OBITUARIES
Marvin Larsen
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- It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing
of Marvin Larsen, of Weyburn, on July 1, 1999 at the age of 68
years. Predeceased by his father, Theodore Larsen; father-in-law
Stanley Skjonsby; a brother in infancy; one sister-in-law, Marion
Skjonsby; and his special uncle, Floyd Deal. Marvin leaves to
mourn, his loving wife, Mabel Larsen; his mother, Lillian Larsen;
his mother-in-law Aurilla Skjonsby; one son, Dale and Kathy Larsen;
one daughter, Debbie and Don Sanders; his five grandsons: Chad,
Travis and Kayd Larsen, Morgan and Mackenze Sanders; his step-grandchildren:
Lisa, Nicole and Matt Sanders; his two brothers: Kenneth and
Jenny Larsen and Duane and Delores Larsen; his brothers and sisters-in-law:
Merlin and Ann Skjonsby, Wilfred and Maryann Skjonsby, Darlene
and Dalt Lafoy, Darrell and Vicki Skjonsby; and special uncle
and aunt: Norman Larsen and Lill Densley; also many nieces and
nephews, cousins and their families. Marvin Darrel Larsen was
born and raised on the farm at Ratcliffe, SK. He attended Norgy
Country School with his brothers until it closed, then he went
to Ratcliffe School. On May 3, 1957, Marvin married Mabel Skjonsby
in Weyburn. They lived in Goodwater and Lampman in their early
years, then Ratcliffe before moving to Weyburn. Marvin enjoyed
many sports: golf, pool, curling and bowling. He liked to play
cards and watch ball games. He loved visiting with people and
enjoyed travelling. Marvin was a member of the Elks Club and
the Wheatland Senior Centre in Weyburn. He was especially touched
by the attendance of many family and friends at his surprise
65th birthday party. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly
missed. Funeral service was held Monday, July 5 at 2:00 p.m.
from the Free Methodist Church, Weyburn with Pastor Wade Fitzpatrick
officiating. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens,
Weyburn. Honorary pallbearers were: Carl Von Hagen, Harvey Oudot,
Doug Marshall, Fred Fisher, George McLeod, Rainey Grams, Gale
Miller and Jim Burge. The active pallbearers were: Dale Larsen,
Don Sanders, Randy Larsen, Ken Skjonsby, Darren Skjonsby and
Jerry Lafoy. Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate
to the A.L.S. Society of Saskatchewan, Box 31028, Normanview
Mall, Regina, SK S4R 8R6, in his memory. Arrangements were in
care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
John Keith "Jack"
Robins
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- John Keith "Jack" Robins, born in Weyburn, SK Nov.
7, 1918, passed away quietly on July 6, 1999 at the Royal Inland
Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Jack leaves to mourn his passing his
loving wife Peggy, his beloved son John and his wife Kelly of
Lions Bay. Jack leaves to cherish his memory three grandchildren:
Spencer Ellen, Jordyn Michelle and John "Chase" Robins.
He also leaves two sisters, Peggy Demosky of Chase, BC, Marilyn
Muir of Cayley, AB and his brother Doug of Medicine Hat, AB,
along with numerous nieces and nephews. Raised in Griffin, SK
Jack developed a love for the outdoors that was to stay with
him his entire life. In 1939 he moved with his family to Calgary
where he studied electronics at the Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology. At 23, Jack joined the RCAF and served overseas
as a radar officer until the end of the war in 1945. Upon his
return Jack joined the Alberta Forest Service as a District Ranger
in Rocky Mountain House, where he met Margaret "Peggy"
Edwards who was to become his wife and companion for the rest
of his life. A few years later he transferred to the Federal
Dept. of Forestry where he held the position of Chief Ranger
at the Northern Forest Research Center in Edmonton until his
retirement in 1975. Jack and his family relocated to Chase shortly
after his retirement where they have resided for the past 24
years. Jack was an avid outdoorsman and his love of nature was
an inspiration to all those he touched. He was a loving husband,
a devoted father and a good friend. Jack was a gifted man whose
talents seemed to have few boundaries, he was a very special
person and enjoyed life to its fullest. A kind and gentle man,
he will be greatly missed by all who have known him. A memorial
service was held on Monday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews
United Church in Chase. In lieu of flowers donations can be made
to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Kamloops in Jack's
memory.
