Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.
Harold Eugene Silbernagel
HAROLD SILBERNAGEL, beloved husband of Myrtle Silbernagel, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 73 years.
HAROLD SILBERNAGEL, beloved husband of Myrtle Silbernagel, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 73 years.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Myrtle of 52 years, son Dennis (Lori) and granddaughter Stephanie. He is predeceased by his son Dale Vincent in November of 1999, brothers Harvey in 1953 and Doug in 2010, father in 1959, step-father in 1993 and mother in 2010.
After Harold's father died, Harold left his mechanic apprentice job to become the man of the family, returning home to take over the farming operation with his mother. After his marriage, he moved to Calgary and worked for Otis Elevator and moved to Lethbridge as the local rep in 1978. He was highly respected in the elevator trade and made many contributions to improving the trade and union benefits. Harold's career in the elevator industry lasted for 35 years when he retired in 1997.
Harold was always a loving and dedicated husband and father with strong principles and a kind heart. He was always ready and willing to help anyone. He spent several years in the thoroughbred racing industry, being the organizer and first president of ACTRA.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Harold's name to a charity of your choice.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
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Myrtle and family: My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family on your loss, Harold and I became friends when he first started at Otis . We spent many pleasant times together. He will be truly missed. He did an exceptional job for the elevator union and as a company representative for Otis in Lethbridge. .My son Robert and daughter Sheona extend their condolences. John.
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MYRTLE AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. FROM JOAN FIRESTONE, GINGER & STEVEN
Harold and you are the most loving friends and couple we know Harold always had a smile and a kind word. He will be greatly missed by all . Myrtle we are always there to be your friend and help in any way we can. Love Linda and Allan.
Myrtle & family, we were so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We have many fond memories of our times at Otis Elevator functions.