Herbert Frank Legg
February 14th, 1946 - Friday, August 30th, 2019
Mr. H.F. (Herb) Legg died August 30th, 2019 at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ira and Gale Elliott Wert, Insp. Herbert and Jane Legg; his parents, publisher Herbert K. Legg, CM, and Elizabeth D. Legg, RN; and is survived by his son, Herbert D. Legg; many acquaintances, and a few friends - most of whom appreciated his intelligence, unique personality, and quick wit throughout his life.
For many years Herb was employed as a reporter, sub-editor, managing editor and publisher with daily and weekly newspapers in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba prior to entering the profession of corporate communications with Calgary Power Ltd. (Trans-Alta), Canada Post Corporation (in Calgary and Ottawa), and Theatre Calgary. Herb was a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and was class president for Hotel-Restaurant Administration, Class of 1988. He enjoyed more than a decade's affiliation with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede (rodeo security) and was a member and former president of the Calgary Press Club.
In keeping with Herb's specific instructions, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Herb, please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.