Daniel Fredrick Napier, 1921-2008

Daniel Frederick Napier, long time resident of McLennan, passed away Feb. 10, 2008, in McLennan at 86 years of age. Fred was born June 1, 1921 in High Prairie and moved to McLennan in 1951 where he worked for Northern Alberta Railway. Fred was active with the Royal Canadian Legion for many years, Kimawan Bird Walk and McLennan Museum. He was honoured several times as the Volunteer-of-the-Year by the Town of McLennan. Fred is survived by: his children Dan (Bernadette) Napier of Valleyview, Russel (Jacqueline) Napier of Olds, Alta., Charlie (Marie) Napier of Fort St. John, B.C., Freda (Dennis) Mihalicz of Mission, B.C., George Napier of Penticton, B.C., Anne (Art) Bastien of Donnelly, Alta., Carol (Hector) Siriois of Leduc, Alta., Robert (Petra) Napier of Edmonton, Harvey (Anne) Napier of Grande Prairie, Craig (Elaine) Napier of Penticton, and 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; and three sisters, Viola Portsmouth of Mannville, Mary Markley of Peace River, and Jenny (Paul) Ducharme of McLennan. Fred is predeceased by: his wife, Nellie; older brother John Napier and nephew Frank Napier. The funeral for Fred Napier was 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.

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