BRYAN GEDDES

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BRYAN GEDDES Bryan passed from this life on January 16, 2018 in Porcupine Plain, SK, at the age of 69 years. Bryan Barrie Geddes was born in Tisdale, SK on August 31, 1948. Bryan attended school in Somme, SK, Lynn Lake, MB, and Porcupine Plain, SK. In the summer of 1956, Bryan's family moved to Lynn Lake, MB. Bryan started his career in mining in 1966. He first started in the warehouse, he became a longhole driller and a trainer, then a certified miner and trainer, and eventually a certified supervisor for production and development. Bryan completed various management training programs, and worked in the mining industry for 43 years. Bryan also purchased land from his grandfather near Somme, SK in the 1960s and remained an active farmer until his time of passing. Bryan was elected Vice-President of the Shand Creek Conservation and Development Board from 1996 until his passing. He was an avid reader and knew his current affairs and history. Bryan was predeceased by his father Stan in 2003. He is survived by his wife Darlene of 36 years, mother Dagny, siblings: Mervin, Jerry, Bob, Donna and David, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bryan was like a second father to nephew Derrick Greely and family friend Elgin Stegemann. Bryan was a hard working, generous and kind hearted man. He will be missed dearly. At Bryan's request there will be no service at this time. Those so wishing may make memorial donations to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency - Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 200 - 4545 Parliament Avenue, Regina, SK S4W 0G3 or to the Porcupine-Carragana Hospital - Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 70, Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.blairsfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2018