Charles William Snell, May 19, 1927 – January 13, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Charlie on January 13, 2021.
At a very young age Charlie started farming in Oyen, Alberta, he worked hard all his life but still found time to enjoy sometime to himself. Charlie married Ethel Chester and they had four children: daughter Darlene (Tom) Pankratz -children: Jonathan(Nadine) Pankratz, and Sarah (Malcom) Watson; sons: Rupert (Marie) – children: Chad (Joleen) Porfoun, Daniel, Jody, Kate (Andy Stroomer) ; Bill -children: Amanda (Jeff Carleton), Travis (Jody) McKenzie (Francois); Jim (Roberta) – Children: Tammy, Tenielle, Tanner (Sheenagh Snell); and 14 great grandchildren.
Charlie married Ethel Nicholls in 2006 and added an additional family of two step-daughters: Cheryl (Darcy) Jaffray – children: Robyn (Cory Baldwin), Mitchell (Shawna) Jaffray, Nicole (Mike Beauchamp) and Corinne (Brian Jaffray) – children: Matthew, Morisa (Adam Miller) and 9 great grandchildren.
Charlie also leaves to mourn his passing one sister Grace who is 102 years of age plus many precious nieces and nephews that he truly loved and many friends.
Charlie was predeceased by his first wife Ethel Chester Snell, his brothers: Ross and Stuart; sister Hazel Marten and granddaughter Tonya.
Charlie not only farmed but got his pilot’s license in 1974 and owned his own airplane, he flew Medic trips from Oyen to Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat as well as took many pleasure trips which he really enjoyed.
For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Charlie’s name may do so to STARS.
A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date at the Chapel of the Rocky Funeral Home, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta on September 11, 2021.
Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Condolences may be forwarded to: www.rockyfuneralhome.ca
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403 845 2626.