Obituary of Richard Edward Spooner

1935 - 2014

Richard "Tiny" Spooner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Cranbrook at the age of 79 years.

Tiny was born in Bellevue, Alberta on January 24, 1935. He married Norina in 1956 and they moved to Cranbrook. Tiny was very involved in many areas within the community including Cranbrook Stock Car Club and Sam Steele Days. An avid hockey fan, he dedicated many years to the Cranbrook Royals and Colts Hockey Clubs.

Tiny enjoyed being outdoors and often told stories of the many memories from the family camping trips that often included Sylvia, Roy (deceased), and three nephews Corey, Brent and Darren.

Tiny was predeceased by his four sisters, Millie, Charlotte, Bessie, Nora and his brother Rick. He is survived by his loving wife Norina of 58 years, his sons Brian, Darryl (Cathy, deceased) and daughter Sharon (Trevor), his grandchildren Adam (Melissa), Kaitlin (Garth), Amanda, and Brittany, and his great grandchildren Madison, Norah, Gage, Kaydin and Zoie. Tiny is also survived by his sisters-in-law Dora Spooner, Sylvia Hill and Nellie Heywood and many nieces and nephews.

At Tiny's request, there will be no funeral service. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made in his honour by mail to the: Alberta Children's Hospital, 2888 - Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8; or by phone at: 403-955-8838; or online at: www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com