Edward C Benner (abt. 1918 - 2004)

Born about 1918 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ancestors

Died 20 May 2004 at about age 86 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Biography

This profile is part of the Bridgeland-Riverside, Alberta One Place Study.

Edward was born about 1918. He was the son of Adam Benner and Katherine Lust. He was raised in the community of Bridgeland-Riverside and like his father and grandfather was employed by the CPR. And like both his parents, he had an interest in the Bridgeland Credit Union and served as a director for 35 years.

On August 22, 1942, Adam married Helen Emily Rudolph. When he died, they had been married for 62 years.

Obituary

From the Calgary Herald' (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Mon, May 24, 2004, page 55; as found on Newspapers.com:

""BENNER - Edward

1918-2004

Edward Benner, beloved husband of Helen of Calgary, passed away quietly and with dignity with his family at this side at the Foothills Medical Centre on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at the age of 86 years. Ed was born, educated and worked in Calgary all his life - with a career at the C.P.R. which spanned thirty-eight years. Edward was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family and all those whose lives he touched. He had great strength of character and knowing him was a gift that we will keep in our hearts forever. At the young age of eight-six, Ed was an active volunteer at the Seniors of Confederation Park. He walked every day and was an avid bowler and curler. Ed was proud of his association with the Bridgeland Credit Union as a director for thirty-thirty five years. He loved his family more than anyone could ever know, as they did him. Edward is survived by his wife and soulmate of sixty-two years, Helen; children, Shirley (Jim), Bruce (Dawn) and Shelley (Dave); grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer (Kevan), Jocelynn, Jeff, Michelle, MacKenzie, Kennedy, Jodi (Chris) and Jill; and by his sister Frieda (Rob) and aunt Julie Benner. He was predeceased by his brother Elmer Benner. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service will be held at Calgary Crematorium on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association.... or directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.... Special thanks to Dr. Scot Dowden, Dr. Ken MacLean and the nursing staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre for their gently care and support. In living memory of Edward Benner, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES....

Sources

• Name: Edward Benner; Gender: Male; Racial or Tribal Origin: Russian; Nationality: Canada; Marital Status: Single; Age: 3; Birth Year: abt 1918; Birth Place: Alberta; Residence Date: 1 Jun 1921; House Number:267; Residence City, Town or Village: Calgary; Residence District: Calgary East; Residence Province or Territory: Alberta; Residence Country: Canada; Relation to Head of House: Son; Father's Name: Adam Benner; Father Birth Place: Russia; Mother's Name: Katie Benner; Mother Birth Place: Russia; Can Speak English?: Yes; Can Speak French?: No; Other Language: Russian; Religion: Lutheran; Can Read?: No; Can Write?: No; Section: 925 6th Av NE; Enumeration District: 3; Sub-District: City of Calgary (Part)Sub-District Number: 27; Enumerator: Herbert J Parrott; District Description: That part of the City of Calgary commencing at the intersection of Edmonton Trail to the main channel of the Bow River; thence northerly along the Edmonton Trail to Sixteenth Avenue N. E.; thence easterly along Sixteenth Avenue N. E., to the North west corner of Section 24, thence southerly along the west boundary of Section 24 and 13, to the North Channel of the Bow River; thence westerly along the North Channel of the Bow River to the place of Commencement; Line Number: 19; Family Number: 277; Household Members: Adam Benner (23) Head; Katie Benner (21) Wife; Edward Benner (3) Son; Freda Benner (3/12) Daughter. Source Citation: Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 3; Census Place: 3, Calgary East, Alberta; Page Number: 24. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

• Name: Mr. Eddie Benner; Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1942; Father: Adam Benner; Mother: Benner; Spouse: Helen Emily. Source Information: Ancestry.com. Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2021. (See "Weddings," the Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Thur 3 Sep 1942, page 7)