Thomas (Tom) Robert McCrea of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 69 after a short courageous battle with cancer.  

Celebration of life will be held at 1:30 on April 25 at Balmoral Bible Chapel, Red Deer, AB, with Pastor Thomas Verboom officiating. 

Tom was born in Camrose, AB, to Bob and Dolly McCrea April 27, 1955. They lived on the family farm near Rosalind and when Tom was 6 moved to Camrose. After finishing high school, he married Julia, and they had 2 children, Daniel and Michelle. 

The bulk of his working years was given to the oilfield where he worked his way up the ranks in the drilling industry to management. He worked offshore in Malaysia, Venezuela, and India as well. 

Tom was a member of the Rosalind Elks Club and loved helping friends and family with projects. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, camping, and visiting with the neighbours. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Julia; Son, Daniel; Daughter, Michelle; Grandsons, Dawson, Ryder, and Karson; Granddaughter, Kezia; Siblings, Donna Bowie (Barry), Ron (Shelly), Randy (Donna), as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Tom is predeceased by his Parents Bob & Dolly and Brother Terry. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society. 

The family would like to thank Dr Uchenna Nwokpor for his kindness and attention, the amazing Hospice staff for their care for all of us during this journey, as well as our neighbours, friends, and church family for all their help and support. 

Condolences to Tom’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net. Please indicate “Tom McCrea” in the subject line.

Arrangements in care of

Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service

A locally owned cremation and funeral provider

serving Red Deer and all of Central Alberta

587-876-4944