Obituary of Gary Stribbell

Gary Alan Stribbell was born on June 1, 1962, in Kincaid, Saskatchewan. He passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, with his beloved wife and soulmate, Patty, by his side.

He leaves to cherish his memory his spouse of 30 years, Patty Glasrud; son Landon (Nicky), grandchildren Abby and Luke; son Tom (Patricia) grandchildren Elijah, and Rosalie. He is also survived by his brother Howard (Jo) Stribbell, sisters Brenda (Keith) Harrison and Patricia Stribbell, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Norman (2013) and Alice (2020) Stribbell, and siblings Dennis (2014), Kenneth, Sharon, and Alice.

Gary attended school in Meyronne, SK, until it closed, and completed his education in Kincaid. He farmed alongside his father, Norman, and worked at the family business, Norm’s Services in Meyronne. The only time he worked away from the farm was from 1985 to 1987 with Wapple Road Construction, surviving mostly on peanut butter sandwiches and the occasional beer, as he liked to recall with a grin.

Gary met his soulmate, Patty Glasrud, and the two began their life together on May 31, 1996, on the farm in the Meyronne district. As they grew their farm, they moved to the SW 10-10-7 W3rd. Gary and Patty often joked that she saved him and he saved her so they were even.

Together, they raised ducks, geese, turkeys, hundreds of chickens and started with just a handful of cows, including a milk cow named Betsy who would come when Patty called and could be milked right from the front step. Over the years, they also raised sheep and goats, and there were always a dog around whom Gary loved dearly.

Gary enjoyed going to auction sales, always on the lookout for a good deal or a hidden treasure. He was a history buff and enjoyed day trips to visit local museums and a ride on the Omega Train. He was an avid trapper of muskrats, checking traps every three hours and sharing bonfires with family during the wait time. He enjoyed fishing and hunting various wildlife, but especially loved the challenge of hunting snow geese.

Above all, Gary cherished time spent with his grandchildren, visiting with neighbours, and welcoming hunters from all over the world, who would become lifetime friends.

Just a month before his passing, Gary was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He faced his illness with calm acceptance, grateful for the life he had lived and the love he shared. He often said he had been blessed with “the best spouse a man could ever have.”

A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Woodrow Gospel Church in Woodrow, SK, with Pastor Rick Hawreschuk officiating. Memorial donations in Gary’s memory can be given to the Wiwa Creek Wildlife Federation, Box 67 Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0.