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LYNESS – John (Jack)
LYNESS – John (Jack) of Swift Current, SK formerly of Mankota passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005 at the Prairie View Health Centre in Mankota at the age of 76 years. He came into this world on the family farm in Billimun district, February 14, 1929. At a early age he went out to work for a farmer and rancher in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He worked for the Power Company and digging water wells in southern Saskatchewan. He married Hilda Alcock on July 4, 1957. They were blessed with three daughters; Peggy, born December 18, 1959; Betty, born June 24, 1961 and Evelyn, born February 18, 1963. Jack farmed most of his life while raising 3 daughters on his own. He moved to Swift Current in 1991. He bought an acreage in Cantuar in 1992, so he could still have his animals that he so loved. He broke horses to ride and drive buggy. He spent many years hunting coyotes and loved racing greyhounds at dog races. In his last years he enjoyed coffee row with the many friends he met and puttering around out at the acreage. In the evenings he worked on his picture and joke books and looking through old history books. He departed this world after a brief battle with cancer. He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude and Sadie; an infant brother and his ex wife Hilda. He is survived by his three daughters; Peggy (friend, George); Betty (Glenn) Gebhart and Evelyn Houseman and her children, Leah and Eric Houseman. He is also survived by his long time companion, Thelma Lawrence and her family; sister Audrey (Eddy) Gebhart; nephews Howard, Vernon(Mary Ellen) and niece, Fay. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mankota Community Hall with Reverend Heather Sandilands officiating. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in Jack’s life. Urn bearers were his three daughters. Donations may be made to the Mankota Prairie View Health Centre in memory of Jack. The interment
took place at Hazenmore Cemetery, Hazenmore, SK.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
WESSNER Mrs. Caroline (Lena)
WESSNER Mrs. Caroline (Lena), passed away on March 10, 2005 at the Swift Current Care Centre at the age of 94 years. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Eldon Babcock officiating. The organist was Arlene Olson and the honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in her life. The interment was held at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Caroline was born on August 13, 1910 and grew up in the Melville area. The family later moved to a farm south of Morse. She married Edward Wessner on October 5, 1934 and they farmed south of Morse. In later years they retired in Morse, Saskatchewan. In 1984 Caroline moved to Swift Current and she has been a resident of the Swift Current Care center since August of 2000. She is survived by her two daughters, Evelyn Senft and Marjorie Steinhauer (Art Friesen), all of Swift Current; one son, Kenneth, of Morse; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Chambers, and Alma (Bill) Pelrington, of Vancouver; and one sisters-in-law: Bertha Rosenke, Leona Wessner and Martha Wessner. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Wessner, in 1983; one son, Arthur, in 1948; son-in-law, Norman Senft, in 2003; her father, George Schindel, in 1974; her mother, Christina, in 1962; three brothers; and four sisters. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
COOPER Mr. James William
COOPER Mr. James William, of Admiral, Saskatchewan, was born on July 28, 1926 and passed away peacefully March 8, 2005 in Calgary, Alberta. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Leta, in 2001; one sister; and three brothers. Jim is survived by five children: Allan (Myrna) Cooper, of Medicine Hat, AB, Jerry (Pauline) Cooper, of Cadillac, SK, Terry (Wendy) Cooper, of Swift Current, SK, Heather (Darren) MacLean, of Calgary, AB, and Patricia (Jose’) Silva, of Calgary, AB; as well as fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, June Amason, of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim’s passion was the farm - with calving season being his favorite time of the year. The love for his family, kindness and thoughtfulness of others will be deeply missed. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at First United Church with Reverend John Barker of First United Church and Pastor James Paulgaard of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. The organist was Marilyn King and the piper was Neil McCrie. Special taped music was by Myrna Cooper. The eulogy was read by Gordon Kirk and a tribute was given by his son, Terry Cooper. The urn bearer was, Mike Cooper. The ushers were: Harold Gray, Garry Rettenmier, Donna Wilson, Cathy Running, Jocelyn Hammond, and Ray Steen. The honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in his life. The interment was held at Admiral Cemetery, Admiral, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
WESSNER Mr. Elmer
WESSNER Mr. Elmer, aged 74 years, passed away in the Herbert Nursing Home on March 3, 2005. Elmer is survived by his wife, Rose, of Morse; his son, Brent and his wife, Janette, their children, Crystal, Brandon, Alexis, and Darren, of Swift Current; his son, Terry, of Stouffville, Ontario; his son, Russell and his partner, Marla Andreas, and her daughter, Tanzly Andreas, of Saskatoon; and his son, Dean and his wife, Michelle, and their children, Brayden and Sarah, of Saskatoon. Elmer is also survived b his sisters: Irma (Earl) Schruder, Edna Sauder, Wilma Burant, and Loretta Buhr; his aunts: Bertha Rosenke, Martha Wessner, Leona Wessner, and Carolina Wessner; his brothers-in-law: Don (Marj) Gammel, Les (Marj) Gammel, and Lloyd (Myrna) Gammel; and a sister-in-law, Joyce (Art) LaPointe; as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Elmer was predeceased by a stillborn daughter, Janette, in 1965, and a stillborn son, Neil, in 1968; his parents, Riehnard and Augusta Wessner; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, August and Rosie Gammel; his brothers-in-law: Arnold Sauder, Clarence Buhr, and Lew Burant. Elmer was born May 4, 1930 on the homestead south of Morse. As a child he attended Henke School. Then in later years he took welding school in Edmonton. Elmer liked music and was self-taught on the piano and clarinet. Elmer was united in marriage to Rose Gammel on July 15, 1961. This union brought about four sons. Elmer farmed with his father until his father’s passing in 1970. He then farmed with the help of his sons until they all ventured out on their own. Latter years saw Elmer driving truck, whether it be hauling cattle or oil. In retirement, Elmer had the opportunity to enjoy his greatest pastime of coffee row in various communities. In November of 2000 he suffered a stroke, which caused him to spend the remainder of his years in the Herbert Nursing Home. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bob Cappelle officiating. The organist was Clara Butler and a eulogy was presented by Wilma Burant. The pallbearers were: Collin Sauder, Darrell Schruder, Ken Wessner Jr., Darcy Seibel, Tim Gammel and Pat Gammel. The interment was held at the Morse Cemetery, Morse, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
POLSFUT Mr. Raymond Richard
POLSFUT Mr. Raymond Richard, aged 75 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at the Palliser Regional Care Centre. Ray was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan on July 1, 1929. He attended Moundville country school to Grade eight. He married Mary Braun in 1951. They lived in Vanguard and he worked for the CPR. In 1954, they moved to Swift Current, where, he was employed by the City of Swift Current, as an Equipment Operator. In 1969, Ray and Mary bought a farm at Cando, Saskatchewan, which they farmed for several years. He continued his Forman job with the city during this time, until his retirement in 1989, after 35 years of service. Ray was a dedicated husband, and father to his two boys, and their families. He was always ready to lend a hand, and help fix a car, or help with some carpentry work. He enjoyed camping his whole life. He and Mary took their little boys tenting all the way to BC. Later in life, they bought a truck camper and camped at various places with friends and relatives. He loved his grandchildren, and enjoyed cooking for them – always making their favorites, whatever the time of day or night. Especially pancakes – flipping them up to the roof, much to the delight of the kids – but never dropping them. Ray spent many hours tending to his garden, and trying to keep the birds from eating the apples on his tree. He loved apple pie – especially the ones made from his tree. His garden was always well looked after, and he was proud to share the bounty with his family. Music was an important part of Ray’s life. He taught himself to play the guitar, and could