Obituary of Salomon "Sal" Sieben

Salomon "Sal" Sieben of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the age of 69 years. My dad was born on January 10, 1944 in Cosine, Saskatchewan to John and Mary. He was raised in Provost with his 8 siblings. In 1965, he married my mom Clara from Bodo. Together they moved from Provost to Killam, where my dad had a barber shop and cut meat in the Strome Co-op. Then they moved to Edmonton where Dad cut meat for Canada Safeway. In 1975, I was born and four years later dad was transferred to Camrose as meat manager for Safeway until 1992. In that same year, dad moved from Safeway to United Food and Commercial Workers as a union rep for 10 years commuting to Edmonton. My dad enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved all sports - mostly a good game of hockey - an old 80's Oilers game. I remember MANY Saturday nights my mom ready to go dancing and dad creeping slower and slower to the door to go. He wanted to catch every possible minute of the game - hoping Mom would change her mind to leave later. Dad also worked with the Kodiaks security with his brother Joe until he moved into Bethany Care. Dad enjoyed a good crib or buck card game, golf, local dance and many polka fests over the years. One of his favorite summer holidays was with good friends to Kimberley, B.C. for the accordion fest. Dad was known for his dancing. My dad will always be remembered as a man who loved to have fun and have a good laugh. There wasn't a time where he wouldn't have a joke to share. Dad also had a real love of music. I remember many nights sitting in the basement, just my dad and I, singing "The Gambler and Wasn't that a Party?" together while he played his guitar. If he wasn't playing his guitar, he would be whistling a tune. Dad was also extremely handy - being able to fix nearly anything. I still remember my grandma Ries always depending on my dad to fix things for her. Grandma would have her little list and would say, " I knew Sal could fix it." Spending countless hours beside my dad growing up, I learned a lot of these traits. Learning most importantly never to give up. This is something I will ALWAYS treasure as a gift from my dad. My dad was so much a family man. The relationship my mom and dad shared and our family life was a blessing. He always had faith and complete trust in God, something he taught me. One of dad's greatest loves was his granddaughter Trysta. He had many plans to spoil his little girl which he did until his disease made it more difficult. Many special memories were made during the many visits Trysta had with her papa. She cared for him right up to the end even in his last day making sure he was comfortable. Dad was an amazing husband, dad, papa, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Until I see you again. I know you are in heaven with Kelly looking down on your girls. You earned eternal rest. I love you Dad. Sal leaves to mourn his wife Clara; daughter Sheena; granddaughter Trysta; brothers Joe, John (Linda) Sieben, Dan (Donna) Sieben; sisters Dorothy (Wilf) Keller, Marie (Peter) Stang, and Loretta (Fred) Weinkauf; brothers-in-law Grant Bowick and Larry (Robbie) Ries; sister-in-law Frieda Morrow and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary; his son-in-law Kelly Anderson; sisters Cathy Bowick and Josephine (Warren) Rufor; in-laws Alois and Annie Ries; sister-in-law Dianne Sieben and brother-in-law Ron Morrow. A Prayer Vigil was held 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2013 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Pederson as celebrant. Sal has been laid to rest beside his son-in-law Kelly Anderson in the Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Sherwood Park. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Louise Jensen Care Centre, Alzheimer Society, or to the charity of one's choice.