Tom Witbeck

WITBECK
Our dear uncle and favourite gardener has left us. DR. TOM O'BRIEN WITBECK passed away on July 22, 2016 in Taber, AB following a brief illness.

Born in Magrath, AB on February 15, 1926 to Hampton and Angelina (Dot), he had a happy childhood with his older sister Nadine and younger brother Alan Reid (Pete) in Raymond AB.

Tom's sense of humour was unique. He learned the value and reward of hard work. Upon high school graduation, Tom attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton where he completed his studies in dentistry in 1949. Tom returned to Southern Alberta where he practiced dentistry for over 40 years in Lethbridge. A dentist by profession, Tom enjoyed travelling, photography and gardening. In his later years he entered his flowers, produce and photos in the Raymond & District Agricultural Society Fall Fair and took home dozens of ribbons. He was always 1st place in our hearts! His devotion belonged to Raymond where he loved serving and supporting the people of his community.

Tom leaves a legacy to be celebrated by his nephews and nieces Peter (Janice) Price of Taber AB; Richard (Mona) Price of Calgary AB; Jill Young of West Jordan, Utah; Von ( Kerrie) Witbeck of Las Vegas, NV and Anne Witbeck Jackson of Las Vegas, NV along with their children and grandchildren. The family wishes to express appreciation to the many Doctors and Caregivers who lovingly provided the care Tom needed at the Raymond and Taber Hospitals and the staff at The Good Samaritan Society ( Linden View) in Taber.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taylor Street Chapel, Raymond 3rd Ward, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm, with Bishop Noel Smith officiating. Friends may meet the family at the church prior to the service from 12:45 to 1:45 pm.

Interment will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery.

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