(known as “Tex” to many people) passed away unexpectedly in Davidson , Sask. on January 4, 2025. Gary was born on July 6, 1950. He was born and raised in Davidson along with his sister, Wendy, and his brother, Rick. His parents owned The Midway clothing store on Main Street, and they lived above it. Gary met Karen, the love of his life, in Davidson and they got married on April 8, 1972. In 1973, they had their first of 3 daughters- Sheri. Throughout this time, Gary worked at Well’s Land and Cattle. In 1975, they welcomed their second daughter, Alison. Gary also started working at the Allan Potash Mine that same year. A few years later, Gary and Brian Hembroff started “ Hembroff and Edom Construction”. He also earned his Journeyman in carpentry . In 1977, he built the house that he and Karen have lived in ever since . In 1980, Gary and Karen welcomed their youngest daughter, Joanne. In the late 1980’s, Gary went back to school and got his degree in Government Administration. He then began his career as Town Administrator of Davidson, where he worked until he retired in 2021. In his retirement, Gary loved to travel with Karen and their good friends. They went to Hawaii, The Maritimes, Nashville, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Toronto ( he LOVED going to watch the  Bluejays play!). Gary loved going to visit his children and grandchildren in Saskatoon- going to their sporting events, taking them to the exhibition, the park and the museum. He also loved when they would come to visit in Davidson. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, watching game shows, nightly bowls of ice cream, and  eating at Red Lobster. Gary was a hard working, community minded man. He had such a wonderful dry sense of humor, and never went anywhere without a huge smile on his face. He was a master of couch naps. But most importantly, he was a cherished husband, dad, grandpa and friend. Gary is survived by his wife , Karen, daughters Sheri ( Donnie) Emling and children Benjamin, Emerson, Makenzie, and Maddy; Alison (Scott) Judd and son Louis; Joanne ( Jordie Gagnon) Tyndall and children Sophie ( Matt), Sam, Gus, and Beck ; sister Wendy ( Steve) Bareham, brother Rick ( Norma) Edom. Gary is also survived by his mother-in-law Carol Riecken, sisters-in-law Gloria (Alex) Morrison, Cheryl Riecken, Donna Russel, brother-in-law Doug (Marnie) Riecken as well as numerous nieces and nephews as well as many wonderful friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and Lenore Edom. Gary’s celebration of life will be held at a later date. Those who wish to donate in Gary’s name can do so to Sask Lung or Charity of Choice.

Hanson’s Funeral Service of Davidson in care of arrangements