Tim Brewin

1940 - 2022

 Timothy Winston Brewin passed away peacefully  in Taber on Sunday, April 17, 2022, with family by his side at the age of 81 years. 

 A service in Celebration of Tim’s life was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. with Shelly Dawn Bassett officiating. 

 A memorial was held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1000 Huckvale Place, Williams Lake, British Columbia on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.  

  Tim is survived by his five children, fourteen grandkids and great grandsons: Bev (Keith) Jones of Rocky View County and children Greg (Stephanie) and great grandson Elis; Mike and Carson; Dan (Georgie) Brewin of Black Diamond and children Connor, Sarah and Mackenzie; Sandra (Dean) Reimer of Cupar, Saskatchewan and children Megan and Caitlin; Dixie (Steve) Roberts of Williams Lake, British Columbia and children Camille (Ajj) and great grandson Samiran, Jack (Suria) and great grandchildren Emerson and Chester; Ryan and Will, which he shared with his first wife Marj Brewin; Naomi (Pete) Wiebe of Taber and children Alexander and Aurora from his second wife Cher Brewin. He is also survived by his sister Eleanor Wagner, sisters-in-law Margaret Brewin and Colleen Brewin, nieces and nephews and dear friends Owen and Judith Ruddenklau and their family. 

 Tim was predeceased by his wife Patricia, daughter Patty and grandson Adam; brothers Alfred, Norman, Jack, Gerald, Frank and Rod Brewin; sisters Monica Berryhill and Marjorie Scott.

 Tim, the youngest son of Rowland Frank Sr. and Marjorie (née Shenfield) Brewin, was born in Lethbridge on June 2, 1940. He developed lifelong friendships at Sherburne, Hudson and Grassy Lake High Schools. Agriculture led him to further his education at Olds College where he excelled at numerous sports and received his diploma in agriculture, contributing to his successful career in farming and ranching. 

 Tim was raised on the family farm at Purple Springs. He had a strong love of family and was involved in many different activities on the farm. Tim worked alongside his brothers to each establish their own successful mixed grain and cattle farms. He had a real love of the land and a passion for agriculture which he has passed on to his children and grandchildren. Tim was involved for several years with International Agricultural Exchange Association where he hosted many exchanges, forming relationships around the world. In 1991, Tim sold the farm at Purple Springs and started a new chapter - ranching in British Columbia. In 1994 he married Pat and took on management at the Fraser River Ranch working and earning a place as a respected member of the ranching community. 

 He was dedicated to his community, especially if it involved kids. This included leading 4-H for a number of years, volunteering with rodeo committees, coaching hockey and livestock judging. 

 After retirement, Tim took some time to travel to see his family spread across the provinces and to New Zealand to see friends.  He also enjoyed travelling throughout the United States, including  special trips to Alaska, and the Maritimes. 

 Tim’s passion for life, his sense of humour, love of practical jokes and a good laugh will be lovingly remembered. He was a man of many talents and enjoyed tall tales and a good game or two of cards with friends and family. Tim will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tim’s name may be made directly to the Canadian 4-H Foundation Endowment Fund www.4-h-canada.ca/donate.