Obituary of Allan Edwin Viberg

Allan (Al) Edwin Viberg passed away unexpectedly in Regina on May 9, 2014 at the age of 82 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Gunhild Ziegler and Edwin Viberg. He is mourned by his wife of 57 years, Clara Viberg and his children Dagmar Viberg (Bill Ketcheson) of Calgary, David Viberg of Calgary, Neil Viberg along with grandsons Magnus and Gunnar of Calgary, Alayne Viberg (Bob Graves) along with grandson Hayden Beaumont of Red Deer, Joy Viberg (Kirby McRae) of Winnipeg and Elin Viberg along with grandchildren Michael and Sophia Piasta of Regina. Also left to mourn are his sisters Dora Berg (Floyd Berg) of Spiritwood and Doreen Agrey (Ken Agrey) of North Battleford. Allan was born in Shellbrook, SK on December 9, 1931. His Mom was soon a single parent to Allan and his twin sisters, Dora and Doreen. He became a provider for the family early, leaving school after Grade 8 to join the family farm and raise cattle. He was a Saskatchewan boy that worked on the farm and played goalie as a child. He left the province after joining the army and was stationed in Germany. He continued his hockey career as the goalie on the army hockey team, the Princess Patricia’s. Clara stopped in for a visit while touring Europe and came back married with children, to Victoria, then Winnipeg, with Allan still in the army. Allan left the army to never work for another person again. He set up his own sharpening businesses and sold related equipment for the past 50 years. He excelled at forming business friendships and enjoyed working with many businessmen over his career. Allan had strong opinions on a variety of topics that he was always willing to share, but he showed his feelings through his actions rather than talking about them. He was loyal and generous to his business friends and family. If a person called for help, he would always come without hesitation or complaint. Allan’s main interests were business, hockey and family. He was fiercely proud of his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments (although not able to say it). Not being able to complete school, it was a source of particular pride that he ensured that all of his children attended. He enjoyed immensely watching the sports and activities of his grandchildren whether it was dance, curling, soccer or hockey. He was a vital, busy man until the end. Allan left us the following lessons by how he lived: accept who you are and your limitations, you are enough; and be loyal to your friends and family and be there when needed, no questions asked. We love our husband, father, brother and grandfather and we’ll miss him.