Obituary of John Kvill

John Ottis Kvill of New Norway passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the age of 79 years. John grew up on the family farm at Metiskow, Alberta. He received a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the University of Alberta and taught school for many years. John loved history, and when the opportunity came to work on the Reynolds Alberta Museum project, he quickly changed jobs. He spent his retirement years living his dream of building model steam traction engines and maintaining the steam locomotive for Alberta Prairie in Stettler. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Caroline; children Katherine Nelson of New Norway, Melanie (Randy) Simmet of Camrose, Randy (Leigh) Kvill of New Norway, and Sonja (Steve) Svihura of Camrose; grandchildren Lorie (Adam) Rea, Rachel and Hilton Simmet, Kesia and Jovan Kvill, Erynn, Nicholas and Kelsie Svihura; brother Reuben (Rose) of Grande Prairie; sisters Priscilla (Gil) Burkart of Wetaskiwin, Grace (Peter) Kulba of Vegreville, Sharon Kvill of Wetaskiwin, and Donna (Merval) Skoglund of Camrose; and numerous nieces and nephews, many that thought of him like a grandpa. John was predeceased by his parents Palmer and Florance Kvill; sister Palma Faith in infancy; and son-in-law Ralph Nelson. A Funeral Service was held 1:00 p.m., Saturday December 21, 2013 from New Norway Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Jeff Decelle officiating. Cremation has taken place. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Gideons, or to Alberta Alzheimer Society.