Howard Hugh McPherson Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Howard Hugh McPherson

November 13, 1932 - April 21, 2022

Obituary For Howard Hugh McPherson

The last ‘29 hand’ has been played and the crib pegs have been put away. The family of Howard McPherson, sadly shares the news that he has passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 89 years plus a few months of age. Making him one of the longest living McPherson in his clan.

Howard had many things he enjoyed in this world. Crib was certainly at the top of the list. as well as going to rodeos and teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren the finer points on how to bet on the chuckwagons.

Pride was abundant for Howard when it came to his carpentry, which served him well in his career of building throughout Alberta, SK, and Northwest Territories. He worked on building grain elevators and their support buildings that filled the skies of the prairie provinces. Through this work he made many friends amongst the Alberta Wheat Pool families.

True to his word, he left dirty dishes from the previous evening. He always told his children that there was no sense in washing them the night before because he might not need them in the morning.

Left to do the dishes are his children: Randy (Christine), Norma (Tom), Audrey (Myron), Brent (Judy), Lynn (Mark) and Shawna (Darrel); his sister Barbara; sister in-law Ruth; fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Howard was predeceased by his wife Carol; parents Hugh and Rose; brothers: Norman, Donald, and Merle “Bub”; sister June; sister in-law Ruby; as well as brother in-law Guy.

Please join the family on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 1:00pm to celebrate the very fulfilled life of Howard, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). A luncheon will follow the service at which we would love to share stories, tales, and maybe an off-coloured joke or two. Please don’t be late, it was one of Dad’s greatest pet peeves.

A Livestream of the service will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the service on Howard’s obituary on Oliver’s Funeral Home website.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Museum (Bag 4000, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6V3).

“To be a Scot is to be privileged, not with a silver spoon in your mouth but with the pipes in his blood and poetry in his soul.”

-Author unknown

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April 29, 2022

Darlene Cox

Oh Uncle Howard!! How I will miss you!! Did not see you as much as I would have liked to, but each visit was special!! You were my last Uncle. I will always have a special place in my heart for you. Last time we talked you gave me advice I will follow up with!! Love you !! Till we meet again. By the way I was not the sister that Dwayne mentioned!! LOL Condolences to all family and friends, he will be missed.
April 29, 2022

Mavis Aley

Sincere sympathy to Barb and family, and all of his friends. I recall Howard's quick wit and sense of humor. Mavis Aley
April 29, 2022

Dwayne McPherson

My condolences to Howard's kids,and all family and friends. Howard is my uncle, my dads brother he was a great man ,I will always remember his laugh it was very unique, I remember he let us ride his horses when we were kids,my sister went first she put wrong foot in stirrup ended up backwards on the horse!It was so funny!then I got on and I knew what to do ,I think Uncle Howard was impressed because he probably thought not all Norman's kids are city slickers. Rest in Peace Uncle Howard, Love Dwayne McPherson
April 28, 2022

Marilyn Foster

Sending condolences to Barb and family. Sorry for the loss of your big brother. Treasure all the fun times.😘 Your friend Marilyn Foster.
April 27, 2022

Bruce Weir

Howard married my sister Carol and gave her the best years of her life.I am forever grateful to Howard for what he did for her and also how close it brought the 2 of us. May he be in a better place now and waiting for the rest of us to join him when our time comes. THANKS Your brother in law and friend. Bruce Weir
April 27, 2022

Gaynel And Jim Sawers

So sorry to hear thoughts and prayers to you all. Thinking of you with lots of love
April 27, 2022

Warren and Marilyn Lungle

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Howard was an awesome neighbor when we lived in Webster and we continued to be friends from there on. From us chasing turkeys in the bush, to him driving us to Vancouver to get our dog and other interesting event. Our thoughts are with all the families. RIP Howard, we will miss you and your witty humor.
April 26, 2022

Janice Lovie

My sincere condolences to your entire family Chelsea and Shawn❤️
April 26, 2022

Tom McPherson

Howard was a cool tough hombre and I remember during ww2 when our dad's where overseas and us boys where leading a undiscipled lives that another lad and myself decided to lock Howard in a 3 ft. culvert and put stakes in iether end so he couldnt get out. WE came back in a couple hours thinking he will have gone completely mad but no there he was composed as ever and how he was his whole life. WE where 8 or 9 at the time. Farewell cousin, you will be missed and condolences to relatives and friends
April 26, 2022

Levola Sedore

To Barb & family so very sorry to hear of Howard's passing, my deepest sympathy to all of you. Lots of love Levola
April 25, 2022

Ruby Konrad

Condolences to the family. I shared a table in the dining room here at Lakeview with Howard and others before Covid. He was very much a gentleman. I also lived on the same floor. Rest In Peace Howard.
April 25, 2022

Janet Leggatt

Mom really enjoyed her time with Howard and they both enjoyed playing crib against each other. He will truly be missed by my mother. Janet Leggatt
April 25, 2022

Carol Kropelnicki Akerman

May he rest In God's sweet peace.

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