In Memory
Lyle Shultz
Lyle was born in the
“old” Didsbury Hospital and then lived on the Shultz family farm east of
Didsbury for his full 94 years.
He attended Neapolis
School and then went on to graduate from Olds College in 1950.
Lyle married Donna
Marie (Smith) on October 10, 1955. Lyle farmed with his two brothers, Don and
Ken, forming D-K-L Ranches. They milked cows in one of the first milking
parlors in the area, grain farmed and raised beef cattle (including having a
Pinzqauer herd). Lyle team roped for years and then filled his time by owning
and flying a plane to enjoy his days.
Five Children were born;
Adele, Peggy (Merle) Good, Phillip (Elaine) Shultz, Maxine (Duke) Moreau and
Linda Couture.
Ten Grandchildren were
born to call him Papa; Karla (Kevin) Pohl, Melissa (Jason) Bell, Kyle Couture
(Chrissy Jochems), Dayna (Greg) Mensaghi, Jolene Shultz, Joel (Lydia) Couture,
Dustin (Lana) Moreau, Gary (Rheanne) Shultz, Shea Couture (Lyndsy Wasko) and
Annessa Good-Hassard (Brett) Hassard.
Eleven great-grandchildren
have been born to call him Papa Great; Caleb, James, Evan, Luke, Asher, Reid,
Emberly, Eli, Ethan, Ryker and Jack.
He was predeceased by
his parents, brothers, sister, wife Donna, grandson Ethan Moreau and numerous
others.
In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to The Rosebud Health Foundation PO Box 962 Didsbury, AB
T0M 0W0 or a charity of one’s choice.