Vern Knibb

1935 - 2018

Vernon Edmund Knibb, beloved husband of the late Lola Knibb, passed away in Cardston on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 83 years.

Those wishing to pay their respects did so prior to the funeral service between 10:00 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.

The Funeral Service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Vern is survived by his daughters Connie Timmermans of High River, Sandy (Scott) Robinson of Cardston and Cinnamon Knibb (Mitch Hannan) of Lethbridge. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Edgar (Norma) Knibb; sister-in-law Rosie Knibb; brothers-in-law Melvin (Patti) Peterson, Richard (Debbie) Peterson, Vern (Wendy) Peterson, Ron Peterson and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Lola May Knibb (nee Cornell), his parents Fern and Stella (nee Fortin) Knibb, sisters Joyce (Morris) Nelson, Louise (Marion) Jensen and brother Ron Knibb. He was also predeceased by Lola’s family, her parents Carl and Irene Peterson, sister Marlene and brother-in-law Gordon Peterson and brother Morley Cornell.

Vern was born in Medicine Hat on March 1, 1935. He lived a simple life, working hard to provide for his family and found great joy entertaining others with his musical gifts, playing the accordion and guitar with his band and with any others who would join for jam sessions. All that was needed were people who loved making music together and others who loved to listen to their offerings. Vern's favourite music was the good "old fashioned country music”. He is loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Vern’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choice.