CALVIN ELDSTROM

CALVIN ELDSTROM passed away after a brief illness on August 21, 2006 at the Surrey Memorial Hospital. Cal was born on February 8, 1940. He obtained his schooling through grade twelve and engineering classes at SIAST in Moose Jaw. He then furthered his Engineering education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbour. Returning to Moose Jaw , he worked briefly for Redi-Mix Limited, Inland Construction, and the City of Moose Jaw. Cal moved to Alberta where he worked for the City of Edmonton for a short while before residing in British Columbia. Settling in Surrey, he began his career with the Township of Langley, retiring in 2005. Cal was an avid runner and played many sports. He was an active member of the Plamors hockey club as well as the Moose Jaw Mallards baseball organization.  He loved bowling, golf and jogging. Cal was predeceased by his parents, Lester and Ella.  He is survived by his brothers, Byron (Gina), Arnold (Lynda), and Donald (Joanne).  He also leaves many nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to meet with Cal’s family for a time of remembrance held in Moose Jaw on Saturday, October 7, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. at the W.J.Jones & Son Family Centre, 262 Athabasca St. E.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Moose Jaw Y.M.C.A. Endowment Fund, 220 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 6H2 would be appreciated.  In living memory of Calvin, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Frank Gyrlevich - Moose Jaw, SK

Gaye Stewart - Moose Jaw, SK: It is funny some of the things that you remember while growing
up that really mean nothing to anyone else, but seem important to ourselves. I have many memories of Cal from helping him wash his car, to watching him play hockey to asking so many questions about his race charts on the wall that I thought he might just lose it sometimes. Cal always had time for Don and I to do things with us, and that will always be a great memory to have.

Robert  and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, Sask. : Will miss his visits and interesting conversations.   Thoughts and prays are with all of you.

Joe and Marina Eldstrom - Moose Jaw, Sask.: I am sorry to say that I only met Cal a couple of times when he came with Aunt Ella and Uncle Lester to visit Mum and Dad at the farm .It was always a happy time with lots of stories and jokes. That is how I think of Cal sitting there enjoying the good times. I like to think that he is now with his Mum & Dad and is happy to be with them in a beautiful place with no more pain or sorrows. God bless till we meet again.  

Langley CoWorkers - Langley , B.C.: Cal has been missed so much ever since he retired from his job at the Township of Langley...and now there is this greatest void of all that will never be filled. In Cal 's memory, his co-workers (friends!) have contributed to have a bench installed at a special place close to the workplace where we shared many years of happy times with him. From these donations, and with a contribution from CUPE Local 403, there will also be a contribution made to the Moose Jaw YMCA Endowment Fund. We know Cal is watching over us (and shaking his head at all this fuss!), and we take comfort in that...

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