Neil George Shaben

He will be forever remembered by his son Brent (Jan); daughter Joan (David); grandchildren Daniel (Dylana), Laura (Daryl), Samantha (Jordan); great-grandchildren Olivia, Max, Liam, Jesse and Holden; brothers Don (Carol), Dale, Gordon (Janice) as well as his sister Janice.

Neil was predeceased by his parents Alex and Margaret Shaben; brothers Raymond, Ron and by his dear and loving wife Gladys in 2016, after a 5 year courtship and 60 years of marriage.

Neil was born in Calgary, attended Tuxedo Park Elementary, Balmoral Jr. High, and Crescent Heights High School, graduating in 1955. He started his working career in Calgary with Canadian Western Natural Gas Company on November 1, 1955. Shortly after he was promoted to the Data Processing Department and rose to be Sr. Computer Operator.

He and his family were transferred to Canadian Utilities Edmonton September 1, 1970 as a Systems Analyst. In 1973 Neil was promoted to Manager Forms Administration for all 7 Canadian Utilities Operating Companies, he served in this capacity until he retired in July 1993 and his 39th year of service.

Neil loved his family, his church, camping, and motorhome which he and Gladys did for 38 years, enjoying membership in the “Calgary Chiefs,” “Coachmen,” and “Klondike Coachmen” RV travel clubs. After retirement Neil joined the Society of Seniors Caring for Seniors (SSCAS) as a volunteer driver. He served “SSCAS” as a director for many years, 3 as president and is still a director at large. Upon moving into Shepherds Care “Southside Manor” he was involved in many activities as well as being a member of the social committee.

Neil met Irene Recktenwald and was blessed to have enjoyed loving relationship with her during this last year.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1-020 Likashing Centre, 8602-112 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 or the Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500 STN. S Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2.