OBITUARIES
- John David McAdam Harkness
- John David McAdam Harkness passed away peacefully on Thursday,
January 13, 2000 late of Weyburn, formerly of Kisbey, SK. He
was predeceased by his wife, Mary in 1993; his parents, Thomas
and Mary Harkness; two brothers, Jim and Ewart, one sister in
infancy, a son-in-law, Robert Silliker. He is survived by three
daughters, Margaret Silliker of Ottawa, ON, Yvonne (George) Milne
of Weyburn, Jean (Cam) Gaudet of Aylmer, PQ; ten grandchildren,
Kim (John) Routh of Kemptville, ON, Dan (Karyn) Silliker of Tillsonburg,
ON, Mary Jane (Andy) MacIlquham of Corunna, ON, John (Susan)
Silliker of Oromocto, NB, Michael (Ruth) Silliker of Comox, BC,
Karen (Bill) Coleman of Weyburn, Jennifer (Michael) Houlden of
Yellowknife, NWT, Jeffrey (Melissa) Milne of Estevan, Katrina
(Derek) Bartram of Luskville, PQ, Luke (Nadine) Gaudet of Luskville,
11 great grandchildren: David (Kim) Silliker, Mark (Nicole) Silliker,
Amanda, T J and Robby Silliker, David Silliker, James and David
MacIlquham, Lisa (Avery) Coleman, Ryan Coleman, Tiarra Marie
Bartram; one great great grandchild, Cody Silliker; three sisters-in-law,
Ethel Patterson of Estevan, Mable Ross of Duncan, BC, Nellie
Armstrong of Livelong, SK, as well as several nieces and nephews,
the extended care workers at Hill Top Manor and Eden Homes. A
celebration of John's life was held in Kisbey United Church Monday,
January 17, with Kathy Smith and Rev. Ross McMurtry officiating.
Interment followed in Warmley Cemetery, Kisbey. John was born
January 19, 1901 on his father's homestead, NE 34-11-5-W2nd.
In 1903 John's family moved to a farm eight miles southwest of
the original homestead which later became the Hazelbank District.
John attended various schools, at the age of 14 he decided school
was not for him and started farming with his father. John married
Mary Armstrong Dec. 19, 1929. They continued farming through
the dry years, low grain prices, early frost, early snowfalls.
Their's was a mixed farm of sheep, cattle and grain. Their faith
and hard work helped them through the hard times and the good
times. John believed we are all born with at least one gift,
if so, his was judging livestock. He helped organize and was
on the Board of Directors of the Moose Mountain Livestock Sales.
John played ball, hockey, judged at the Kennedy rodeos among
other ventures. John and Mary in later years spent many winters
in Victoria, BC. The Oxford Castle Inn was home for many friends
from Ont., Man., and Sask. In 1983 John wrote the first edition
of "The Reflection of John D. Harkness" - a book about
family pioneers and happenings through the years. In 1993 he
wrote a revised edition of "Reflections" adding more
stories about the pioneer of Hazelbank District and surrounding
area. John's last few years were spent putting current events,
poems, news of the day into albums. His family, friends and care
givers were very important to him. Our heartfelt thanks to the
care givers at Hill Top Manor, Eden Homes, the doctors and nurses,
the friends at Legion Towers and all those who visited John.
The family thanks friends, neighbors and family for flowers,
cards, visits, phone calls and memorials and for words of comport.
