Gary E. Piper
1945-2016
Gary was born in Bath, New Brunswick the oldest son of Glenn and Ina Piper. In 1969 he moved to Kitchener Ontario where in 1975 he met his wife Cheryl. In 1979 he moved his family to his wife’s home province of Alberta.
Gary had a great love for horses, mules and children. One of his passions was the Mount View Special Riding Association where for the past 25+ years he felt it a privilege to volunteer his horses, time and expertise to help the members of the association.
Gary was a “jack of all trades” and loved to build and create. His children were often heard saying “my dad can fix anything”. Over the years he built numerous wagons, sleighs, carts and anything else that could be pulled by a horse. His favorite medium was metal and creating horseshoe art. Show him a picture and he could make it.
A favorite thing was to go camping, spending the days on a horse (or mule) riding the mountain trails and evenings around the campfire exchanging stories with family and friends.
Gary is survived by his wife Cheryl, children Michelle McNutt (Kevin), Tim (Suzanne Taylor), Dustin, Nadine Willis and Katrina Ivey. Grandchildren Cassandra, Karsten, Nixon, Bauer, Jonathan Willis, Sierrra Knights and great grandchildren . Mother Ina Piper and siblings Fred (Valerie), Aubrey (Kathryne), Gladwyn (Sheila), Merrietta Dow (Wayne), Joyce Petersen (Richard Phillips), Paul Jordan (Pauline) along with nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was predeceased by father Glenn and son Gary Eugene.
A celebration of life will be held October 7, 2016 and the Cow Palace, 5116 – 54 Street, Olds AB T4H 1P5 starting at 6:30 pm
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mount View special Riding c/o Barb Jans, MVSRA Treasurer, Box 17 Site 6 RR1, Sundre AB T0M 1X0
Service Date
Friday, October 7, 2016