Obituary of Marc Anthony Spencer

On March 24th, just before midnight, Marc arrived weighing in at 3 lbs 6 ozs and feisty right from the get go! He had lots of firsts - first on the block to ride a bike, first to skateboard, and first to get lost in his neighborhood. Marietta, Jim and Marc moved to Provost while Marc was in kindergarten. He joined his class at STA where he kept the principal's office busy for the next 12 years. During his school years, he enjoyed playing goal for Provost Minor Hockey as well as the Oyen Midgets. He also played ball with Provost Minor Ball as well as played slowpitch with the 66ers. After school, Marc embarked on an adventure to Australia with his buddies Johnnie, Jason, and Trevor. Marc enjoyed many adventures over there, most of which, in reminiscing, he tried to edit for Sherrilyn. After returning back to Canada, Marc refined his skills as a truck driver, a farmer, and a Kirby vaccum cleaner salesman. And, yes, it is still the only vaccum in the house. He eventually found his way into the oilfield, running trucks and most recently operating for Repsol in Chauvin. Marc was persistent for months trying to get his first date with Sherrilyn but he always told her that he had had his eye on her for years. His smile and his kindness won her over in the summer of 2002 and after 4 years of dating, they married on July 15, 2006. Immediately after, Sherrilyn joined Marc in Lamont to start their life together. It was in Lamont that Maxwell Anthony arrived and made Marc's chest puff out a little bigger. Marc was immediately an amazing father and daddy's little girl, Lena Louise, joined their family 2 years later. Family was always Marc's number one priority - and a week Lena was born, Marc started his new job in Provost so that his kids could be close to their aunts, uncles and grandparents. Sherrilyn and the kids joined him later that summer. Marc was also happy to be back with his boys and his garage became the clubhouse where all the great ideas for the Combines, the ball team, and Fish & Game came to life over Titos and Coke. Just one short year ago, Marc and Sherrilyn completed their family when Halle Eileen was born. After moving back to Provost, Marc got involved in the community. He was a founding member of the Provost Combines Senior Hockey Club, holding the positions of assistant coach, vice president, and most recently, secretary. He also brought his involvement with Fish and Game in Lamont back to Provost, taking on the responsibility of helping organize the annual silent auction and sitting as vice president. As Max and Lena started participating in organized sports, Marc quickly got involved in coaching - enjoying skating with the boys in Initiation hockey and becoming "Coach Marc" to Max's ball team. Marc also enjoyed fishing and hunting with the boys and the occasional golf game on men's night. Marc's sanctuary was getting on his Harley and going for a ride. This is where he found his peace in life and now for eternity. Marc passed away suddenly on June 12, 2016 near Provost, Alberta at the age of 41 years. He will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Sherrilyn and their children, Maxwell, Lena and Halle; parents, Jim "Poopy" & Marietta Spencer; brother, Layne (Samantha) Spencer and their children, Dagan and Jaxon; grandma, Louise Scherger; parents in law, Norris & Ruth Pahlke; sisters in law, Lindey (Mathew), Jenna (Blair) and their children, Faith, Dominic and Nate, Charleen (Brett); godson, Rylan; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Marc was predeceased by his grandparents, Tony Scherger and Peter & Evella Spencer; and his favourite dog, Pebbles.