Obituary of Charles Hank

HANK _ Charles (Charlie) John 1924 - 2006 Charlie Hank, beloved husband of Bernice (nee Schneider) of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the age of 81 years. Charlie was born on August 2, 1924 in Studin, Poland and grew up near Wetaskiwin, AB. He served in the Canadian Army during World War II and spent his working years in the oil industry. Besides his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Charlie is survived by his children; Roseann (Brian) Trump, Brian (Jackie) Hank, David (Debbie) Hank, Darlene (Brian) Herauf, Susan (Peter) Ziriada, Faye, John, Bonnie and Larry Hank; his ten grandchildren, Leesa and Sheena Trump, Tracie Hank, Lindsay Hank, Melanie, Ryan and Craig Herauf, Matthew, Samuel and Rachel Ziriada; his one great-grandson, Kairell Quincey Trump-Hayes; his three brothers, Irwin, Dan (June), Ray (Shirley); and his three sisters, Ruth, Ida (Roy), and Evelyn (Mike). Charlie was predeceased by his son Gary Hank. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. William Stephenson, Presider. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . The family would like to thank Dr. David Wharton and the caregivers at the Sarcee Hospice in Calgary where Charlie spent the last days of his life. If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made in his name to the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute of Calgary (VRRI) (3304 - 33 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2L 2A8) or to the Calgary Society of Persons with Disabilities (CSPD) (3410 Spruce Drive S.W. Calgary, AB T3C 3A4). In living memory of Charles Hank, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.