With great sadness I wish to announce that Bradley (Brad) Gordon Scidmore passed peacefully on November 24 at Edith Cavell Nursing Home. He was only 64. He suffered from Dementia for over 10 years.

He leaves to mourn his partner in crime of almost 39 years, Patty Moyer. He is survived by his parents Mike and Carolyn Scidmore of Moose Jaw, SK.

On his side of the family, he is also survived by his son Deke (Leanne) Diagle and children Megan, Addison, Oliver, Elliot, and Felix all of Saskatoon; brothers Mike Jr (Janice) Scidmore, of Moose Jaw; Alan (Belinda) Scidmore, of Sylvan Lake; Neal (Deena) Scidmore, of Vernon BC and his sister Angela (Anson) Wiberg, of Moose Jaw along with all of his siblings children. On Patty’s side of the family, he is survived by his brother-in-law John (Julie) Reimer and their children and Patty’s children Tanya, Shelley, and Dean. He had numerous nieces and nephews, and great-grandchildren. Brad was predeceased by his youngest brother Christopher of Moose Jaw.

Born in Winnipeg, Brad lived in Ontario as a youngster and then moved to Moose Jaw to finish growing up there. Brad was the eldest of 5 boys and 1 sister. That sister grew up tough!

Brad entered his Automotive career in 1988 and worked almost exclusively as a Chrysler technician. The last few years he specialized in diesels. He loved his work. He also trained as an ASE Technician so he could work in the U.S., but after he completed the full course, he decided that he didn’t want to move after all. While training for that he took all 8 levels and completed his courses with a 99% average. 

Those courses were tough and he studied hard. Here in Lethbridge, he worked for many years at Mountview Dodge (now Gary Moe) and finished his automotive career at Bridge City. Brad had a photographic memory. When a young starting out technician would ask him a question he would say – Look it up in the book. When the tech would ask where to find that info, Brad could tell him which book, which chapter, which page and where on that page. Brad also worked at Cargill, Charlton & Hill, and as a security guard for the Commissionaires. He loved working as a Security Guard, but his illness took over and he had to leave after only 2 years.

He loved his sports and especially the Calgary Flames. He was a die-hard fan whether they won or lost. He was so excited when they brought home the Cup! He wasn’t only a hockey fan but Football and Golf. He really loved his Golf.

Brad learned to tie flies so he could go Fly Fishing. When Brad did something, he did it all the way or not at all. So, he studied flies and tying, bought top notch equipment and became an expert. He tied flies for Denny Ricards, a top-notch TV Fly Fisherman from B.C. He once did a custom order for a gentleman in Calgary that required flies of such miniature proportions that he had to tie under a microscope. They were then mounted in a solid oak display cabinet. 

He was well paid for that job!

His memory served him well when it came to music. He was a huge fan of 1980’s Hair Metal, although he loved all music. If we went to a Name That Tune, he could get the song, artist, and even tell you the name of the album and year within the first 2 notes of the music.

Brad also loved horses. When we first got together, he had only ridden a couple of times. But again, in true Brad style, he learned fast. So fast in fact that he ended up getting my Barrel Race horse, CB, ready for me during weekdays so I could compete on weekends. He even learned how to trim hooves and shoe them. He and his best friend Ron Powelson ended up taking on rank horses to trim hooves. Ron would rope the horse and lay him down, and Brad would lay across the head and hold it from getting up.

Speaking of Ron, Brad and he went camping by horseback many times up at Wall Lake, B.C. We did a lot of trail rides and camping together. He had a great love and respect for the outdoors.

Another great love of Brad’s was his 1981 Goldwing motorcycle. He spent hundreds of hours restoring that bike. We went on many rides together along with numerous friends and family. Him on his Goldwing, me on my Boulevard. We were planning a road trip all the way to the East Coast when he was diagnosed with dementia, so we decided not to go. I wish we had taken the chance.

Brad had a lot of acquaintances and friends but 3 stand out (other than family) as exceptional. Ron Powelson of Raymond, Paolo Fanara of Montana, and Lorne McDonald of Lethbridge. These 3 have been there for each other on numerous occasions and I am so grateful for their friendship with him. He really loved all 3 of those men.

Brad loved to laugh, tell jokes, and have fun. He was quite mischievous at times. His eyes would start to twinkle and you just knew something was up. The nurses all loved him at both St. Theresa and Edith Cavell. He could charm them so easy! I am very thankful for the care he received at the 2 facilities over the last 7 years. He was treated with respect at both places.

He will be missed a great deal by myself, family and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Brad’s Life on  July 9, 2026. We will celebrate with family and friends at his favorite fishing hole in the Crowsnest Pass. Notices will be sent out with all details in May or June for those wishing to attend.

Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, memorial donations may be made to Lethbridge’s Last Chance Cat Ranch in Brad’s name.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.