REESOR-Mr. Keith Reesor, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Reesor, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Keith was born on April 2, 1917 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills and attended Cypress Hills School, grades 1 through 8. He completed the rest of his schooling at Raymore, Saskatchewan. Keith enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army in 1943 and started basic training in Maple Creek before being transferred to Red Deer. He married Helen Elizabeth Leslie on September 30, 1944. True to his roots, he became a cattleman and rancher and was certified as an AI Tech in 1957 (dealing with exotic breeds including Brangus) and continued until the age of 80 years. He was a licensed order buyer and operated K & S Livestock. Keith enjoyed life and all there was to offer. He loved music and dancing, birds and wildlife, playing cards, baseball, pool, roping, horses and of course, cows, cattledrives and trailrides. His most memorable cattle drive was that of the Western Stock Growers Centennial Cattledrive of Œ96. Keith was involved in many clubs and associations. Keith¹s relentless drive and determination will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Besides his wife Helen, he will be remembered by his children, Eric (Margo), Lyle (Karen), Shane (Emmy), Dan, Scott (Theresa), Kevin, Jeanne (Bill) Hanson; 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; a brother Franklin James Reesor and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Keith was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Hazel Reesor and two brothers, Milton Reesor and Allan Reesor. A Celebration of Keith¹s Life will be held at the Irvine Sports Complex on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Keith¹s name may be made directly to the Southwestern Saskatchewan Oldtimers Association, P.O. Box 1540, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0. Arrangements in care of COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone toll free at 1-877- 528-6455.
