SCHULTZ, Arthur John : John Schultz passed away on Dec 5th, 2013, in Ponoka, Alberta. He was born on January 12th, 1932 in Laird, Saskatchewan. John is survived by his three children, Gregory (Carol) of Red Deer, Tara (Bob) of Whitehorse and Dana (Duncan) of Stettler and 8 grandchildren as well as his ex-wife, Ella (Hansen) of Red Deer. John served with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corp from 1951 to 1962 with service in Korea, Belgium and Edmonton (Griesbach). From 1967 to 1979 he was a warehouseman with Parks Canada, which found him living in Elk Island National Park, Pacific Rim National Park and Wood Buffalo National Park. He later worked at the Kananaskis Provincial Park from 1979 until his retirement in 1987. Retirement found him living in Brooks, Alberta until he returned to Saskatchewan. He resided in the family home in Paynton from 1993 to 2001, when he moved to Maidstone. John was a quiet man who enjoyed telling a good joke or hearing one. Over the years he spent a lot of hours at the local curling rink, golf course or Legion. His sense of humour remained intact until the end. He is predeceased by his parents, Anganetha & Peter as well as his siblings, Edna, Irene & Elmer. At John's request, no formal service will be held. ____________________________________________________
