OBITUARIES

On Tuesday, May 4, 1999, Lorena Hills, late of Weyburn, passed away at Souris Valley Regional Care Centre at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by her father and mother, Ford and Ida Hillard; two brothers, two sisters, and by her husband, Ross Hills. Lorena leaves to mourn her loving family: two sons, Mel (Darlene) Hills of Grand Forks, BC and his children: Don, Charlene and Shelly; and Ernie Hills of Redcliff, AB and his children: Carla, Sandy and Bonnie; and a daughter, Marion (Bill) Pierce of Colfax, SK and their children: Ray and Rhonda; five great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Lorena was born June 7, 1915 at Swanson, SK. She was raised on her parents' farm in the district of Delisle, SK and received her Grade 11 education there. On December 20, 1935 she married Ross Hills at Delisle. They lived at Delisle, then Portreeve, SK until her husband's death in 1968. Lorena then moved to Swift Current and then to Medicine Hat for two years to live with her son, Ernie. In 1980 she moved to Weyburn. She belonged to the U.C.W. at Delisle and Portreeve, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and watching TV. Her family was very special to her as she was to them. She will be dearly missed. Funeral service was held Friday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The interment took place Saturday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Portreeve Cemetery. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Michael (Mike) John Kaufmann passed away May 10, 1999 in the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, AB. Mike was born near Pangman August 26, 1929 to Nicklous and Victoria (Eller) Kaufmann. He grew up on the family farm three miles east of the village of Pangman. This farm was in part, the original homestead of his namesake and grandparents who emigrated from Yugoslavia in 1902. He attended school in Khedive, Notre Dame College, Wilcox and Chicago School of Diesel Mechanics, Edmonton. Mike was an avid sports fan and a very competitive participant, playing baseball, hockey, curling and his later years developed a passion for golf. His fondest sport recollections included his tenure as the centre fielder for the Pangman All Star Baseball Club when baseball flourished in Saskatchewan during the late 1940's and early 1950's. Mike married his teenage sweetheart, Ruby Lillejord April 28, 1953. They lived in Pangman, Regina, Calgary, and in 1972 joined the Vulcan Equipment firm in Grande Prairie and was employed there until his retirement a few years ago. Mike was predeceased by a brother, Ernest, his mother and father, Victoria and Nicklous, and his loving wife, Ruby. Surviving family members include sister Evelyn, Khedive; John, Pangman; Bill, Calgary; and his much loved offspring: Debbie (and Jim), Calgary; Donna (and Tim), Rockyford; Dale (and Shannon), Red Deer; grandchildren: Tammy, Tanya, Amanda, James, Mitchell and great granddaughter Dallas, all of Calgary. Funeral service in celebration of Mike's life will be held Thursday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 9614-108 Ave., Grande Prairie. The family expresses its appreciation to the staff of Unit "3 North" at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital for their caring and professional attitude. In lieu of floral tributes, the family gratefully suggests contributions to the Queen Elizabeth II Cancer Clinic.

On Friday, April 30, 1999, Derek Lockyer, late of Weyburn, passed away at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre, at the age of 75 years. Predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Nellie Lockyer; one sister and brother-in-law, Paddy and Arthur Bell; one niece, Ann Baker; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter and Dreena Dobson; and one grandson, Will Glass. Derek is survived by his loving wife Jeanne of Weyburn; one daughter Heather (Brian) Glass of Weyburn; two sons: Keith (Barbara) Lockyer and Nigel (Sylvia) Lockyer, both of Hampshire, England; adopted son, Peter (Gina) Mansbridge of Surrey, England; grandchildren: Michelle Racinsky of Regina; Andrea (Richard) Berogna, Nicola (Derron) Christopher, Neal Dobson, Alastair Lockyer, Russell Lockyer, Kelly Lockyer (Richard Monkcom), all of England; one great granddaughter, Robyn Monkcom of England; one sister-in-law Muriel (Sam) Small; nephew, Trevor (Lorna) Bell, all of England; three nieces: Keay (Richard) Golletz, Ann (Doug) Hay and their son Adam, and Susan Dobson, all of Brandon, MB; as well as his special girl, Alisha Plonka of Weyburn. Derek Cecil William Lockyer was born September 7, 1923 at Linwood, Hampshire, England where he lived until the age of two, then moved to the village of Bickton and lived there until he was 12. He went to school in Fordingbridge, walking one and a half miles each way. When he was 15 he joined the Boys Service of the Royal Navy and at age 16 went to sea on his first ship "H.M.S. Aurora." Much of Derek's life was spent at sea, and much of that time in the midst of some of the dramatic sea engagements of WWII. He was at Spitzbergen when the Russians and the Norwegians had to be evacuated; he was at North Cape, Cape Town, Sierra Leone, the Battle of Malta and the invasion of Oran. Derek was a member of the ship's company on the Aurora which was providing escort for the aircraft carrier "HMS Victorious," and witnessed the "Hood" going down after being attacked by the Bismark, and later watched as the Bismark sank. In December 1944 Derek returned to his family in England who were by then living at Hayling Island, Hampshire. On May 29, 1945 Derek married Jeanne Dobson and almost immediately was back to sea again, this time serving in the Mediterranean and Malta, where he was when the war ended. After leaving the Navy Derek worked as a bus driver for a year then in a bakery for a short time. After that he worked in a grocery store and then returned to bus driving. He was recalled to the Navy in August 1950. Derek received his final discharge from the Navy in 1952. In March 1952 Derek resumed his job as bus driver, this time doing long distance trips to Yorkshire and daily tours of various parts of England and Wales and monthly trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. In 1968 he was promoted to Depot Regulator with the duty of dispatching over 180 buses daily. Derek and Jeanne immigrated to Canada in July of 1970 and lived in Kenora, ON where Derek was employed by Modern Dairies (later Beatrice Foods) until 1972, then in Sioux Lookout for one year, then back to Kenora until his retirement in 1982. Derek joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Sioux Lookout then transferred to Kenora where he served as Sergeant-at-Arms for 14 years. He was a long time member of the Masons, and was past Master in 1987 in Kenora, and a member of the International Peace Gardens Lodge, the Eastern Star and the Independent Order of Forresters. In March 1989 Derek and Jeanne moved to Weyburn to be closer to their daughter and her family. In May 1995 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Derek received six medals for his time of Service. He loved life, his family and people. His big smile and cheerful nature endeared him to many people. Even as his health declined in the past few years, that smile and sunny disposition seldom left him. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Len Hamill, Sandy Wyness, Murray Spearman, Dave Baht, John New and Clarence Goebel. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

