OBITUARIES
- Leslie Gardiner Brammall
Leslie Gardiner Brammall was called home to be with his Lord
on November 20, 1999 at the age of 82 years. He was predeceased
by his parents, Frank and Faith Brammall, a sister in infancy,
a sister Lois Brammall of Midale, a brother Neil Brammall of
Kisbey and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is
survived by his loving wife of 48 years. Jean Brammall of Killarney,
MB; a daughter Doris (Harold) Nickel of Wabamun, AB; a daughter
Esther (Bryan) McAuley of Killarney; a son Frank (Ina) Brammall
of Thedford, ON; a brother Paul Brammall of Duncan, BC; grandchildren
Derrick and Shawna Nickel of Wabamun, Amy Jo, Kevin and Laurie
McAuley of Killarney, and several nieces and nephews. Leslie
was born on the family farm at Kisbey on September 28, 1917.
In his early years he attended a rural school at Kisbey. He later
continued his schooling for an additional three years at Briercrest
Bible School in Caronport, SK and graduated from there. During
the Second World War, Leslie served his country as a mechanic
in overseas service in Holland, Italy and France. Following the
war, he farmed in the Kisbey area. On June 30, 1951, he married
Jean Molberg. After a short time in Kisbey, they settled into
farming in the Midale area where they farmed for several years.
While in Midale, Leslie was very active in the Midale Baptist
Church where he served as a faithful deacon for many years, and
as a Gideon in the Gideon's Society. He also served his community
well as a board member of the Low Rental Housing Authority in
Midale. In the 1980s, Leslie and Jean began a pattern of farming
in Midale in the summers but wintering in Killarney. Following
their retirement from farming in the early 1990s, Leslie and
Jean made Killarney their permanent residence. While in Killarney,
Leslie continued his active involvement in the church. He has
served as a Deacon, has taught Sunday school, has preached, has
been involved in various Bible studies and has been faithful
as a prayer warrior. He was also very faithful in doing what
he could to help the church building project and was happy with
each step of progress that was made. Up to the time of his death,
he, along with his wife have hosted a weekly Bible study in their
home. He was also very regular in his attendance and support
of a prayer group which meets to pray every Saturday morning
at the church. He usually brought a Bible passage to share with
the group. On the morning of his passing, he had his alarm set
so he could get up for this time of prayer at the church but
God called him home shortly before his 7:00 prayer time. In his
spare time, Leslie enjoyed helping people at odd jobs, fixing
small machines, and working at different projects around his
home and community. He also loved to travel and to read and could
often be found with a book in his hand. Through his reading and
his experiences, he became well versed in many different areas.
He especially liked to read his Bible and made a commitment to
read through it each year, which he did for most years of his
married life. Leslie loved people and always cherished his time
with those he knew and met. Many people can attest to the genuine
interest he showed in people, to his hearty handshake and his
desire to know how things were really going. Leslie will always
be remembered as a friend and encourager to all who knew him
and will be sadly missed by those whose lives he touched. Killarney
& Boissevain Funeral Homes Ltd. were in care of arrangements.
- Rachel "Rose" Bowes
On Wednesday, November 17, 1999, Rachel "Rose" Bowes,
late of Stoughton, passed away at New Hope Lodge, at the age
of 83 years. Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Carl
Bowes; three brothers: Frank, Louis and Joe; and three sisters:
Irene, Helen and Margaret. Rose is survived by one daughter,
Sharon (Bill) Paulenko; two sons: Larry (Claudette) Bowes and
Richard (Leona) Bowes; nine grandchildren: Tammy, Monty, Chamdra,
Kelly, Bobbie-Jo, Shane, Melissa, Mallory and Reid; three great
grandchildren: Annissa, Bret and Samuel; one brother, Alex Solomon;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rachel was born and raised
on a farm near Parkerview, SK, along with her four brothers and
three sisters. There, she met Carl, her husband of 50 years,
while he was putting up hay for his livestock during the Depression.
They were married July 1, 1935 at Yorkton and started their home
on the Bowes family farm at Stoughton, where they raised three
children, Sharon, Larry and Richard. Rachel, or Rose as she was
known to many, worked both on and off the farm. For several years
she worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. Markoff. She was
very well known for her cooking, and worked as a cook at the
Newhope Pioneer Lodge, and later, while living in Weyburn, she
worked as a cook at Mt. St. Mary's. Rachel was an active member
of the Margaret Armstrong Rebekah Lodge and was Past Noble Grand.
