You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what he would want: smile, In Loving Memory open your eyes, love and go on. Evan j. Strong FUNERAL SERVICES Stu Pollock Calgary Family Owned www.evanjstrong.com 1947 - 2020 Eulogies Stuart Roderick engage in a discussion about any topic without Daughters missing a beat. He was a naturally curious Jaime Laturnus Jill Beatty Jessica Pierson Pollock and thoughtful man who valued people above Brother March 24, 1947 - January 12, 2020 everything else. One of his greatest attributes was Ewan Pollock his ability to convey his genuine appreciation for those around him and build people up. He had Musician tuart Roderick Pollock, age 72, passed away a deep interest in his Scottish and English roots Shelley Potts “Here Comes the Sun” surrounded by his loved ones on January 12, S and made strong connections with family in both Musical Selections 2020.Stuart was born on March 24th, 1947 in the UK and Australia. Stuart loved to hike, was a Entrance song“Hallelujah” Nottingham England to Connie and Bill Pollock skilled woodworker, and took immense pride in Exit song “Green Hills of Tyrol” and was the oldest of five siblings. The Pollock his home and garden. He was also an excellent family moved to Calgary when Stu was 9 years curler and spent many an afternoon at the Photo Memories old and apart from several adventures abroad, has Garrison curling. Above all else – Stuart loved Prepared by Evan J. Strong Funeral Services resided here ever since. Stuart married Jacquie his family and he never missed an opportunity “One Moment in Time” by Dana Winner Burnay, his devoted wife of 50 years, in 1969 and to share that fact. He made each one of us feel “Fathers and Daughters” by Michael Bolton together they raised three wonderful daughters special and cherished. He will be dearly missed. “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton – Jaime (Alex), Jillian (Mitch), and Jessica Honourary Pallbearers (Dennis). Stu was equally proud of his sons-in- Celebration of Life Alex Laturnus Mitch Beatty Dennis Pierson law and he wasted no time welcoming each into Oak Park Church of Christ Andrew Laturnus Cleo Beatty Felix Beatty his growing family. Stuart was also the proud Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 12:00pm Jayden Laturnus Jared Laturnus grandparent to seven amazing grandchildren Presider Oscar Pierson MacKay Pierson Jayden, Jared, Andrew, Felix, Cleo, Oscar and Pastor Martin Hosier MacKay-each of whom loved and admired their Reception Grandpa. Anyone who met Stu knew he had the Reader Immediately following the Funeral Service, gift of gab and the wit to match. He liked nothing Carmen Burnay “Remember Me in the Spring” relatives and friends are invited to meet with the more than conversing with people and could by Eugene H. Schlegel family in the Reception Area..