Stan Hobbs

1945 - 2025

It is with love and sadness that the family of Stanley Albert Hobbs, announce he passed away peacefully in Taber on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the age of 80 years.

Besides Audrey, his loving wife of fifty seven years, Stan is survived by their two children Darin (Tawnya) Hobbs of Eston, Saskatchewan and son Albert; Dawne (Jason) Wiebe of Taber and their children Logan and Gage (Kassidy). He is also survived by his sister Eleanor (Bob) Powell, sister-in-law Joanne Hobbs, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Edna Hobbs, his siblings Norma (George) Campbell, Dennis (Diane) Hobbs, Dale Hobbs and by his nephews Jeffrey and Craig Hobbs. Stan was born in Calgary on February 10, 1945 to Albert and Edna Hobbs. He grew up on the family farm alongside his siblings Norma, Eleanor, Dennis and Dale. As a teenager, Stan found a lifelong love of sports and played hockey with his high school team, proudly winning provincials.

After beginning his career with the Bank of Montreal in Calgary, Stan was transferred to Westlock in 1965, where he met the love of his life, Audrey Jane Day. They were married on August 10, 1968, and together built a full and adventurous life. Soon after they welcomed two children, Darin and Dawne. Stan’s banking career took the family across Alberta and into the Yukon, eventually settling in the Sundre area where he retired. Along the way, he became deeply rooted in each community, always ready to lend a hand and make new friends.

He was active in organizations including the Lions Club, the RCMP Auxiliary and local fire and ambulance services. Never one to stay indoors, Stan had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and he loved hunting, fishing, water skiing and passing on his knowledge of nature, farming and finances to others. In his younger years, he enjoyed square dancing, serving as a scout leader, and working with 4-H clubs. He especially cherished his time at hunting camp in retirement, where he affectionately referred to himself as “the camp bitch.”

Stan will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his willingness to try new things and his gift for connecting with people wherever he went. His love for family, community, and the outdoors will live on through his family and through the many lives he touched.

A celebration of Stan’s life will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Stan’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 40, 1202 - 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 www.alzheimer.ca.