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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FIZER, Bernard Vencient (Bunk) - was born in Oyen, AB to Herbert and Theresa (nee Robinson) Fizer. He was the oldest of four and a big brother to Irene, Wayne and Glinda. When Bunk was 3, the family left Oyen and began farming at Clyde, AB. In 1954, Bunk enlisted in the navy where he was stationed in Cornwallis and Victoria before taking leave in 1956. He then returned to Clyde where he drove school bus and delivered milk from the family farm. It was in Clyde that he met Marilyn Pruden, who became his wife in November of 1956. As a new family man, Bunk left work on the farm to become a U.G.G. grain buyer in Westlock. Over the course of the next 34 yrs, he managed elevators in Perryvale, Onoway, Legal, Dawson Creek, Innisfail, and Delia before he retired in 1990. After a weekend of retirement, Bunk joined the Commissionaires at the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller where he enjoyed that part time gig until a second retirement in 2000.
While in Perryvale in 1957, Bunk and Marilyn introduced their first son Bernie to the world. Onoway welcomed Loretta and son Wally. In Legal, daughter Jo-Anne arrived. Bunk was predeceased by Marilyn in 1991, after 34 yrs of marriage. A few years later through his love for dancing, Bunk met and married his companion Norma Miller who predeceased him in 2005.
Besides being a family man and loyal employee, Bunk was actively involved in local community affairs. You could find Bunk organizing hockey leagues, coaching minor hockey teams, umpiring baseball, organizing parades, and handling numerous jobs at the local fair. He was instrumental in establishing the Legal Lions club for which he held the position of first president. His memberships in other community groups included 30 years with the Royal Canadian Legion, and just short of 50 years with Elks Canada. After moving to Delia, Bunk added politics to his resume by being elected to the Mayors chair.
Bunk's other interests included curling, hunting, gardening and dancing. Bunk was a man of integrity, great sense of humour and very few words, but you always knew what he stood for and where you stood with him.
He will be missed, but his zest for life will live on through his family: his children: Bernie (Yvonne), Loretta (Gerry) Normandeau, Wally (Charlotte) and Jo-Anne (Larry) Rowden; sister Irene (Larry) Novlesky; grandchildren: Diane and Marie Bannister, Devon and Benjamin Fizer, Braden Normandeau, Kaley Holt, Tarun Fizer; and several nieces and nephews. Bunk was predeceased by his parents and siblings Glinda and Wayne.
Service of Remembrance was held June 11, 2010 at the Hanna Legion with Rev. Lyn workman officiating. Burial took place in the Delia cemetery.
Memorial tributes may be made in Bunk's Memory to either Alberta Heart and Stroke Fund #101, 5208-53 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5K2; or Canadian Diabetes Association #6 5015-48th Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9
Cathy Watts of Heartland Funeral Services Ltd entrusted with arrangements (403 854 2758). (The Hanna Herald 16 Jun 2010)
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