OBITUARIES
- LeVan Marion Shugart
- LeVan Marion Shugart of Palo Alto, Calif., passed away peacefully
on Tuesday, August 5, 1999 at the age of 81 years. He was a long
time high school science teacher and an avid fisherman. He was
born September 4, 1917 in Waterloo, Iowa, the second son of Lyman
Levi Shugart and Mary Belle Orr. "Shug" was always
proud of his Iowa roots and it was through these early years
that he had connections to the Weyburn area. James Orr, a long
time Weyburn area farmer and stockman was one of Shug's favorite
uncles and Jack Orr of Weyburn is his cousin. Shug was also the
father of Yellow Grass area resident Chuck Shugart. He received
his early education in Waterloo where he enjoyed the association
of numerous cousins on the Orr side, and participated in many
sports such as baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, and
track throughout high school and later at the University of Northern
Iowa where he earned his bachelor's degree in education in 1938.
He taught one year in Rockwell, Iowa before WWII intervened in
the direction of his life. He enlisted in the US navy and served
as a communications officer and was on convoy duty in the North
Atlantic on the destroyer USS Quick where he served honorably
for the entire length of the war. It was during this time that
he met a pretty young Iowa gal that would become his lifelong
partner for the next 55 years. He married Charlotte Verna Bennett,
daughter of Vernon Washington Bennett and Lois Ester Day, in
her home town of Rockwell City, Iowa, on September 28, 1944.
After the war Shug took a high school teaching position in Frankfurt,
Germany, teaching the children of American military personnel
occupying Germany in the post war years. He also continued his
passion for sports while he was there by coaching high school
baseball, basketball, and football. He taught there for four
years before returning to the United States and completing his
master's degree at Colorado State in Greely, Colorado, where
son Chuck was born in 1952. Then it was off to California where
he accepted a high school science teaching job in Palo Alto where
daughter Mary was born in 1953. He taught there from 1952 to
1980 when he retired. He never lost his enthusiasm for teaching
and loved to see the "light go on" when a young person
would grasp a new concept. Upon retiring he was able to pursue
the true passion of his life - fishing. It didn't matter where.
It didn't matter when. It didn't matter the weather, the time,
or who was with him. As long as he had the rod and reel in his
hand and the line in the water there was nowhere else that he
would rather be. He spent a lot of summers hiking in the Sierra
Mountains in Calif. and traveling to visit family to find those
"secret fishing holes" where the big ones were. He
was predeceased by a brother Alan in his youth, and his parents.
He leaves his wife Charlotte of Palo Alto, son Charles Alan and
wife Ronna Despain of Yellow Grass, a daughter Mary Lois and
husband Steve Beare of Canberra, Australia, two grandsons Levi
and Ben Shugart, three granddaughters Kaitlin Beare, Julie and
Jennifer Shugart, and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends
who will miss him very much. Following cremation a private family
memorial service will be held at a later date. It was his wish
that his ashes be spread at one of his favorite fishing spots
high in the Sierras. In lieu of flowers make a donation to your
favorite youth organization.
- Joyce Gwendolyn Payak
- On Monday, August 9, 1999, Joyce Gwendolyn Payak, late of
Weyburn, passed away at Weyburn General Hospital at the age of
82 years. Predeceased by her parents: Joseph and Devilla Barry,
and by her husband, Mike Payak in 1998. Joyce will be lovingly
remembered by her family: one daughter, Maryann (Jim) Uhl of
Devon, AB, and one son, Don (Charlotte) Payak of Weyburn; five
grandchildren: Joyann (Reg) Francis of Fort Saskatchewan, AB;
Sonya Uhl of Port Coquitlam, BC; Steven (Meredith) Uhl of Port
Coquitlam; Chris Payak of Weyburn; and Kimberly Payak of Weyburn;
four great granddaughters: Andi, Brandi, Courtney and Samantha
Francis; one brother, Don (Donna) Barry of Kimberley, BC; as
well as several nieces and nephews. Joyce was born at Waskada,
MB on June 2, 1917. Her father worked on the railway, and so
the family lived in various parts of Manitoba while she was growing
up. After her parents' deaths in the early 40's she came to Regina
to work with the threshing crews and visited with her cousins
Gladys (Ernie) Smye and Opal (Bill) Elyk in the Weyburn Plains
district. They introduced her to their neighbour, Mike Payak.
Joyce and Mike were married November 2, 1946. They farmed in
the Weyburn Plains area until their retirement in 1980, when
their son Don took over the farm. After their retirement, they
enjoyed travelling the first few years, touring Australia, New
Zealand, Tahiti, California, and Mexico, as well as several motorhome
trips from coast to coast in Canada. They continued to live on
the farm until December 1997 when their failing health required
a move to Weyburn. Joyce enjoyed her flowers, her pets, and bird
watching. Prayers were said Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Father Hengen
presiding. The funeral mass was held Thursday, August 12 at 10:30
a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn,
with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to
be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were Bruce Croal,
Frank Payonk, Richard Tollefson, Larry Fleming, Lloyd Culham
and Dean Stewart. For friends so wishing, donations may be made
to a charity of choice, in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Arthur Edwin Muma
- Arthur Edwin Muma passed away at Weyburn on Saturday, August
14, 1999 at the age of 88 years. He was born in Marquis, SK and
attended school in Marquis and Keeler. In 1937 he married Thelma
Gallagher. Art went to teachers college in Moose Jaw and taught
school for several years in different places including Primate,
Drinkwater and Wood Mountain. He began working as a rural municipal
administrator in Flaxcombe in the early 1940's and took classes
to obtain the necessary certificates of qualification, eventually
obtaining the advanced Superior "A" Certificate. He
continued to do this type of work in various places including
Morse, Spring Valley and Estevan until his retirement in 1977.
During his time in Estevan he was on the board of the St. Paul's
United Church. He and Thelma enjoyed entertaining, playing bridge
and visiting with friends and family until they were forced by
ill health to move to the Crocus Plains Villa in Weyburn. Arthur
was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Muma, two sisters,
Mabel and Marion and one brother, John. Arthur will be lovingly
remembered by his wife of 62 years, Thelma of Weyburn, two sons:
Lloyd (Janie) Muma of Weyburn and James (Julie) Muma of Calgary;
five grandchildren: Dana Muma (Peter Steckhan), Scott (Tina)
Muma, Kelsey Muma, Jodie Muma and Jason Muma; one great granddaughter,
Jenna Muma, three sisters: Minnie Wilson of Maple Creek; Sarah
Muma of Ottawa and Edna (Don) Holyoke of Norman, OK, USA; as
well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday,
August 16 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with
Marilyn Anderson Corkum officiating minister. Interment followed
in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All those in attendance
were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers
were Scott Muma, Kelsey Muma, Peter Steckhan, Lou Stang, Larry
Watson and Ron Watson. Donations may be made in his memory to
the Grace United Church Building Fund. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- John David Babbings
- On Sunday, August 15, 1999, John David Babbings passed away
peacefully at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by his parents,
David and Alice Babbings and by one sister, Ethel Olson. John
will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 59 years, Ruby
Babbings of Weyburn; his children: Marlene (Leonard) Pelletier
of Surrey, BC; Sharon (Charles) Lees of Estevan; Jack (Karen)
Babbings of Lower Sackville, NS; and Ron (Lynn) Babbings of Weyburn;
nine grandchildren: Judy (Rick) Olmstead, Janice Osarchuk, Jeff
Pelletier, Candace (Theron) Mattei, Collin (Melinda) Lees, Nathan
(Brandy) Babbings, Gregory Babbings, Mark Babbings and Jarrod
Babbings; three great grandchildren: Vanessa Osarchuk, Jake Olmstead
and Tyrel Mattei; two sisters: Laura Eggleton of Welland, ON
and Beatrice Naggy of Port Colburne, ON; as well as several nieces
and nephews. John was born in Carnduff and he grew up in the
Frobisher area. On November 27, 1940, John married Ruby Long
in Estevan. They lived in Hirsh, Oxbow, Estevan, and then in
1970 moved to Weyburn. John was a long time employee of Barber
Motors as a mechanic and caretaker. He was extremely fond of
dogs and always enjoyed fishing. He became a resident of Souris
Valley Regional Care Centre in October of 1992 where he resided
until his passing, August 15. A memorial service was held Wednesday,
August 18 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn,
with Marilyn Anderson Corkum officiating minister. Interment
followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance
were considered to be honorary pallbearers. Those wishing to
express their sympathy may donate to a charity of their choice
in his memory. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral
Home Inc., Weyburn.
- Marion Ruby Stewart
Aug. 26, 1918-Aug. 9, 1999
- Marion Ruby Stewart, formerly of Fillmore, passed away suddenly,
August 9, 1999 in Calgary. She leaves to mourn her loving daughter
and best friend, Doreen (Wes) Stainger, also of Calgary. Marion
is also survived by three sisters: Rosamond (Duke) Stafford,
Edmonton; Jean Treble and Lill Ogden and one brother Alex (Enid)
Stewart, all of Fillmore; and one sister-in-law Helen Stewart,
Weyburn, as well as several loving nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by one brother Doug, one nephew Wyman Treble, and
her parents Edith and Fletcher Stewart. Memorial service was
held in Grace United Church, Fillmore, on August 14. Interment
took place at Fillmore cemetery. Marion grew up on the farm at
Fillmore, attended High Prairie and Fillmore schools. She married
Phil Goski in 1942. They moved to Regina in 1958. Marion and
Doreen moved to Calgary in 1965 where she resided until her death.
She worked in a nursing home, a lodge and a school cafeteria
before retiring in 1983. Marion spent her last five years in
Jaques Lodge where she enjoyed bingo, cards, playing the piano
and socializing. Fillmore United Church was filled with family
and friends who came to pay their last respects. The family wishes
to thank all those who helped in the service in anyway: Rev.
Heather Lea, Elaine Morris (organist), Terry Hanson (guitarist),
the choir, the trio (Judy Smith, Karen Conquergood, Gerry Muir),
the reading (Loral Stewart), Bob Hanson, Harvey Stewart, Blair
Stewart and Orley Treble, ladies of the church who supplied lunch
after the service, those who supplied beautiful bouquets of flowers,
ladies of the community who brought food to the homes of Lill,
Jean and Alex. A very special thank you to Audrey Audette (Lethbridge)
for her caring, loving concern to Doreen and Wes.
- Ethel Rebecca Chamberlain
- On Tuesday, August 10, 1999, Ethel Rebecca Chamberlain, late
of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by
her parents, George and Fanny Chamberlain; two brothers: George
Chamberlain and Harry Chamberlain; two sisters: Cora Chamberlain
and Alice Knutson; one nephew, Austin; and one sister-in-law,
Bessie Chamberlain. Ethel is survived by one niece, Lynette Chamberlain
of Regina; one nephew, Joe (Joan) Chamberlain of Brandon, MB;
very close friend, Sharon Seibel; as well as several great nieces
and nephews and friends. Ethel was born in Bracebridge, ON on
February 28, 1908. She came west in 1909 to Milestone, SK and
attended school at Querrin, SK. She did domestic work for a number
of years. Ethel worked as a desk clerk in hotels in Lafleche
and Kincaid from 1937 to 1968, until moving to Weyburn in 1986,
where she worked at the Town and Country Restaurant. When her
sister Alice took sick, she looked after her for four years in
a wheel chair, and when she passed away, Ethel looked after her
brother-in-law until his death. The house was sold and Ethel
moved to the Van Dusen apartments. Funeral service was held Saturday,
August 14 at 1:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn,
with Marilyn Anderson Corkum officiating minister. Interment
followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance
were considered to be honorary pallbearers. Her two nephews,
Curtis and Kyle Chamberlain served as active pallbearers. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Regina
Firefighters Department, Burn Unit, Box 1790, Regina, SK S4P
3C8. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn.
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