Her greatest love was her family and friends, and her generosity
will be remembered by many. She is fondly remembered and will
be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service
was held Saturday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United
Church, Stoughton, with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Interment
followed in Stoughton Cemetery. All those in attendance were
considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers
were: Bob, Barney, Darrel and Doug Solomon, Allan Heemen and
Francis Alexander. For friends so wishing, donations may be made
in her memory to the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Palmer Morley Pederson
On Tuesday, November 23, 1999, Palmer Morley Pederson, late of
Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn Special Care Home at the
age of 87 years. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Marie
Pederson; one son, Earl; two sisters: Olga Ostad and Mabel Peterson;
and two brothers: Henry and Arnold. Palmer is survived by his
loving wife of 64 years, Sophie of Weyburn; two sons: Ron Pederson
of Weyburn; and Les (Shirley) Pederson of Calgary, AB; two daughters-in-law:
Elaine Pederson of Saskatoon; and Barbara Pederson of Ottawa,
ON; grandchildren: Gordon (Maureen) Pederson and their son, Connor,
of Ottawa; Shelly Pederson of Ottawa; Brent Pederson of Saskatoon;
Stacey Pederson of Kelowna, BC; Scott (Shelley) Pederson and
their son Ryan of Calgary; Brad (Allison) Pederson and their
children, Tayler and Sara of Florida; two brothers: Melvin Pederson
of Iowa and Martin (Flossie) Pederson of Calgary; one sister:
Hazel (Frank) Kelley of Weyburn; one sister-in-law, Ethel Pederson
of Seattle, Wash.; as well as nieces, nephews, grand nieces and
nephews. Palmer was born June 13, 1912 on the family farm at
Talmage. He attended Talmage public school with his life long
partner, Sophie, to grade 8. He was very active in sports as
a younger man, especially baseball and curling. In January, 1935,
he married Sophie Tollefson in Talmage. They lived and farmed
in Talmage and Worcester until 1961. He also drove the school
bus at Talmage, and then became the maintenance person with Western
Christian College, until his retirement at age 65. Palmer remained
very active in woodworking and general repair and restoration
in the Weyburn area until his health failed him. He and Sophie
were supporters of many community churches, including the last
several years at the Weyburn Free Methodist Church. Palmer will
be remembered for his kindness, gentle spirit and generosity,
and unfailing sense of humor. Funeral service was held Friday,
November 26 at 2:00 p.m. from the Weyburn Community Free Methodist
Church, with Pastor Wade Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment followed
in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. The pallbearers were: Allan,
James, Norm, Ron and Mark Alexander and Les Sproule. For friends
so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian
Cancer Society or to the Weyburn Free Methodist Church. Arrangements
were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Gregory J. Miller
It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of
our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother,
Gregory J. Miller on Friday, November 26, 1999 at the age of
81 years. Greg passed away at Pioneer Village peacefully with
his family by his bedside. Predeceased by parents Albert and
Elsie Miller, step-father Ed Dienst and one sister in infancy.
Survived by wife Jean of 57 years, of Regina; son Donald (Darlene)
Miller of Ceylon; daughter Marlene (Ron) Lessard of Regina Beach;
sisters: Cath (Jack) Conn of Vancouver; and Ardyth (Fernie) Manz
of Regina; grandchildren Shana (Shawn) Flottorp of Regina; Kathryn
Miller of Ceylon; Morley (Dana) Lessard of Whitehorse, Yukon;
Treena (Lloyd) Campbell of Kimberly, BC; Rachelle (Trevor) Pollon
of Kelowna, BC; great grandchildren: Jessica, Tyler and Sarah
Flottorp of Regina; Cody and Spencer Lessard of Whitehorse, Yukon;
and Tanner and Chanel Campbell of Kimberly, BC. The funeral was
held at the Regina Funeral Home, Hwy. #1 East, on Wednesday,
December 1 at 10:00 a.m., with Russ Phillips officiating. Interment
was held at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following
the service. Visitation for family and friends was held Tuesday,
November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Regina Funeral Home. Flowers
gratefully declined; memorial donations may be made in Greg's
memory to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan Inc., 301,
2550-12th Avenue, Regina, SK , S4P 3X1 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were in care of Regina Funeral Home.
- Ivy May Pawlak
On November 10, 1999, Mrs. Ivy Pawlak passed away in Lloydminster,
SK at the age of 87 years. Ivy was born in a sod hut at Ratcliffe
on August 23, 1912. She married Tim Pawlak in 1940. Together
they started their family of three and their business operation
of country store, gas station and post office. After only ten
years of marriage Tim passed away suddenly. Ivy continued on
with the family business until 1961. At that time she returned
to school and got her teaching certificate. She taught in Oungre,
SK until her retirement. Ivy is survived by her children Steven
(Gayle) of Vermilion, AB, Shannon Young of Sandy, Utah, Elgin
(Elsie) of Kitscoty, AB, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren,
and one brother Jim Ratcliffe of Brandon, MB. Ivy was predeceased
by her husband and brothers Ernest, Richard and Joseph. Ivy has
been cremated and will be laid to rest with her husband Tim in
the St. John's cemetery at Beaubier. An annual scholarship will
be set up in memory of Ivy at Western Christian College. This
college was attended by all three of her children and by several
of her grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff
at Jubilee Home in Lloydminster for their kindness and caring.
Also, the family wishes to thank the many friends who shared
our sorrows and assisted us in so many ways. God bless you for
your kindness and compassion.
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