STEIERT, Johannes “John”
March 13, 1934 – April 1, 2021
Johannes (John) Steiert passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 87 years. John was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on March 13, 1934 to Theresa Steiert. They moved to Evansburg, Alberta in 1936. He later moved to Water Valley to work in lumber camps. In 1970 he began work at Spray Lakes Sawmill and later moved to Cochrane, where he stayed until his retirement in 1999. In 2009 he moved back to Water Valley.
John and Liz (née Vandeberg) were married in 1966 and had two sons, Murray and Alec. John was predeceased by his mother in 1994 and his son, Alec in 2018.
John enjoyed his retirement, spending his time gardening, feeding the birds, and working in his small shed building things.
Arrangements entrusted to Bridget Halfyard, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039

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DEAR Liz and Murray, may you find comfort in the memories you shared over the years,Was always nice to visit with him and the stories he could tell.Allthe years he worked at spray and a job well done.May you find comfort in the little things he loved so much
Always enjoyed a visit when John came up to the office at Spray. Ready to give us the latest statistics on something and upcoming weather reports. A very knowledgeable person with a great sense of humour. May memories help fill the void for you.
I’m so sorry for your loss, sending lots of condolences
Murray and Liz
We are so sorry for the loss of your father and husband. He was a very nice man. I really enjoyed the cribbage games and have missed his smile over the last year due to the COVID restrictions.