BRYSON, Ernest Alfred
June 20, 1929 – February 19, 2013
Ernest was born June 20, 1929 and went to be with his Lord February 19, 2013 at age 83 years. He was born in Bassano, Alberta and grew up at Westward Ho, James River and later Red Deer. His schooling was in James River, Olds and Three Hills. He was the oldest of three children who were raised by their widowed mother on the farm at James River. Ernie worked on the farm and at McLeod’s Hardware as well as Universal Metal. He then formed Lynnel Metal and Furnace Co Ltd and PSM Mechanical. Later Ernie went into Real Estate with Century 21 and Sutton Group Real Estate. Upon retirement he volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. He loved reading, watching sports, gardening and being an active member of the church. He was preceded by his Parents, an infant Sister and Donald Armstrong, his brother-in-law. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen, Daughters; Lynnel (Reid Davis, and Sons Logan and Peyton), Colleen (Darrell Handford and Daughter Gina), Lea (Art Bryson-Hare) and Son Myles. Ernie leaves behind his Sister Mahala (Gordon Johnson) and Brother John Bryson (Vicki), Sister-in-Law Eleanor Armstrong and many Nieces and Nephews. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Units 31, 21, 35, 23 at Red Deer Regional Hospital and compassionate care providers at Red Deer Hospice. At the family’s wishes, rather than flowers, please make a donation to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6. A funeral service will be held at Deer Park Alliance Church (located at the corner of 30th Ave and 39th Street) on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040