Arney Winston Falconer

Arney W Falconer was the loving husband of wife Norma and the father of two girls Tara (McNeil) and Jody (O'Rourke) both of Calgary and loved with fondness his three grandchildren Cuyler McNeil, and Cale and Tessa O'Rourke. He was pre­ deceased by his parents Tordis and Cuyler Falconer of Calgary, and a brother, Cuyler Falconer of Victoria, BC

Born at the Holy Cross Hospital, started his adopted life in Rockyford Alberta. In 1946 his parents moved to Calgary which he called home. He attended elementary and junior high at Rideau Park and completed his high school at Western Canada High. His pursuit of a science education and background took him to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado and later to UCLA and the California College of Mortuary Science from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude While attending classes in California he worked nights and weekends for Forest Lawn Mortuaries and later full time for the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. After attending University in the United States, he returned to Calgary and decided to supplement his education and, enrolled in the SAIT School of Business from which he graduated with Honors.

After his return to Canada, he worked as a paramedic in Calgary for Associated, Stars and Universal Ambulances the predecessors and foundation of the current EMS. He further Supplemented his school driving for Greyhound and Trimac. After his marriage and graduation from SAIT because of his background he was hired by Ortho Pharmaceutical and McNeil Laboratories detailing and working with medical practitioners, hospitals and pharmacies in Calgary, Southern Alberta and into British Columbia. From there he was part of several business success and some not so successful. He was driven and optimistic and no matter what challenges were thrown at him, he put his head down and overcame all difficulties with grace, humor and a strong work ethic that many appreciated and admired.

His, later years were mainly spent in the: insurance business specializing in hiring in consulting and placement of domestic, cross border and international benefit coverages and pensions.

He was very musical and was a very successful and talented pianist and organist. He grew up in the Anglican Parish of Christ Church in Calgary, assisted as an altar boy and crucifer, was a member of the boys' choir and assisted as a sub organist. As a Master Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and Royal Arch he continued to play the pipe organ for many of the degrees. In 1976, he became a Shriner, then joined BS a riding-member of the Al Azhar Mounted Patrol and for the next 18 years acttve¼y rode and participated and as needed with a leased tractor, and the unit's trailer, hauled the horses to various events, and then like all others served as President in 1984