It is with great sorrow that the family of Bryan Ekren announce his passing on July 31, 2015. He leaves us sad but grateful for his much loved presence in our lives.
Born Feb 20, 1954 in Flin Flon, MB to Hans and Rose Ekren. He was brought up with a strong work ethic and love for family. He loved working on the oil rigs as a Rig Manager and then Boiler Man~ His favorite rig was Rig 32. He kept meticulous rig records with his beautiful handwriting and dedicated rig hand. He was just as handy with a hammer as well. Doing carpentry work came as a second nature taught to him by his Dad and his Uncle Ole. Papa and Gramma loved taking their daughters, son and grandkids fishing and camping where they learned to love his humor. There was always more time to go fishing, even when there was a downpour of rain. That Boler got tossed more than one time with Molly yelping him on. He made time for guitar picking and music, as well as collecting movies, and comic books and eclectic odds and ends.
Bryan leaves to mourn Marilyn (Hunt) Scott with whom he spent 23 years of adventure with, children: Corine (Curtis), Bowden (Joyce), Sarah (David), Colyn (Amy) and Kylee. He was beloved Papa to grandkids, Aussie, Savanna, and Grampa to' Jaelynn, Avery, and Wyatt. He is survived by his siblings, Tim and Lori (Rick). He leaves in-laws Ken, Danny (Sharon), Janice, Chi, and Brenda (Brian). He is will be badly missed by friends Myles and Linda Sue and Billy. Also survived by many cousins, aunties and uncles. He is also survived by all his nephews and nieces in Sask, MB and AB who always enjoyed his visits. He was preceded by his parents Hans and Rose Ekren and brother Victor.
Cremation has taken place, and no funeral will be held. Private interment will be held at a later date with his ashes spread at the joining of the Saskatchewan Rivers where he used to fish with his brother Vic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ABC Store to advocate for Human Rights in Ft St John BC or the Ft St John BC Salvation Army Food Bank.