Brian Wayne Wieland

1951 ~ 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Wayne Wieland on March 16, 2014 at the age of 62. He was born on November 2, 1951 and grew up in the Iron Springs area, later residing in Picture Butte and most recently in Lethbridge.

Brian is survived by Brenda, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 43 years. He will be forever cherished by his daughters Sherry Wieland of Calgary, Kimberly (Steven) Wise, Melanie (Kevin) Winters and his precious grandchildren Jada, Mason and Ashton Winters, all of Lethbridge. Brian will also be sadly missed by his siblings, Les (Laurie) Wieland of Iron Springs, Gloria Wieland of Vancouver and Debbie (Brent) Dustin of Port McNeill, BC; his mother in law, Martha Silsbe of Lethbridge; brothers in law, Russ (Judie) Silsbe of Lethbridge, Lynn (Sharon) Silsbe of Carmangay, Larry (Gloria) Silsbe of Lethbridge, Barty Silsbe of Picture Butte, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, and many friends.

Brian is predeceased by his parents, Martin and Helen Wieland, his brother Edward Wieland, father in law Lawrence Silsbe, numerous aunts and uncles and also by his dear friends Fred Sikkens and Ken Bartz.

Brian was a true farmer at heart and loved being outdoors whether he was farming, custom trucking, gardening, working around the yard, taking his grandchildren for walks and to play in the park or just out for a drive with Brenda often looking at the fields or checking on his cattle. He was a hard worker who took tremendous pride in everything he did including working, gardening, cooking, playing the lottery and spending time with his family and many friends.

Brian was a strong, yet kind hearted and genuine man who made friends wherever he went. He was always willing to help those in need any way that he could and loved talking to people, telling them stories and coming up with nicknames for those he met. He was blessed with very loving family and friends; rich in every way that mattered.

In lieu of flowers, please purchase a Foothills Hospital Home Lottery ticket online www.foothillshospitalhomelottery.org or by phone 1-888-541-5540 or donate blood to Canadian Blood Services, call 1-800-2DONATE.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Lois Punton, officiating.