Special thanks to Kathy Smith, Rev. Ross McMurtry, Gordon Liddle,
soloist, the choir and organist, Bobbie James, the ladies of
the Kisbey Hall Auxiliary for the lunch after the service. The
pallbearers were: Jeff Milne, Bill Coleman, Ryan Coleman, Bruce
Harkness, Stewart Elford, Marvin Rolufs. Arrangements were in
care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
- Frank Fellner
- On Monday, January 24, 2000, Frank Fellner, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by his parents,
Peter and Maria Fellner; three sisters: Marie Teresia, Annie
and Clara; two brothers: Andrew and Max; three brothers-in-law:
Sid Pingert, Fred Silljer and Nick Silljer; two sisters-in-law:
Bessie Fellner and Mary Fellner; grandson, Tanner Zastrow and
son-in-law, Brad Zastrow. Frank is survived by his loving wife,
Myriel of Weyburn, and his daughter, Pam Zastrow of Weyburn;
grandchildren: Brendan and Nicole Zastrow; two brothers: Joe
(Mary) Fellner of Ohaton, AB, and Peter (Barb) Fellner of Weyburn;
four sisters: Barb Pingert of Khedive; Kay Silljer of Pangman;
Mary Silljer of Regina; and Terry Fellner of New Westminster,
BC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was born March
2, 1913 at Trossachs. In 1918 the family moved from Trossachs
to Khedive when he was five years old. He lived with his large
family on their farm south of Khedive, and went to school in
Khedive until grade 8, and then as school was not for him, he
quit to go trapping and he also helped on the family farm. He
married Myriel Colbow on November 12, 1948 in Regina. He purchased
his own farm land in 1949 and he and Myriel lived right in the
town of Khedive. Their daughter Pam was born September 15, 1959.
Frank was very interested in sports all his life. He played baseball
and hockey when he was younger. He was a curler and he loved
to attend Rider football games in Regina. In his retirement years,
he took up golfing. Gardening in the summer was his real love.
He loved to work with the soil. He loved farming and you could
tell because his fields hardly ever had a weed growing. He also
loved to play cards and go fishing with his friends. They went
every spring and fall on a fishing trip up to northern Saskatchewan.
Frank was secretary for the Khedive curling club for a few years,
and was always there to lend a hand if anyone needed it. Pam's
marriage to Brad Zastrow on September 24, 1988 meant he finally
had a son. When his grandson, Brendan was born, it was a very
proud day. Because of his Alzheimer disease, he didn't understand
when granddaughter, Nicole was born, but really enjoyed when
she went to visit him in SVRCC. Frank lived at Khedive all his
life. In 1995, because of his Alzheimer's disease, he became
a resident to Souris Valley Regional Care Center, where he remained
until his passing. Funeral service was held Thursday, January
27 at 11:30 a.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Marilyn
Anderson Corkum officiating minister. Interment followed in Khedive
Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Joe Fellner, Brad Pingert, Larry
Fellner, Allan Hancock, Glenn Lillejord and Murray Silljer. For
friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the
Alzheimer Society of Sask. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher
Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Thomas Gilbert Marshall
- On Monday, January 24, 2000, Thomas Gilbert Brown (Gil) Marshall,
late of Yellow Grass, age 85 years, passed away at Souris Valley
Extended Care Centre. Predeceased by his parents, Joe and Florence
Marshall; one sister, Florence Keetch; one brother, Bruce Marshall
and grandson, Jodie Watson. Gil is survived by his loving wife
of 53 years, Lillian Marshall of Yellow Grass; his children:
Connie (Doug) Watson of Yellow Grass; Carol (Ken) Finlayson of
St. Albert, AB; Harold Marshall of Yellow Grass; Brady (Mona)
Marshall of Yellow Grass; and Tracy (Sam) Cox of Edmonton, AB;
20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Helen
Whittaker of Vancouver, BC; one sister-in-law, Helen Marshall
of Ottawa, ON; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gil was
born May 8, 1914 at Yellow Grass. He farmed, loved the land,
shetland ponies, and was a registered seed grower. He was active
in the community with the church, rink board, choir, Masons,
Eastern Star and hockey. When his health failed due to Alzheimer's
he became a resident of Souris Valley. A private family service
was held Saturday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. from Yellow Grass
United Church with Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Interment
followed in Yellow Grass cemetery. Pallbearers were: Justin Watson,
Jason Watson, Harold Marshall, Brady Marshall, Sam Cox and Scott
Finlayson. In lieu of flowers, for friends so wishing, donations
may be made in his memory to the Yellow Grass United Church Memorial
Fund or to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th
Ave., Regina, Sask. S4P 3X1. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher
Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
The world has lost a warm
and loving person
who made a special difference
every day,
Yet all those seeds of love
so gently planted
leave blossoms
that will never fade away.
