Wayne passed away on Saturday January 7, 2023, at Masterpiece Retirement Home. He is survived by his loving wife Reva (nee Foulston), son Jay Lee and his wife Gail, granddaughter Carisa (Jordan) Wilson, grandson Chayse (Kristina) Rembowski; two great grandchildren Walker Wilson and Calvin Rembowski. Surviving brothers are Lorne (Glenda) Syverson and Keith Syverson; brother-in-law Harold Niebergall (husband of Wayne’s deceased sister Grace).

Wayne was born in Pontiac, Michigan and the family moved shortly after to the Vale, Alberta area where Wayne’s father farmed with his brother, Doc Syverson. Wayne attended Rush Lake School grades 1-8 then moved to the Division 4 High School Dormitory for grades 9-12. Here he met his future wife Reva Foulston…he moved to Edmonton where he enrolled in an apprenticeship for a craftsman in steel and reinforced concrete. Reva and Wayne married in 1957. A few years later Wayne and Reva bought a ranch near Bowell. Later they moved to a ranch near Nemiskam, then Seven Persons then Manyberries.

Wayne enjoyed calf roping in his earlier years and eventually included team roping to his resume. He travelled to rodeos across Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan. He was known as a very consistent roper and his trophy case proves it with numerous buckles and saddles that were won. He also had a passion for riding good rope, ranch horses and looking at a field of good cattle. He also enjoyed branding season and the camaraderie of fellow ranchers as well as playing horseshoes and a good crib game.

Wayne suffered from Alzheimer’s for several years. He moved into masterpiece in 2020. He enjoyed his stay there until his peaceful passing; being well looked after by such great staff.

The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. Those who wish to remember Wayne with a donation may do so to the charity of your choice. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2023-01-07
• Location : Medicine Hat

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