Bernard "Bernie" Walter Eyben

The Eyben family is profoundly sad to announce the passing of Bernard Eyben on March 26, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

Born May 7, 1941 to John and Florence Eyben, Bernie attended the Vermilion School of Agriculture and lived most of his life on the farm that he grew up on south of Vermilion. Bernard and Audrey retired to Camrose in 2004. While many referred to Bernie as a guy who had nine lives, he lost his battle with cancer. He fought the good fight and passed surrounded by his grandchildren, children and his wife of 62 years, Audrey.

He is survived by his sister Darlene Hasinoff. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers Stewart and Richard. He will be forever remembered as a loving dad to Roxanne Eyben (Jill Kelland), Calvin (Lori) Eyben, and Cheryl (Warren) Feth, to whom he passed on his intelligence, his work ethic, the importance of education and his strong family values. Bernie was a legendary grandpa to Derek (Amy), Chris (Sarah), Cole (Kylie), Lauren (Dylan) and Blake. He was fun to be around, whether that was on the farm near Vermilion, at Laurier Lake or around any available table playing cards - always for money! In the past few years, he was a “GREAT” to Nate, Liam, Stella and Blaire. Bernie was a husband who was beyond devoted to his wife and who worked hard on the farm so that they could have a life of travel, snow-birding and many adventures in their numerous RV’s. He was our harshest critic and our most ferocious supporter. Bernie was a staple at the Vermilion Curling Club for many years and has a room full of trophies to show for it. He could fix anything for anybody and was the senior who mastered technology as his mind was as sharp as a tack his entire life. Bernie was there for his friends and valued his whole extended family. He loved to tease, he loved to laugh, he loved ice cream - but most of all, he loved Audrey. Few have experienced the life long love of those two. They were two halves of a whole.

The family would like to invite you to celebrate Bernie’s life at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817 - 51 Avenue, Camrose. Lunch to follow at the Masonic Hall at 12:00 p.m. with burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Camrose, Foundation, The ALS Society of Alberta, or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements.  780-672-2121.

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