play his 12 string in ways that would amaze people. He loved to play music with his brothers – Harv on violin, Emil on accordion, and cousin, John Krause, on accordion. They entertained for many family gatherings, and shared many good times. Fishing was another passion of Ray's. He could spend all day in the boat with a fishing pole in his hand trying to catch the “Big One.” The only thing better than fishing was to cook up the days catch. After retirement, he spent many mornings at the Mall at coffee row, enjoying his morning coffee and visiting with friends. He enjoyed riding his bike all over town, and sometimes he would ride out to the Weigh Scales near Beverly, just for something to do. He liked to run and walk, sometimes walking around the block 50 times, or in bad weather, walking on the treadmill. Ray was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1999. After declining health, he was admitted to the Palliser Regional Care Centre in 2000, where he resided until his passing. He made many friends there, and was truly cared for by the caregivers at the Palliser. He loved going to “Breakfast with Betty” – a weekly breakfast club that 6 alternating residents are invited to attend, in the Therapy Department. They are served homemade breakfast – bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Ray amazed the staff by how much he could eat. It made his day! Ray is survived by his son, Darryl (Judy), their children: Dustin, Karla, and Brandie; his son, Richard, his children, Tanza and Shane; his brother, Harvey (Lily), their daughter, Joscelyn (Ed) Froese, and their son, Brayden; his sister, Judy (Brian) Batdorf, their children, Vaughn and Landon; his sister-in-law, Tina Polsfut; his uncle, Martin Polsfut; his aunts, Anne Grenke and Bertha Lund; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in 1993; his father, Johan (John) Polsfut, in 1991; his mother, JulieAnne (Julie) Polsfut, in 1993; and his brother, Emil Polsfut, in 2002. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sid Chalmers officiating. A Reading was presented by his sister-in-law, Lily Polsfut and a Special Music Piece was given by his grandson, Dustin Polsfut. The honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in his life. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliser Regional Care Centre or to the Saskatchewan Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Ray will be sadly missed by family and friends. Although we were not ready to see him go, and it was hard to say goodbye, we know his suffering is over. Rest easy Dad. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
STEPHENSON – Caia
STEPHENSON – Caia passed away on February 13, 2005 at the Innisfail Health Centre, Innisfail, AB at the age of 91. Caia was born June 12, 1913 at Simmie, SK. She was the third child of nine children born to Oscar and Angeline Hatle. In 1934 Caia was married to Cliff Stephenson. They had four children: Doreen, Clarice, Bob and Delbert. They farmed in the Clairbank district until 1951, at which time they moved to Swift Current. Caia became a shoe salesperson for many years and was employed by the W.W. Cooper Co., Byers Shaw and finally the Pioneer Co-op. Caia was a very social person and made friends easily. Cliff and Caia’s home was always open to friends and family. Many people enjoyed her fine cooking and hospitality. Cliff and Caia loved to play bridge, whist or other card games. As well as being a loyal and cheerful friend, Caia was also a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Caia will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered and cherished in the hearts of all who knew her. Caia was predeceased by her husband, Cliff in 1997; daughter, Doreen Lee of Bowden, AB in 1999 and her son Bob Stephenson of Sarnia, Ont. In 2004. She was also predeceased b all her siblings except Floyd Hatle of Kenora, Ont. Caia is survived by: daughter, Clarice (Jim) Duncan of Red Deer; son, Delbert of Rosetown, SK; son-in-law Lloyd Lee of Bowden; daughter-in-law Lyn of Sarnia, Ontario. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Gary Lee, Murray (Rena) Lee, Sandra (Dan) Cramer all of Edmonton; Dan (Brenda) Redmond of Rosemary, AB; Terry (Tara) Redmond and Jeff Redmond of Innisfail; Cindy Orser of Pincher Creek; Rob (Tamara) Stephenson of Cardston; Virgina (Willie) Jones of Idaho; Callie Stephenson of Sarnia and Connie Stephenson of Toronto and 25 great-grandchildren. Caia moved to Innisfail, AB in 1998 to be closer to family. She had been a resident of the Rosefield Centre in Innisfail. The staff at Rosefield have expressed their love and admiration for Caia. Her bright and cheery disposition and her sunny smile was a source of inspiration to both staff and residents. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dianne Eurig officiating. The organist was Arlie Neufeld and a eulogy was read by Rob Stephenson and Terry Redmond. The interment took place at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current, SK. Those wishing to make donations in Caia’s memory may do so to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
