Blust, Bernard

MR. BERNARD BLUST, of Milk River, AB, beloved husband of the late Lena Blust, passed away peacefully in Milk River Long Term Care, surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 92 years

Bernard is survived by his children, Paul (Charlotte) and children Stacy (Aaron), Adam (Lea), Michael (Jenn) and Warren; Gail (Arnie) Bushulak and daughter Dawn (Coogan); Cindy (Duane) Middleton and children Scott (Lansey), Kevin (Jayme), Lisa (Trevor) and Jodi; Myles (Colette) and son Michael; Kevin (Liz) and children Jessica, August and Emma. Bernard's memory will also be cherished by his Nine great-grandchildren, his extended family: Janine (Rick) Ireland and Steve (Jacque) Cooney and their families; three sisters Barbara Jensen, Rose Marie Hallonquist and Dorothy Malinowski; three sisters-in-law Clara Blust, Maria Blust and Ann Blust.

Beside his beloved wife Lena "Lee", Bernard was predeceased by his granddaughter Kimberly Bushulak, parents, five siblings and his brothers and sister in-laws.

Bernard was born in Allerston on August 15, 1926, the fourth of nine children. His parents moved the family to the farm in Masinasin in 1930, where he resided until 2008. He married Lee in 1963 and together they raised a family of five. In 1975 Bernard began working at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park as Maintenance Foreman until his retirement in 1994. Bernard and Lee stayed on the farm until 2008 when they moved to the Prairie Rose Lodge in Milk River.

Dad had a strong faith and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He was always happiest when he was surrounded by family. Dad was taught the value of hard work at a very young age and carried that with him throughout his whole life. Not only did he pass that on to his children but also to each person that worked beside him. You would always find dad in the garden, the barnyard or picking weeds, always doing something. It was never work for dad that was just who he was :)

The Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - 321 Main Street, Milk River, AB on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada officiating.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada celebrating.

Following the Funeral Mass, Bernard will be laid to rest beside his wife Lee in the Allerston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernard's memory to the Milk River Long Term Care - 517 Centre Ave NE, Milk River, AB, T0K 1M0.