the Lagace crew showed up at your door. Amond always had a happy disposition. He will be missed; our family prays for you during this time. Take good care of each other. Jane and family.
Mary and family, this was very sad news for us, we can only offer our prayers for you and the family, because we know Amon is having a great time where he is now. We had some great times in Quail Run Resort in the past. Love ya Vance & Barbara