Hundreds pay respects at Ron Southern's funeral
Popular Spruce Meadows founder laid to rest
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![Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) stand outside of the Spruce Meadows Riding Hall before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) stand outside of the Spruce Meadows Riding Hall before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Marg Southern, wife of the late Ronald D. Southern, arrives with family for her husband's funeral at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Marg Southern, wife of the late Ronald D. Southern, arrives with family for her husband's funeral at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Marg Southern, wife of the late Ronald D. Southern, arrives with family for her husband's funeral at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Marg Southern, wife of the late Ronald D. Southern, arrives with family for her husband's funeral at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Horses with Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) stand before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Horses with Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) stand before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Show jumper and son-in-law Jonathan Asselin arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Show jumper and son-in-law Jonathan Asselin arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Marg Southern and other family members arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Marg Southern and other family members arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen Harper arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen Harper arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Gov. Gen. David Johnston arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Gov. Gen. David Johnston arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Gov. Gen. David Johston and his wife Sharon Johnston arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Gov. Gen. David Johston and his wife Sharon Johnston arrive for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Alberta Premier Rachel Motley arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Alberta Premier Rachel Motley arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Alberta Lt. Gov. Lois Mitchell arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Alberta Lt. Gov. Lois Mitchell arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Mayor Naheed Nenshi (centre) walks with his Chief of Staff Chima Nkedirim (R) and Spruce Meadows staffer Dirk Delaney toward the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Mayor Naheed Nenshi (centre) walks with his Chief of Staff Chima Nkedirim (R) and Spruce Meadows staffer Dirk Delaney toward the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![MP Jason Kenney arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
MP Jason Kenney arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![MP Kent Hehr (R) arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
MP Kent Hehr (R) arrives for the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadian) ride before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadian) ride before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![RCMP officers sit atop horses before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
RCMP officers sit atop horses before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) ride before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Members of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) ride before the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![The Riding Hall stands as home to the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
The Riding Hall stands as home to the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Jim Peplinski, a businessman and former Calgary Flame, leaves after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Jim Peplinski, a businessman and former Calgary Flame, leaves after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Tory MLA David Rodney leaves after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Tory MLA David Rodney leaves after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Ric McIver, the interim leader of the Alberta Tories, glad-hands after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Ric McIver, the interim leader of the Alberta Tories, glad-hands after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Ric McIver (L), the interim leader of the Alberta Tories, shakes hands with MP Jason Kenney after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Ric McIver (L), the interim leader of the Alberta Tories, shakes hands with MP Jason Kenney after the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
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![Flags fly at half mast during the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network]()
Flags fly at half mast during the funeral of Ronald D. Southern at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Ron Southern, a prominent philanthropist and businessman, is best known for start the Spruce Meadows show jumping facility 40 years ago and building ATCO into an international business powerhouse. Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network
