MR. IAN LAING beloved husband of the late Mrs. Gladys Laing, passed away at the Fort Macleod Extendicare on Monday, November 30, 2009 at the age of 87 years.

He is survived by his three sons; Robert (Kim) Laing of Monarch, AB., Richard (Ela) Laing of Calgary, AB., and Doug (Mary-Lynn) Laing of Calgary, AB., and former daughter-in-law Cecille Wachal; three grandchildren; Chad (Sharon) Laing, Tim Laing, and Rodd Laing all of Lethbridge, AB., and one great-granddaughter Olivia. He also leaves to mourn his passing his two sisters; Genevieve Michael and Jean Kehrer, one sister-in-law Barbara Laing, a special friend Olive Andriashyk, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys.

Ian was devoted to his family and believed his greatest accomplishment was the education of his three boys. A true prairie boy, he was so proud of both his Saskatchewan roots and his life in Alberta. Ian will be sadly missed by many family and friends.

Ian was greatly assisted in the last 18 months of his life by the staff at West Highland Centre, the Chinook Regional Hospital and the Fort Macleod Extendicare. Ian`s family is eternally grateful for the kind and gentle support Ian received.

As per Ian’s request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will be in Taber.