RICHARD GORDON BOTTERILL

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RICHARD GORDON BOTTERILL On May 2, 2007 Richard Gordon Botterill passed away in Brandon, MB at the age of 54 years. Richard is lovingly remembered by Jolene (David) Patterson, Alisa and Scott; Terry (Jean) Botterill, Brian and Janet of Sherwood Park, AB; and David (Carolin) Botterill, Erin, Hannah and Clare, of Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis Ray and Jocelyn Clare Botterill. Richard was born in Calgary, AB, moved to Brandon with his family and completed his schooling at B.U. with a Bachelor of Science and later became a Chartered Accountant. He worked in the Brandon area and was last employed by Assiniboine Community College. His passions included cars and horses. He was a member of the Wheat City Sports Car Club where he slalomed and rallied in his Renault Gordini. He was an avid horse lover and spent special time with his two horses, Sunny and Allie. Richard held the position of Treasurer and President and worked tirelessly for the Brandon Light Horse and Pony Society Inc. for over 30 years. He particularly enjoyed horse shows and the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba winter and summer fairs where he was often found announcing in the hitching ring or show ring. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2007 at the Brandon Cemetery, with a Memorial Service celebrating Richard's life at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Anglican Cathedral, 403-13th Street, with The Very Reverend Robin Walker officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall at St. Matthews. Memorial donations in Richard's honour may be made to a charity of your choice or to the Brandon Light Horse and Pony Society, c/o Leisa Halloran, Box 119, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2007