Mr. Thomas “Frank” Lightbound of Lethbridge, passed away at the age of 90 years on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Chinook Regional Hospital.

He is survived by one niece, Cathy (David) as well as one nephew, Douglas (Rumi).

Frank was born in Lethbridge on April 5, 1932, where he was raised and educated. He became interested in the National Parks and was employed on trail crews and as a fire lookout at Waterton Lakes Park. Then later as a Park Warden in Banff and Kootenay National Parks from 1950 to the early 1960’s. He later attended the Forest Technology School at Hinton and was employed as a ranger with the Alberta Forest Service being posted in the Clearwater and Crowsnest Forests. He was the last permanent occupant of the Livingston Gap ranger station and while posted there was active in the Maycroft Community Association. When the station was closed during the winter of 1970/1971, he moved to Blairmore where he resided until after his retirement in October of 1985. For a time during the 1970’s he was a member and later chairman of the local police commission. In October 1986 he moved to Lethbridge where he has resided ever since.

Having been involved in range management while employed by the Forest Service he continued to take part in cattle drives and roundups with friends in the Maycroft area for many years.

During his retirement, he enjoyed camping, hiking, whitewater rafting and exploring National Parks, historic sites and wild areas from Montana to Texas.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

Frank’s ashes will be scattered over the peaceful valley of the Oldman River east of Livingstone Range.

“Lift up Thine eyes unto the peaceful shadows of the everlasting hills.”

For those who wish, memorial donations in Frank’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta 1200 – 2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4. Or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331 29 Street NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2.