Obituary of Charles Zeer

June 2, 1931 - Wardlow, Alberta

November 2, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

Charles Zeer, beloved husband of the late Diane Elaine Zeer (nee Young), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 93 years.

Charles was known as Chuck to everyone who knew him. Chuck’s life began 93 years ago in Wardlow, AB on June 2, 1931. A midwife delivered him in the small farmhouse he shared with his nine brothers and sisters along with Ma and Pop, Evelyn and Khalil (High) Zeer. The family moved to Calgary, AB, and homesteaded in Wildwood, AB. Chuck was a prankster as a child, a heartthrob, and fun-loving young man. He often recalled fond memories of West Calgary School where he made lifelong friends.

Then came love and marriage to Kathleen Jeanes followed by five children: Lorraine, Sandra, Lorne, Tracy, and Clayton. A successful career as a carpet layer afforded Chuck plenty of time with his family and friends to enjoy camping, fishing, golfing and travelling. After an early retirement Chuck could be found in his garage, fixing up cars, trucks, and trailers for resale.

Chuck’s children and grandchildren, Cayle, Lisa, Hailey, Tyler, and Nicholas will forever cherish the family gatherings enjoyed in Dad’s backyard. Chuck remained close to all his siblings and their spouses and valued their companionship.

He had an unbelievable memory of his long life and often commented that he had lived a good one. Dementia started to rob him of those memories and life became difficult, especially once he lost his second love Diane (Casey) Young, in 2022.

Chuck will be remembered as very charming, humorous, an animal lover, fearless, a best friend, great neighbor, awesome dad, grandpa and an all-round good man. He will be sorely missed. Remember him fondly.

At Chuck’s request there will be no service.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue, Box 6131, Station Main, High River, AB, T1V 1P7, Telephone: 403 601 2520, www.heavencanwait.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Chuck’s family here.

In living memory of Chuck Zeer, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.