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Lester Haire
March 31, 1940 - January 29, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">HAIRE<br />Lester (Les) Sherman<br />March 31, 1940 &ndash; January 29, 2016<br /><br />Les was born in Turner Valley, Alberta. As a boy, Les enjoyed playing hockey and later as a young man, he served proudly in the Royal Canadian Navy. He began his lengthy oilfield career at a very young age in Alberta. The Rigs took Les to Weyburn, SK where he met his wife, Myrna. This is where they started their family and welcomed the first 3 of their 4 children. At the same time, he began his longtime career with Schlumberger of Canada. Schlumberger then transferred Les, Myrna and the children to Red Deer, AB in 1969, which they have made their home for the past 47 years. Red Deer is also where they welcomed a fourth child to the family. Les was extremely proud of his 44 year career with Schlumberger. His devotion to his family and the sacrifices made for his family will forever remain his legacy. Dad&rsquo;s strong work ethic has always been respected by many and has been passed down to his children, grandchildren and all who knew him.<br /><br />Les is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrna; children, Renita (Todd), Brendalyn (Patrick), Darcy (Bev) and Dallis (Robin); grandchildren, Tony (Nikki), Danielle (Paul), Taryn, Shane (Stacy), Brendan (Haley), Conner, Madisyn, Dalyn, Mckenzie and Keenan; and by great grandchildren, Ethan, Mila, Keiran and Mateo. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Churyl Shaffer &amp; family; brother, Eugene Haire &amp; family; brother-in-law, Victor Lund &amp; family; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Les was predeceased by his parents Lee and Alice; infant brother, Darrell; mother-in-law, Eda; sister, Joice; brother-in-law, Ross; uncle, Jack; and aunt, Beulah. Dad will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.<br /><br />A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 &ndash; 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. <br /><br />In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Les&rsquo; honour may be made directly to Red Deer Minor Hockey Youth Assistance Program, D1 4725 &ndash; 43 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z3 or to a charity of your choice.</div>