August 7, 1951 – February 4, 2023
On Saturday, Feb 4th 2023, Dwayne Couldwell, a beloved husband, father and Grandad passed away at the age of 71, after a 9 month courageous battle with cancer. Born on Aug 7th, 1951 to Gordon and Laura Couldwell, of Prince Albert, SK. Dwayne graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Ag Economics and worked in the grain industry for nearly 50 years. Dwayne spent the majority of his spare time at the family cabin on Lake of the Woods, a place that he built with the help of his family and friends. After retiring in 2020, he and his wife Sharon spent their summers enjoying quiet lake life. His passion was building and the cabin was something he was very proud of. Watching sunsets from his perch on the top deck was his happy place. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Sharon (Boden); daughters Kimberly (Reed) Willison, their sons Linden and Luke, Kelly (Andrew) MacKenzie and their sons Aiden and Owen.
A celebration of life will take place at the family cabin next summer.
19 thoughts on “Dwayne Couldwell”
We were just so shocked to hear today of Dwayne’s passing . Especially after our recent visit to your house when we first met Dwayne and enjoyed such a wonderful visit with you both. We offer our deepest condolences to you Sharon and to your precious daughters (Kim and Kelly) and their families at this most tough time of grief.
❤️ and hugs from Larry and Bev Gompf (long time members of your wonderful exercise classes)
Hi Dwayne, you are the most beloved and heartful grain trading professor for all of Mitsui Canola traders and we are still all student of you.
I bet you are watching canola growing condition from heaven and forecasiting every year’s crop production.
I wish you will secretely share your forecast with Mitsui Grain traders.
To family members、
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
I am at a loss for words. I considered Dwayne a true friend and valued our many conversations over the years. My deepest sympathies to all your families.
Dale Kemp
My sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Dwayne, who offered advice, friendship and support during our early visits to Winnipeg from the UK. I remember so well his stories surrounding the building of the cabin on Lake of the Woods – his passion for that space shone through.
Brett Warburton.
I was taken aback when I heard the unfortunate news about Dwayne. My years working along side Dwayne at Paterson Grain were memorable. My sympathies to your families.
Dear Couldwell Family,
Words of condolences cannot erase the ache of your loss, sorry I am for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
It was a privilege and honor to work with him. He was incredibly smart, thoughtful, dedicated and hardworking down to earth man.
he will live in our hearts and memories forever.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Ardo
Condolences to the family upon hearing of Dwayne’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Connie Johnston
Neighbours from Lake of the Woods
Dear Sharon,
Sending you and your entire family our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. So sorry to hear the news about Dwayne’s passing.
Condolences to the family on the loss of Dawyne. We are saddened to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Neighbor’s from Lake of the Woods
Dwayne was one of the most respected grain traders that I knew. For over thirty years, we often talked and he often enlightened me with his honest views and opinions which I truly respected. It was a privilege to have known him as a friend and as a competitor. I know exactly how much he loved his LOTW’s get away and it is unfair that those golden years there were cut so short by cancer. To Sharon and the rest of the family my sincere condolences and take some solace in the fact Dwayne was truly respected by many.
Keep the sun shining and those batteries charged.
Terry James
Sorry to hear about Dwayne. I knew Dwayne from my grain days when we were both young and excited about the grain business.
Dear Sharon and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Elaine and Harry Foerster
(Sharon’s fitness class alumni.)
I’m saddened to hear of Dwayne’s passing,,,while at Paterson grain i often went to Dwayne to get his view of oilseed markets,,he shared freely ,and accurately and conversation often lead to his passion for lake of the woods life..Dwayne was a great guy,im glad our paths crossed
My condolences to the family. Dwayne was my go-to interview to understand a complex matter and get insight into grain markets. He always picked up my calls, and had something thoughtful to say — with patience and good humour. He will be missed
Dear Sharon,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Marilyn and Rob
Sharon and Family……I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dwayne’s passing. Although I never met him, I felt like I knew him from the wonderful stories you told us and it was obvious you two were a great couple together…..building a loving, caring family and also the stupendous cottage at the lake….your own little heaven!!! Take care and enjoy each and every day….we never know how or when it will come crashing down…..your friends and family shall always be there for you, even though we may be miles away, you are still in our hearts!! You will always be welcome here in Kelowna!!! Diane Walton, Kelowna BC
Dear Sharon and family,
We were shocked to hear of Dwayne’s passing. I’m sure most of us felt like we knew him having heard about all “the lake projects”
while you were encouraging us to just do one more squat!
Condolences, thoughts and love to you and your family.
Walter and Marian
Thinking of you at this time and will be in touch. (Jean Hird)
Dear Sharon and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Dwayne’s passing.
He was truly a wonderful man, I can still hear his funny stories that he shared and thought up while working with him at Paterson Grain.
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this time.