Daniel Fredrick Napier, 1921 - 2008

Daniel Frederick Napier, longtime resident of McLennan, Alberta, passed away February 10, 2008 in McLennan at 86 years of age. Fred was born June 1, 1921 in High Prairie and moved to McLennan in 1951 and worked for Northern Alberta Railway. Fred was active with the Royal Canadian Legion for many years, Kimawan Bird Walk, and McLennan Museum, and was honoured several times as the Volunteer of the Year by the Town of McLennan. Fred is predeceased by his wife Nellie, older brother John Napier and nephew Frank Napier. He is survived by his children Dan (Bernadette) Napier of Valleyview, Russel (Jacqueline) Napier of Olds, Charlie (Marie) Napier of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Freda (Dennis) Mihalicz of Mission, B.C., George Napier of Penticton, B.C., Anne (Art) Bastien of Donnelly, Carol (Hector) Siriois of Leduc, Robert (Petra) Napier of Edmonton, Harvey (Anne) Napier of Grande Prairie, Craig (Elaine) Napier of Penticton, Kelly Napier of McLennan; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Bill (Doreen) Napier of Edmonton and Lorne Napier of High Prairie; three sisters Viola Portsmouth of Mannville, Mary Markley of Peace River, and Jenny (Paul) Ducharme of McLennan. Funeral services for the late Fred Napier were held Feb. 14 at the Legion Hall with Father Charles Lavoie officiating. Linda Endley and John O’Mahoney were soloists and Pam Heckbert was organist. Active pallbearers were Rick Napier, Darcy Napier, Joseph Napier, Michael Napier, Raymond Bastien, and Jason Bastien. Honourary pallbearers were Mark Sirois and Scott Sirois and members of the Legion. Donations may be made to Smoky River Palliative Care Society in memory of Fred Napier. Interment followed in McLennan. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of Memories, Peace River.