Gary W. Sletvold
September 10th, 1949 – February 18th, 2023
Gary was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta and later moved to Patricia, Alberta. He was retired from CFB Suffield where he put in over 25 years of service as a civil engineer and yard foreman.
Prior to being employed at the base, he owned and operated H&G Stucco with his father which then became Sletvold Stucco for several years. Gary was an avid volunteer in many organizations including Scouts Canada, Crescent Heights Lion’s Club, and sandbagging in the flood of ’95. He also enjoyed volunteering his time and material for stuccoing and repairing monuments at Hillside Cemetery and onsite at Camp McCoy. Gary was always willing to donate his time and energy to make life better for children in and around Southern Alberta.
Gary is survived by his wife Grace Sletvold and children Gary (Janet) Sletvold and family, Rachel (Stan) Devoe and family, Nick (Marie) Sletvold, Mary-Ann Sletvold, and Vincent (Genelyn) Sletvold and family; step-children Betty (Victor) Ceron and family, Elaine (Paul) Cummins, and Jon (Shelly) Goebel and family. And many grandchildren. Siblings twin sister Gloria (Gerard) Liboiron and family and brother Glen (Eileen) Sletvold. And first wife Martina Sletvold (mother of Gary’s children).
Gary is predeceased by his Mom, Grace and Dad, Helmer; Sister Marge Wist and Brother Dale Sletvold.
A Memorial service was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 am at Thom’s Funeral Home and Reception Centre in Duchess. For further information, to light a memorial candle or to leave a message of sympathy, please visit www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.
