1965 – 2024
Mr. Dwayne Gordon Dreeshen of Pine Lake, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 59 years.
Dwayne was born at Innisfail, Alberta on March 7, 1965 to parents, Herman and Verna Dreeshen. The much younger brother was welcomed by his three older brothers, Alan, Earl, and Russell. Dwayne attended school in Innisfail and excelled at many sports at the Innisfail High School. Upon graduation, he attended the Red Deer College before returning to the family farm.
Dwayne lived and farmed in the Pine Lake district for the rest of his life. He also ran a successful custom spraying business for many years. Dwayne’s love of sports continued throughout his adult life, where he excelled in fastball, slow pitch, hockey, and surf boating.
He was a great community volunteer, serving with the Crossroads Agricultural Society and with the United Grain Growers as a regional director. He also was an enthusiastic political volunteer. Dwayne was an active participant with the German Canadian Club of Red Deer and especially enjoyed helping with the Canada Day celebrations. He also loved dancing and performing throughout Alberta, most recently with his friends in the Red Aces Dance Club of Red Deer. He especially enjoyed dancing with his new Ukrainian dance partners which opened up a new world for him.
Dwayne bravely faced and managed a serious medical condition known as aplastic anemia for the past seven years, before succumbing to this condition. The family wishes to sincerely thank the staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre and the Foothills Medical Centre ICU Unit for their wonderful care.
Dwayne is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Alan (Barbara) of Red Deer, Alberta, Earl (Judy) of Pine Lake, Alberta, and Russell (Jody) of Innisfail, Alberta, as well as his nieces and nephews, Tony, Kim and Mark, Megan and Devin, and Pamela and Annette, along with many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Verna Dreeshen, and a niece, Katie Bainbridge (Dreeshen).
Dwayne will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Dwayne’s Life will be held at the Crossroads A.G. Park, Red Deer County, Alberta, on Friday, December 20, with the Reverend Chris Roth officiating. A Private Interment took place at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend the Celebration of Dwayne’s Life, it will be Livestreamed. The service will be recorded and will be uploaded to Dwayne’s Memorial Page within the next forty-eight hours. If desired, Memorial Donations in Dwayne’s honor may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation 10123 99 Street, NW #710, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3H1 or at www.albertacancer.ca Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
