Lyle Ernest Carl Fjeld, 1957 - 2006

Lyle Ernest Carl Fjeld was born in Prince Albert, Sask. on Nov. 4, 1957, and died suddenly on March 13, 2006, at the age of 48 years old due to an industrial accident near High Prairie.

He was the eleventh child born to Nellie and Albert Fjeld. Lyle moved, with his family, to High Prairie in 1963 when he was six years old. Eventually, they settled on a small homestead west of town.

Lyle’s childhood consisted of survival in a household with lots of noise and activity - what you would expect with that many children underfoot. There were many hours of street hockey, with no street, only dirt and dust, with his brothers. Lyle learned how to take a transmission out of a car, taught by his older brothers, by the time he was nine years old.

In 1976, Lyle met his soul mate and love of his life, Charlotte Bean. They would have been married for 30 years this October 7, 2006. They had a unique relationship, but from the time they met, they were never far from each other and always holding hands.

In 1984 Lyle and Charlotte were blessed with their only child, a son, Dallas Kyle Fjeld. From the second Dallas was born, it was love at first sight for Lyle and there was an unconditional love and support for Dallas by his very proud father.

Lyle was a very dedicated and loving father to Dallas. He was very proud of all of Dallas’ accomplishments and especially proud when Dallas represented Alberta at the Winter Games in Greenland through his badminton skills. Lyle was Dallas’ number one fan and loved to watch Dallas play minor hockey and later on, play with the High Prairie Regals.

In the early 1970s, Lyle moved to Kimberley, B.C. to work because his brothers, Doug and Carmen, were working there. He then played for the junior hockey team, the Kimberley Knights, and made many good friends over the time he spent there. When Lyle returned to High Prairie, he played for the High Prairie Regals. Lyle liked to be in the middle of a tussle and even as a fan in Cranbrook and High Prairie, got escorted out of the arena a few times by the authorities.

Lyle loved hockey and was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team. Over the years Lyle accumulated a large collection of Toronto Maple Leaf articles that were prominently displayed in his hockey room. One of the greatest thrills for Lyle, Charlotte, Dallas, and good friend, Pete DeJong, was their visit to the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto before the team located to a new facility. This was a dream come true for this loyal fan to watch a Toronto Maple Leafs game in the Gardens and as a bonus, get to see the Toronto Blue Jays in action. An unexpected meeting with Carlos Delgado, first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays at the time, at the convenience store next to their hotel, was a real thrill. Lyle talked about this trip for a long time after.

Lyle worked many years for Buchanan Lumber and then the Town of High Prairie. In 1997, Lyle purchased, and operated his own logging truck under the name “Dallas Trucking”.

Lyle’s first interest in the guitar was sparked by his cousin, Russell, when he would walk down to Russell’s and practice on the guitar for hours. After marrying Charlotte, Lyle became more serious about this activity so he learned to play guitar under the watchful eye of his mother-in-law, Iona. He was a quick learner and, again, practiced for hours. Lyle formed a band called Tracer which eventually evolved into “Blue Steel”. Blue Steel was entertainment in the community at many festive occasions including family weddings and reunions. On many occasions we were blessed with the announcement of “Elvis has entered the building”. Lyle would be dressed in full Elvis attire including the black hair, sideburns and curled lip.

Lyle loved to have get-togethers at his home with the band supplying the music for the evening and early morning hours. Much to the delight of nieces, nephews and friends, Lyle and Charlotte hosted an annual ‘mud bowl’ soccer event. Even the old time clock from the Sports Palace arena was on site. Everyone had fun and got dirty.

Lyle will be missed by all who knew him. He was a very unique and special person.

Lyle is survived by: his loving and dedicated wife, Charlotte; his son, Dallas; three sisters, Judy (Arne) Kuhn, Beverley (John) Baliski and Elda (Charles) Ireland; six brothers, Ron (Beatrice), Dennis (Valerie), Doug (Mae), Carmen (Velda), Reg (Cindy) and Rob (Tina); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by: his father, Albert; mother, Nellie; brothers Garnet and Clifford; and one sister, Norma, in infancy.

Lyle, you will be forever loved and missed.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the High Prairie and District Sports Complex Society, Box 2158, High Prairie, Alta., T0G 1E0.

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