Eugene “Gene” Kimbley

On August 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife and family, Gene Kimbley passed peacefully into the arms of his beloved Lord and Saviour with grace and dignity at the age of 74. Gene is survived by his treasured wife of 50 years, Patricia; their three children Kelly (Lorelee) Kimbley, Kim (Lorne) Courouble and Tammy (Randy) Clark. His pride and joy were his grandchildren Kara, Brett, Cory, Shayna, Taylor, Claire, Connor, Leah, Eric, Tyler, Tanner and Wyatt, and great-granddaughter Tessa. Gene is also survived by brothers and sisters Marcel (Renee), Isidore (Yvonne), Oliver (Debra), Rose (John), Liz (Les), Philip (Dorthea) and Rita (Larry); brothers-in-law Tom (Helen), Terry (Barb) and Clint (Gloria) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Marguerite Kimbley; his sister Adelaide; two infant brothers and his father and mother-in-law Ernest and Eileen Mason. Gene was born on April 23, 1938 in Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK and raised in Beauval, SK. From an early age, Gene loved hunting, fishing and hockey. He left home to attend St. Thomas College in North Battleford in order to further his education and pursue a career in hockey. He achieved his dream of becoming a professional hockey player by signing with the Chicago Blackhawks and playing in the Pacific Coast Hockey League with the old Saskatoon Quakers and Calgary Stampeders hockey clubs. He was also inducted into the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the champion Anavets hockey club. Following his professional hockey career, Gene met and married the love of his life, Patricia Mason. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 8th of this year. Gene's next career, which suited his love and passion for the outdoors, would also last 50 years; first as a conservation officer, and then as a consultant and senior manager in the natural resources and economic development industries. During this time, Gene and Pat raised a beautiful family while being stationed in a number of Saskatchewan communities including La Ronge, La Loche, Arborfield, Armit, Mistatim, Pelly, Shellbrook and Prince Albert. Four years ago, Gene and Patricia returned to his home community of Beauval where he served as Chief Executive Officer of Primrose Resources Limited Partnership to facilitate economic development in his home and surrounding communities. Gene enjoyed his work so much, he never retired and continued his community enhancement efforts and mentoring right up until his passing. During Gene's life, he faithfully loved and served Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. During his walk of faith, Gene had the opportunity to share his testimony with a great number of people all around the world. His relationship with Jesus was inspirational and led to many people accepting Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. His devotion to ministry was reflected in his involvement with the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, becoming a Pastor at Beauval Village Fellowship, and by the way he lived his everyday life. A Funeral Service will be conducted by his son-in-law, Rev. Randy Clark on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Beauval School Gymnasium. There will be a wake service Sunday August 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Beauval School Gymnasium. In lieu of other tributes, Memorial Donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon where doctors, nurses and staff cared so well for Gene and provided such tremendous support to his family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director.

 

• Date : 2012-08-01 06:00:00