1916 – 2013
Dempster “Babe” Heming of Red Deer, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Babe was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and married Fran, the love of his life, in 1941. He proudly served in WWII and spent his working years with CP Rail until his retirement, when they moved to Red Deer to be with their family. Babe committed his life to Christ early in life and has served the Lord faithfully ever since. Babe is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Frances, his daughter Heather Mullen and her husband Mel: grandchildren Jachin and Rebecca Mullen and Chad and Christy Carritt; as well as by six great-grandchildren, Jade, Davin, Levi, Ava, Jude and Matthew. Babe is also survived by his brothers Arthur (Faye), Jim, Al (Phyliss), brother-in-law; Al Freeman and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Babe was predeceased by his brothers George, Phil (Bea), Len (Marion) and sister-in-law Wilma. In honour of Babe’s life, a service of celebration will take place at his home church, Word of Life Centre, south end of Taylor Drive on England Way, Red Deer on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care Joelle Valliere and Gary Anderson, Funeral Directors at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040