In Loving Memory of
Neil Galbraith McKnight
October 5, 1930 – April 30, 2017
We lost a piece of our hearts when Neil passed away at the age of 86 years.
Neil left this world in the early morning hours of April 30, 2017,
with May, his loving wife of 62 years by his side.
Born in Calgary General Hospital on October 5, 1930, to Jim and Kate McKnight.
Neil was raised on his parent’s dairy farm in Springbank. Neil continued to farm for the rest of his life.
Meeting his wife, May, at Pennelly’s Dance Hall in March 1954, they were married August 7, 1954.
Neil and May started farming at his parents’ farm until April 1, 1959 when they moved
to their current farm near Spruce View, Alberta.
While Neil enjoyed farming, his greatest passion was Square and Round Dancing.
May convinced Neil to start taking lessons in 1967 and they continued to enjoy this activity until Neil had a stroke
in March 2015. Neil started calling square and round dances in 1975. His love of this was
evident in the Long Service Award he received in 2016.
Neil excelled at any, and all, of his pursuits:
Excellent hockey and baseball player
President of Olds College Students’ Union 1949-1950
President of Spruce View Co-op 1960s
President of Central Alberta Callers Association
Neil was predeceased by his parents, James McKnight (1976) and Catherine McKnight (1980); infant son
Brett Cameron (1961); brothers Harold (Jean), Robert (Shirley), John (Marguerite) and sister June (Mel Pratt),
sister-in-law Blanche, and son-in-law Einer Gustafson.
Survived by his loving wife May, their children: Teri, Dan (Suzanne), Wanda (Paul Laurin), Jess (Rose), Janet,
Brian (Lisa), 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Brothers Arnold (Jeanette) and Lawrence, and
sister Barb (Bob Mick) and numerous nieces, nephews, and more friends than anyone can count!
Forever Loved,
Never Forgotten
A Memorial Service will be held at the King of Kings Lutheran Church (Dickson location), on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
followed by fellowship and refreshments at the Spruce View Community Hall.
If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

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