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KERR,
Samuel
Aubrey
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Samuel
Aubrey KERR on February 19, 2008 at the age of 92. Predeceased
by his beloved wife and solid supporter of sixty-three years
Elsie Ruth (née
SANDS-
YAWORSKI). Admired and respected father
of Ernie (Louise
MARSHALL /
TYSON), Robert (Angie
CHIEW), grandfather
to Stewart (Tonia
KEIZER,)
Mathew
(Autumn
PEER fiancee,) Jennifer,
and Amy PILLING, great-grandfather to Brendan, Ty and Dominic.
He leaves his loving brother Professor Donald Peter (Ruth
HIGGINS
deceased). Aubrey was born in Orillia, November 29, 1915. He
attended Oakwood Collegiate in Toronto. Following studies at
the University of Toronto he enrolled in the graduate program
at U.B.C. (Vancouver) obtaining his M.A. (Geology) in 1942. Immediately
following this he was recruited by Imperial Oil as part of Canada's
war effort to search for oil in Southern Alberta. After years
of exploration with Aubrey as field geologist, Leduc 'blew in'
February 13, 1947, changing the course of Canadian history, making
Alberta a major player in the world oil market. In 1959 Aubrey
was chosen by the National Energy Board as Chief Geologist and
the family moved to Ottawa. Following success in the capital
he retired and returned to Calgary in 1975. He turned his attention
to an intense study of the history of Alberta's oil industry
by collecting and documenting a wealth of information. He interviewed
and taped many 'oil patch' personalities leaving a large collection
to the Glenbow Museum Archives, Calgary. All of this culminated
in eight great books (including Leduc, Redwater and Atlantic #3).
In 1998 he received an honourary Doctors degree from the University
of Calgary and was inducted into the Petroleum Hall of Fame in
Leduc. He participated in numerous professional organizations
including the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
and Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists
of Alberta. He was involved in the Anglican church. Both he and
Elsie enjoyed annual escapes from the -30 degree weather to visit
Barbados and Victoria. He continued to be involved with his writing
even to his ninety-first year. The family wish to thank the staff
of Trinity Lodge, Calgary for their decisive professional actions
and care as well as the outstanding medical staff of the Rockyview
Hospital, Calgary. Service at Anglican Christ Church Calgary
to be announced.
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