Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.
McAdoo, Albert James
ALBERT "BERT" JAMES MCADOO passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 78 years.
MCADOO
ALBERT "BERT" JAMES MCADOO passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 78 years.
He was the beloved husband of Donna (Smith) McAdoo, and loving father of daughter Colette (Gary) Wood, and son Darren McAdoo (Tracy Hatton), all of Calgary; and dearly loved by grandsons Samuel and Jackson Bagley, and granddaughters Jaide, Skylar, and Brooke McAdoo. He is also survived by three nephews, Daniel, Neil, and Alan Dowhan, along with many cousins and friends.
Albert was predeceased by his parents, along with his sister Theresa Dowhan, and brother Patrick McAdoo.
Bert was born on October 29, 1938 in Maryfield, Saskatchewan to Herbert and Mary (Moan) McAdoo and was the oldest of three children. Bert spent the majority of his childhood growing up on a farm in the Tofield, Alberta area. It was in this area he met his first spouse and mother of his children, Gladys Marie (Lauber) McAdoo, of Round Hill, Alberta. After graduation, he dabbled in a few careers until he found doing what he enjoyed in 1965, which was Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration. He spent 20 years in the Seismic industry, and this allowed him to work extensively throughout Northern and Western Canada, as well as the Southern and Western USA. It was in the Seismic business where Bert first met his future second wife, Donna Smith, of Picture Butte, Alberta.
Bert and his family moved to Calgary in the late 1960's, but Bert never enjoyed the impersonal crowds and noise of city life. He much preferred living in small towns, where he knew everybody's name, and could converse with everyone he encountered on the street.
In 1986, Bert moved to Picture Butte, where he immediately became a pillar of the community. Active in all community events, and always the first to lend a helping hand to those in need, Bert thrived in the small town atmosphere that he so loved. His kindness and friendly personality will be greatly missed within the community.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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Bert.s mom (aunt Mary) was My Dad Patrick Moan's sister. We spent a few good times on the farm at Tofield. Sorry we did not know about his passing until,today Our love to all, he was a great guy and loving cousin.
Sorry to hear of Bert's passing. I did not know him, as our paths did not cross, but it sounds like he was very much like his father - very good to everyone and always happy! Our thoughts go out to his family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Bert. Although I haven't seen Bert for many years I did have the opportunity to work with him at Northern Geophysical from Calgary. Bert had a great sense of humor and always had time to lend a hand when needed. Bert will not be forgotton
Bert's family Sorry to hear of Bert's passing .We haven't seen him in years, cousins can easily lose touch. We just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Bert's passing. As his hairdresser for the last 15 years or so I was privileged to get to know him well as a friend. I will miss his laugh and conversations. He truly cared for people and was generous in giving of his time and energy to others. My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna and his family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed. He was so kind to everyone.
Dear Colette Darren and Family So sorry to hear of you loss know we are thinking about you all. Love Maxine and Family
We extend our Sincere Sympathy to you, Donna and all of Bert's relatives. He was a true Gentlemen. We always enjoyed meeting with him in Picture Butte. Still remember his kindness in helping us move to Lethbridge in 1990.
Bert was a great lion and friend and he will be truly missed by the members of the picture butte lions
Dear Donna, there are no words to say for the loss of Bert, he was the BEST. Sorry that neither of us can be there tonight, Nestor's working and I'm in the hospital. Our hearts are with you , will be praying for him also here. He will be missed much.
Bert, you have always been a friend to us, to everyone really. Everyone who knew you will feel your loss deeply. You touched so many lives with your kindness and humour, and that will live on in our memories of you. You will be missed, rest in peace my friend.
We are so sorry for your loss, Donna, and to all of Bert? family.We will not be able to join you for the visitation, but we will be thinking and praying for strength & peace for you all...Sincerely, Robert & Arlene.
A good man will be greatly missed by all.
Dear Colette Darren and Family So sorry to hear of you loss know we are thinking about you all. Maxine and Family
Bert you were one of the kindness people who always wanted to put a smile on everyone's face. May you rest in peace with the angels.