John Whiteside MCMURTRIE

McMURTRIE, John Whiteside August 25, 1917 - August 5, 2008 John Whiteside McMurtrie passed away peacefully at the Millrise Care Centre on August 5, 2008 with his loving wife of sixty-one years, Elsie by his side. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, John brought his family to Canada in 1956 and has called Calgary home since 1973. During World War II, John was a member of the RAF, having served in the Far East where he was a recipient of the Burma Star. John will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Elsie and his family, son and daughter-in-law, Ian and Elaine McMurtrie; grandchildren, Kern (Stacy) and Kristin; and great-grandson Owen. A Memorial Service for John will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (703 Heritage Drive S.W.) on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, Suite 302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2A1 ( www.kidscancercare.ab.ca ). In living memory of John McMurtrie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575. Published in the Calgary Herald from 8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008