I am so sorry to hear about Gregg and my condolences to the family. I only knew him as a boy as I worked for Mary and Blair when I immigrated to Saskatoon in 1954 I worked there until I got married. Mary kept in touch until she died. She always sent a picture of the family and gave me all the news so I was kept up to date. I always heard from Blair until he died. So I was able to follow Gregg as he was growing up.

Ann, Kelly, Kip, Blair and Tiffany:

I was saddened and shocked to learn of your loss. I was being transported by a volunteer driver who had retired from the A/V business and when I mentioned I had worked for Sharp’s Audio Visual for 12 years, he told me of Gregg’s passing. I couldn’t believe what this man was saying, so I just had to check the internet when I got home. Sadly, I found this page.

From the first time I started working for him part time during the work done at the Olympic Information Center at the Calgary Tower to my permanent job at Sharp’s from 1989 to 2002, when I was forced to leave for health reasons, Gregg was so very kind, generous, supportive and helpful to me. No employee could have asked for a better, more understanding and generous boss. His treatment of me during the time of my difficult health issues went far above and beyond the call of being my employer. Even after I was forced to leave in 2002, he kept in touch with me. I had hoped to rejoin Sharp’s when I had recovered, but I remain disabled to this day and never made it back to work at Sharp’s. I enjoyed working at Sharp’s very much and because Gregg was always so good to me, I couldn’t fathom how deep his loss would be felt by his entire family. Your loss is great. Gregg was great. You all have my most sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you. I will never forget him. May he rest in peace.

Jim Reuber

Martha (and Don, Mary, Laura, Lee & Stina),

Sorry to read about Gregg. I did not know your siblings personally, but felt as though I knew all your family, through you. Please drop me a line (email), to reconnect.

Dianne Wilson

Dear Ann and Family,

We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gregg. Our memories go back to Toronto in 1969 when our family and yours had our first new-born children at the North York General Hospital. I knew of Gregg when we grew up in Saskatoon; however, we had never really had any interaction with each other. Lo and behold, I believe we first encountered one another when we were standing admiring our beautiful infants (i.e. Kelly and Jodi) outside the baby nursery. One thing led to another and the four of us became close friends. I couldn’t believe how well- organized the Nelson household was when you invited us for the evening and we would struggle getting over to your home with just one child. Meanwhile, you had three children under two years of age and they were asleep and you were enjoying a well-deserved cocktail by the time we arrived! Those were the times when Gregg would set up a new movie release with the projector outside on the back lawn and the video was shown against a large wall inside your house. Gregg was always ahead of his time as your living room was very comfortable for viewing and having the odd beverage. We enjoyed playing Bridge with the two of you and Gregg can certainly take credit in the fact that because of his interest and guidance, Dianne has obtained her Bridge Life Master.

In 1972 our lives grew apart as you moved to Calgary and we returned to Saskatchewan. We did keep in contact for a period of time as I had a game of golf with Gregg at Canyon Meadows where he thoroughly beat me and then later, we went back to your home for a visit. The reason it stands out is that again, Gregg being a very creative and energetic fellow, he had torn down a barn and used the weathered wood to refinish the family room. I was truly impressed!

Ann, we are so very sorry for your loss and want to assure you that if you ever travel to Saskatoon, we would love to have you stay with us or even arrange a visit to catch up on the past.

Sincerely,

Dianne and Gary Moore

Steve and family,

Ron told me about Gregg’s passing. I am so very sorry. I didn’t know him, exactly, but worshiped him from afar as most of us girls at Nutana did all the Nelson boys! I do know he was a fine man from a fine family. So very sad. I’m thinking of you. Abrazos.

I just learned today of Gregg’s unexpected death. So many memories came flooding back. Gregg and I met at Kindergarten at Victoria School and were best friends until high school. Our preteen years were filled with adventures, both in school and out. We seemed to be together all the time during the school year. Summers were apart, as he went to Waskesiu. Come September we always seemed to pick up where we left off in the spring.

This ability to remain close despite long absences seemed to characterize our relationship as adults. We resumed our close relationship when he and Ann moved to Toronto in 1968. After Gregg moved to Calgary, our visits became more sporadic but that never seemed to matter. We were always able to communicate honestly with each other.

We lost touch with each other after Gregg sold Sharps’ and moved to Bragg Creek. I wish now I had tried harder to find him. Gregg was a very good friend for an important part of my life. I will miss him.

I met Gregg in 1989. I was the first person from Da-Lite Screen Co. to travel to visit with his company in Calgary. He treated me with great respect and always with an open invitation to lunch, dinner….whatever. In 2006, while on a motorcycle ride thru the Canadian Rockies, my partner Peter Galea and I got caught in a week long rain in the high mountains of Alberta.

One call…and we got an invitation to come stay with he and Ann at their ranch. We ended up staying at least 4 nights..due to the unrelenting rain.

Gregg always represented the very best in a business leader and as a human being.

I only wish I’d had some time with him in his last months on earth….so that I could have told him in person of my appreciation of all things Gregg.

May you rest in peace.

Dear Ann, Kelly, Tiffany, Kipper and Blair,

Norm and I send our sincere condolences to you all for the loss of your beloved husband and father.

It was our privilege to know him as a neighbor on Cannell Place. We will always remember him for his energy and warm smile.

We were devastated to hear of Greg’s death. We had shared many laughs, dinners and drinks with Greg, Annie and family. Greg was a great story teller, and we had many laughs together. We loved his company, and he will be sorely missed. We adored Greg.

I was so very sorry to hear this news. I was a childhood friend and was delighted to see Gregg at the high school reunion in 2010. My sincere sympathies to all.

Ann, Kelly, Kip, Blair and Tiffany:

In 1980 I applied for a job at Sharp’s Audio-Visual.

I got the job, but more important, I met Gregg who became not only my employer, but my friend.

That was also the first time I heard his laugh!

His genorisity and support for not just me, but everyone at Sharp’s was truly amazing.

People like Gregg are rare, I was among the fortunate one to know him, rest in peace Gregg.

My sincere condolences to all of you.

Sam vye

Blair & family ,

Our thoughts are with you in the loss of you dear Father. You spent a lot of time with our family and we know how much love, respect and admiration you had for him. Sincerest condolences to all your family.

Bob & Amy

My sincere condolences on your loss. He was always such a nice and considerate gentleman. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Seldom a golf day passes here at The Springs Gold club that we do not remember Gregg, his smile, humour and zest for the game. He is and will be missed by many for a long time. Our thoughts are with you Ann and your family.

Hit em straight Big guy and birdies every round you play!

May fond memories of Gregg bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. Although I hadn’t seen Gregg in many years, I was lucky enough to run into him at The Springs and the Nutana Reunion over the last few years and get caught up from our school days. My sincere condolences to all his loved ones.