Vernon E. NOBLE

NOBLE , Vernon E. 1949 - 2009 Vern Noble passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of November 6, 2009. He is survived by his treasured wife, Johnnie DesRochers and his sister Wendy (Udo) of Okotoks. Vern considered children and grandchildren one of life's greatest joys and left to remember the good times are his children: Dawn Noble (Jamie) of Calgary, Christie Noble (Craig) of Kamloops, Jacinta (Eric) Klindworth of Beulah, North Dakota, Greg (Yvonne) Thompson of Kelowna, and Courtney Thompson (Greg) of Calgary and grandchildren: Camille, Emma, Ronan, Grady, Carter, Madelaine, Layne, and Amanda. Other members of Vern and Johnnie's extended family will forever cherish his memory. Vern was predeceased by his father and mother (Stewart and Barbara Noble) and his older brother, Kenneth. Vern was born in High River and lived most of his younger years on the farm south of Okotoks. Here he learned to love the mountains and the open prairies. He completed his education at SAIT in Computer Technology, and spent most of his career in the oil patch in Calgary and Rainbow Lake with companies including Aquitaine, Canadian Hunter, and Nova. In later years he became an acquisition and mergers evaluator for Direct Energy. He finally moved back to an acreage near the old family farm with Johnnie. In his spare time he hayed, raised cattle, and with Johnnie took on the raising of miniature donkeys. Vern was always aware of the community around him, and extended a helping hand through his involvement with Northmount Kiwanis in Calgary, and later with the Rotary Club of Okotoks. Whatever project was to be done, one could find Vern volunteering his time, talent and treasures. Vern was known for wealth of knowledge and his common sense. He was patient, methodical, and often was the one who could silently examine a problem and with clarity extract a solution. He was known for this "dry" sense of humor and he was quick with the "wit". His family, friends and colleagues will miss his steady and guiding hand. "The measure of a man is not in what he had, but what in he was willing to give away" The family would like to extend their thanks to the paramedics, rescue personnel, RCMP and the medical examiner whose kindness and support was appreciated. Funeral Services will take place at the St. James Catholic Church in Okotoks, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, with family friend Father Jack Bastigal officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. James Church in Okotoks would be appreciated. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, Okotoks. Telephone: 403-938-3111. logo Published in the Calgary Herald from 11/8/2009 - 11/9/2009