He was predeceased by his wife Pearl. He leaves behind son Ken (Robert Hunter) and daughter Karen (Stan Chow); three much loved grandchildren Becky (Jordan Richey), Wendy (Justin Wong) and Alan (Michelle); and five great-grandchildren – Maya and Kai Richey, Mateo and Maliya Chow, and Leila Wong.
Bert spent his early years in Elnora before serving in the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II. After the War, he returned to work as a station agent for the CNR in Alberta (Minburn and Mercoal) and Saskatchewan (Eatonia). He and Pearl finally settled in Edmonton in 1958.
After moving to Edmonton, Bert coached community hockey for a number of years. When not working, he loved to curl and golf, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
After his retirement, Bert and Pearl spent happy years escorting tours for Wiebe Tours, as well as travelling on their own. He also devoted many hours as a driver for the Cancer Society and Meals-on-Wheels.
They ultimately moved to Sunrise Village and, from there, to Churchill Manor.
Arrangements under the direction of Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Edmonton, AB.
