Obituary of John Pollock

John Pollock of Calgary, formerly of Penticton, BC, passed away in Calgary at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at the age of 88 years. John is lovingly remembered by his two daughters and a son-in-law, Pat Magoon and Vivian (Al) Kennedy and their families, including five grandchildren, Linda (John) Thoennes, Dwayne (Holly) Magoon, John Magoon, Chris Kennedy (Julie), and Keith (Chelsea) Kennedy; and six great grandchildren, Kristin, Michael, Andrea, Megan, Dysen, Amber and Iliana. He is also survived by a brother Alex (Edith) Pollock; a sister Paulene; a sister-in-law Ann Pollock; a brother-in-law Jack (Edna) Kokotailo; sisters-in-law Elizabeth Kokotailo and Rollie Kokotailo; and John’s very special friend Edna Bennett of Penticton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by Marie, his loving wife of forty-seven years, a son-in-law Vern Magoon; brothers Peter, Andrew, Henry; sisters Kay, Rose, Anne; and brothers-in-law Walter, George and Emile Kokotailo. “We will miss you Dad, Grandpa John and Papa John.” Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. Graveside Services will be held at Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland, BC on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 1:30 P.M. To forward expressions of sympathy go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Our family wishes to thank all the special staff at the Peter Lougheed Centre who showed their respect, encouragement and support to our Dad. You all know who you are. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. Telephone: (403) 264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of John Pollock, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 248-8585.