Norm Giesbrecht

1930 - 2016

Peter Norman Giesbrecht, beloved husband of Betty Giesbrecht, passed away in Taber on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

The Funeral Service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.

Besides his loving wife Betty, Norm is survived by their children Leslie (Keith) Benner of Mossleigh, Mark (Michelle) Giesbrecht of Beaumont, Tim (Denise) Giesbrecht of Medicine Hat and Lee Giesbrecht of the Philippines; grandchildren Lindsay (Russ), Tammy, Lisa, Billy, Kelly, Michael, Christopher, Alena, Darcy (Amy) and Tina (Landon). He is also survived by his siblings Doreen Bryan, Lawrence (Minnie) Giesbrecht, Anna Pickersgill and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Helena Giesbrecht and two brothers-in-law, Tom Bryan and Norman Pickersgill.

Norm was born October 3, 1930 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He married Elizabeth Dyck on June 30, 1956. Norm worked as a heavy duty mechanic. After many years of moving his family with his job related to road construction, they finally made Calgary their permanent home in 1969 where he worked for R. Angus until his retirement. During his time with R. Angus, Norm was acknowledged for his significant contribution to the 1988 Olympics as “the man” who kept the generators running for Olympic Village and many other venues.

Norm loved to cook, dance and listen to country music. He enjoyed nature and loved to garden.

He will be sadly missed.