McGINNIS, Brad (Roy)Brad (Roy) McGinnis passed away peacefully in Calgary on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Brad was born on his parents' farm near Lintlaw, Saskatchewan on November 10, 1934. He grew up in rural Saskatchewan making many friends. Brad loved boxing, playing baseball and hockey. In his early years, as most young men in Saskatchewan, he helped his dad on the family farm. In 1951, Brad met the love of his life, Casmere, at a country dance. Brad and Cas were married in 1952 at the age of 17 and raised a family, travelled the world and enjoyed many years together. He began his career in the oil patch as a roughneck in the drilling industry. In later years, Brad was honoured by the Oilfield Technical Society as an industry leader dedicated to the advancement of the rat hole drilling industry in Canada. Many of his improvements, ideas and practices are still in use today. One of Brad's greatest joys was golf, mixed in with a little bit of betting with his fellow golfers. As an avid golfer, he travelled to Palm Springs in the winters to play golf, and being the sociable person he was, made numerous friends there. Later in life when it got more difficult to golf, Brad found joy sitting with his yorkies. He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Casmere; his son, Duane (Lorraine); daughter Jacquie; his grandchildren, Denise, Travis (Tanya) and Sean; his great grandchildren, Trestan, Jaxon, Teigan, Aiden and Mason; his sisters Faye (Dave) and Bernice; and extended family and numerous friends. Brad was predeceased by his parents Tilford and Emma. The McGinnis family would like to thank the staff at Seton AgeCare for their kindness and professionalism. A Celebration of Brad's Life will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home (1605 - 100 Street SE, Calgary) on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Brad's name can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.ca or Alzheimer Society Calgary, www.alzheimercalgary.ca. To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.