RIEDER
Keith Edwin

September 4, 1946 - May 31, 2021

Keith Edwin Rieder passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 31, 2021 at the age of 74 years. Keith was born on September 4, 1946 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan to Phillip and Eileen Rieder. He grew up in Frobisher with his older sisters Sylvia, Phyllis and big brother
Lawrence. Keith’s oilfield experience started in Southeast, Saskatchewan at the age of 17 years old with Commonwealth Drilling. He later moved into oilfield maintenance, working for his brother-in-law Bruno, at Valleyview Oilfield Services in Oxbow before becoming a battery operator. Keith met his beloved wife Glenda in Alameda, Saskatchewan where they were married on August 25, 1967, starting a life of 53 years together. In 1972 they left Saskatchewan, for Brooks, Alberta along with their recently born first son Joel, to progress Keith’s career in the “Oil Patch”. Shortly after, in 1973 their second son Dana was born. Keith advanced his career in the oil and gas sector taking on various field leadership roles in Drumheller, St. Albert and Taber. Keith always found the time to support his boys in hockey and other athletic endeavors while holding them accountable to maintain good grades in school. He was very proud when they both went on to attend university, received degrees and established their careers. With his busy schedule he managed to fit in time with friends and enjoyed hunting, fishing and curling. Many memorable summers were spent camping and boating with the family over the years travelling around Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Keith’s love for the lake led him and Glenda to Stafford Lake, Alberta where they fulfilled a dream of owning a lake front property. The lake was the perfect place for family gatherings, having a cold Kokanee, retirement and to keep his five grandchildren Keagan, Greyson, Campbell, Daxton and Madison busy having fun. Keith always needed to be doing something and his passion for landscaping flourished at the lake. Over 14 years Keith and Glenda developed a beautiful lakeside retreat where many memories have been made that included their 50th wedding anniversary. The lakeside retreat also provided an ideal place for Keith to relax and unwind after his many cancer treatments over the past five years. Keith’s journey with cancer and life has ended and we are all so proud that he fought to the end and enjoyed life to the fullest. From his early years to his final day, Keith “Lived Life On His Own Terms”. He will be dearly missed.
Along with his wife Glenda Rieder, Keith is survived by his two sons, Joel (Karey) and Dana (Monica), five grandchildren Keagan, Greyson, Campbell, Daxton and Madison, sister Phyllis and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Phillip; mother, Eileen; sister, Sylvia; brother, Lawrence.
Those wishing to celebrate Keith’s life are asked to provide a donation to the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Jack Ady Cancer Center Lethbridge. https://www.albertacancer.ca/cancer-centres/. Keith was very appreciative of the care that the many medical professionals provided throughout his fight with cancer.

DURANT
Dyan
(nee Androsin)

April 12, 1945 - May 13, 2021

Dyan Durant (nee Androsin) passed away peacefully at home in her sleep due to heart complications on May 13th, 2021. She was 76.
Dyan was born April 12th, 1945 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and later grew up in Watson, Saskatchewan. During her teens, she met the love of her life Ron, and they married in Watson on June 1st, 1964.
During her early 20’s Dyan helped her mom raise her 4 younger siblings, Don, Jennifer, Cindy & Kevin, after their father passed away.
Ron and Dyan moved to Drumheller on January 1, 1970, where they raised their 3 children. They started their first family business in 1973, a greenhouse, where Dyan spent her days transplanting and selling beautiful flowers throughout the valley. In 1977 they started their 2nd family business, Earthworm Trenching & Installations LTD. where Dyan was a partner and
bookkeeper for 44 years. During that time, they opened business #3, The Cool Castle restaurant in 1993 where she worked with her children and grandchildren for 13 years. She made a lot of “Castle” friends through the years, and was sadly missed to this day when they sold the restaurant in 2007. During this time they had a 4th business, the Canadian Industrial Auto Wreckers, keeping Dyan busy with payroll and the books for all 3 businesses at the same time, while still working at The Castle.
Dyan was an avid sports fan and would be up night and day during the Scotties cheering teams on. Her favorite Scotties curler was her niece Stephanie McVicar on the Saskatchewan ladies team. She had a passion for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and cheered for the Calgary Flames.
Dyan was a Christian who loved the Bible, and believes in everlasting life. She loves The Passion of Christ, believes in the Gospel, and was drawn to the book of Proverbs.
Dyan was predeceased by her Baba and Gido Romaniuk, parents Alec and Mary (Romaniuk) Androsin, brother Kevin Androsin, son-in-law Dale Chayer, and her beloved son Baby Alex Durant. May she be resting peacefully, finally holding Baby Alex in her arms tight.
Dyan is lovingly remembered by her husband Ron, children Selena (Dale), Jamie (Milia), Dallas (Melanie), grandchildren Nicholas (Drea), Jessi (Randy), Dusti (Ryan), Rikki, Thane (Sierra), great-grandchildren Kevin, Kaden, Zayda, Nicholas, Alexander, Jaxxyn, Dallas, Zandra, Jude, Xavier, and many more relatives and friends.
Dyan loved her family life most of all, and was happy to have worked with her husband, children and grandchildren in the family businesses. She took care of everyone who crossed her path, and always had a banquet of food waiting for all who would visit. Dyan loved all, was loved by all, and will be missed by all.
John 11:25-26 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements 403-823-2666.