Marland Edward Larter
June 26th, 2017
LARTER, Marland
It is with great sadness that the family of Marland Larter of Stavely, AB (formerly Picture Butte, AB) announces that he passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 after a very courageous battle with prostate cancer at the age of 73.
Marland was born in the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge on May 27, 1944 and raised on the Larter family farm near Iron Springs. At an early age, Marland discovered a love of music, developing his talents playing guitar, piano, and accordion as well as singing. Beginning in his teen years, he was in several bands playing for dances across Southern Alberta.
Marland’s early years were dedicated to 4H culminating in winning the award to represent Alberta at the 36th International 4H Conference in Washington DC in 1966. In 1970, Marland married the love of his life, Marilyn. As a couple, they worked side by side in the cattle business developing Larter Feeders custom feedlot at Picture Butte. He continued his commitment to the livestock industry by being on the board for the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association for 16 years serving as president 1990, 1991. Marland was proud to carry on feeding cattle for 30 plus years, celebrating over 100 years on the family homestead.
After selling the farm in 2007, Marland moved on to new adventures as a snow bird in Arizona, a custom hauler in the oilfield industry near Lloydminster, as well as assisting family and friends in farming near Vermillion and Stavely.
Family was very important to Marland. He was proud of his relationship with his wife Marilyn and the accomplishments of his daughters. Marland loved watching his family grow through marriage and grandchildren creating many happy memories along the way.
Marland is lovingly remembered by his family, beloved wife, Marilyn of 47 years; daughters, Karen of Turner Valley, AB, Kathryn (Tyson) Warawa their children Ethan, Aspen, and Kadyn of Dewberry, AB, and Jodi (Paul) Husted, their children Delaney and Burke of Stavely, AB; uncle, Dr. E.N. Larter of Winnipeg; mother-in-law, Shirley Christie of Lethbridge; brothers-in-law, Bob (Peggy) Christie and Bill (Frances) Christie; sisters-in-law, Carol (Rod) Dand and JoAnne (Bob) Duncan; as well as numerous other cousins, relatives and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Stan and Margaret Larter; sister and brother-in-law, Lil and Sherman Dunk; father-in-law, Herb Christie; and sister-in-law Joan Christie.
Marland’s parting wish was for family and friends to love each other and continue making memories. A Celebration of Marland's Life will be held at the Stavely Community Center, on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marland’s memory to:
Claresholm Health Foundation in trust for the Claresholm General Hospital
PO Box 2638, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
or the Stavely Elks, PO Box 249, Stavely, AB T0L 1Z0
Messages:
We were so sorry to hear the sad news. I have many fond memories of Marland at Christie family functions in the past. Sending my love and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
We were very sorry to hear of Marlands passing. Our sympathies to you and your family. You will have many loving memories to share with your girls, son in laws and grandchildren. Thinking of you. Marg and Don Gatto
Dear Marilyn, we are truly sorry to hear of Marland's passing. Can't believe that we lost touch with you. We have many good memories of good times with you and Marland at the curling rink, golf course and community dances in Picture Butte. We had a lot of laughs together as friends and we treasure those memories. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Faye and Gerald Price
Marilyn & Family, it is with heavy heart we write this message. We just heard about Marland passing and were totally devastated. We kept saying we needed to get intouch and now wish we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. Marland was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone. With deepest Sympathy Guy, Cindy & Family
Marilyn and family: I was sorry to hear of Marland's passing. He will be fondly remembered. Much love to all of you. Robyn
I'm sad to hear about the passing of Marland. My condolences to the family and my God bless you all and keep you under His wings. R.I.P. Marland Andy, Helen & family
I am sorry we missed this. I heard about his passing this weekend, and got our days mixed up for the funeral. I had wanted to go on behalf of mum (Barbara-Jean Christie) since she would have wanted to go. My uncle (Doug Christie) had planned to go for tomorrow too. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love always, Beverly-Ann & Ryerson (son)
Marilyn and Family: Marilyn we want to pass on our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Marland. He was a true country gentleman, our thoughts are with you. Rick Casson
Marilyn and family. We were so saddened to hear about Marland's passing. I met you both in the first couple of days of my RCMP career while working out of Nanton and I so enjoyed my patrols to Stavely and to your home and the auction mart. I was particularly drawn to Marland because of his musical talents and his cheerful character. Marland and Marilyn made my transition into a (Queen's) cowboy so much easier. He made this world a better place just by being who he was. Thank you for that, Marland, and rest in peace, my friend.
I was sorry to hear of Marland's passing--he was a valued customer of mine who turned into a good friend. We shared some good times together along with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Sincerely, Dennis
Marilyn and family. We were so saddened to hear about Marland's passing. I met you both in the first couple of days of my RCMP career working out of Nanton and I so enjoyed my patrols to Stavely and to your home and the auction mart. I was particularly drawn to Marland because of his musical talents and his cheerful character. Marilyn and Marland made my transition into a real Queen's Cowboy so much more doable. You both made this world a better place. Thank you for that and Rest in Peace, my friend.
It was a pleasure to meet Marland and You, Marilyn, some years ago in Arizona. To hear Marland play at parties just made us all so happy. My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dear Marilyn and family: We are so truly sorry to hear of Marland's passing. Bob & JoAnne have kept us informed over the past year. We know that you were a fabulous nurse in caring for Marland. He was such a nice person and we are sorry for your huge loss. I know you will have many, many fabulous memories. We pass along our thoughts and prayers to you and the girls. God bless! Love, Shirley and Jim
We would like to pass on our deepest sympathy and condolences to Marilyn Larter and her family. We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Marland. I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with him. For your information, we still have Stormy, who is 21 years old, and he is in very good shape. He is ridden regularly and still enjoys working cattle. Please take care and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.
Dear Marilyn and Family, We wish you peace at this sad time. The love you shared with Marland still binds you together and in your heart he will always be near. We are so happy we got to know him. With Sympathy Pat & Charol
My condolences to the Larter family in Marland's passing. May you take comfort in many wonderful memories.
Marilyn & family, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was so pleased to see you at The Orcutt's.
Marland will be greatly missed. We are thankful he was apart of our lives and a wonderful mentor -kind and gentle soul that is evident through his family.
Marilyn and family; We were so sorry to hear of Marland's passing. We think back to the time we first got to know Marland. You and I (Wilma) were both in the Lethbridge hospital together. It was just before our son was born. Well he celebrated his 40th last December. Wow!! It seems like only yesterday. We always enjoyed Marland's cheerful personality, his friendliness, and his love of country living and agriculture. You and your family will so surely miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathy.