OBITUARIES
Herman Rolf Johnson
- Herman Rolf Johnson of Weyburn, passed away peacefully with
his family at his side on July 24, 1999 at the age of 77 years.
Predeceased by his parents, Rasmus and Karen Johnson; his brother,
Leonard Johnson and his grandson, Douglas Skogen. He is survived
by his loving wife of 55-1/2 years, Peggy Johnson of Weyburn;
his five children: Verna (Alfred) Skogen of Calgary; Ron (Zelda)
Johnson of Moose Jaw; Keith (Marlene) Johnson of Moose Jaw; Linda
(Allan) Tosczak of Weyburn; Donna (Donald) Forrester of Bromhead;
15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn
his brother Robert (Vivian) Johnson of Weyburn; two sisters:
Ragna Schnell and Mabel Johnson of Regina; numerous nieces and
nephews and extended family. Herman retired from farming in the
Oungre district in 1975. Upon retirement he enjoyed many winters
in Mesa, Arizona. He loved camping, fishing, golfing, playing
shuffleboard, swimming and visits with the many friends he made
wherever he lived. He especially loved family gatherings and
special occasions. He was a loving and kind person who never
complained and was so thankful for his many blessings. His sense
of humour was always with him. Funeral service was held July
28 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor
Ron Bestvater officiating. Interment followed in Green Acres
Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. The active pallbearers were his grandsons:
Kirk Johnson, Jeffery Tosczak, Palmer Johnson, Darcy Skogen,
John Tosczak, Nolan Skogen, Lonny Forrester. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made in Herman's memory to Schizophrenia Association
of Weyburn, Attn: Heather Stairmand, 153 Birch Dr., Weyburn,
S4H 0S6, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or to the charity
of your choice. Arrangements in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral
Home Inc., Weyburn.
Raymond Leitch
- Mr. Raymond Albert Leitch of Medicine Hat, passed away in
Medicine Hat on Friday, July 30, 1999 at the age of 73 years.
He is survived by his children, Jim (Lyn) Leitch of Medicine
Hat, Karen Leitch of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, numerous grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Terry Leitch.
Raymond was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on February 7, 1926.
He attended school in Yellow Grass and Weyburn, Saskatchewan
and then farmed in the Weyburn area for a number of years. After
trucking for some time Raymond managed a concrete plant in Weyburn
for a number of years and then worked as a Driver Examiner for
The Government of Saskatchewan in many parts of the province,
retiring in 1983 due to health reasons. He moved to Medicine
Hat in 1994 where he resided until his passing. Raymond enjoyed
fishing, travelling and buying and selling vehicles. He loved
to read and was well versed in many areas of health care. Funeral
Services were held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th
Street S.W. on Monday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend
Mark Malek officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 73 -
7th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Arrangements
in care of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Emil Edel
- On Friday, July 23, 1999, Emil Edel, late of Weyburn, passed
away at home at the age of 73 years. Predeceased by his parents:
William and Olga Edel; one brother, Arnold Edel; three sisters:
one in infancy, Eileen Mohr and Helen Bomback. Emil is survived
by his wife Marlene Edel of Weyburn; his children: Donna (Francis)
Phillips of Weyburn; Brenda (Terry) Wyllychuk of Wroxton, SK;
Michael Edel of Regina; Floretta (Rick) Emerson of Roblin, MB;
and Ken Edel (Alice) of Peace River, AB; two brothers: Lawrence
(Ann) Edel of Wetaskiwin, AB and Ted Edel of Winnipeg; three
sisters: Marlene (Robert) Liske of Roblin, MB; Susan Rowan of
Roblin, MB; and Alice Zelmer of Swan River, MB; 10 grandchildren:
Anya, Austin and Kail Phillips; Kali and Serina Wyllychuk; Brandi,
Eric and Adam Emerson; Kurt and Jeff Edel; his mother-in-law:
Viola Molitor of Weyburn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 27 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.
In lieu of flowers, for friends so wishing, donations may be
made in his memory to the Battans Disease Foundation or the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Kenneth Roy McHattie
- On Friday, July 23, 1999, Kenneth Roy McHattie, late of Weyburn,
passed away at home at the age of 58 years. Predeceased by his
father, John McHattie; and one brother, John Edward McHattie.
Ken is survived by his wife Marlene of Weyburn; his mother, Martha
McHattie of Regina; one brother, Floyd (Eleanor) McHattie of
Gladmar; two sisters: Ruby (Glen) Hoberg of Regina; and Jeanette
(Wes) Dynna of Regina; one sister-in-law, Marion Barber of Regina;
mother-in-law Anne Norman of Weyburn; three aunts; as well as
several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Ken was
born January 5, 1941 at Radville. He was raised on a farm and
ranch and received his schooling at Minton and Gladmar schools.
