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Obituary: Richardson, Trevor, 1960-2009
Trevor Grant Richardson was born June 6, 1960, to Joyce Arnold and Garry Richardson in Killam, AB., and passed away May 26, 2009, at the age of 48 years.
Trevor’s family lived in Sedgewick the first nine years of his life. They moved from Sedgewick to Ellerslie, Alta. in 1969, then to Inuvik in 1971. Trev began working with heavy equipment at a young age. At the age of 16, Trev was operating a loader when it tipped over landing across his legs. He lost his right leg in the accident, but he never gave up. Within a few months he was doing most everything he had done before.
Trev always had a love for trucks and wanted to get his Class 1 license. At this time the family had moved to Watson Lake, YT, and the Yukon Territory would not give him a license. He was determined and came to Alberta and got his license; this was the start of his career and desire in life.
Trev drove truck for his father until 1983. His father had moved to High Prairie in 1983 and Trev came to see him. While attending a birthday party at a friend’s house with his father, he met his future wife, Valerie McLeod. He packed and moved to High Prairie.
On June 7, 1986, Val and Trev were married. On Jan. 31, 1991 their daughter, Shelby was born, and June 19, 1995 their son Daniel arrived. Trev was very proud of his children and worked hard to make a good life for them.
From 1983-91 Trev continued driving truck and operating heavy equipment for Beamish Cat Service and Bissell Bros. Trev and Val started their own business, Treval Enterprises, in 1991. Trev bought his first truck and began hauling asphalt, gravel, and logs. In 1995, Trev bought his first self loading log truck and began contracting to Tolko Industries where he hauled until the mill closed in 2007. Over this period of time Trev owned seven trucks and took pride in getting the job done.
Even though Trev had not lived in the north for many years, he still had an attachment to it, and kept in contact with the people he had known when he lived there. In the spring when logging season was done, he would haul for Allen’s Services to Inuvik. He enjoyed working for this company and considered everyone there very close friends.
Trev was a very hard working, well respected man. He built a good business and reputation.
Trev had many friends. Wherever Trev and Val went, they always ran into someone Trev knew. He was the type of person who always took the time to say hello and lend a hand in any situation. He always enjoyed people coming over to their home for a visit.
In 2007, Trev bought a Harley Davidson, something he always wanted. He put more miles on that bike the first summer than he did on his pickup. He rode it every chance he got, using it for his everyday vehicle, no matter what the weather. In 2007, he took his first trip down south with his friend Rick and each spring after a long winter of working, they would plan their spring ride. Even though Trev didn’t get to finish his last trip, we can be thankful he left us doing something he loved.
Trev left an impression on everyone he met. His life was full, he left us with memories of love, laughter, and good times. You are forever in our hearts, minds, and the eyes of you children. We love and miss you.
Trev is survived by: his wife, Val; his son, Daniel, his daughter, Shelby; his mother, Joyce (Doug) Arnold; his father, Garry Richardson; sister Janice (Brian) Wilson; brothers Tim (Eleanor), Bruce, Brent (Crystal); sister and brother-in-law Ann and Bruce Willier; nieces and nephews Robert (Stephanie), Dustin, Blake, and Nikki; Kristy (Jay) Willier, Lonnie (Melody) Willier and families.
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