Wade Alexander Speer
June 2, 1984 – August 24, 2023
Wade passed away suddenly at the age of 39 years . He is survived by his parents Rodney and Sandra, brothers Lee and Jonathan ( Di Anne), Grandmother Jean Schuiling along with many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
He graduated High School in Vulcan, Alberta and completed his Heavy Equipment Technician certification as well as completing Welding courses. He was never afraid of hard work and always needed to be busy.
Wade loved to travel and was quite the adventurer. He had been to Australia , New Zealand, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Mexico, where he got his Scuba Diving certificate to teach others. He always brought back stories, experiences and pictures that he would share with his family and friends.
Wade loved the outdoors and loved to bike, hike, kayak, camp and fish but did much of this on his own. He made a decision to get his dog Bruce who became his sidekick and loyal companion. They put many miles on the road together in the camper van that Wade remodeled. They took a four month long road trip into BC that ended up in Tuktoyaktuk last year. This year he decided he was going back to the Yukon to work at a gold mine. Bruce was always by his side and the two were inseparable.
He was a kind and caring soul who was always helping and thinking of others before himself. Anyone who knew Wade instantly became a friend.
He was predeceased by his Grandfather and fishing partner Charles(Chuck) Schuiling. Wade will be deeply missed but memories from the last 39 years will keep him alive in our hearts forever. We know that Wade has found peace and he is on another adventure with Bruce by his side.
There will be no funeral service as per the Family’s request.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Wade was one of my best friends I got the pleasure to meet him,when I was new to Vulcan, we always had good times.my condolences to the speer family ,
We are so sorry for the passing of Wade and his sidekick Bruce! He will truly be missed!
Your words express the nature of Wade that I remember; with an infectious smile and laughter. So very sorry for your loss.
Dear Rod, Sandy & family. My Deepest Sympathy to you all.
So sorry to hear of Wade’s passing. Prayers and warm hugs
to all your family.
Yours Truly, Sharon McIntosh (Gorzitza).
So sorry to hear of the passing of this fine young man. To his family and friends who will truly feel his absence, I send blessings of love and strength. May you all be comforted by knowing he will never truly leave you because of your fond memories of him. Rest easy, Boggs.
Sorry to hear of Wades passing. He was such a nice young man and we enjoyed talking with him at the reunions we have. We are thinking of you all at this time. RIP Wade.
No one can imagine the pain you are in now, but know that you have the support of family and friends at this tremendously difficult time.
Rod, Sandy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are deeply saddened to hear of Wade’s passing. I wish there were words that could lighten your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rod Sandy and Family:
So sorry for your loss of your precious son Wade treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart. Wade and his precious buddy are at Peace. Take care of each other our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ken and Jean
Sandy and Rod ! Our deepest condolences on your loss ! We know what it’s like to loser a loved one ! Just yesterday we lost my brother Daniel Roy Silbernagel ! Wishing you all the best!
My condolences to the Speer family. Wade will be sincerely missed he was a great friend who always made me laugh and we shared some great times together.
I was able to meet up with Wade last August and it was great to share some laughs over a few drinks while catching up on missed times and stories of our past times.
I’m going to miss you Boggs. I am great-full to be able to have called you a friend.
We are saddened to hear of Wade’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. May Wade rest in peace.
Solemn condolences to the Speer family. Wades passing has left a void that will be felt throughout the world. We hope that he will live on in other people’s lives like ours, and take the humor, kindness and adventuring spirit of his to grow and pass on. Your friends miss you tremendously but are richer for having known you. Rest in peace my dear friend.
We were shocked to hear about Wade our thought and prayers are with you
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your son and brother
Our deepest condolences to Rod, Sandy, and family on this heartbreaking news. No words can truly express our sympathy to all of you. May Wade rest in Peace.
Sandy, Rod and family. My deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your son. Prayers and hugs to each of you at this difficult time.
To the Speer family. Incredibly sorry for your loss.
I met Wade whilst working on a fruit farm in Mildura, Australia back in 2005. He was my biggest memory there. His laugh was infectious and everybody loved him. He will be fondly remembered and missed x
Sending condolences and prayers to you Rod, Sandy and family on the sudden passing of Wade. There is nothing more difficult than losing your child. I always enjoyed the conversations we shared when I saw him at the grocery store or on the street. Please take comfort in knowing you will always have your cherished memories you all shared together.
Rod, Sandy & family.
There aren’t enough words to properly express my sorrow .
A life ended too soon. What a life he had exploring so many places.
In my mind he will remain the fun loving teen I worked with at the grocery store.
He enjoyed teasing me .
My sincere condolences to you & your extended family.
May Wade Rest In Peace .
My sincerest condolences to the Speer family. I have wonderful memories of Wade and his smiles and laughter from high school that always seemed to make the days brighter and tough times easier. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Rob, Sandy and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Dear Rod, Sandy and family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Wade. I remember Wade and his family from our time living in Vulcan and specifically Scouting.
Rod, Sandy, Lee, Jon and Di Anne – I’m so, so, so incredibly sorry for your loss. Wade was a great guy. I haven’t seen him in quite some time, but look back very fondly on the time I spent with him and your family when we were kids! Huge smile, infectious laugh and you’d be hard pressed to find someone with a bad thing to say about Wade. He will be missed!
Sandy … Rod … I was shocked and saddened to read on line of your son’s sudden passing. My thoughts are with you and your family … and my sympathy goes out to you all at this very difficult time!