Harold Robert Gourlay
1946 — 2016

Harold Robert Gourlay of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lynn (Hillis) Gourlay, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Harold also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Kelley (Kyle King); his sons Brent and Michael (Shiela), all of Medicine Hat; and his grandchildren Maralynn Sasse, Kelvin King, Robert Gourlay and Stephanie Gourlay. He also leaves to mourn five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was predeceased by his parents Hugh and Gertrude (Danielson) Gourlay; his mother and father-in-law, Arthur and Maizie Hillis; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Harold was raised on the family farm at Davidson, Sask. He spent several years as a truck driver in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He also spent 10 enjoyable years on Vancouver Island where he and Lynn ran a family business before relocating to Medicine Hat in 1993. Harold then returned to truck driving until his retirement. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Wong and Dr. Bao Dang as well as the nurses on 5West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A come-and-go reception will be held at Saamis Creekside Centre, #11 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial gifts in Harold’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com, subject heading Harold Gourlay. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, “The Chapel in the Park,” Medicine Hat, Alta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.