URBAN JOSEPH PITTMAN, beloved husband of Marlene, of Lethbridge, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease at Saint Michael’s Health Centre on September 25, 2011 at the age of 87. Besides his loving wife, whom he married in 1951 and with whom he enjoyed 60 years of marriage, he is survived by his children Quentin (Jody Wood) of Calgary, Delphine (Peter) Noble of Melbourne, Aust., Laird of Golden, Michele (Brent) Joel of Vancouver, Darcel (Cindy) of Saskatoon, Camille (Kee) Jim of DeWinton, Vanessa (Ian) Dutton of Brooks, 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Claire Smith of Toronto and his sisters-in-law, Jean Pittman of Warner and Lorraine (Cleve) Rea of Edmonton. He was predeceased by his son, Kevin, in 1983 and his brothers Norbert, Arnold, Victor and Harold and sisters Frances Collin and Lorraine Ellert. Urban was born in 1923 in Warner Alberta. Following service in the Air Force during WWII, he attended the University of Alberta where he obtained his BSc in Agriculture. He began work as an agronomist and scientist at the Lethbridge Research Station in 1949. Urban was well known in the farming community of Southern Alberta and his love of the land and his passion for sustainable agriculture remains his legacy. Urban retired in 1979 and enjoyed his retirement years woodworking in his shop, entertaining friends with Marlene and traveling with her throughout the world. Urban was an active member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish and a life member of the Knights of Columbus. A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Tim Boyle celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A9 or Saint Michael’s Health Centre, 1400-9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5. 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