It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, DEAN HARDY REIERSON of Lethbridge, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the age of 78 years. He has now been reunited with his loving wife Olina (Lynn Reierson). As a family, we are grateful they are together once again.

He leaves behind his daughter Dianna Brown and her children Lynn Brown – children Brooklyn and Kashius Kain and David Brown, his daughter Donna(Pat) Coady and their children Kim Coady, Kevin Coady and Steven(Danielle) Coady as well as his son Lorne (Teresa) Reierson and their children Jeremy(Christine) Van Braak – child Carter, Jessica (Steve) Smith – children Rylee and Jayme, James(Lisa) Van Braak, Sarah Reierson and Rylan Reierson. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Hansen.

He was predeceased by his wife Olina(Lynn) of 56 years and his parents Reier and Florence as well as his siblings Doreen and Kerm.

Dean grew up in Saskatchewan and later moved to Alberta in 1957 where he met his beautiful wife. They married on May 21st, 1960. Together they raised their family in Lethbridge and created a home where everyone was welcome. Dean was a hard working family man who cherished his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dean worked for most of his years hauling crude oil. He would love to go to the coffee shop and would always have a funny remark. His love of family was very evident. With great sadness he watched his wife pass On August 14th, 2013 and now has been reunited with her.

A huge thank you to the nurses and staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital Unit 5A for caring for our dad.

A Meet and Greet with his family will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.

In memory of Dean, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7.

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2016-07-11
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta