May 5, 1935 – November 10, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mervyn Giles of Cochrane.
Merv was born May 5, 1935 to Jack and Jessie Giles of Shepard, AB. Merv had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended Shepard school until grade 9. Merv went to High School at Western where he met the love of his life, Claudia Indergard. They were married November 10, 1956.
In 1969 the family moved to the Cochrane area.
Merv was predeceased by his brothers Terry, John, Barney and 2 of his sisters, Thora and Jean(Guthrie). He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Claudia, two daughters, Charlene Gale and Carrie Giles and son, Clint (Glenda) Giles and his 6 grandchildren, Kendra, John, Michael Gale and Randi-lyn, Cole and Taylor Giles. He is also survived by his younger sister, Joan Delorme.
Merv was a lifelong rancher and hauled “soup”(stillage) to his cattle for years.
He enjoyed raising and racing greyhound dogs, taking many down to the tracks in the USA. He got interested in raising and showing Miniature Horses and it became his passion. With the miniatures, he became a Stampede volunteer and later the Chairman of the Miniature Horse Committee. He and Claudia also volunteered at Aggie Days for years. He was a big Calgary Stampede supporter.
Merv and Claudia took the UFA Miniature Horse hitch to many parades all over Alberta for many years.
In the last years, Merv suffered from dementia and was a resident of Bethany Care Cochrane. His family would like to thank everyone at Bethany for the fine care he received.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
Due to Covid restrictions there will be no funeral.
Arrangements entrusted to Flo Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mervyn Dudley Giles, please visit our flower store.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mervyn Giles of Cochrane.
Merv was born May 5, 1935 to Jack and Jessie Giles of Shepard, AB. Merv had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended Shepard school until grade 9. Merv went to High School at Western where he met the love of his life, Claudia Indergard. They were married November 10, 1956.
In 1969 the family moved to the Cochrane area.
Merv was predeceased by his brothers Terry, John, Barney and 2 of his sisters, Thora and Jean(Guthrie). He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Claudia, two daughters, Charlene Gale and Carrie Giles and son, Clint (Glenda) Giles and his 6 grandchildren, Kendra, John, Michael Gale and Randi-lyn, Cole and Taylor Giles. He is also survived by his younger sister, Joan Delorme.
Merv was a lifelong rancher and hauled “soup”(stillage) to his cattle for years.
He enjoyed raising and racing greyhound dogs, taking many down to the tracks in the USA. He got interested in raising and showing Miniature Horses and it became his passion. With the miniatures, he became a Stampede volunteer and later the Chairman of the Miniature Horse Committee. He and Claudia also volunteered at Aggie Days for years. He was a big Calgary Stampede supporter.
Merv and Claudia took the UFA Miniature Horse hitch to many parades all over Alberta for many years.
In the last years, Merv suffered from dementia and was a resident of Bethany Care Cochrane. His family would like to thank everyone at Bethany for the fine care he received.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
Due to Covid restrictions there will be no funeral.
Arrangements entrusted to Flo Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mervyn Dudley Giles, please visit our flower store.
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