April 3, 1998 – January 11, 2015
Lindsay Kathleen Herle, loving daughter of Cheryl and Gary, and sister to Kim and Brittany (fiancé Ryan), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the young age of 16 years.
She was born and raised in Calgary, attending Braeside Elementry, John Ware Jr. High, and Henry Wise Wood High School. Lindsay spent her life driven by her passion for music, arts, and writing. She had a creative soul, always redecorating her room, writing a story and creating music with her guitar. Lindsay started drawing at a very young age, surprising us with her talent. Lindsay had a way with animals. She cherished her life long buddy, “Rusty.” She could communicate well with the dogs. She brought a few cats into her family’s life “Quirk” and “Whiskey.” She loved to perform in front of an audience. Whether it was on the debate team or in musical theater. She was always willing to help out her friends and community in Calgary and abroad. Lindsay loved to shop and would drag her mom along with her purse. She took pride in her unique style. Lindsay never refused an offer for tea, morning or night, in a sweet, delicate teacup. Lindsay will be remembered for her generosity, sparkling blue eyes, and uplifting smile.
Besides her loving family, Lindsay is survived by her loving boyfriend Tristan MacWilliams, grandmother Anne Herle (Regina, SK), step-grandma Mary Taylor (Nanoose Bay, BC), Godparents Bryan and Vivian Allen (Calgary, AB), aunts and uncles Judy and Rick Peace (Regina, SK), Darlene and Rich Nichols (Regina, SK), Marlene and Doug Felske (Regina, SK), Anita and Lee Burt (North Battleford, SK) Chris and Diane Herle (Saudi Arabia), Janice and Greg Dodd (Airdrie, AB), Kelly and Cathy Ann Toole (Nelson, BC), Dean Toole and partner Angel Garant (Calgary, AB), her cousin and best friend Bryton Dodd, and numerous cousins and friends. Lindsay was predeceased by her grandparents Doreen and Lewis Toole (Medicine Hat, AB) and Jordon Herle (Regina, SK), her loyal dog Rusty who has been with her from the day she was born till two years ago when he past away.
Lindsay’s family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Rockyview General Hospital Emergency Room, the paramedics, and the city police. Their care, respect and compassion shown to Lindsay and the family was outstanding.
A Viewing will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church (903 – 75th Avenue S.W.) on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Calgary Humane Society would be appreciated by Lindsay, www.calgaryhumane.ca.
In living memory of Lindsay Herle, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.
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To Linday’s Family and Friends,
I am so very saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers for acceptance and healing are with you all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Monique Henderson (Teacher, Henry Wise Wood)
Please accept my sincere condolences on your profound loss. You are held in thought and prayers. Gina Manulak
I was so sad to hear about Lindsay. I have such fond memories of her from the time she was a student in my class. Her vivacious personality and many talents in the academic realms made her such a joy to work with. I was thinking of her recently since I started a knitting club again at school and I remember she was one of the knitters from a few years ago. My caring thoughts go out to all of her family and friends. I know you were all such loving supports to Lindsay as she travelled through life.
Dear Cheryl, Gary & family: Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very tragic time. Love from Therese & Izzy
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
As the parent of a 16 year old daughter I cannot imagine the depths of your sorrow. My wish is for you to find strength in the support of friends and family. Peace be with you.
Gary, Cheryl and Herle Family;
Lindsey was a good kid. I remember her first coming to St Peters with her long hair meeting Kristyna and drawing in the pews with her. Always lots of laughing. Thank you for sharing her life with us. I will always remember her laughter and picking up her and Kristyna from youth groups. We are all deeply saddened by your loss.
Love the Warren’s Jeff, Tracy, Kristyna and Sam
Our thought and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Gary and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.
Sylvia
My deepest sympathies and wishes for your comfort.
Gary, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I can not even begin to understand the grief you must be feeling. When I found out, there was a heavy heart within me trying to think how I would feel if I lost one of my girls. Your family is in our prayers.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Life often does not make sense and losing someone as young and loving as Lindsay is tragic. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Words are inadequate to convey how sorry we are for your loss, our prayers are with you today and in the coming months.
