Guy Elford passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 58 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years Christine; six children Scott (Tisha) Elford, Marc (Kimberly) Elford, McKay (Mette) Elford, Kristine (Sam) Medina, Sarah (Landon) Stockdale and Amanda (Daniel) Oler; seventeen grandchildren Madison, Ryan, Tylen, Jaxson, Logan, Evan, Katelyn, Brayden, Emmie, Lucas, Jensen, Oliver, Karis, Kyle, Robby, Elliot and Jack; mother Barbara Elford; brother Eric (Susan) Elford; and many more family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Terry Elford and brother Scott Elford.
Guy was born in Salmon Arm, BC and moved around a bit for much of his younger years before ending up in Salt Spring Island, BC. He moved to Prince George for school and then settled in Edmonton to find work. While in Edmonton he met the love of his life, Christine. They were married in 1982 in the Cardston Alberta Temple and they have been blessed with 6 children. The gospel was central and directed his life as they eventually made Calgary and then Cochrane their home. Guy loved music and martial arts and was a lifelong learner. He was an entrepreneur and a helicopter pilot, but his most treasured titles were husband and father. Guy had 3 life mottos; have I done any good; work hard, play hard; and do no harm. He left a lifelong legacy of service and sacrifice to all who needed help.
A Funeral Service will be held for Guy at the outdoor pavilion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Cochrane Chapel (1100 Gleneagles Drive, Cochrane) on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 am. The service will be webcasted and can be viewed by clicking the link here. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada (www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca). Hugs from home can be submitted under the resources tab.
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Visitation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Cochrane Chapel
1100 Gleneagles Drive, Cochrane, AB
October 4, 2021
9:30am – 10:30am
Funeral Service
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Cochrane Chapel Outdoor Pavilion
1100 Gleneagles Drive, Cochrane, AB
October 4, 2021
11:00 am
Please join the webcast of the service using the link in the obituary above.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Guy Edward Elford 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Calgary, Province: Alberta
Guy was a friend to all and larger than life. He will be missed, but always easy to see and hear in my mind, as his smile was often shared and his advice and kindness always given. Our family will miss him and will be praying for you as his loss is huge.