January 4, 1944 – June 22, 2022
Larry Paterson, resident of the County of Foothills, passed away Wednesday June 22nd after a brief but intense struggle with lung cancer. As a non-smoker it was a surprising and shocking diagnosis.
Larry, the 2nd eldest of the 4 sons of Ralph (Jack) and Leta (Small) Paterson, was born January 9, 1944 in Oshawa ON. His formative years were in Ajax ON. He graduated as part of the first class of Landscape Architects in Canada from the University of Guelph, in 1969.
After 7 years of work for Parks Canada and the Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Larry entered private practice and for over 40 years completed
numerous projects such as the SAIT campus, Spruce Meadows, the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, the twinning of the TransCanada Hwy from Banff to Sunshine,
and a special garden for Olivia. From 1992 – present he headed Paterson Design Group Inc. As a testament to his work ethic several of Larry’s clients became
life-long friends.
Larry was a born leader and strong contributor to his profession. He was a full member and Past President of the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA), Past President, Executive Director and Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), and past member of the Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty for the National Capital Commission, Ottawa, to which he was appointed by the Prime Minister, and a member of the City of Calgary Urban Design Review Committee. His extensive work was recognized with the President’s Award CSLA,Distinguished Service Award AALA, a Certificate of Merit from the Government of Canada and a Certificate of Appreciation SAIT. He also volunteered on various community and municipal district committees and lectured on landscape architecture in Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
Larry’s other great passion was the meticulous restoration of everything Austin Healey and he was an avid sports car racer. He found strong friendships
in the driving community and travelled throughout Canada and the USA, winning awards for his dedication and racing achievements. He was the first international
winner of the Gerry Coker Award for Excellence recognizing his efforts to preserve the history and significance of the Austin Healey 100. True to his leadership
and community spirit he was a driving force in the Austin Healey Club USA and the local Calgary sports car scene.
A loving, caring man, he and his wife Linda, shared common interests in music, books, art, theatre and travel. Their journeys took them to conferences and exotic places, enjoying constant learning experiences and revelling in history, nature and beauty.
Larry is lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 27 years, Linda LeGeyt,son Christopher, grandson Austin, brothers, John (Fran) of Sault Ste. Marie &
Glen (Donna) of Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces and nephews and dear friends also mourn. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Leta and lost elder brother Jim, to Covid, in 2021.
Funeral Services will be held at the Okotoks United Church, 43 Riverside Drive at 2:30 pm Tuesday June 28, 2022 with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers the family
respectfully requests donations to Oilfields Health Trust or a charity of your choice.
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