Neil Songer Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Neil Songer

January 28, 1929 - October 30, 2016

Obituary For Neil Songer

Neil Songer, resident of Grande Prairie, formerly of Sexsmith, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Points West Hospice, at the age of 87 years.

Neil was born in Riverhurst, SK, on January 28, 1929 to Alfred and Elsie (Pomeroy) Songer. He was 1 of 10 children.

Neil leaves behind to mourn his loving wife of 65 years Lorraine; children: daughter Gail (Cliff) Weger, daughter in-law Caroline (Gary) Songer, daughter Maxine (Glenn) Schmidt, son Randy (Val), son Murray (Dennis) and daughter DonnaLynn (Garwin) Valin; grandchildren: Krista (Paul) Strand, Carrie Weger, Jeff (Lorelei) Songer, Darcy (Alecia) Songer, Robbie (Katie) Songer, Joshua (Candace) Schmidt, Jason (Jenn) Schmidt, Nathan (Jaymi) Schmidt, Andrew (Melissa) Schmidt, Amy (Blaine) O’Neil, Stacy (Burton) Groenewegen, Steve (Duana) Songer, Jocelyn (Travis) Neufeld, Benjamin (Dani) Songer, Chadwin (Candice) Valin and Nicole (Logan) Burdett; great-grandchildren: Rian, Kayla and Kody Strand, Ty Chris, Zak and Tashia Songer, Mikayla Songer, Lucas and Nikita Schmidt, Carter, Logan and Emily Schmidt, Isabella and Callie Schmidt, Owen and Alia Schmidt, Logan and Olivia O’Neil, Aiva, Maicy and Adley Groenewegen, Londyn, Aspen and Maddox Neufeld, Matayah, Gavin and Waylen Valin, and Chassie and Katie Valin. Also mourning Neil’s passing are two brothers Howard and Angus (Bea), brother in-law Dave (Yvonne) Thurber, sister in-law Evelyn (Glen) Fiske, sister in-law Jean Thurber, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Neil was predeceased by his son Gary; parents Alfred and Elsie; mother and father in-law Charles and Jean Thurber; sisters: Shirley, Vera and Zella; brothers: Roy, Eldon, Jim and Clare; brother in-law Don Thurber; and sister in-law Shirley Wood.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 10:00am, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

In lieu of flowers or cards, donations in Neil’s memory may be made to Kidsport in Grande Prairie or your community (Box 851, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3R5) or to a charity of your choice.

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June 24, 2021

Strand Kathy

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss but know that Neil is no longer in pain and in a much better place. Love and hugs. Xo Kathy
June 24, 2021

Friesen Elna & Merlyn

We send our love and prayers as you mourn the passing of your Dad. May God comfort you during this time. It is so great that you all had time together with him.
June 24, 2021

Brown Duster

It is with great sadness that Ivy & I have to say our final goodbyes to Neil. You all know how much we came to love Neil over the years and we are thankful that we have a lot of good times to remember. We had a lot of laughs whenever we got together to play cards, eat ice cream or simply harass Lorraine. It's never easy to say goodbye, but we take solace in knowing that his suffering is over.
June 24, 2021

Tremblay Linda

Sorry to hear of Uncle Neil's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all, sincerely Beryl and Linda
June 24, 2021

Songer Shelley

Sincere sympathies to all. You will surely miss Uncle Neil, but comforted with many memories. Shelley

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