Walter Floyd McNeill

May 24th, 2018

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce Wally’s passing after a long, hard fought battle with lung disease and cancer. He passed away peacefully early Thursday morning at Oilfields General Hospital in Black Diamond. He was predeceased by his partner, Trudy Dunsmore in 2013; his brother, Jack McNeill and parents, Altine and Wilbor McNeill. He leaves behind his children, Echo (Ron) Chapman & Garth (Jacqueline Thompson) McNeill; his sister, Lorraine Vanstone; sister-in law, Andrea McNeill as well as nieces, nephews, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held Thursday May 31 at 1:00 at the Griffith Senior Centre, 122 Government Road in Black Diamond. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Griffith Centre, Box 1024, Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0 or a charity of your choice. 

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Wally; My friend and classmate at Montana State University. Wally and I roomed together where took his Phys. Ed and teaching. Wally was one of my closest friend while going to university and learning the ropes while being away from home. He had a great sense of humor. Loved his hockey and played for Montana state University hockey team against the Russian team. this was a very happy time for him to be able to experience such competition. He felt it would help him in his hockey and teaching career to know and understand your competition. A great and loyal friend, a classmate, and someone you could always talk to. Western Canada High School will miss him. Montana State hockey missed him and now we will also miss him. A once in a lifetime friend.

garth dymond, calgary, AB, Canada

Very sad to see my “coach” pass away. I remember when Wally began his teaching career at Oilfields High in 1962. He sacrificed many long hours coaching junior and senior teams in many sports. My kindest regards to his family. Thanks coach.

Rick Armstrong, Hinton, Alberta, Canada

I was very saddened to hear of Wally's death. Wally was a teacher, a coach, a mentor, a role model and most importantly a friend over the 50 plus years that I know him. His unique personality, his wit and his sense of humour will most certainly be missed by those of us who knew him. Condolences to his family. Ron & Debb McLaren

Ron McLaren, Okotoks, AB - Alberta, Canada

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