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Morris Austin

Birth
Ukraine
Death
19 Dec 1989 (aged 92)
Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial
Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada Add to Map
Plot
C-6-25
Memorial ID
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AUSTIN Morris, passed away in Edmonton on December 19, 1989 at age 92. Born in the Ukraine, he came with his family to Calgary in 1906. He was active in ranching, agriculture and the fruit wholesale business. In 1938 he became the owner of a grocery business in the Sunnyside district of Calgary, where he was well known. He retired in 1971 and settled in Edmonton. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Senator Jack Austin and wife Natalie of Vancouver, Eva Weisz and son-in-law Dr. Sam Weisz of Edmonton and Josie Promislow and son-in-law Morry Promislow of Edmonton; as well as nine grandchildren. Mr. Austin was buried December 21, 1989 at The Edmonton Jewish Cemetery with Rabbi Shmuel Mann officiating. Those who wish to honour his memory may want to donate to a charity of their choice.

Published in the Calgary Herald on December 23, 1989
AUSTIN Morris, passed away in Edmonton on December 19, 1989 at age 92. Born in the Ukraine, he came with his family to Calgary in 1906. He was active in ranching, agriculture and the fruit wholesale business. In 1938 he became the owner of a grocery business in the Sunnyside district of Calgary, where he was well known. He retired in 1971 and settled in Edmonton. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Senator Jack Austin and wife Natalie of Vancouver, Eva Weisz and son-in-law Dr. Sam Weisz of Edmonton and Josie Promislow and son-in-law Morry Promislow of Edmonton; as well as nine grandchildren. Mr. Austin was buried December 21, 1989 at The Edmonton Jewish Cemetery with Rabbi Shmuel Mann officiating. Those who wish to honour his memory may want to donate to a charity of their choice.

Published in the Calgary Herald on December 23, 1989


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  • Created by: Milou
  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238721495/morris-austin: accessed ), memorial page for Morris Austin (22 Apr 1897–19 Dec 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 238721495, citing Jewish Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by Milou (contributor 46858724).