On Sunday, May 2, 1999 James Johnstone, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his wife, Irene (Bloor) Johnstone; father and mother, George and Jean Johnstone; two brothers: Thomas and Wilson Johnstone; and one sister, Marion Small. James leaves to mourn two sisters-in-law: Phyllis Johnstone of Weyburn, and Zita Johnstone of Veteran, AB; nieces and nephews: Murray (Carole) Johnstone; Jerome (Judy) Johnstone; Harvey (Sandra) Johnstone; Jean (Robert) Dovis; Stuart Small; Lynn (Bill) Johnstone; also numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Jim was born November 3, 1918 on the Johnstone farm, 10-01-12, in what later became the Oungre area. His school years were spent at Range View School and one year at Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw. They lived a typical farm life with mother and dad, brothers Wilson and Tommy and sister Marion. When growing up he and his brother Tommy did a lot of singing at different functions. Later he enjoyed dancing, golfing and playing crib. He was also an avid TV sports fan of baseball. He married Irene Bloor on May 30, 1942 at Estevan. When just married, they bought a small house and moved it to the Johnstone yard, then they moved it 1/4 mile south and built on. Late in 1942 he joined the army and spent some time in industrial staff in Prince Albert. He went overseas in 1944 and was there until the end of the war. He was baptized into the United Church and took further instructions while in the army. When he returned home from the war, he took an active interest in community affairs. He became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 306 and was an active member for many years. Jim really enjoyed visiting with company. They continued to farm until moving into Weyburn in 1975, to #3 Hartney Bay. In 1997 Jim moved to the Julianna Apts. after Irene's passing and lived there until his passing. Funeral service was held Thursday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. from Silver Heights Bible Church, Weyburn, with Pastor Larry Rempel officiating. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Stuart Bloor, Kevin Bloor, Ronald Eddy, Murray Johnstone, Jerome Johnstone and Bill Johnstone. Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.

David Robert (Bob) McClinton, of Yellow Grass, SK, passed away May 1, 1999 at 86 years. He was predeceased by his parents Dave and Margaret McClinton; two infant daughters, Ruth and Roseanne; his brother Don; sister Jean and husband Alex Scott; sister Bessie and husband Cliff Forry; three other brothers-in-law, Bill Irwin, Bud Thomas and Walter Murray, and nephew David Forry. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Eleanor; daughter, Eileen (Ron) Elkington of Swift Current; son, Lorne (Angie) of Yellow Grass and his former wife, Carla of Milestone; son, Blaire McClinton of Indian Head; sister Isabel Thomas, Hamilton, ON; brother Fred (Luella) McClinton, Yellow Grass; sister-in-law Jean McClinton, Weyburn; four grandchildren: Kimberly and Gregory Elkington and Robbie and Zachary McClinton; mother-in-law Elizabeth Rivers, Swift Current; his wife's five sisters and six brothers and their spouses: Jim (Marguerite), Milly (Jack), June, Gilbert (Marion), Doreen (Grant), Helen (Don), Paul (Gloria), Syd (Marlene), Richard (Eva), Priscilla (Gary), Earl (Frieda); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bob was born in 1912 in Yellow Grass. In 1930 he started attending the University of Saskatchewan but due to the depression discontinued until 1949 when he returned and graduated in 1952 with a B.S.A. Lifelong friends were made there. He returned to the grain and registered Holstein dairy farm, working with his brothers Fred and Don. In 1952 he married Eleanor White a former teacher and graduate from the U.C.T.S. In 1962 he took over the dairy business which he operated until 1976 with efficient help. Bob was a faithful member of the Yellow Grass United Church and participated in many committees locally and in the wider church. He also encouraged Eleanor to actively serve in the church, locally and beyond. In the 1940's he was a 4-H Calf Club leader. In the 1950's he was a Club leader. Later he served six years on the Yellow Grass Golden Harvest Centre's executive. His chief pride and joy were his children and grandchildren, all of whom have inherited his keen love of reading. The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. from the Yellow Grass United Church with Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Interment at the Yellow Grass cemetery. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Richard Erb, Earl White, Jim McClinton, Bruce McClinton, Blair Berg and Ken Irwin. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Yellow Grass United Church Mission and Service Fund c/o Lilian Marshall, Yellow Grass, SK S0G 5J0 or to St. Andrew's College, 1121 College Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W3 or to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home, Weyburn.

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