KOLBACK: Edward Steve. March 6, 1936 - June 1, 2025.
Edward Kolback, beloved husband of Jean Kolback (née Wainwright), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 89 years.
He was born in Unity, SK, on March 6, 1936, to a family of ten stepbrothers and sisters. He attended the Heiland Country School in the Grass Lake District and high school in Luseland, SK.
With the passing of his father, Joseph Kolback, in 1953, he quickly started grain and cattle farming full-time at the age of seventeen with his stepbrother, Eugene Kloster. As a young man, there were many challenges taking on this role; however, with perseverance, they created Big Step Hereford Farms and further developed a herd of registered cattle sourced from Texas. Along with the cattle business, Edward was proud to note that he sowed 57 crops over his lifetime.
Edward and Jean married on July 30, 1958, and soon to follow were six children whom they raised in Luseland, SK. He was a dedicated and hardworking husband and father who loved his wife and family immensely. He was a man of faith and prayer and dedicated to the Catholic Church throughout his lifetime.
While in Luseland, Edward was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Elks and was involved in many of the events organized in the community. He also liked to curl and volunteer at the rink.
In the early 1980s, Edward and Jean built a cabin at Turtle Lake, SK. It was a very special place where many fond memories were made while vacationing with their children and grandchildren.
Besides his loving wife, Edward is survived by: Glenna Kolback (daughter), Paul Vaillancourt (son-in-law), Luke Uren (grandson), Kaylen Jolly (granddaughter-in-law), Keith Uren (great-grandson), Navy Uren (great-granddaughter), Claire Mayer (granddaughter), Tom Mayer (grandson-in-law); Brenda Blain (daughter), Dennis Blain (son-in-law), Landon McVeigh (grandson), Sara MacAulay (granddaughter-in-law), James Landon McVeigh (great-grandson), Shane McVeigh (grandson), Erin Blain (granddaughter), Ryan Lesperance (Blain) (grandson); Murray Kolback (son); Noreen Kolback (daughter); Debbie Macphee (daughter), Peter MacDonald (son-in-law), Samantha Miller (granddaughter), Colby Miller (grandson-in-law), Liam Macphee (grandson); Brian Kolback (son), Jayne Holden (daughter-in-law), Anita King (granddaughter), Nicolai King (grandson-in-law), Hilary Kolback (granddaughter), Zander Kolback (grandson); Joan Kloster (sister-in-law).
He was predeceased by his mother Barbara (Behm) Kolback, his father Joseph Kolback and his ten stepbrothers and sisters, Henry Kloster, Albert Kloster, Phillip Kloster, Lillian Kloster (Perlinger), Michael Kloster, Rosie Kloster (Schultz), Victor Kloster, Adeline Kloster (Hogan), Leo Kloster, and Eugene Kloster.
As per Edward’s request, a private family service will be held.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made directly to the Knights of Columbus, #4, 5579 - 47 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1S1, Telephone: 1-800-656-0042, www.kofc.ab.ca.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Edward’s family at www.MHFH.com.
In living memory of Edward Kolback, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.
