Obituary of Gary Albert Voss

Gary Albert Voss

(September 29, 1942 - February 7, 2024)

Gary Albert Voss was born on September 29th, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose. He was the oldest child of Albert and Ellen Voss. In 1945 Gary and family moved from Duhamel to Bawlf. Gary was joined by his brother Jim in 1946, sister Betty in 1952 and brother Darryl in 1961. Gary attended Bawlf school from 1948 to 1960 and then the University of Alberta from 1960 to 1964 where he graduated with a degree from the school of Commerce. Gary started his career in Calgary with Teneco Oil and Minerals, from 1965 to 1967, Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas, from 1968 to 1970, and Pre-built Industries from 1970 to 1973. 

Gary met the love of his life, Lillian, in high school. They married in 1968 while living in Calgary. Their first son Karl was born in 1971. In 1974 Gary and family moved to Bawlf and became full time farmers. Their second son Austin was born in 1975. Gary and Lillian lived on their farm near Bawlf for 40 years, then moving to Camrose in 2017.

Gary leaves behind his wife Lillian; his children Karl (Sue Bay) and Austin (Melanie Gallant); his grandchildren Anders, Niels, Soren, Griffin and Eliza; and his brother Jim (Linda).

Gary was predeceased by his parents Albert and Ellen Voss; sister Betty Voss; and brother Daryl Voss.
 

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024 from the Grace Lutheran Church, 5306 50 Ave Camrose officiated by Rev. Greg Kjos. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary's memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.