Cheryl and Gary, I just heard the sad news of Lindsay’s passing. Know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear Chreyl, Gary and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please ask.
Take care,
Kristine
My son is a student at Henry Wise Wood and while he didn’t know Lindsay well we wanted to send our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know nothing can take away the pain you are experiencing but I hope in time your memories will bring you some measure of peace.
Dear Cheryl and Family,
Our families prayers go out to you. I was deeply saddened by the news of Lindsay’s passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Lindsay was a beautiful girl and a good friend to Lana. We have many fond memories of her spending time at our house and will greatly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering you a prayer that God above will comfort you and ease the loss you feel.
Olds Greyhound.
Hi Gary,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers my friend. Take care.
Gary, Cheryl and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Lindsay’s passing. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Shawn, Cheri, Sydney and Carter Little
Gary, Cheryl and family,
My heart has truly broken for you and your family on your sudden loss. From my family to yours, our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole, Vladimir and Michelle
Dear Cheryl and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May you find the strength to carry you through.
Martin & Krysta
Dear Gary & Family
I am truly saddened by the loss of your daughter my thoughts are with you at this incredibly difficult time.
Eric Carr
I am so sorry to hear of Lindsay’s passing. I knew Lindsay from her elementary school days. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Gary and Family,
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt condolences,
Anna
Dear Gary, Cheryl and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Kathleen, Jim and Matthew
I am so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter and sister. Words cannot convey how incredibly hard this is for you. You are very much in my thoughts and I send my love to you all during this difficult time.
Gary, Cheryl and Family
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. Cherish the memories and hold onto the love.
Cal Carratt & Bernice Desfosses
Cheryl and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please know you have my support and help if there is anything you need.
Laura
Dear Gary, Cheryl and Family,
Words are very hard to come by during such an unfortunate and sad situation. Do know you are very much in our thoughts.
We remember, very fondly, Lindsay when she use to accompany you on some of our ball tournaments. We pray that you receive and reach out for whatever support you require during this very difficult time (Lindsay would have wanted you to do so). Please accept our deepest condolences! Take special care of each other now …. Judith and Jim
Dear Cheryl and family
I was so sad to hear about Lindsay. Please accept my condolences, you are in our thought and prayers.
Cheryl
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. It is such a tragic event when such a young life has been lost so suddenly. My prayers are with you.
It is with very heavy hearts that we send our condolences. Our whole family is saddened by the passing of your baby. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express. I hope you find the love and support you all need during this time. My thoughts are with each of you.
Take care,
Margaret
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences during these difficult times. My deepest sympathies thoughts and prayers are with you.
My daughter Sarah was a school friend of Lindsay’s and although we don’t know each other, our whole family is sending healing thoughts and prayers to yours. Sarah speaks so fondly of Lindsay and is deeply saddened by her passing…it’s hard for her to believe she’s gone. Her friends will surely find a way to honor her beautiful spirit and friendship. May you find comfort in family and a loving circle of friends.
We are deeply saddened with the news of Lindsay’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of each of you during this very difficult time.
Dearest Cheryl, Gary, Kim and Brittany
We are so sad to hear of this tragic loss. It feels like just yesterday Lindsay and Mallory were two adventurous little girls, either being playful pirates or out tobogganing together embracing the cold. Please accept our deepest condolences, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mallory, Casey , Kelly and Adele McCoshen
To the family of Lindsay,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your daughter. I had the honor of working with her on a production for our grade nine year, in which she played the starring role. Seeing Lindsay perform firsthand, I got to witness her incredible talent and spirit. She was so dedicated to the entire production, and inspired the rest of us to be as well. She was a star.
I can’t imagine what you are going through. My heart is broken hearing the news of your loss. Lindsay is a very kind soul and I found her to be a truly well mannered and happy girl. Please accept my condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dear Gary Herle and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts an prayers are with you.
-Darrell
Gary I am so sorry for you and you’re family for the tragic loss of you’re daughter. I can’t even imagine the grief you are going through. My deepest condolences from my family to yours for the tragic loss of you’re daughter.
