It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brent Loewen, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Grande Prairie, at the young age of 54 years.

Brent was born in Creston, BC, on June 29, 1967, to Jean and Cliff Loewen. He was raised in DeBolt, AB, and attended Ridgevalley School. After leaving school, he worked alongside his brothers, Dale, and Randy, operating heavy equipment until he decided to give the oilfield a go. Brent worked in the oilfield for over 30 years. He took great pride in his work and was always the first to arrive and the last to leave. He worked out in the field, as a manager and was part owner in Peerless Production Testing & Rentals. A few years ago, he decided to return to operating heavy equipment.

Brent was larger than life Often being the life of the party, his laugh and his crow calls could be heard for miles. Brent had a way of making long-lasting friendships with ease, with most of his friends becoming family. He loved and was loved by many. Brent met the love of his life, Leanne, in 1992, and they were married in 1993. Their family expanded to include their two beautiful daughters Jennifer and Allie. Brent loved the outdoors. His spare time was spent camping, quading, sledding, fishing, biking, and golfing. Spending time with family was very important to Brent, he always said that he can’t have only one of anything since there were four of us, so he made sure there were 4 quads, skidoos, and so on. Many summers were spent camping at Muserau Lake where friends and families would often join us. Most days started with a pancake breakfast and being on the boat by noon. He enjoyed taking all the kids out tubing, swimming, and waterskiing until it was time to come in for supper. Cooking was another passion of his, often having friends and family over to enjoy his latest creations.

Brent will be greatly missed by his wife Leanne Loewen; daughters Jennifer Loewen and Allie Loewen; son Jeremy Doucette; mother Jean Weber; sisters Dorothy (Al) Gonci, and Kathy Monnette; brother Randy (Lois) Loewen; sister in-law Judy Loewen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Cliff Loewen, stepmother Stella Loewen, as well as his brother Dale Loewen.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Owanga, the Grande Prairie Homecare staff, and the staff at Prairie Lake Hospice for the kind and compassionate care he received.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 3:00pm at the home of long-time friend Wade Brandvold (63005 Twp Rd 712 County of Grande Prairie, AB. To get there head West on 100th Avenue to 116th Street, go South on 116th Street to 68th Avenue, turn right, first house on the left). Holiday trailers and tents welcome. Please bring a lawn chair, beverage of choice and a story or favorite memory to share.

Memorial Donations may be made to the family to help with alleviating expenses at this time.

Donations can be made to Leanne at bloewen67@gmail.com or to the charity of one’s choice.