VERNON HARVEY REABURN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Vernon (Vern) Harvey Reaburn on Monday, May 12th, 2025. Vern was a proud and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.
Vern had a zest for life and a genuine love for people of all ages and was always ready for a conversation. At just 18, he began his career with the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller in Moose Jaw, SK. His service took him across the country and abroad, with postings in St. Jean, Quebec; Rockcliffe/Ottawa, Ontario; MacDonald, Manitoba; Goose Bay, Labrador; Baden-Baden, Germany; and back to Moose Jaw, where he retired after 20 years of dedicated service.
Following his military career with the RCAF as an ATC, Vern continued to serve the public through his work with the Saskatchewan Film Classification Board, the Saskatchewan Department of Justice and Corrections, and later with the Commissionaires, primarily at the Regina Airport.
An adventurer at heart, Vern earned his pilot’s license, became a member of the Regina Flying Club, and served as a past president. He was also a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and the Wawa Shrine Temple Klown Corp, where he volunteered as a clown. He served as deputy sheriff with the Regina Buffalo Days Rowdy Gang. A passionate sports enthusiast, Vern participated as a player, coach, and official. He also loved reading, movies, and travel — especially visiting family in Owen Sound, ON and vacationing in Cuba.
Vern was grateful for the love he experienced in his two marriages — first to Ethel Shreeves in 1958, and later to Myrna Pfingstl (Fiesel) in 1981. He held both dearly in his heart and often spoke of them with great fondness.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred Reaburn and Ada Emke; brothers: Ken, Jim, and Gord; and niece, Kim. Vern will be lovingly remembered by his son, Ross (Glennys); granddaughters, Amanda (Greg) Olson and Samantha Reaburn; great-grandsons: Sebastian, Liam, Lucas, McCoy, and Justin (Kamree); great-granddaughter, Taylor (Evan); great-great-granddaughters, Meah and Kacey; nieces: Barb, Cheryl, Linda, and Bonnie, and their families. He is also survived by his stepchildren: Nancy, Mike, and Kevin, and their families; as well as many friends.
We wish to thank the paramedics that attended to his accident and to thank the health care professionals at the Regina General Hospital for their care for him in his last days.
A celebration of Vern’s life will be held later at a date yet to be determined. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
