John George HUDSON

HUDSON, John George September 17, 1971 - January 14, 2009 John "Strike Hawk" Hudson, renegade of the mountains, passed away on January 14, 2009 on the Northeast side of the Big Sister in Canmore, Alberta. Sunny Boy to Mom and Dad, loving brother to sister Dana, brother-in-law to Jason, Uncle to Olivia and boyfriend to his darling Kathie. John was a gourmet chef. His culinary career led him to backcountry lodges where he found his true passion for the mountains. John held enormous respect for all of his friends which he valued greatly. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. A Memorial Service for John will be held Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shaganappi Hall and Tennis Club. Donations in John's memory can be made to The Tim Horton Children's Ranch "Kananaskis Location", RR 2, 264 Glen Morris Road East, St. George, ON N0E 1N0. We love you, John! Thanks for the laughs and see you at the Summit!. Published in the Calgary Herald on 1/21/2009