Obituary of Harvey Douglas Wylie

Harvey Wylie, beloved father and friend, of Calgary, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 86 years. 

 

Harvey accomplished much throughout his life. He attended

Montana State University where he played football and

graduated with a degree in Engineering. From there he

continued his football career and triumphed in making a

name for himself in his home town of Calgary. He became a

legendary football player with the Calgary Stampeders,

playing 1956-1964, where he was inducted into the CFL Hall

of Fame, Stamps’ Wall of Fame, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame,

and Montana State University Hall of Fame.

 

Harvey followed his sporting years with an exceptionally

successful career in Oil and Gas, where he was notably

President of Beaufort-Oil Project Limited, as well as other

large consortiums along the way. He spent much of his life

adding to his achievements and traveling the world. Harvey

always enjoyed following sports, reading a good book, and

having a great cup of coffee, particularly if the weather was

nice. For many reasons he will be remembered, but he will be

missed most for his tenacious attitude, wittiness, and caring

heart.

 

Harvey is survived by daughters Barbara and Courtney; son Wes; grandchildren Cameron, Collin, Cliff, and Piper; great- grandchildren, Brynn, Storm, and Margot.

 

Harvey is predeceased by his children Harvey C, and Pamela and his parents Arthur and Edna.

 

A Private interment will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery where Harvey will be interred with Pamela and Harvey Wylie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of William and Jean Wylie on October 22, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, AB  T3B 6A8, Telephone: (403) 955.8818. www.childrenshospital.ab.ca