The family of George Charles “Chuck” Stokes of Vulcan, beloved husband of Arlene, are saddened to announce his passing at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 6, 2019 at the age of 75 years. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Chuck was born November 13, 1943 in Vulcan, Alberta to George and Amy Stokes. Chuck was raised on the family farm near Armada, Alberta, the oldest of four children. After his marriage to Arlene, the couple farmed near Lomond, Alberta, where they raised their family. Chuck was very active in the Lomond community where he spent time with the Lomond Community Centre Hall Board, Minor Hockey, Curling Club, Lomond Lions, and many others. Chuck and Arlene moved to Vulcan in 2002 where Chuck enjoyed trucking, and eventually semi-retirement, playing pool and golfing, but mostly spending time with Arlene, family and friends.
Besides his loving wife Arlene, Chuck is survived by his children, Tracy (Mark) Doram of Lomond, Darren (Cathy) Stokes of Calgary, and Reagan Stokes (Rod Hays) of Red Deer; his grandchildren, Devin (Meaghan) Doram of Spruce Grove, Brianna (Kyle) Buhler of Revelstoke, and Nicholas (Amber) Doram of Lomond; step-grandson Austin Bowles of Calgary and great-grandchildren, Declan, Aisling, Briar, Ember, and Arlo; and his siblings, Mavis Stokes of Calgary, Tuny (Ken) Hart of Claresholm, and Norman (Terry) Stokes of Lomond; and sisters-in-law, Brenda (Mike) Mackin of Calgary, Barb (Larry) Farrell of Crossfield, and brother-in-law, Gordon Roberts of Arrowwood; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Ryan (1974) and his parents.
A Celebration of Life in Chuck’s honor will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan United Church (210 – 2 Ave. S), Pastor David Sarsons officiating. Following the service, a gathering will be held at the Vulcan Legion (240 Sinclair Road). Inurnment will be at a later date.
Any tributes in Chuck’s memory can be made to the Lomond Arena Building Fund (L.C.C.A.S), Box 264, Lomond, AB T0L 1G0 or the Vulcan Community Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our condolences to you and all your family.
Love from Dennis and Cheryl
Arlene and family, please except our condolences.
Love and prayers,
Tom and Danelle
My sincere condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of Chuck in the school bus when we were kids! ! May his memory live on in your hearts and lives. Sandra Beckner(Magnuson)
Our sincere sympathy to Arlene and all the family. He will be missed by many good family and friends .
Best neighbour ever. We will miss Chuck very much! Our sympathies to Arlene and the whole family.
Arlene,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Our sympathy and condolences are with Arlene and all the family. We have only known Chuck for the past few years around the community and the golf course. Dave Smith and I golfed with Chuck all this last summer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Vulcan Golf and Country Club, Chuck really loved golf. Chuck was always ready to sit down for some conversation and a beer at the golf course and everyone will miss his humor and chit chat around the table. We are sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral and wanted to offer our condolences to the family.
Our deepest sympathies to Arlene and family. May you find comfort in your memories of the good times you shared.
Arlene and Family, we are all saddened to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our sincerest sympathy to your family.
Arlene and family, we were so sorry to hear of Chucks passing. He was a good friend, great person and will be missed. We will be unable to attend the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our Sincere sympathy goes out to you Arlene, as well as to all your family. Friends are what you
need as well as family to see your through this terrible time of loss. We are just a call away. Love to all. Eva & Rene McNicoll
My heart was saddened to hear of Chucks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Arlene and family. Chuck was always so friendly and such a big part of the Lomond community. He will certainly be missed.
My sincere sympathy goes out to Arlene … and to all of Chuck’s family. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many throughout Southern Alberta!
Saying goodbye to loved ones…one of life’s hardest things to do. I love you all. Chuck was a wonderful character. Always had a smile for me and loved giving me a teasing jab of some sort. God bless each of you. Prayers continually for each of you too.
Condolences to Arlene and family. Chuck was a great guy and so much fun to be around. I will miss arguing with him when ever I ran into him. He would always give me a hard time about something. He will be truly missed.
Thinking of all the family and friends…Chuck was well loved by everyone!!!❤️❤️❤️