It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brian Charles Goranson on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Brian’s passing comes unexpectedly after a short illness. Brian was born in Weyburn on March 21, 1951 to Donald and Oliveen Goranson. Brian made his home in Weyburn for most of his life, spending time in Regina to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, in addition to spending a summer at La Mauricie National Park in Shawinigan. Brian loved to travel and was able to travel throughout his life. Brian was a pilot and had a love of aviation and fulfilled a lifelong dream to fly his own aircraft across the Atlantic to Sweden. Brian had a love of the land and was a proud farmer for over 40 years. He was a devoted husband to Bonnie and raised his children, Krista and Marc, on the farm. Brian was an active man and enjoyed playing hockey, riding his bicycle and spending time with friends and family up until the time of his death. He enjoyed good food and good wine and sharing these experiences with others. We will miss his distinctive character, kind-heartedness and our husband and father. Visitation was held Friday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. A Funeral Service for Brian was held Saturday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Rev. M. Barnabas officiating. Active Pallbearers were the Raiders hockey team. Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance. Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, and lunch followed at Upper Grace Hall, Weyburn. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Brian may be made to the Refugee Committee, c/o Grace United Church, 210 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK S4H 0W6 and/or please consider giving blood through the Canadian Blood Services, call 1-888-2-Donate. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com “Our Family Serving Your Family”
