SAILER, Stanley Jack
Posted: December 31st, 2018
January 4, 1933 – Medicine Hat, Alberta
December 27, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta
Stanley “Stan” Sailer of Calgary, beloved husband of Clarese, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 85 years.
Prior to Stan’s retirement in 1980, he was President of McAra Printing. He loved life and enjoyed volunteering, golfing, singing, dancing, and whistling. Stan gave his time generously to several organizations including: Rotary, Jaycees, AMA, Canadian Cancer Society, United Church, United Way Appeal, and Calgary Exhibition & Stampede. He was a President of the Rotary Club of Calgary, a Paul Harris fellow, and Jaycee senator.
Stan is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clarese; his cousins; loving in-laws; and a whole gang of super nieces and nephews-in-law.
Stan was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Ida Sailer and his brother Gerald.
A Celebration of Stan’s Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Thank you to Stan’s healthcare team, Dr. G. Mortis, kidney nurses Lisa and Ruth, Dr. S. McFadden, Dr. D. Ruether, the Palliative Home Care group led by Amanda and Rachel, and to Dr. Van Rooi and the wonderful and caring volunteers, staff and nurses at Sarcee Hospice. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Stan’s honour may be made directly to the Rotary Clubs of Calgary Foundation, 305, 105 12th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T29 1A1.
In living memory of Stan Sailer, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. CALGARY, AB, T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.