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Walter “Hal” Sigurdson Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Harold “Hal” Sigurdson of Pincher Creek, AB, on January 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Hal was born on December 29, 1936, to Alfred and Gertrude Sigurdson in Wynyard, Saskatchewan. After spending several years in Saskatchewan, the family moved to Mission, British Columbia. At the age of 17 years old, Hal wanted to join the Royal Canadian Air Force, however, you needed at least one parent’s signature to do so at the time. After his father refused to sign, Hal got his mother to agree, and off he went to Borden, Ontario for basic training.
Hal’s life was one of service. Spending many years serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force at bases in Manitoba and Alberta, as well as overseas in France and Germany. While serving at Cold Lake, Alberta, Hal walked into the bank where Janice was working, and Janice saw his blue uniform and immediately fell for him. Hal and Janice were married on September 18,1971 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, where they lived until they received housing on the military base. Together they worked on blending their two families and were later blessed with their daughter Kim. While raising a family, Hal took a peacekeeping posting overseas in Egypt on a six-month mission, while Janice held down the fort at home.
Hal was also very involved with local Scout troops in Germany and Cold Lake; leading groups and teaching them different skills allowed him to build lifelong friendships. Hal and Janice also enjoyed camping often and spent one summer travelling across Canada in their truck and fifth wheel trailer.
After retiring from the Air Force, Hal took up woodworking in his spare time. He had a small shop set up in his garage where he produced many projects including two cherished cradles he made for his grandchildren. Never one to be idle in retirement, Hal continued serving his community, including working with the Pincher Creek Legion as a welfare officer, after moving here in 1997.
Hal was very intuitive and just knew how to fix things, especially anything electrical. However, this did get him in trouble a time or two, when he insisted he could fix a light fixture without turning the power off and got knocked off the ladder in the process. People describe Hal as smart, knowledgeable, well respected, with a strong personality, and a great laugh.
Hal is survived by his loving wife Janice; sons: Allan (Donna) Moggey and Jeff (Cammie) Sigurdson; daughters: Pamela (Roger) Sigurdson and Kim (Chad) Amos; and grandchildren: Samantha, Hilary, Morgan, Mikaela, Logan, Theo, and Taylor.
Hal was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Gertrude Sigurdson; brother Gerry; sisters: Olive and Joyce; and son Randy Sigurdson.
Hal will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home Pincher Creek Chapel – (403) 627-4864
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December 29 1936
January 10 2025
Death notice for the town of: High-River, Province: Alberta
death notice Walter Hal Sigurdson December 29 1936
January 10 2025
obituaries notice Walter Hal Sigurdson December 29 1936
January 10 2025
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January 10 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