- John Melvin Tytlandsvik
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- On Friday, July 2, 1999 John Melvin Tytlandsvik, late of
Weyburn, passed away at the age of 72 years. Predeceased by his
parents: Ole and Olina Tytlandsvik; four brothers: Ludven, Elmer,
Lloyd and Melvin; and one sister, Borgel Galavan. John is survived
by his loving wife, Laural (Molly) Tytlandsvik of Weyburn; his
children: Laurie (Darwin) Raes of Fir Mountain, SK; Gaylene (Mike)
Rosebluff of Wetaskiwin, AB; Dale Tytlandsvik of Fillmore; Joan
(Chuck) Rogers of Weyburn; Kathy (Gene) Cugnet of Weyburn; and
Peggy (Warren) Gaab of Weyburn; 22 grandchildren; one great grandson;
four brothers: George (Winnie); Bert (Jean); Chester (Beryl);
and Walter (Lorraine); and four sisters: Grace Williams; Stella
Swedburg, Jen (Dave) Smith; and Anne (Rudy) Grams; brother-in-law,
William Evernden; sisters-in-law: Marvelous Tytlandsvik; Wilma
Tytlandsvik; Muriel Bakken; Shirley (Red) Robillard; and Lynn
Evernden; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was born October
1, 1926 on the family farm at Maxim, SK. He attended Temple School
until he quit to farm. He also had various jobs, fencing crew
for the P.F.R.A., lineman for Tribune Northwest Rural Telephone
Co., and the Weyburn Livestock Exchange. He also did some carpentry,
vet work and gardening. He enjoyed visiting with friends and
family, playing dominoes, and reading. He coached girls softball
when they were little, and when they grew up he coached them
again. He also umpired many softball and baseball games. In the
mid 80's he started growing a large market garden, and attended
the Weyburn Farmer's Market until his health would no longer
allow him to garden. John and Molly moved to Weyburn in September
of 1995, after spending many winters in town, and summers on
the farm. He lived a good life, surrounded by family and friends,
especially enjoyed his time with his children and grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 6 at 2:00 p.m. from the
Free Methodist Church, Weyburn, with Pastor Wade Fitzpatrick
officiating. Interment followed in Maxim Cemetery. The pallbearers
were: Fred Fisher, Larry Tytlandsvik, Brian Tytlandsvik, Morris
Tytlandsvik, Rod Swedburg and Pat Doud. Those wishing to express
their sympathy may donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, in his memory. Arrangements
were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
(Tootie) Violet Mae
Milne
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- On Monday, July 5, 1999 (Tootie) Violet Mae Milne passed
away peacefully at the age of 90 years in Beautiful Plains Villa,
Yellow Grass, SK. She is survived by her loving family of five:
Geo (Cathy) Bartlett of Victoria, BC; Jean (Morley) Hodgins of
Edmonton, AB; Willard (Betty) Bartlett of Calgary, AB; Hartley
(Doris) Bartlett of Regina; and Garnet (Shirley) Bartlett of
Yellow Grass; three sisters: Olive (Tom) Cockram of Yellow Grass;
Ruth (Herb) Wilke of Yellow Grass; and Phil Muir of Kelowna,
BC; two sisters-in-law: Jessie (Artie) Bakke of Weyburn; and
Ida Bartlett of Regina; 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren;
two great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tootie was predeceased by her first husband, Alex Bartlett; her
second husband, Howie Milne; one sister Helen; and grandsons
Blair Irvine and Cory Bartlett. Funeral service was held Thursday,
July 8 at 2:00 p.m. from Yellow Grass United Church with Rev.
Lynda Harrison officiating. Interment followed in Yellow Grass
Cemetery. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary
pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Gary Irvine, Allen
Bartlett, John Bartlett, Ronnie Irvine, Brent Bartlett and Joel
Bartlett. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may donate to
Beautiful Plains Villa, Yellow Grass, or to the Yellow Grass
United Church Memorial Fund, in her memory. Arrangements were
in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
- Harold George Farr
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- Harold George Farr, 1939-1999, Courtney, BC, passed away
June 23, 1999 at the age of 60 years. Harold is survived by his
loving wife Eileen, daughter Terry Magensen, Cindy (Ron Deptuck),
Penny (Reid Robertson) all of Courtney; son Jerry (Ilona) Farr
of Tahsis, BC; eight grandchildren Rob, Brandon and Jared Magensen,
Kristie and Kody Deptuck, Alyssa Robertson, and Chad and Aaron
Farr; brother Glenn (Berva) Farr of Lewvan, SK. Harold was predeceased
by his father Charles Henry in 1940, his mother Eva Jane Farr
in 1947 and one grandson Tyler Robertson.
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