Frank Eugene Borson

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Genie. He died peacefully at the Foothills Hospital. 

Born in Saskatchewan, he moved to Calgary about 1958 where he met his future wife Glenda. The two married in 1963. Son, Tommy was born in 1964 followed by daughter, Beverley a year later and three years later daughter, Gail joined the family.

During his life Gene dabbled in many things. Concrete and Gravel, built a few houses, worked at both the Tire Shop and the Body Shop, sold a little real estate and for the last 26 years of his working life, worked for Five Star/Lafarge as loader/plant operator.

Retiring after a stroke at age 67, Gene puttered at odd jobs until he and Glenda moved to Fletcher Village in Airdrie where they enjoyed a further 10 years together.  He died 3 days after their 61^st wedding anniversary.

Besides his wife, Eugene is lovingly remembered by daughters, Bev and Gail; and brothers, Ed (Millie), and Carl.  As well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and in-law family.

He was predeceased by his son, Tom; his parents, Ben and Frances Borson; his brothers, Bob, Glen and Paul; his sister, Alice.

At Eugene's instruction, there will be no funeral.