Obituary of Albert 'Bert' George ILSLEY

ILSLEY, ALBERT GEORGE Albert George (Bert) Ilsley passed away peacefully on April 14, 2007 at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, SK. Bert was born on his fathers homestead in the Glen Bogie district of Saskatchewan on June 22, 1921, the eldest of eight children. He attended school in St. Walburg and Prince Albert before joining the CIBC in 1939. In 1942, he volunteered for World War II and was very proud of his service with the CANLOAN operation in England, Norway and Germany. He returned to Canada and the bank in 1946. During a posting at Fort Frances, ON , he met Ruth Olsen. They were married in 1950 and have resided in Saskatchewan ever since. A career banker, he worked in twenty locations in Saskatchewan and NW Ontario over 42 years before retiring in Regina while continuing in a relief role for CIBC for six more years. Bert was active in community organizations including the Legion, Kinsmen, Board of Trade, Lions, and curling and social clubs wherever he lived. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Regina Branch #1, King Hiram Masonic Lodge #104, Regina Chapter #7 Order of Eastern Star and CIBC Retirees Club. His participation with the Regina Wa Wa Shrine and T-Bird Patrol were especially meaningful to him. He was an avid curler for over 65 years. He enjoyed camping with his family and traveling by plane, car and cruises with his wife. Bert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ruth; son David (Vera) of Calgary; daughter Jean (Al) Thibeault of Regina; grandchildren Heather, Robert (Michelle) and Susan Ilsley, Marc and Sara Thibeault; sisters Vera Shurvin, Win Fakis, Phyllis Ilsley, Elaine (Alex) Cathcart; sisters-in-law Joan Ilsley, Marge (Fred) Olson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Vera Ilsley; and brothers Horace, Charlie and Roy. A Memorial Service to honor Berts life will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Wa Wa Shrine Patient Transportation Fund, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina S4P 2E1 or a charity of choice. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff of the Veterans Wing of Wascana Rehabilitation Centre for their special care and dedication. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com