It is with great sadness that the family of Dana Gilbert Fancy announce his passing on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years surrounded by his family.
Dana is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Agnes; sons, Timothy (Tammy) and Cameron (Connie); daughter, Tracy (John); 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Byron, Logan, Colin, Kale (Kathleen), Tyson, and Abbey; and 1 great-grandson, Oliver. Survivors also include his sister, Helen Gates, Fort Saskatchewan AB; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Arnold and Mabel Fancy, sisters Norma Pepper of Sarnia, ON & Fern Norby of Claresholm, AB, and his infant son Marty.
Dana was born October 7, 1937, in Claresholm, AB and spent his entire life tending the Fancy family farm and ranching in Stavely, AB where he lived and raised his family in the house that his father built. Dana was a member of the Stavely Elk’s Lodge, played hockey in his youth, and coached minor league and senior men’s Stavely Spurs hockey teams; winning coach of the year. He won multiple trap shooting awards and was most fond of his team of horses and wagon that he provided for local parades for several years. Dana was passionate about his red angus cattle and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors, drinking coffee and reminiscing about old times.
A Private Family Inurnment will be held at the Stavely Cemetery. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.prairierosefunerals.ca