Obituary of Kreg Orr Sky

Kreg Orr Sky 1942 - 2015 With deep regret, we inform you that Kreg O. Sky passed away on December 9th, 2015 near Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. A traffic accident brought his life to an untimely end. Nonetheless, at the age of 73, Kreg had done his share of living life to the fullest. Kreg, born Brian Joseph Paul Kregosky, was born in Lethbridge, AB on April 29, 1942. Formative years were spent cavorting in the wide open spaces of Southern Alberta. His secondary education ended when he completed his MA from the University of Calgary in 1975. This as a Geographer with a thesis entitled 'Recreation and Scenic Analysis of a Rocky Mountain Wilderness'. He always maintained a close connection to wilderness in his capacities as Canwest Recreational Consultants, parks planner with Parks Canada and many years in different locales with the BC Ministry of Forests. He worked on many diverse research projects but mainly Kreg was an avid outdoor mountain man as defined by his Alpine Club of Canada's centennial expedition to the icefield ranges in the Yukon in 1967. First and second ascents of several peaks cemented his enjoyment of all things natural. Our friend and brother was a supporter of numerous causes including the BCSPCA, STARS Ambulance, Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Nature Trust of BC, Western Canada Wilderness Committee amongst others. He was very active in the community and took great interest and joy when expounding on varied subjects with friends and strangers alike. Kreg is predeceased by his mother Kathleen, father Bill "Greggy", survived by his daughter Anita Marlys Proom, two brothers, Allan of Penticton and Roy (Fran) of Qualicum Beach, BC. Other relatives include nephews and nieces on Vancouver Island and cousins in Calgary, Red Deer, Vernon, Whitehorse, and Missoula, MT. In lieu of flowers we suggest a donation be made in Kreg's name to one of the aforementioned charitable organizations. A celebration of Kreg's life will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in Invermere from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. A light lunch will be provided; a cash bar will be available. "Do something 'grander than yourself" - Krego. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com