Gary Mander

1949 - 2024

Gary Edward Mander, beloved husband of Janet Mander, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the age of 75 years.

Gary will be deeply missed, especially by his devoted wife of fifty seven years, Janet Mander. He leaves behind his children Barbara Bell (husband Larry), Walter Mander (partner Kathy), and grandchildren Ryan and Samantha Mander.

He was predeceased by his parents and 4 brothers Lloyd, Floyd, Garth, and Bert.

Gary was born in Welland Ontario to Walter and Vera Mander. He was the youngest of five boys. Gary married Janet when he was seventeen years old and Janet was eighteen. They met at a seniors facility where he was an orderly and Janet was a nurse’s aide. He made the joke recently that they started their life together in a seniors home and will end their life together in a seniors home.

Gary moved the family to Taber in 1977. He held many careers in the trucking industry. He ended his career as the Service Manager for Greatwest Kenworth in Lethbridge, a position he was proud to hold.

Gary loved life and especially enjoyed riding his 1977 FLH Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed many adventures including riding to Ontario to attending the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota. He was interested in family ancestry and enjoyed blues music and the CFL. He also had a soft spot for wildlife and enjoyed sitting on his back deck with a coffee and watching the foxes, deer and especially George, the wild bunny.

Gary was an amazing father and husband. He devoted his life to ensuring his family was always taken care of. He raised strong and independent children who thrived under his strong and loving guidance. He was the rock of our family and will be dearly missed.

A service will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gary’s name may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 www.stars.ca.