The man in the photo was an old trail blazer from Alberta. A man who tried his hand out at many careers: Look-out Tower Operator, Lead Surveyor for St. Mary’s Dam, Oilman, Inventor and Machinist. He didn’t follow the rules, nor will his obituary.

He lived by these mottos: If it isn’t worth a plug nickel, get rid of it. Do it yourself and if you don’t know how, learn. There’s a perfectly good flea market on Sundays where everything costs two bits. There’s nothing better than a cold beer and if you’re going to cook a steak, do it right: blue rare. Go to work. Don’t take handouts. Life is about adventure. Get outside. Don’t be afraid of risks, that’s where the greatest rewards are. Work at a job where you get a pension, It’ll come in handy. If it’s not fun, don’t do it. If you can’t remember the truth, bullshit. If can’t remember the bullshit, lie. And if you can’t lie, well, you’re not much good are you.

Favorite reading material: Readers Digest. TV show: Jacque Cousteau. Musician: Rita MacNeil. Best kids: Bethany and Patricia. Kind-hearted xwife: Joan Psikla. Very loved grand kids: Caitlin, Lucas and Benjamin, and sweetest great grandchild: Sienna Rose. Parents: Lillian Alberta Landry & Ernest Selby Codd. Brothers: Dale and Roy.

His love of life can be summed up in this way: If given the choice, there would be nothing better than a pristine lake, a green canoe, birds on the shoreline, and a black dog waiting for his master. Then, a chair by the fire, a harmonica sitting on a rock waiting to be played, and a beer or two close at hand.

“Take time to look at the clouds, when you’re moving thru life faster than they are… Don’t take any wooden nickels”  Remember Dad, we’ll find you in the funny papers under the Katzenjammers pages. You’re loved forever and back. Try not to get into any trouble up there.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

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  • Chris & Sandi Nielsen

    Your dad was a character and will continue to provide many stories for all that knew him …”I’m getting a glimpse of that “

  • Landry

    All our love to Bethany, Patty and their families.
    Cousin Bert was one of a kind and always ready for an adventure. He could spin the tallest tale and captivate his audience.
    Love Lorne, Lynn, Dana and Tania

  • Dianne Webster

    What a lovely eulogy from his two very loved daughters.
    He lived his life in the way that made him happy – bon voyage into your next life Bert.
    Our most heartfelt sympathy to all the family
    Love D and E

  • Stephen Marguet

    Our thoughts are with you and your families. SM

  • Cindy Frank

    Our sympathies to you and your family. It saddens me that we never had a chance to know your Dad. He did raise a beautiful daughter!
    Love the Frank family

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