Norman Gerald Alexander

Gerald was predeceased by his parents, James and Alicia Alexander; first wife, Pauline Alexander & second wife, Delia Alexander; daughter, Barbara LeBlanc and all of his eleven brothers and sisters.

Gerald will be lovingly remembered by his son, Grant (Chris) Alexander of Weyburn, SK; daughter, Betty Stewart (Bob) of Kelowna, BC; grandson, Aaron & children Andrew & Jaydon, grandson, Joel (Sarah) & children, Madeline, Abigail & Dean, granddaughter, Meaghan (Steve) & children, Ronan and Violet; son in law, Rob LeBlanc of Edmonton, AB; grandson, Michael (Talea) & children, Skylar, Kelin & Torin, grandson, Ryan & his son, Haylo; daughter, Kathy (Jim) Vancha of Delisle, SK; granddaughter, Lindy (Collin) & children, Abby and Ethan, grandson, Jordan (Kathleen) & children, Lukas and Max, grandson, Andrew (Angela) & children, Tucker, Alex and June as well as nieces, nephews, extended families and friends.

Gerald was very active in numerous community, provincial and national organizations throughout his life. He was the Chairman of the Goodwater School Board for 15 years, President of the Goodwater Rural Telephone Company for many years. He was Chairman of the Goodwater Rink Board in 1957 when the new hockey rink was built. He spent over 15 years on the Board of directors of the Weyburn Co-operative Association and was Chairman of the board for 10 years.

He was leader of the Lomond 4-H Beef Club for many years as well. He was a proud supporter of 4-H and was a member of the first 4-H club established in Saskatchewan and had attended every Interclub 4-H show held in Weyburn since they started. He was on the founding committee of Canadian Western Agribition and represented Agribition at the Royal show in Coventry, England and the Commonwealth agricultural tour of Britain. He was a long- time director of the Sask Shorthorn Association and was a Past President. As well he spent 11 years on the board of directors of the Canadian Shorthorn Association and spent 3 years as President of the CSA. One of the highlights in his presidency of the CSA was hosting the 1980 World Shorthorn Conference in Calgary. He was also Chairman of the Saskatchewan Cattle Breeders Association. He was on the board of directors of the Weyburn Red Wings hockey club and enjoyed singing the National Anthem at Red Wings games for many years.

Gerald was honoured as a” Legend of the Breed” by the Canadian Shorthorn Association and a “Builder of the Breed” by the American Shorthorn Association and he was one of the few people outside of the US ever to receive this award. He was awarded an Honour Scroll by the Sask Livestock Association for his years of support and advancement of the livestock industry in this province.

Interment took place Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and the Memorial Service followed, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Weyburn Free Methodist Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Reverend Jody Pfeifer and Reverend Wade Fitzpatrick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gerald may be made to the Weyburn Free Methodist Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.