November 6, 1994 – September 22, 2024   

It is with broken hearts we share the news of the sudden passing of our beloved Colton. 

Colton was born in Kamloops on November 6, 1994, and grew up here. He attended St. Ann’s Academy and then Valleyview Secondary School, from which he graduated. 

Wherever Colton was, there was life, laughter, and maybe a few shenanigans. Spontaneous, fun-loving, mischievous, and fearless, he was always game to take on anything, especially when it came to his passion, snowmobiling. Colton had his very own snowmobile at six years old, and that’s when his love of racing began. 

His courage and resilience became evident when he survived a cougar attack at 12 years old, earning him the nickname Colton “Cougs.” He was featured on national TV and had hockey stars visit, yet even at that young age, he voiced his love and appreciation for his family. 

As Colton grew up and spent more time with his friends, he always had a special place in his heart for his mom, Lisa. She will miss his big hugs, always with a smile that lit up her world. He will always be her beautiful boy. 

Thanks to his dad, Robin, Colton became a gifted mechanic and could operate almost any kind of machinery, whether he had a license for it or not! He started spending time in his dad’s shop as early as two years old and naturally worked for him on and off for most of his life. He also operated heavy equipment in Alberta. 

He loved boating in the summer with his friends and family, sitting around a fire, fishing, going to concerts, and, of course, big snowmobile weekends. 

Colton had a special bond with his siblings, Krystal and Kristopher, and lots of great memories were made throughout his life with them. 

Colton literally had hundreds of friends but, of course, a smaller group of lifelong friends that were like siblings, including Larah, Tyler, and Levi, just to name a few. Someone else who was extra special in Colton’s life was his Papa. He was everything to Colton, always there for him, and Colton was devastated when he passed away in 2011. 

We know you’re up there fishing now with Papa. 

In 2021, something wonderful happened: Colton became a daddy and absolutely adored his sweet little Charlotte. He loved spending time with her more than anything and would do anything for her. We know he will be watching over her. 

Aside from leaving his sweet girl behind, Colton is survived by his mom, Lisa Osaduik; his dad, Robin Reeb; siblings Krystal Reeb (Shane Scharfl) and Kristopher Reeb; nieces and nephews Isabelle, Cameron, Kiera, Devon, Cassidy, Racer, Gunner, and Shay; as well as his Uncle Lanny Reeb, his Nana Dolly Osaduik, his Auntie Bonnie (Rick) Gladu and cousin Sierra Gladu, his Auntie Julie Kutschker and cousins Kristen Melnyk, Angela Sisco, Hayley Lane, and Melissa Peitzsche. Last, and definitely not least, he leaves behind his beloved and constant companion Diesel, his devoted dog. 

Colton was predeceased by his grandparents Gordon and Vivian Reeb, and his Grandpa (Papa) Thomas Osaduik. 

Colton, there are no words to express our grief. You will be so greatly missed by all your family and friends. You will forever be that light in our hearts that will have to sustain us until we are together again on the other side. 

We will love and miss you always. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 12, at Kamloops Funeral Home.
Casual dress.
Family viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Public viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Service commencing at 1:00 p.m., with a luncheon to follow downstairs. 

In lieu of flowers, please do a random act of kindness in Colton’s name or make a donation in his name to the SPCA. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Reeb family. 

• Date : 2024-09-22
• Location : Kamloops