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TOM HERBERT

TOM HERBERT, beloved husband of Linda Herbert and beloved father to Tyler, Evan and Joel, of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the age of 52 years. He is survived by his father, Earle Herbert, sister Kim (Chris) Nielsen, niece Megan (Lyle) Holburton and their son Chase, and nephew Adam Nielsen, all of Lethbridge. He is also survived by Linda’s parents, Tim and Tina Bouwsema of Lethbridge and Linda’s siblings; Patricia and Dave Gregory and children Daniel and Christy of Summerland, BC; Bruce and Rita Bouwsema and children Timothy and Cheryl of Lethbridge; Barry and Darlene Bouwsema and children Mitchell and Melissa of Sherwood Park; Gloria and Wayne Kinsella and children Joshua, Alexis, Rachel and Michelle of Edmonton. Special friends, Doug & Karen Christie and family; Myles & Carol Godlonton and family; Dave & Brenda Howe and family; Hugh & Jean Christie and family; and Steve, Esther & Nicholas Johnson. He was predeceased by his mother, Ethel Mae in 1984. Tom was born March 26, 1956 in Lethbridge. He apprenticed at SAIT as a Communication Electrician and joined AGT in 1976. Tom continued with AGT (Telus) for over 31 years, working at Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Edmonton and finally returning to Lethbridge. He married Linda in 1984 and together they raised their 3 boys. Tom loved to golf and was a member of the Lethbridge Country Club. He enjoyed camping, fishing and downhill skiing. Tom was a very sociable person. He loved to cook and BBQ for family get-togethers. He was a faithful member of Park Meadows Baptist Church and will be sadly missed by family and many friends. Friends and family may gather at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. for a viewing. A Funeral Service will be held at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011-15th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Barry Seifert officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Lethbridge Chapter, Box 563, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z4 or to Canadian Diabetes Association, 210 D - 12th Street North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2J1.