Recall of all those happy times
remember him with a smile today,
he was not one for tears
reflect instead on memories
of all the happy years.
Recall to mind the way he spoke
and all the things he said
his strength, his stance, the way he walked
remember these instead
the good advice he'd give us
his eyes that shone with laughter
so much of him will never die
but live on ever after.
- Edwin William Mouldenhauer
- On Sunday, January 23, 2000, Edwin William Mouldenhauer,
late of Radville, and formerly of Ceylon, passed away at the
Regina General Hospital, at the age of 88 years. Predeceased
by his parents, William and Marie Mouldenhauer, who had settled
in the Ceylon District in 1908; his sisters: Mabel (Harold) Rosbrook,
Adelia (John) Bundus and Hazel Mouldenhauer. Edwin will be dearly
missed by his nephew, Brent (Gloria) Rosbrook and family: Kyle,
Kaitlin and Michaela of Regina; niece, Heather Bundus and her
family: John, Darlene and Colleen of BC; and by his special friends:
Robert and Wendy Verbeurgt of Ceylon. Ed will be sadly missed
by all who knew him during his farming years in Ceylon and his
retirement years in Radville. Ed was born February 25, 1911 at
Sec. 18 Twp. 5 Rge. 19 W2 (Ceylon). He served in Europe in the
army during WW II. Upon returning to Canada he went farming with
his parents. He took excellent care of the farm and was meticulous
in his work. After many years of wintering in Ceylon, he permanently
moved off the farm, into the position of desk clerk at the Radville
Hotel, where he resided and assisted the hotel manager. Ed was
one of the town centinals, always willing to listen and share
the news and a good joke. He looked forward to meals with friends
and enjoyed the company of all his town and farm friends for
many years. Although distant, fond memories will remain with
his very special nieces and nephews. The fond memories he left
with everyone will continue on in their hearts. Funeral service
was held Wednesday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. from Radville United
Church, Radville, with Rev. Doug Ponto officiating. Interment
followed in Oakville Cemetery, Ceylon. All those in attendance
were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers
were: Alvin Dehnke, Brent Rosbrook, Robert Verbeurgt, Gilbert
Verbeurgt, Byron Vermeulen and Arnold Verbeurgt. For friends
so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Radville
Marian Health Centre, Radville. Arrangements were entrusted to
Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Christian (Chris) Needrum
- Mr. Chris Needrum, beloved husband of Mrs. Lillian Needrum
of Medicine Hat, AB, formerly of Weyburn, passed away Thursday,
January 27, 2000 at the age of 84 years. Chris also leaves to
cherish his memory, one son Robert Needrum of Okotoks, AB; two
daughters Carol (Wes) Budd of Okotoks; and Marilyn (Kirt) Baker
of Tisdale; one granddaughter Elizabeth Budd; one sister, Mabel
Cale of Cranbrook, B.C.; five nieces; and five nephews. Chris
was predeceased by his parents, John and Marie Needrum; five
brothers; and two sisters. Chris was born July 4, 1915 northeast
of Hatton, SK. He attended Lake Lillian and Hatton Schools. After
working for J.W. Wilson Ranch, Chris started work for the federal
government with P.F.R.A. for 37 years, 15 years of that was spent
with the Water Management Department. He lived in various towns
during his years with the federal government including: Maple
Creek, Swift Current, and Weyburn, where he was supervisor for
community pastures. In 1977, Chris and Lillian retired to Medicine
Hat. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Chris was a member
of the Masons, I.O.O.F., Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge, which
he spent many enjoyable hours. Those wishing to pay their respects
did so at the Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, Medicine Hat, Sunday,
Jan. 30 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Monday,
Jan. 31 from 9 a.m.-2:25 p.m. The funeral service was held in
the Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel Monday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m.
with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. Interment followed in the
family plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, Medicine Hat. As
an expression of sympathy, those wishing to remember Mr. Chris
Needrum may do so with a gift to the Canadian Diabetes Association,
102, 73-7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 1J2 or to the charity
of one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Saamis Memorial
Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Medicine Hat.
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