Wilfred George LAKE

LAKE, Wilfred George Wilfred George Lake passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from complications relating to diabetes and heart disease. Wilf was born in Winnipeg, MB on January 7, 1942. He worked at the Bank of Montreal in Magrath, then Drumheller. He went on to work at St. Mary River Irrigation District in Lethbridge and while there he obtained his Certified General Accountants' Designation in 1973. He moved his family to Vulcan in 1975 where he owned and operated his own accounting practice. In 1987 he moved to Calgary with his wife and son, followed a short time later by his daughter, where he resided until his passing. Left to mourn are his wife of forty-one years, Denise (nee Leishman), daughter Lori Hinsberger (Robin) and grandson Kyle, and son, Scott (Jane) Lake and granddaughter Amber. His grandchildren were the light of his life. Wilf is also survived by sister Cheryl Herr (Bob) and sister Geraldine Sarapuk (Peter) as well as various nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends all of whom he was very proud. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Margaret Lake, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Thank you to all of the doctors and nurses of Unit 91 at the Foothills Hospital for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Freda Abrahamson for her longtime love, support and friendship. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Wilf's name directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association (204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (1.5 km east of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555. Published in the Calgary Herald from 10/23/2007 - 10/24/2007