ERIC REESOR

ERIC REESOR July 7, 1945 ~ October 24, 2023
Eric Leslie Reesor was born on July 7, 1945 and departed this earth on October 24, 2023, at the age of 78 years.
Eric leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Margo Reesor and children, Dawn (Chris) Reesor, Penny (Mike) Pacholek, Kathryn Reesor, Jacky Goring, Lynn Reesor, Gail (Scott) Sapergia, Dan Reesor and Ryan (Chanda) Bressler as well as his first wife Deanna Reesor. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Moch, Terrence Moch, Hannah Basso, Zachary Basso, Lonnie Basso, Amanda Gould, Kassidy Malone, Saraya Goring, Tonisha Goring, Rylee Besnoska and Blakely and Audrina Bressler as well as his great-grandchildren, Domanick, Chloe, and Madilynn, Liam, Aubrey, Kaison, Kohen, and Benson.
Eric was the eldest of 7 children born to Helen and Keith Reesor. His memory will live on as well with his siblings Lyle (Karen) Reesor and their children Kyle and Kristy; Shane (Emmy) Reesor and their children, Rob and Jolene; Dan Reesor; Scott (Theresa) Reesor and their children, Jason, Joan, and Leanne; Kevin Reesor and his children, Amanda, Colin, Shawn and Tessa; Jeanne (Bill) Hanson and their children, Jodie, Leslie, Kara, Jana, Chance and Clay as well as many other in-laws, outlaws and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Eric was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Keith Reesor and son-in-law, Trevor Goring.
Dad spent his early years playing cowboys and indians on the ranch; a typical ranch kid, big brother, oldest son and friend to all animals. Trucks and tractors and all make of things with moving parts were just puzzles for dad to solve. Participating in 4-H with winning steers kept him busy, besides helping in the ranch work.
Graduating high school and going on to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1967 was an important milestone in his life. Mom and Dad began a family in 1969. He worked more hours for less pay than anyone else I know. Feeding us couldn’t have been easy at the best of times, but we never went hungry as it was a busy life keeping the old place running. Dad made pancakes on Sunday nights and that old griddle was seasoned just right. There was never a failed pancake!
My Dad could fix things and he knew things; parts and pieces and a bit of imagination and magic happened. Parts of three trucks could make one run, and bikes we had, those chains were oiled and tires on straight. Dad imported some of the first Tarentaise cattle from France in the early 70’s with something of a dream and it was a quite a thing to take part in showing those beautiful cattle. Besides farm and ranch work, Dad had a passion for computers, software, games, programming, building spreadsheets and when computers were just getting popular, he became one of the first distributors for the TRS 80. I don’t know if people told my Dad he shouldn’t or couldn’t, I just know that he did. We played cards and fished and took part in pulling apart beaver dams, berry picking and tinkering at the workbench. Wine making was a hobby that brought a lot of satisfaction, root beer was an adventure till the batch that blew up in the kitchen cupboard. A wealth of information, why do clocks go clockwise? Do fish sleep? How to get rich, books and the internet were a world unto itself.
Dad and Margo married in 1993, and moved to Paradise Valley for a number of years. Having his own fish pond was an adventure and the garden and yard there were beautiful with the combined effort. Grandchildren were a huge highlight. Dad worked his way up from a water truck driver to operator in the oilfield and built production reporting spreadsheets and numerous other important information gathering documents. When they moved back to Medicine Hat, there were new opportunities with computer related projects and operating in the oilfield. He was a part of a sawmill operation for a number of years. To dad, the smell of fresh cut wood and sawdust just made a lot of sense as he found his true passion in that wood. He went on to create some of the most beautiful furniture and boxes, picture frames and other various wood based projects. Dad enjoyed a variety of music and games, spending time with all the children and grandchildren. He found camaraderie at the Veiner Center in the last few years, good friends and game partners. The time we had may have been cut short, but cherish the time we had; we will. Forever loved and forever missed!
We have a Birthday Party in Memory of Eric Leslie Reesor planned for July 7th, 2024. At the Walsh Community Hall 2 pm games, 4 pm memories and 6 pm potluck supper. Contact 306-295-7876 for more information. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Redi Enterprises, 860 Allowance Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 7S6 or to the Women’s Shelter Society, PO Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0G8. Honoured to serve the family is

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