Russel Horne
1931 – 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Russel Carl Horne, beloved husband of Pat Horne, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 90. He is survived by five children: Brad (Sharon), Terry, Mark, Lindsay (Karen), and Dalyce. He was a proud grandfather to Nola (Landon) and their three children, Scarlett, Savanah and Lawson; Karissa, James, Andy (Tanya) and their daughter, Maisie; Rob (Amadea) and their son, Carson; Chloe (Pete), Eli (Michelle) and Liam (Maria). Russ was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Clara (nee Duffield); brother, Don and sister, Midge. He was born in Medicine Hat on September 8, 1931, and spent his very early years in Medicine Hat and Redcliff before moving with his family to Turner Valley, AB. He married the love of his life, Patricia Bignell in 1955, and spent all his working life in the oil industry with time spent in Devon, Red Deer, Drayton Valley, Sundre, Bowden and Edson, before moving to Iran for two years in 1969 with their five children. Medicine Hat became their home in 1971, where Russ was instrumental in developing the shallow gas industry in the Medicine Hat area. He was a Charter & Lifetime member of the Medicine Hat Oilmen’s Association. In 1980, they moved to Kansas, spending time in Hutchinson and Topeka where Russ continued his career in the oil industry. Transferring back to Canada, they spent five years in Calgary before returning to Medicine Hat in 1988 to semi-retire with his own consulting company, retiring permanently in 1993. Russ enjoyed playing slow pitch, golf, gardening and playing cards in the evenings as well as dominos with friends. They enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the United States before spending a decade of winters at Lake Havesu, Arizona where they met many good friends. When they got married, Russ promised Pat that they would travel and see the world, he kept his promise. The family would like to thank the following for their care and compassion: Home Care, Dr, Cathy Horsman, Dr. Bill Ruzycki, Dr. Murtaza Amirali, Shauna Mitchell and the nurses on 5 West. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club, 947 Pigeon Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:00 pm.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Russel Horne 1931 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta