RING, Garry Arthur
January 17, 1947 – July 16, 2015
Garry Arthur Ring of Brooks, passed away at his home in Brooks, on July 16th, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Garry was born January 17th, 1947 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. At the age of 18, Garry met the one and only love of his life, Patricia (Pat) Fellger, who became his wife on September 8th, 1966. Together they would face good times and hard times and proudly welcomed into their lives five loving children, whom they raised in Calgary, until moving to Brooks in 1980. Garry was an incredible man. He was a strong and brilliant man, who could accomplish anything he put his mind to. Garry had a successful career as a self-taught Journeyman and expert of refrigeration and appliance repair. His talent and wisdom went far beyond his career of appliance repair as his many hobbies and interests would show. Garry taught himself to be an outstanding carpenter, pilot, ham radio operator, mechanic, cabinet maker, electronics technician, electrician, plumber, locksmith, welder, sailor and fisherman. When it came to assisting others, Garry wouldn’t just know a little, he would really know a lot and would be happy to share his knowledge. He was a strong presence in his family, which he loved dearly and would do anything for. Garry was predeceased by his father, Arthur Ring in 2010. He is survived by his devoted and loving family, including his wife Pat; children Ron (Karen) of Dunmore, Art (Christine), Brian and Robert (Karen) all of Brooks; daughter Lynn Ann Goodings of Calgary; his mother Lilian Ring and sister Gloria van Oirschot both of Brooks; brother Bob; sister Gail Thompson; ten grandchildren and many more family and friends who will miss him dearly. A private family service will be held. In memory of Garry, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Room 124 Professional Building, 430 – 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8. Funeral arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