PETERS Mr. Heinrich (Henry)
PETERS Mr. Heinrich (Henry), passed away on Monday, February 14, 2005 at the age of 86. Henry was born at Dunelm, Saskatchewan to David and Sara Peters. He was a triplet with his sisters, Mary and Tina, and one of 13 children. Henry farmed for a short time at Vanguard, Saskatchewan and moved to Swift Current in 1956 due to failing eyesight. He ran the CNIB canteens at the Pioneer Lodge, Palliser and the Swift Current Hospital until he retired in 1983. He was proud of the fact that he had never missed a day of work. His love of music, reading, interest in current events, love of the Roughriders, intense dislike of the New York Yankees, live on in his children and grandchildren. His faith was a constant comfort throughout his life. Henry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ann, his children, Dennis (Mary), Joyce (Don) Bassendowski, Vern (Carrie) and seven grandchildren; Michael, Stephen, Colin, Jeffrey, Christopher, Amy and Bradley; also his sisters, Mary Kovach and Suzie Thiessen, both of Swift Current. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Betty (Janzen) and his siblings, Jacob, John, Sarah, Agenatha, Ann, Dave, Abe, Pete, Tina and Bill. The funeral service was held at Zion Mennonite Church on Friday, February 18, 2005 with burial at Mount Pleasant Burial Park. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Henry may do so to the CNIB, 2550 Broad Street, Regina, SK S4P 3Z4. Funeral arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS (nee Koch) Minnie
WILLIAMS (nee Koch) Minnie, of Swift Current, SK was born on December 14, 1929 at Mendham, SK, and passed away May 11, 2005, at the age of 75 years. At a very early age she moved off the farm to Regina, where she worked at Eaton’s for a short period of time. She then moved to Maple Creek, SK to work as a telephone operator, and continued with the same job in Gull Lake, and Swift Current, where she met Lloyd Williams in the summer of 1949, and she was married in the fall of 1950. She will live on in the memories of her husband of 55 years. Minnie is survived by one daughter, Debrah (Gordon) Sauder; five sons: Rodney (Karri), Barry (Patsy), Larry (Pam), Marty (Cheryl), and Jamey (Melissa); one sister, Barbaretta Chrisholm; brother-in-law, Ivor and Dorothy Williams; sisters-in-law: Lona, Anne, Florence, Lena, Kattie Koch; and special niece, Rose Lacher. Minnie was predeceased by her Russian mother and father, John and Emelia (Matz) Koch; her daughter, Donna (Wayne) Hahn; her grandson, Mark Sauder; nine brothers; one sister; two brothers-in-law; and numerous sisters-in-law. Minnie will be remembered for her joy in partaking in traveling, starting after retirement, she spent the winter months with Lloyd pulling their trailer across the southern United States. As well, she enjoyed visiting such destinations as, Mexico, Hawaii, and the East Coast. She also treasured many days at the lakes around Swift Current, camping, fishing, and relaxing. She enjoyed spending time with all of her grand and great-grandchildren. Minnie was very much involved with oil wives, and cherished cheering on the Swift Current Broncos. Minnie spent many hours doing her jigsaws, and puzzle books. Due to her Diabetes., her health slowly declined over time and subsequently, Minnie spent more of her time at home with her family and friends. In her memory friends can make a donation to their local diabetes. association. Minnie will be forever in our hearts and loved always by her family and friends. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with Father Stephen Bill officiating. The pallbearers were: Wade Sauder, Darren Sauder, Jason Williams, Dustin Williams, Brody Williams and Corey Hahn. The ushers were: Ashley Williams, Shannon Hahn, and Amanda Williams. The interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
