Obituary of Thomas Richard Owens

Thomas Richard Owens Jr. of Hanna, Alberta passed away, surrounded by his daughters on May 6th, 2017. Tom was born in Lone Butte, Alberta on August 16 to Margaret & Thomas Owens Sr. Tom was predeceased by his wife Mary Thuroo on February, 2nd 2017 and will lovingly be remembered by his two daughters Marlise & Davina Thuroo, two sisters and their families; Mary Brettle and Rosemary Sailer (Gene), Mother & Father-in-law Orland & Catherine Thuroo, Brother-in-laws/Sister-in laws; Ches Rossler, Bill Thuroo (Arlene), Dwayne Thuroo (Fran), Vernon Thuroo and Eugene Thuroo (Amanda) and their families. Tom was always a quiet, hardworking, committed to his family and friends true gentleman. He always lent a helping hand whether helping neighbors with farming/ranching or being a “lending facility”. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure…You’re loved beyond words and missed beyond measure…” A private family interment will be held at the Lone Butte Cemetery, followed by a private Celebration of Life service as per his wishes. Memorial tributes may be made payable in Tom’s honour to: The Canadian Northern Society and mailed to the Hanna Roundhouse Society at: Box 1267 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0. Charitable donations may be made to: The Canadian Northern Society/Hanna Roundhouse Society Box 1267, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0