Dear Cheryl, Gary and family, Word’s can’t express the sadness we feel for you dealing with the loss of Lindsay. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you, Susan, Lindsay and Katie Bray/Welch
I was deeply saddened to hear of your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Gary, Cheryl and Herle family.
Sue and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. I know nothing can be said to lessen your grief and pain, but please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you in this time of sorrow.
Dear Cheryl and Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family, so sorry for your loss, God help you in this difficult time.
Cheryl, Gary, and Herle family – and friends,
We remember the many great times that Marissa shared with Cheryl as leader, and Lindsay as a fellow Pathfinder. It’s so difficult to believe and say goodbye to someone so young and full of possibilities.
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are extended from our family to yours as you move forward in life, not holding Lindsay’s hand, but holding precious memories of her in your heart.
The Samson’s – Lynette, Glenn, Marissa, and Chloe
At a time like this there are no words adequate enough to comfort, but knowing that family, friends, and colleagues are aching with you in the loss of your precious daughter may be of some condolence. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Cheryl, as you navigate the days and weeks ahead. May the love and peace of God surround and comfort you at this time of great loss.
– Jill Yemen
It was with true sorrow that I heard of the news of Lindsay. She was a very positive and active voice in my Journalism class. Her writing showed a true caring of the topics she wrote about. She was a pleasure to work with.
-Richard Wilson
Dear Cheryl,
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to pass over this great loss.
Very sorry to hear of Lindsay’s passing.
I always enjoyed her smile and conversation while she was a student at John Ware School.
Please rest in peace.
Peace.
Dear Gary, Cheryl & family,
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you.
-Lori & Randy Beggs
Lindsay could light a room with her smile, when there was no one to else talk to she was there, I’m going to miss you Lindsay, Rest in peace. And to your family I’m sorry for your loss stay strong. Best wishes
Lindsay was truly an amazing and unique person. She was my first friend that really showed me how to live. Although in the past year we drifted apart, she was always there for me. I was so blessed to know Lindsay and consider her one of my best friends. She will always be a part of my life and I will never forget her. I can’t wait to see her again, up in Heaven. Cheryl and Gary, I am extremely sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
I was so sad to hear the news of Lindsey’s passing. I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper then losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Terri and Mackenzie Somers
My deepest condolences to Lindsay’s family and friends,
I did not know Lindsay personally however I knew her as one of my young sisters closest friends throughout girl guides and the many fond childhood memories they made. I can’t imagine the sorrow and deep grief you are feeling right now, but please do feel comfort in being able to look back at all the fond memories, infectious laughs, and pure blessing that Lindsay brought to everyone around her.
My Deepest condolences to the Herle Family
Gary, Cheryl, Brittany and Kimberley, our hearts go out to you all as you struggle through your painful loss of your beautiful daughter. She willl forever be remembered by the Kondra family. Our regards, Mike and Philippa Kondra.
Lindsay, I had known you since grade 1 and we were in school together up until 2 years ago. You were an amazing friend, you were the one who changed me from huge Tom boy to an actual girl! I’m going to miss you so much. You were always helping me out when I was feelin down. I wish I could have seen you one last time before passing. R.I.P. beautiful. We love you.
I was very sorry to hear the sad news about your lovely daughter Lindsay. I have very fond memories of her during my time volunteering at Braeside Elementary. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
I’m very sorry that you, Lindsay Herle have died (like Harold and Marilyn McBain in 2014) on January 11 2015. I saw you when you dated Chase back when I was in Grade 11.
So sad to hear of Lindsay’s passing. She was so obviously a very unique individual who was not afraid to express herself in her own way. I always loved her outfits and her artsy flair. I know her sister is going to miss her terribly as their love for each other was so evident.
Dear family members,
I would like to offer my condolences to you. I taught Lindsay in grade three at Brseside Elementary. Lindsay was always a very sweet and kind young girl, eager to learn, as well as always partipate in all the learning activities. She had a big heart, and she always helped anyone who needed assistance. I will miss her greatly. Lilach Neev