Date of Birth: July 26, 1936
Date of Death: September 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard David Meyer with his wife by his side on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 89.
Richard is survived by the love of his life Lorraine, daughter Melanie, granddaughter Haley (Dylan) and great-granddaughter Olive.
Also, mourning his loss are his sister Dorothy; nieces Kim, Sydney (Petro), Macey and Wylie; nephew Aaron (Bobbi); nieces Sharon (Derek), Karen and her son Tyrese; brother-in law David (Lynn); niece Shannon (Jef) and nephew Garrett (Sherry) and their son Invictus.
Richard was born in Beaver Flat, SK. After receiving his education, he obtained his Class 1 driver’s license and hauled petroleum products for Trapp’s Transport in Balcarres. Richard played first base for the Balcarres Braves. He also enjoyed playing hockey and played center for the Balcarres Broncs.
In the fall of 1973, Richard moved his family to Winnipeg. It was there that he became a long haul driver, which took him to various destinations throughout Canada and the USA. Over his 42 year career working in the transportation industry, he was recognized to have driven over 1 million miles.
In retirement, Richard and Lorraine spent close to 20 years at their winter home in Apache Junction, AZ. It was there that Richard became involved in the Golden Vista Men’s Billiards Team where he was a part of weekly league play at various resorts in the east valley. He also became a “champ” in tournaments played at Golden Vista.
Richard will be Forever In Our Hearts.
