Sewall – Albert MacKenzie (Jock) Sewall of Brooks, beloved husband of the late Louise Sewall, passed away peacefully in Brooks on March 7th, 2007 at the age of 92 years. Born in Faith, Alberta on July 20th, 1914, Jock received his education in Medicine Hat. He worked at several ranches as a young man, including the V-V Ranch, the 7S Ranch, the Kowaki Ranch and later he became a cattle buyer for the Calgary Stockyards. He married Louise Mae Fraser in June of 1936 in Fort MacLeod and that $12.00 wedding bonded them together for 60 years. They moved to Brooks in 1947 and have resided in Brooks since. Jock was a man of many talents, including leather worker, stockman, naturalist, rawhide braider, riverman, rocksmith, storyteller, poker player and gardener. He loved his family, rodeos and all sports. Jock will be remembered as a valued friend and a gracious western gentleman. He had a delightful sense of humour and was able to recognize beauty in all its forms. Jock was predeceased by his wife Louise, grandson Grant Kuz, 2 sisters, Dode Bailey and Betty Lou Morton and a brother Bill (William) Stuart Sewall. Jock is survived by his loving family, five children: Marilyn (Everett) Burk, Donna (Gailen) Neville, Susan (Tony) Minor, Cliff (Joyce) Sewall and Ian (Betty) Sewall; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister Patricia (Pat) Barnes and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 10th at 10:30 AM from Brooks United Church. Rev. George Edmonds officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were Kelly Kuz, Cathy Minor, Kim Hoffner, Dode Sears, Julie Penner and Sine MacQuhae. Active Pallbearers were Fraser Sewall, Cody Minor, Lee Neville, Bill Sewall, Joe Sewall, Lindsey Neville and Tom Burk. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Jock, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Diabetes Association (Brooks and District), Box 187, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B3. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
