Alvin George Heffley

On March 5th, 2016, Alvin George Heffley of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Alvin was born January 7th, 1926 on the family farm in Rush Lake, SK.  After attending Swan Lake School, he worked on the family farm.  In 1954, he started his career with the PFRA in Rush Lake.  Alvin moved his family to Moose Jaw in 1965, where he continued working with the PFRA until his retirement in 1985.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty (2008); parents, David and Julia; and 6 siblings: Henry, Alex, David, Dave, Clarence and Emma.  Alvin will be lovingly remembered by his daughters: Twila (Monty) Donaldson, Darcy (Dean) Haack and Crystal Kameka (Ed Dahlman); grandchildren: Nicole (Matt Lakusta), Ryan (Nicole Ward), Rachel, Tiffany, Jeremy and Kristen; great-grandchildren: Kaden, Ethan, Wyatt and Carter; sister, Irene Simison of Sherwood Park, AB; brother, Wilfred Heffley of Swift Current, SK; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Alvin was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who took great pride in his family, and will be forever loved and greatly missed.  In keeping with Alvin’s wishes, a Private Family Service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550