MR. LORNE GILBERT GUNDERSON of Picture Butte, beloved husband of Ellie Gunderson passed away suddenly on April 13, 2012 at the age of 80.

Lorne was born September 14, 1931 in Claresholm and raised in Fort McLeod. After working 40 years with Canadian Western Natural Gas, Lorne retired in Picture Butte to be close to family. Through the years, he was active in the Legion, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and was still curling three times a week with the Senior's League in Picture Butte. Grandpa was passionate and proud of his yard where he loved to barbeque and entertain for his many friends and family.

Lorne is survived by his children: Bindy (Brian) Bahler, Audrey (Tracy) Sawa, Marvin (Heather) Gunderson, Diane Kenney, Darlene (Ross) Brown, Gerald (Vernie) Gunderson, Cheryl Shimek, Ron Shimek, Don (Colleen) Shimek, Shelley (Dave) Cryer and Pam Shimek. Grandpa was very proud of and loved by his 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 sisters: Donna (Lloyd) Barr, Elenor Umpeherson, Francis Parfitt and Margaret Paul. He will also be missed by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He was predeceased by his parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, Ed Shimek and son-in-law Daniel Sawa.

Condolences may be offered from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

Interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 or to a charity of one's choice.