SASKATOON — The trucking industry in western Canada lost an active participant and supporter last week, with the passing of Saskatoon’s Dave Ridsdale. He was 84.

A cofounder of Ridsdale Bros. Transport in 1949, Dave also volunteered time as the president of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (1980-81).

Well-known in the transportation sector, Ridsdale grew up on a farm where he developed a passion for horses and love of the land. At 18-years-old he joined the military and was assigned to the Reconnaissance Corps. After the war he returned to the Asquith area where he met his wife of 62 years, Edith Gunnlaugson.

Six months later, with his brother Fred, Ridsdale Bros. Transport was established. A growing company that still operates in the western provinces with his sons in charge.

Fred eventually left the company and Dave continued on. He was awarded the prestigious Trailmobile Service to Industry Award in 1982 recognizing his support and dedication to the transport sector.

E-mail condolences can be sent to www.hillcrestmemorial.ca.