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Glenna H. Hurst

November 8, 2014

Glenna Hurst

HURST, Glenna (nee Leibel)
February 18, 1954 – November 8, 2014

It is with sadness and yet, a sense of comfort, that we announce the passing of Glenna Hurst of Calgary on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She passed at the age of 60 following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Glenna was raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan. She moved to Calgary in the mid-seventies and began a successful career in the oil and gas industry. She was a loving wife, a dedicated mother and a caring friend. Glenna is lovingly remembered by her husband, Jack; daughter, Jamie; son, Sean (Amy); her mother, Olga; her brothers, Erwin, Wayne (Debbie), and Alvin (Bonita); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. As per Glenna’s wishes, a private Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, November 13, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Glenna’s memory to the MS Society of Canada, Quarry Park Boulevard Centre, 150 – 110 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 3G3 or to Dying With Dignity, #802 – 55 Eglinton Avenue E., Toronto, ON, M4P 1G8.
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Messages of Condolence

Jack, Jamie and Sean - so sorry to read in the paper of the passing of Glenna. I remember her from Edwards, when she was. Great Volunteer, and later when I was mentoring Jamie, still with the same lovely warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Alison Crabb

Dear Jack, Jamie and Sean, Please accept our very heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wife and Mom. She was an amazingly special person and our family benefitted so much from her presence in our lives. We send you our love during this so difficult time and want you to know we will remember her always. Take care, Danny and Carol Lawson, Trisha and her family and Lilah and her family. ~ Dan and Carol Lawson

Hi Jack, I saw the obituary and just wanted to let you know that Chris and I are thinking of you. I don't think I ever met Glenna, but I could tell from the way you spoke of her and cared for her that she was a special person. ~ Carl Svoboda

Dear jack and family, We were very sorry to hear of Glenna's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere consolences, Linda Shepel and Bette Milliken ~ Linda Shepel