Mr. George Robert Hockin

April 9, 1924 - May 7, 2020

Mr. George Hockin of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on May 7, 2020 at the age of 96 years. George is survived by his loving wife Ilah; son Thomas; daughter Patrice (Charlie) McGannon of New Orleans; step-children David Suitor, Donna (Winston) Buckland, Darrell (Dianne) Suitor, Rhonda Suitor; eleven step-grandchildren, six great grandchildren as well as his sister Grace Teel of Victoria. George was a pilot in WWII. He trained in High River, Alberta; Victoria, B.C. and Gimley, Manitoba. When the war ended George joined CPR Railroad as a fireman and later became an engineer. George and Ilah retired to B.C. in 1984. Later they returned to Calgary where George worked as a Jury guard. They retired a second time in Kelowna, B.C for 23 years where he loved golfing with his friends. Due to the Covid-19 crisis there will be no service. George’s urn will be interred at the Highwood Cemetery Veteran’s Section, a stone’s throw from where he took his first flying lessons. There will be a private family Celebration of George’s Life when distancing restrictions have been lifted. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the High River District Hospital Foundation (Long Term Care) – www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca . To send condolences and view George’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.