Calon, Frank George
July 11, 1930 - June 7, 2014
Frank Calon was rewarded on Saturday evening, June 7, for a life well lived and one in which he was much loved. Frank was born in Drumheller, Alberta on July 11, 1930, one of nine children of Edward and Celestine Calon. In 1952, while at art school in Calgary, Frank met and later married the love of his life, Louise Grant, who was just beginning her teaching career. The call of the farm beckoned this happy young couple and Frank and Louise moved to the Michichi area where Frank farmed for over forty years.
Frank was an extremely talented individual. His skills included a vast array of both intellectual and practical knowledge, as well as artistic gifts. Frank’s beautiful landscape paintings grace the homes of many and will live on as a testimony to his notable talent. Also, Frank’s unique sense of humour and fun will always be remembered by his children and grandchildren, and so many others who knew him. Finally, there was not an individual with a better work ethic than Frank. His family, his church and the community benefitted greatly from his dedication to service for the benefit of others.
Frank is survived by his twin sisters, Celestine and Anne and his brother, Paul. His seven children and 13 grandchildren - Kathleen and Brad Diggens and their daughters, Melissa (Mike), Jennifer, Samantha. Danny and Janne Calon and their children Dara, Jacy, Kara, Jakub. Joanne Zebedee and her daughter Jamie (Paul). Patty Calon and Christopher Patience. Connie and Dan Cabrera and their son Logan. Wendy and Tim Dyck and their sons Joseph (Stacey), Travis and great grandson Franko. Mary and Aaron Dommasch and their children Hillary and Doug.
Special thanks to the “McDonald’s Coffee Club” in Drumheller and all the friends of Frank who supported him after the loss of his beloved wife, Louise eight years ago. We are joyful that Dad is now with Mom. A big thank you is also extended to the staff at the Drumheller Hospital and the Southwood Hospice in Calgary. A prayer service will be held at Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home on the evening of June 11 at 7 p.m. and a memorial mass in honour of Frank’s life will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Parish in Drumheller on June 12 at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of choice.
