It is with deep love and respect for a life well-lived that we share Al's passing. Al was grateful to have lived a long, healthy life, dying just short of his 97th birthday. He died on February 01, 2026, content and at peace following a brief illness.
Al was born on February 23, 1929, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to Ivan and Pearl (Backman) Mosher. He grew up enjoying all coastal living has to offer. Near the end of the war, he moved with his family to Vancouver where he finished his schooling, working various jobs until he was old enough to join the Mounties. Al joined the R.C.M.P in 1949 and retired in 1984 as Superintendent, Saskatoon, F Division.
In 1954, Al met and married Sue, the love of his life. Their unwavering partnership spanned 64 years until Sue's passing in 2018. Love, laughter and deep respect were the cornerstones of their relationship.
Over his 35 years of service, they were stationed in many towns and cities throughout Saskatchewan, finally retiring in Saskatoon. Al was always a fair and reasonable officer, who had an understanding that there was very little in life that was black and white. Al strongly believed in and practiced Community Policing long before it was an adopted policy.
Al and Sue loved to entertain. Sue was an incredible cook and Al made sure the glasses were never empty. Anyone who enjoyed their company would have at least one good story to tell. Al was a great conversationalist with a wonderful sense of humor. They appreciated traveling, visiting Hawaii, Europe, the Mediterranean and other destinations before finding their happy place as snowbirds in South Padre, Texas. Their time on the island was very special with deep and lasting friendships. While work tried to convert Al into a prairie boy, he never embraced the winters and much preferred the sun, sea and sand.
Al was easily entertained and loved to watch the Riders play, bask in the sun, read a good book or beat someone at cribbage. Always curious and never afraid to try something new, he took up jogging and scuba diving in his late 40's. Al and Sue played tennis in their retirement years and well into their 80's, joining the Saskatoon Tennis Dome so they could play year-round. At the age of 75, Al was a proud winner of numerous medals at the Seniors Games in Whitehorse in 2004.
Always interested in his communities, Al participated as a Mason, a Kiwanian, a condo board member, a summer games official or wherever there was a need. He was dedicated and supportive, ready to do whatever was required, including taking on leadership roles. A was a life-long blood donor, often called in the middle of the night from the hospital. A generous man, Al never turned away a canvasser or ticket seller. He was featured in a National Geographic article and most recently in the book "On Scene" as he had an incredible memory and attention for detail. Al was always a humble man who rarely spoke about his many accomplishments, remaining simply grateful to have been given the opportunity.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Sue and his brother Gilbert, Al is lovingly remembered by his son Donald, (Marta) and their daughter Jenna; and daughter Donna (John) and grandchildren and Great grandchildren; Lucas and Alicia (Peyton and Colton), Benjamin and Simone, Alexander and Joanne (Beckham and Nolan) and Sarah and Parker.
Together through life and now at rest, Al and Sue will be interned in the RCMP Columbarium, Regina Depot at a later date.