1929 – 2024
Lyle was born in the “old” Didsbury Hospital and then lived on the Shultz family farm east of Didsbury for his full 94 years.
He attended Neapolis School and then went on to graduate from Olds College in 1950.
Lyle married Donna Marie (Smith) on October 10, 1955. Lyle farmed with his two brothers, Don and Ken, forming D-K-L Ranches. They milked cows in one of the first milking parlors in the area, grain farmed and raised beef cattle (including having a Pinzqauer herd). Lyle team roped for years and then filled his time by owning and flying a plane to enjoy his days.
Five Children were born; Adele, Peggy (Merle) Good, Phillip (Elaine) Shultz, Maxine (Duke) Moreau and Linda Couture.
Ten Grandchildren were born to call him Papa; Karla (Kevin) Pohl, Melissa (Jason) Bell, Kyle Couture (Chrissy Jochems), Dayna (Greg) Mensaghi, Jolene Shultz, Joel (Lydia) Couture, Dustin (Lana) Moreau, Gary (Rheanne) Shultz, Shea Couture (Lyndsy Wasko) and Annessa Good-Hassard (Brett) Hassard.
Eleven great-grandchildren have been born to call him Papa Great; Caleb, James, Evan, Luke, Asher, Reid, Emberly, Eli, Ethan, Ryker and Jack.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, sister, wife Donna, grandson Ethan Moreau and numerous others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rosebud Health Foundation PO Box 962 Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 or a charity of one’s choice.
Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.prairierosefunerals.ca