He spent many years working at construction in Regina and Weyburn,
and lived in Gladmar, Regina and Weyburn. Ken was a cowboy at
heart and loved to spend his time breaking horses and riding.
He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved and cared for
people and animals, and was always interested in family, friends,
neighbors and animals. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July
27, at 10:30 a.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with
Capts. Gerald and Joyce McDonald officiating. Interment followed
in Gladmar Cemetery. All those in attendance were considered
to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Gary
Schmidt, Robert McHattie, Les Hoberg, Chris Hoberg, Jayson McHattie
and Clarence Schlacter. For friends so wishing, donations may
be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements
were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd.
- Ina Annie Rolfs
On Saturday, July 24, 1999, Ina Annie Rolfs, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 84
years. Ina was born June 12, 1915 at Macoun, SK. Predeceased
by her parents, William and Janie Dixon; by her husband, John
Rolfs Sr.; one brother Bill; three sisters: Janie, Isabel and
Kathy; one son: Kenneth and one daughter, Roberta. Ina is survived
by her children: Shirley (John), Bill (Barb), Darlene (Ken),
Karen (Paul), Terry, Connie (Dave), John (Joan), Graham, Barb
(Kelly) and Keith; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren
and great great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Mary); and
three sisters: Alice (Harold), Iris and Shiela (John).
The following is a poem that was written by Ina Rolfs, 'What
is Beauty.'
- Beauty is in the seed so small
That when planted in the soil
Springs forth in all its glory
The fairest flower of all.
With delicate colors and perfume rare
These are God's reward with a little care.
Of a Mother and Dad have now grown old
And the lives in their faces
Have a story untold.
Of the work and the worry of raising their young
And how strong they stand by
When our hearts have been wrung
By sickness and heartbreak and the angel of death
With a strong silent hand clasp and faith unsurpassed
They patiently help us to meet the big test.
Yes, to me there is beauty in all of these things
Of the croaking of frogs and birds in the wing.
To sit under the stars and be able to pray
For God to watch o'er us by night and by day.
And help us to bear patiently whatever may come
And hold onto our hand until
We are called home.
A celebration of her life was held Tuesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier
officiating. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 28
at 10:30 a.m. at the Macoun Cemetery, Macoun. For friends so
wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Souris Valley
Extended Care Centre Therapeutic Animal Park. Arrangements were
entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd, Weyburn.
- Harold Russell Gronnerud
Harold Russell Gronnerud passed away on Sunday, July 25, 1999
in the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 87. Harold was
predeceased by his parents, brothers Orvin and Ralph, granddaughter
Janine and brother-in-law Laird. He is survived by his loving
wife of 57 years Cherie, his four children Jim (Wallis), Glenn
(Pat), Judy (Barry), Bud (Linda), his grandchildren Michael (Pam),
Dean, Lynn, Jeffrey (Jody), Jason (Julie), Shane, Shelly (Kevin),
and Michael, ten grandchildren, sisters Mildred (Myron) and Margy
and numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was born on the family
farm in Lewvan, SK on April 26, 1912. He spent his growing up
years in California, Florida and Minnesota, returning to Lewvan,
where he farmed up until the time of his death. Harold was very
involved with his local community, serving as superintendent
of Lewvan United Church, Director of the Co-op Board (as well
as being manager during the war years) and a member of the Lewvan
Community Control. His many contributions to municipal and provincial
affairs include S.A.R.M., Crop Insurance Board, Crimes Compensation
Board, Cancer Commission and the Rail Abandonment Committee.
He was a member of the O.E.S. and the Masonic Lodge for many
years. Funeral service was held on Thursday, July 29 at 1:00
p.m. at the Church of Christ, Weyburn, SK, 1115-1st Ave., N.E.
with Pastor Russell Ferris officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360-2nd Ave.,
Regina.
- Edna Anna Backlund
On Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Edna Anna Backlund, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 86
years. Edna was born October 14, 1912 at Alexander, MB. Predeceased
by her parents, Noah and Josephine LaValley; two brothers: Louie
LaValley and Wilfred LaValley; two brothers-in-law: Leonard Knibbs
and Ernst Benson; and one sister-in-law Mabel LaValley. Edna
is survived by two brothers: Leo (Bernice) LaValley of Stoughton
and Fred (Annie) LaValley of Stoughton; two sisters: Bella Benson
of Creston, BC and Clara Knibbs of Weyburn; one sister-in-law,
Elza LaValley of Porcupine Plain, SK; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews. A graveside service was held Saturday, July 31 at
2:00 p.m. from Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, with Rev.
Cameron Weber officiating. In lieu of flowers, for friends so
wishing, donations may be made in her memory to a charity of
choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn
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