Gary Gossen – Dalmeny Funeral Home

Gary Goosen

March 3, 1953 – December 4, 2025

Gary Gossen was born on March 3, 1953, to Henry and Violet Gossen. He grew up in Hepburn, Saskatchewan, the place he attended public faculty and graduated from highschool.

After a interval within the workforce, Gary made a defining resolution to stay at dwelling and assist his mother and father. In their later years, he faithfully served as caregiver till his father Henry’s passing on January 3, 2003, and later to his mom, Violet, whom he cared for till her passing on May 31, 2020. Gary’s quiet devotion and sense of accountability marked a lot of his grownup life.

One of Gary’s passions was pictures. He was a longtime member of the Saskatoon Photography Club and displayed his work on the Saskatoon Exhibition and different membership competitions. He loved nature pictures, and likewise created occasional portraits—photos that can proceed to carry particular which means for many who knew and liked him.

Gary had a deep appreciation for jazz music and located nice enjoyment in its creativity and rhythm. He additionally loved the prairie-rooted humor of the tv comedy Corner Gas, which mirrored his personal quiet humorousness.

Gary got here to religion in Jesus early in life and was a longtime member of the Hepburn MB Church. Later, he attended Forest Grove MB Church, the place he grew to become a part of a house group that remained an necessary supply of connection and encouragement. In his later years, Gary was now not capable of attend church frequently, however he stayed carefully related together with his dwelling group, who visited him frequently. Gary maintained a particular friendship with John Pearson, who was at all times prepared to assist when wanted, and with whom he shared many considerate conversations.

In September of final 12 months, Gary was admitted to St. Paul’s Hospital with pneumonia. He remained in hospital for a number of months till his passing. He shall be remembered for his light spirit, his steadfast look after others, his artistic eye, his love of music and humor, and his quiet religion.

Gary was predeceased by his mother and father, Henry and Violet Gossen; his brother-in-law, Reg Litz; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Gossen. He is survived by his brother Rick (Marilyn) Gossen, his sister Lois Litz and his nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service shall be held at Dalmeny Funeral Home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.