Richard Henry Gunderson

Richard was born on August 28, 1943, in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, to Henry and Audrey Gunderson. He met his beloved wife, Carole, and her three children in 1965, and the two were married in 1968. Richard embraced Carole's children, adopted them as his own, and together they have created a large loving family that has continued to grow over the years.

Richard is survived by, Carole Gunderson; their daughters Kim Moreau (Dennis) and Penny Lee Gunderson; daughter-in-law Ani Gunderson; and nine grandchildren: Richard, Jacquline (Steve), Nicole (Curtis), Terri, Jennifer (David), Jason, Daniel (Holly), John (Desiree), and Mitchell (Kayla). He also leaves behind 24 great-grandchildren: Briley, Carter, Kaydee, Trace, Dannika, Blakely, Devyn, Carter, Benjamyn, Kinsley, Lyndsay, Kelton, Berkley, Kaiya, Jaxxon, Abigail, Cecilia, Ashton, Cameron, Addison, Paisley, Charlotte, Conner and Aliza. Richard was predeceased by his son, Terrance Gunderson.

Dick, as he was commonly known, enjoyed a long and fulfilling career on the oil rigs as a drill stem tester and consultant engineer, traveling and relocating to various towns and communities throughout western Canada and Montana. His work in the oil industry spanned many years, and he built a reputation for his dedication and expertise. Outside of his professional life, Dick had a passion for raising paint horses and enjoyed mountain and trail riding. A highlight of which came in the mid-1990s when he acted as a guide for National Geographic magazine, leading a tour through the Ya Ha Tinda Valley on horseback. His knowledge of the land and love for the outdoors made him a perfect fit for this unique opportunity.

Richard was an accomplished leather smith, creating beautiful handcrafted leather pieces shared with many over time. An avid reader, he had a particular fondness for western novels and magazines. Dick had a sharp wit and always knew the perfect quote or metaphor for any situation, often bringing humor to his family and friends. He loved when "a plan came together" and knew that, more often than not, the answer to any question could very well be "six eleven."

As per the family’s wishes, no service will be held at this time.