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Frederick Ackerman
October 2, 1924 - November 29, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Ackerman - Frederick Edward <br />October 2, 1924 &ndash; November 29, 2013 <br /> <br />Fred, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Friday November 29, 2013, at the age of 89. Fred is survived by his wife Nora, son Barry, daughters Lynette (Wayne) Bateman, Tanis (Andy) Krepinski, Charlene (Ken) Wing and 8 beautiful grandchildren: Ryder (Fairone), Haley and Casey Bateman, Kendra and Matthew Krepinski, Brandy, Sam and Brett Wing, his sister Margaret (Vic) Retzlaf; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his precious grandson Travis Bateman, his parents John and Elizabeth Ackerman, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. <br /> <br />Fred worked for the CPR for 35 years and had enjoyed his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, biking, volunteering and was an avid Flames fan. Fred loved his grandchildren dearly; he was very proud of them and supported their endeavors. Fred was a private and proud man and lived his last 6 months with grace and dignity. <br /> <br />The family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff in Dover House at the Carewest Colonel Belcher Center. Their compassion and loving care to his last hour is very appreciated. We would like to thank Veterans Affairs Canada for their support. <br /> <br />If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (c/o Mayfair Place 303-6707 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, T2V 0E5 or www.alzheimer.ab.ca in support of Fred&rsquo;s family. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Eden Brook Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetary.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTER (17th Avenue SW and Lower Springbank Rd). <br /> <br /></div>