Obituary of Earl Robert Rene Debnam

Earl Robert Rene Debnam

(October 15, 1940 - January 17, 2021)

Earl Robert Rene Debnam of Bittern Lake, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 80 years.

Earl Robert Rene Debnam was born in Camrose on October 15, 1940 to Jim and Ella Debnam of Round Hill, Alberta. He was the oldest of three children.
He was raised in the Round Hill area, and moved around Alberta working where he met Dale Makokis, they married and had two sons, Allen and Charlie (Earl). In 1974 they moved to Bittern Lake, Alberta.

Trucking was his life and so were his sons. He would spend many a day searching for garage sales for toys for the neighbourhood kids, talking about the oilers with his son Al and going on road trips with his son Charlie looking for project vehicles. The last few years he was obsessed with searching for good firewood with his sidekick Kyle and his beloved dog Jazzy and never forgetting to make a pit stop at his favourite place, McDonald's.

He was lovingly known as Gpa to many families and friends. He always spoke about how proud he was of all four of his granddaughters, he was always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dale; son Al (Kim), and their children Austin, Jordyn and Brooke; son Charlie (Lesa) and their children Bailey and Alyssa; and his nephews Jason Debnam and family, and Jeff Debnam and family. 

Earl was predeceased by his parents Jim and Ella, stepfather Gerald, and both brothers Jerry and Dennis.

Due to Alberta Health restrictions, a private family service will be held at a later date.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Earl's memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, or to the Stollery Children's Hospital.