Eldon Doerksen Toews

It is with great sadness we announce that Eldon Doerksen Toews passed away on November 22, 2017 at the age of 84 years. He is lovingly remembered by his three children; LaDonna Toews-Damude (Stewart), Geraldine deVries (Paul) and Eldon Toews Jr. (Julie), all of Calgary. His five grandchildren; Griffin, Danielle, Samantha, Ethan, Ryan as well as his great granddaughter, Katia, will miss their Grandpa, who always had a joke and a smile for them. Eldon also leaves behind 2 sisters, Emelyn and Norma and 2 brothers, Al and Gerard. He was predeceased by his dear wife of 38 years, Kathleen Joyce Toews, 2 brothers, Bill and Don and his parents, Marie and Isaac Toews. Eldon was born in Santana, Kansas, grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba and settled in Calgary. He was a good-hearted man who worked hard his whole life to provide for his family. He was a bit of character who loved to joke with everyone and kept his sense of humour right to the end. A private gathering will be held to celebrate Eldon’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Brenda Strafford Foundation, 4628 Montgomery Blvd. NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 0K7.

Funeral Home:

Pierson’s Forest Lawn Chapel

4121 – 17 Avenue SE

Calgary, AB

CA T2A 0T1