NOWLIN, Charles
(Chuck) Rolph April 12, 1933 September 8, 2022
Chuck’s family sadly announces his passing at home on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the age of 89 years, with his loving wife Vernice, and three daughters, Jill Baker, Patty Nowlin, and Lisa Nowlin-clayton by his side. Chuck attended Crescent Heights High School, Mount Royal College, and SAIT, graduating in Land Surveying and Drafting. Chuck’s long career with the City of Calgary began in 1958 in the Engineering Department. In 1965, he moved to the Planning Department from where he retired in 1991. Chuck was on the YMCA Board of Governors and an active member of the Seniors Alpine Ski Club. His crowning achievement during his final two years was the limited edition publication of his book “Chuck Nowlin, These are My Stories”, treasured by family members. A Celebration of Chuck’s Life will be held at Hillhurst United Church (1227 Kensington Close NW) on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Heritage Room at the Church. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed at www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the YMCA Foundation, https://www.ymca.ca/get-involved/dona te, or to the Hillhurst United Church, https://hillhurstunited.com/donate. Chuck’s family expresses their deepest gratitude to Dr. Jennifer Grossman, Tom Baker Cancer Centre; Dr. Harvey Quon, Holy Cross Centre; and Dr. Andrew Sommerville, Mountain View Medical Centre. In living memory of Charles Nowlin, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area.