TRACE, Arthur “Art”

ARTHUR “ART” TRACE 1934 – 2024 On a sunny morning on June 6th, 2024, Art did “it” his way once more. Art peacefully passed with loved ones by his side in Calgary Foothills Hospital at the age of 89 years.
Art was born in a shed on a hill in Elnora, Alberta on November 16, 1934, as the first son of Hugh and Viola Trace.
Art left to mourn, Julie Stefan (Peter Davids), Amber, Ruby (Rhett Soderberg), Cole (Meggan Schultz), Jane Trace, Chay and Mitchell Gilchrist; Brothers Fred (Shirley) Trace, Neil (Jessie) and nieces and nephews; Special friend of 10 years Lynne Kuehn, and her family Janet (Alan) Gunning, Rodney Kuehn (Judy Scott), Matthew; and of course, Tanook. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Monica Trace nee Kultgen.
Art moved from Elnora to Red Deer Boarding High School, where he joined cadets and got his pilot’s license. He surveyed many of the original cut lines in northern B.C. and much of Alberta. His surveying took him to Foremost where he finally caught Monica. When they were married, they eventually settled onto the Jake Kultgen farm and made it their own. They raised a family, cereals, and oil seeds. He did it all, his way! (When Monica let him)
Art expressed his creative side in many ways: lapidary, ceramics, China painting, welding, metal smithing, gold and sapphire mining, house building, and oil painting.
Art had a peaceful way that always added humor to uncomfortable moments. He was a gentle teacher and was respected by all who encountered him.
A Celebration of Art’s Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 801 1 AVENUE W, Foremost, Alberta.
A private family Interment will follow at the Foremost Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Foremost Community Hall.
Memorial donations may be made in Art’s name to the Foremost Community Hall, or the Diabetes Association.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.