Red Deer and District Community Foundation

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation wishes to acknowledge a generous donation from a former resident of the city of Red Deer. In keeping with the with the wishes of Mr. Harold Minto Perry, a long time resident of West Park and the Pines Lodge, the Red Deer & District Community Foundation received his bequest of $186,290.17, all of which was endowed in the General Endowment Fund. Mr. Perry and his wife Barbara farmed northeast of Coronation. Due to health concerns, they moved to Red Deer in 1960, living in the West Park community until 1979. At that time they moved to the Pines Lodge, where they lived together until Barbara’s death in 1981. Mr. Perry continued to live in the Pines Lodge until his death in 1999. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Gaetz United Church. He was very interested in politics and community and was known for not only his sincerity and honesty, but his passions and ability to speak his piece.

For John and Reima Klancher, establishing a fund at the Red Deer & District Community Foundation has been an ideal way to both give back to the community and ensure their commitment to the cure of a life changing illness lives on forever.

Mr. & Mrs. Klancher established a designated fund in support of the Red Deer Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta. They said they wanted to provide annual support to an agency whose programs and support has made a difference in the lives of not only clients, but their families. They feel strongly that one day, through research, the disease that robs its victims of their health and identity will be cured. But in the meantime, they know that agencies such as the Schizophrenia Society will need help to continue their good work.

Bev and Glen met at Olds College and they have been married for more than fifty years. In thanks for their life together and in celebration of the education they received at Olds College students who demonstrate exemplary citizenship.