FRED KINNIBURGH

1949 - 2015

Frederick Kinniburgh, beloved husband of Daisy Kinniburgh, passed away in Lethbridge surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the age of 65 years.
Besides his loving wife Daisy, Fred is survived by his children Sandi (Bernny) Keujer of Coaldale, David (Darla) Kinniburgh of Edmonton and Stuart (Janelle) Kinniburgh of Lethbridge; grandchildren Karli (Justin) Barsness, Taya Keujer, Chad Keujer, Lexie Kinniburgh, Chayne Kinniburgh, Lawson Kinniburgh, Bailey Kinniburgh and Taylor Kinniburgh. He is also survived by his siblings Jack (Maureen) Kinniburgh, Gord Kinniburgh and Kate Jensen; sister-in-law Colleen Kinniburgh; uncle Ring Kinniburgh; in-laws Pat and Neil Jones, Leonard (Kathleen) Sanderson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Freda Kinniburgh, brother Ian Kinniburgh, brother-in-law Dwin Jensen, father and mother-in-law Albert and Edna Jones.
Fred was born in Taber on September 14, 1949 to Jack and Freda Kinniburgh, he was the oldest of five children. In his early years he enjoyed life on the farm and testing the limits of his parents patience. Flying was always a passion and by the time he was sixteen he was well on his way to his career of forty three years. Thanks to his dad Jack and Stubb Ross for getting him started, he was able to live out his dream as a pilot. He met Daisy in 1965 and started their family shortly there after. Family was always a focus and the older he got the more important they became. Spending time in the outdoors with family and friends was always one of his favorite activities. Hobbies included reading, crosswords, playing cards and story telling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 23, 2015 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Friday, April 24, 2015.
Relatives and friends were invited to Fred’s “Final Farewell Flight”, at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre, 320 Scenic Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, April 24, 2015 between 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. In flight service will consist of a light meal and beverages compliments of the Captain.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Fred’s name may be made directly to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (Intensive Care Unit), 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.