Chuck Karras

1930 - 2020

 Charles Karras, beloved husband of LoAnne Karras, passed away in Taber on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Besides his loving wife LoAnne, Chuck is survived by his children Brian (Pam) Karras of Taber, George Karras of Taber, Charlyne (Dave) Russell of Lethbridge, Darren Karras of Lethbridge and Chris Karras of Lethbridge and the mother of his children Lillian Karras-Lerner. He is also survived by his grandchildren Gena, Jamie, Dwayne, Parker, Anne, Sam, Ellen, Darrell, Chanell, Jeannine and Jordee; great grandchildren Ashely, Taylor, Cayden, Alexa, Dallas and Nicholas; great great grandchildren Jayden, Bella and Alice; sister—in-law Elaine Karras as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives throughout Canada.

 He was predeceased by his son David; parents Nick and Florence Karras; two infant brothers; brother George Karras; sisters Kay Hamilton and Vivian Winfield; brother-in-law Merve Hamilton.

 Chuck was Taber’s New Years baby of 1930. He grew up and attended Central School in Taber and graduated. Following high school he joined the Navy to see the world and was stationed at CFB Cornwallis on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, close to the town of Digby, Nova Scotia. Due to the death of his father, he received a compassionate discharge to assist his mother with the family business. Throughout his early years he was a barber in Taber and Lethbridge. He joined the SMRID, first working in Bow Island and later transferred to Lethbridge. Chuck farmed southeast of Taber from 1959 to 1984 at which time he moved into Taber. He then worked at the sugar factory until after he was seventy to fill in the winter months. In his retirement he continued his passion for golf and his first hole in one was at the Taber Golf Course on the original hole seven, now non existent. Chuck was a member of the Taber Golf Course for many years, serving on committees and boards. The highlight of his golfing was a week long golf holiday in Maroochydor, Queensland while in Australia. He enjoyed travels throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Australia and Cuba, always golfing where he could. A long time member of the Elks, rising through the ranks to the Grand Exalted Ruler. Chuck was also a member of the Taber Royal Canadian Legion Branch 20 for over sixty five years. Charles and LoAnne Married on June 25, 1976 and had forty four wonderful years together. Love you now and forever.

 Chuck will be privately remembered by his family and friends.