James Richard WASALASKO

WASALASKO , James Richard May 4, 1954 - November 5, 2009 James (Jim) Wasalasko, beloved husband of Gloria Wasalasko of Calgary, passed away on November 5, 2009 at the age of 55 years after a brave battle with cancer. Jim was a very well respected civil engineering technologist. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gloria; daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Allen Anshelm of Cold Lake, AB; grandchildren, Gavin, Taylor and Blayke; brother, Gary (Cindy) Wasalasko of Maple Ridge, BC; mother and father-in-law, James and Olga Walsh of Lloydminster, AB as well as numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, many friends and his faithful companion Sadie. Celebration of Jim's life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) today, November 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . Special thanks to the Drs., nurses and staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, for the compassion and care shown to Jim and Gloria. In living memory of Jim Wasalasko, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 403-243-8200. logo Published in the Calgary Herald from 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009