Bixby, Garry
1952 - MAY 28, 2014
Mr. Garry Bixby, of Drumheller, beloved husband of Marlene Bixby passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2014 at the age of 62 years.
Garry was born in 1952 to Lloyd and Ella Bixby, he was raised in Drumheller. Garry worked at the City of Drumheller for several years before moving on to the Drumheller Institution. There, Garry made many exceptional memories and formed friendships that he cherished very much.
Garry was a fan of all sports, especially his beloved “Toronto Blue Jays and the Edmonton Oilers”. He loved to engage in conversations for hours discussing the Wide World of Sports. Garry enjoyed music immensely, and was a part of a few bands back in the day. No band was as important to him as being a part of The Bixby Band. He kept his guitar by his side always.
Garry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, his two grandchildren were the “apple of his eye”.
Garry was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Bixby.
Garry leaves to mourn his loving wife, Marlene, daughter, Crystal (Darcy) Schinnour, son, Darren Bixby, grandchildren, Mackenna and Dallyn Schinnour, mother, Ella Bixby, sisters, Eileen (Alex) Cysouw, Alma (Darryl) Gray, numerous nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends.
A Celebration of Garry’s Life will be held Thursday June 5, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. from the Church of the Nazarene with Mr. Todd Reinholt as celebrant. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, 200-325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.