LAWRENCE MURRAY SLACK

LAWRENCE MURRAY SLACK
Lawrence Murray Slack, beloved husband of Beth Slack, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 72 years. Besides his loving wife, Larry is survived by his six children, Graham (Debbie), Jonathan (Itzel), Shaina, Richard (Cass), Quinton (Luisa), and Janaya (Alex); his two grandchildren, Abigail and Emerson and his three siblings Maurice (Wanda), Duane (Andrea), and Sharon (John) Wicker. Every one of his nieces and nephews also had a place in his heart. Larry was predeceased by his infant daughter, Angela (February 13, 1986), and his parents, Reverend Melvin and Enid Slack. Larry was born on April 27, 1953, in Wai, India where his parents served as missionaries. He was raised there and attended international boarding schools until he was 16 years old and often recounted fond memories from these times. He then moved back to Calgary, Alberta where he finished high school. In 1978, Larry met Beth at Berean Bible College. He then went on to obtain his Computer Science degree at the University of Calgary. After completing their post-secondary studies, Larry and Beth were married on July 30, 1983. After the birth of their first child, Graham, they moved to Papua New Guinea for three years, where Larry taught at the University of Technology. The family then moved back to Calgary, where they welcomed the arrival of Jonathan and Shaina. In 1990, Larry accepted a position at Medicine Hat College, and they moved to Medicine Hat. While there, they welcomed their three final children, Richard, Quinton, and Janaya. Their young family soon moved south of the city to start a berry farm where they shared many happy years together. Larry taught Computer Sciences until his retirement in 2018, where he thoroughly enjoyed working alongside his colleagues and students. Above all, Larry was a man of deep faith, high morals, and integrity. He loved the Lord and served in many practical ways, including mission committees, youth ministries, and school boards. He was known for his generosity and genuine interest in others. We are forever impacted by and grateful for the kindness, laughter, prayer, and love that Larry gifted to us over many years. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, teacher and friend. Larry lived life so well and loved deeply…and yet was so ready to head to his home in heaven. We rejoice that he is there now with so many others- what a grand reunion!! A Celebration of Life will be held at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL CHURCH in Medicine Hat, AB on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to make a memorial donation, the organization Canadian Bridge of Hope is suggested which channels funds to Bridge of Hope, India (small hospital, children’s home, medical and community outreach, etc.) CBOH website: https://canadianbridgeofhope.com or AJ’s Loan Cupboard (602A Clay Ave.SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 3K2). To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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