March 9, 1959 - February 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Bradley Craig Rouse, 65, passed away
in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on February 21st, 2025. He was surrounded by close
family and a compassionate medical team when he took his last journey.
There is an ancient saying that "Every man dies, not every man really lives." The
beauty is that Brad truly lived.
He packed so much life into his 65 years. He traveled, chased his dreams,
attended several hundred live music venues all over the world, worked in a
profession he loved and cherished his home in the foothills of Canada's majestic
Rocky Mountains. He also enjoyed photography and always knew the best place
to go for a good meal.
Born on March 9th, 1959, Brad's early years were spent on family ranches in
Stettler, Turner Valley and Black Diamond, Alberta and later Siloam Springs,
Arkansas. From a young age Brad displayed a determined prairie farm work
ethic, but an allergy to hay, ruled out a cattle farming/ranching career.
In the early 80's Brad became a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a
degree in Business Management. Brad was a proud member of Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity, and for the next 40 years, Brad enthusiastically sported Razorback / U
of A t-shirts or hats wherever he went, engaging everyone with his amazing
smile. Go Hogs Go!
After coming back to Canada, Brad polished up his degree and became a
Landman for the oil and gas industry, working for many of Alberta's largest
petroleum companies throughout his career. Nobody could negotiate a contract
like Brad Rouse. His knowledge of farming, genuine love of people, gift of the
gab and integrity made him highly successful. Brad would never walk away from
a deal without knowing that both sides were happy and felt fairly heard.
But Brad had a passion greater than contract negotiation - seeing the world. He
worked hard so he could travel extensively. Brad swam in all four oceans, saw
six continents and traveled to over 85 countries, as part of his lifelong love of
adventure. He saw the lowest and highest places on earth and often returned
later to visit friends he met along the way.
From Brad's extensive travels he saw a need for assistance to those less
fortunate. He gave of his time and money to charities that made a difference in
the world - countries like Cambodia, Nepal and Indonesia - specifically those
focused on education for young women.
No matter if you met Brad in a hostel, a farm field, on a mountain trek, in a limo or
on a bus, he would take the time to get to know you and make you feel like you
were the most important person in that moment. He truly had a special way of
connecting with people that will never be forgotten.
When Brad was back in Canada, he would always take the time to welcome
visitors, pop in for a visit on his way by, or pick up the phone to have one of his
famous three hour phone chats.
His journey on this earth was too short, but marked by love, honesty, humility,
integrity, compassion and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends.
Brad will be sadly missed all over the world by his numerous friends and
relatives. Most of all, by his devoted mother, Lona Lineham and loving
stepmom, Charlotte Rouse; his Rouse siblings, Zarina (Gavin) and Shelley
(Ken); nephew, Jacob Ouellette; aunt Jeanette Rouse and many close cousins,
including Stephen Rouse; his Lineham siblings, Stuart (Margo), Geoff, Donnene
(Rob), Cheryl (Andy), Janet (Kevin), Patrice (Gord). Brad was predeceased by
his stepfather, Don Lineham (2002) and his father, Ron Rouse (2011).
A Celebration of Brad's life and friendships will be held this summer in the
Foothills-Diamond Valley, Alberta area. Date and location will be announced
closer to that time. Brad has asked that people plant a tree or donate to their
favourite charity to remember him. See you on the other side, our beloved Brad!
