ALEXANDER BODIE, beloved husband of Mary Bodie, of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children: Monica (Ken) Kearns of Lethbridge, Janice (Ken) McLaughlin of Kelowna, and Robert (Susan) Bodie of Coaldale. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; Barrett (Eisha) Kearns and their child Nicholas, of Lethbridge, Bonnie (Danh) Kearns-Tran of United Arab Emirates, Tiffany (Anthony) DeCecco of Calgary, Kristopher McLaughlin of Kelowna, Kevin McLaughlin (Kimberly Brown) of Lethbridge, Kyle McLaughlin of Medicine Hat, Colten, Mackenzie and Ashley Bodie of Coaldale. He is also survived by three sisters; Elaine Gyorfy, Pauline Bodie and Lily Erdos, one bother Arnold Bodie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Florence and sister Josie. Alex, the oldest of the Bodie siblings was born in Taber on June 22, 1924 to Alex and Flora (Kosa) Bodie Sr. He was raised and schooled in Taber then moved with the family to Coaldale in 1943 when they purchased the “old Brown Ranch” south of town. He married Mary Sekura in 1949. They were together for 62 years and their love of the land and livestock took them all over Southern Alberta while raising their three children. Alex was a dedicated farmer and tireless worker. He was happiest when tending to their livestock and watching the crops ripen in the fields. Moving to town was never an option. He worked on the farm long past retirement and even in his final days, his dreams took him back to the farm and the work he loved. Alex loved and was very proud of his grandchildren and their achievements. He was a big supporter of 4H, attending achievement days and enjoyed the effort put forth by all of the kids. Always encouraging, always supportive, and always a wonderful grandfather. His thoughtful, mild mannered ways and laughter will be dearly missed. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Prayer Service at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513-23rd Avenue, Coaldale, AB on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Ray & Helen Wagner, officiating. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513-23RD Avenue, Coaldale on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Vincent Tuan Ha, Celebrant. In memory of Alexander, donations may be made to the 4H Foundation of Alberta, R.R. 1, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca