Daniel Lawrence Herbert

It is with the utmost sorrow that the family of Dan Herbert announce his sudden and unexpected passing the morning of Monday, March 31, 2025.

Dan was born and raised in Calgary where he graduated from Forest Lawn High School. He spent many years working on the docks for Canadian Freightways before going back to school to take accounting. Upon graduation Dan started his new career with Renaissance Energy and remained through the acquisition by Husky Oil. He was thrilled to be retired by Husky in 2017 and Sue followed him into retirement in 2018. Dan’s life was filled with love, dedication, and a deep connection to family, friends and community. His impact on those around him was evident and his sense of humour was his trademark and touched many lives. He spent many a year on the side lines of various soccer games either as a coach or spectator. At one point, having six kids playing soccer at the same time; there were many nights and weekends spent at the Calgary Soccer Dome. Dan was heavily involved in the Airdrie Soccer Association and was one of the many people instrumental in the development of Monklands Soccer field in Airdrie. In their retirement he followed Sue in her dream to see more of the world and this is where they fell in love with cruising. He reluctantly agreed to the first one and then refused to get off the ship until the next one was booked. Along the way many close and much-loved friends were gathered; both Sue and Dan were truly blessed to have many become family.

Dan leaves behind his devastated wife, Sue; their children, son, Jordan (Cassandre; grandsons Matteo and Maxence); daughter, Sara (Ryan; grandchildren Marcus, Macy and Tatum), daughter, Michelle (Matthew; grandsons Rowan and Jace); son, James (Erica; granddaughters Sophia and Stella); daughter, Kate (granddaughter Jasmine); daughter, Justine (grandson Jayden) and son, Matthew. He also leaves behind his brother, Patrick (Ann); brother, Gordon (Marie); sister, Gail (Joe); brother, Rick (Madonna); brother, Robert; sister, Maryann; sister, Cathy (Dave) and sister, Surindee (Erich). Dan was predeceased by his parents, George & Lila Herbert and oldest son, Jared.

With his passing, the hole left in our hearts and in our lives is immeasurable. He will always be loved and his memory treasured.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dan’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, www.heartandstroke.ca

A Celebration of Dan’s life will be held at the Town and Country Centre, 275 Jensen Drive NE Airdrie on Wednesday, April 30th at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and celebrate Dan’s life.