Arthur Henry Snell

January 10th, 2014

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Arthur Henry Snell, beloved husband of Beverley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 96 years. Art was born in Winnipeg in1917 to a family of three older sisters and a younger brother all of who have predeceased him. The family remained in the Winnipeg and Stonewall area. He joined the building trade and was employed by a large construction company in Winnipeg for several years. In 1953 he was offered employment with Poole Construction and he and his wife Elsie moved to Calgary where he was employed by that firm for twenty years, following when he joined the firm of Dale Chandler Kennedy Architects until his retirement. During his career in Calgary he was involved in the development and construction of several large building projects including the Calgary Tower, Convention Centre, Glenbow Museum, Telus Building, Government of Canada building and several other building structures built in that era. He was predeceased by his late wife Elsie in 1986 following which he volunteered as an emergency fleet driver during the 1988 Olympics. He was a lifetime member of the Calgary Elks Lodge and a member of the Glencoe Club and the Bragg Creek Snowbirds Fellowship. He loved playing his harmonica and fiddle with the Golden Entertainers and Harmonica’s Tableau. Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife Beverley (Brodie) to whom he was married in 1988 and many people whose lives he touched, impacted and inspired throughout his life. He never forgot his roots and maintained a spirit of humility, kindness and integrity that endeared him to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Beverley would like to express thanks and appreciation for all the compassion, care and dedication shown to Art at Carewest Signal Pointe and by his companion of four years, Sam Parker and good friend Effie Donald. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 201, 222 – 58 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 2S8 (Telephone 403.290.0110). Cremation has taken place.

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My early memories of Uncle Art were of his love of fly fishing and nature. He took us to the headwaters of the Columbia river where we easily caught our limit is only an hour or two and then got to enjoy the fruits of our "labour". We experienced his love of nature mostly via seeing many of his slides from his various trips, particularly those in Banff and Jasper national parks. In the more recent years it was being able to listen to him still play a pretty mean harmonica at the age of 94. He still had the twinkle is his eye then. Bev, I would like to thank-you for the care you have gave Art. I would also like to thank his companion, Sam Parker, who I was privileged to meet on two occasions during my infrequent visits.

Jim Snell, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Dear Beverley, Our thoughts are with you as we remember this truly fine gentleman. We always enjoyed chatting with you both and have fond memories of those lovely occasions.

Doug and Sue Jacques, Calgary, AB, Canada

So sorry to hear about Art. He was a very nice man ..kind and thoughtful and always a gentleman..

Kellie and Joan Barron, Calgary, Ab, Can.

Bev, our sincere sympathy to you and Arts family.

Elizabeth and Bob Andrews, Calgary, ab, canada

In the mid 80’s I was invited to go on the Glencoe Curlers Sunday Sinner’s golf trip (Spokane) and one afternoon I was paired up with Mr. Snell. I will always remember that round. We had never really met before but halfway down the first fairway we were already comrades and were having a great time. I can’t even remember what we talked about but the time flew by. He told stories and he shared opinions but with a twinkle in his eye. He was bright and engaging and full of life. When the last putt went down on the 18th, he took his cap off, looked me in the eye, shook my hand and told me that he had enjoyed the round and that I was a fine young man. I felt very special and it stuck me that my experience went beyond that - I had absolutely loved the round and that I had just spent half a day with a true gentleman. He would always stop and say hello to me if I saw him at the Glencoe Club. My deepest sympathies on his passing. He shared 4.5 hours of his life with me 30 years ago - it was a complete privilege

Andy Baxter, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIEWS WITH ART MAKING MUSIC,GOLFING AND JUST BEING GOOD FRIENDS. CONDOLENCES TO BEV. R.I.P. ART

PETER NESTORUIK, CALGARY, AB, CA

Our sincere condolences. We knew Arthur for about 3 years as a friend of Bill Anderson in Carewest Signal Point. We loved his sense of humour and friendliness, in fact we loved him for the way he was. God bless you dear Arthur and you also Beverly Helen and Ken Beckie

Ken and Helen Beckie, Calgary, AB, Canada

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