OBITUARIES
- Lillian Viola Rodine
Born Lillian Viola Hodnerud in Prince George, BC on January 2,
1919 to immigrant parents of Norwegine and Swedish ancestry.
Some of ther early days were spent in the Fox Valley/Linacre
area in Saskatchewan (north of Gull Lake) moving to the Worcester/Rainton
area (north of Weyburn) with her mother at the age of 5 or 6.
Lillian was raised by her aunts and uncles (the Johnsons) following
the death of her mother when Lillian was nine. In the early 30's
Mom moved with the Johnsons to a farm in the Hume area and that
became "home." Most of Mom's public schooling was in
the Hume area. After completing high school, Mom ventured to
Winnipeg to seek employment and eventually attend Winnipeg Bible
College. On November 1, 1942 mother married John Rodine (also
from the Hume area). Dad's occupation as a Baptist Minister was
both supported and enhanced by our mother. Over the course of
49 years together they served in eight churces in Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Western Ontario and BC. Together they raised four children
and had the privilege of knowing all eight of their grandchildren.
Both Mother and Dad enjoyed traveling and had the privilege of
spending time in England, Europe and Sweden (visiting her mother's
home place). Mother and Dad retired in Clearbrook, BC where they
lived for 12 years. Mom moved to Calgary in 1993, after Dad passed
away. A mother and grandmother who loved her children, their
spouses and her grandchildren - often recalling humorous incidents
or special achievements. She enjoyed playing board games with
us all, Scrabble being the family favourite. At an early age
she taught us about God and His love for us. She set an example
for us without using words in so many ways. Mom encouraged us
in our endeavours and was proud of our accomplishments. Lillian
is survived by four children, their spouses and eight grandchildren:
Larry and Carol Rodine, Laurie and Wayne Masing, Leanne Rodine;
Dr. Faye and Jim Day; Lynn and Phil Crump, Matthew, Andrea and
Garth, Al and Leah Ann Rodine, Joshua, Benjamin, Luke; as well
as numerous sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews on the Rodine
side of the family. Mother went to be with the Lord on January
12, 2000. Poverb 31-12 "You were an excellent wife (and
mother), you did us good all the days of your life." We
thank God for giving to us this lady as our Mother. A memorial
service was held in Calgary with interment at Green Acres Memorial
Cemetery, Weyburn.
- Catherine Stevens
On Saturday, February 5, 2000, Catherine Stevens, late of Weyburn,
passed away at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre at the age
of 82 years. Catherine was born in England on February 8, 1917.
At the age of three years she moved to Copenhagen after the passing
of her mother, to live with her aunt until she was 12 years old.
Her father remarried at that time and moved Catherine and his
new wife to Ontario. Catherine married very young and it lasted
a short time. She remarried in the early 40's and they lived
in Winnipeg. He was very cruel, and Catherine had to flee for
her life, arriving in Estevan, almost starved. The police sent
her to the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn. In 1965 she moved
in with Hazel Anton and her daughter, Dana. She lived with Hazel
until her last move, back to Souris Valley Regional Care Centre.
Catherine kept her language and corresponded with her cousin
in Copenhagen. She was an excellent seamstress. Funeral service
was held Thursday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m. from Souris Valley
Assembly Hall, Weyburn, with Capt. Gerald McDonald officiating.
Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. For friends
so wishing, donations may be made to the Salvation Army in her
memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn.
- Mildred Bell Good
On Monday, February 7, 2000, Mildred Bell Good, late of Fillmore,
passed away at the Fillmore Health Centre, at the age of 93 years.
Predeceased by her husband, Clifford Good in February 1983. Mildred
is survived by two daughters: Carol (Jerry) Urban of Fillmore,
and Dorothy Hurd of Saskatoon; four grandchildren, Sandra (Iain)
Urban-Hall of Edenwold; Darren (Wanda) Urban of Fillmore; Grant
Urban of Regina; and Glen Urban of Regina; and two great grandchildren:
April and Stuart Hall of Edenwold. Funeral service was held Wednesday,
February 9, at 2:00 p.m. from Fillmore United Church, Fillmore,
with Rev. Heather Lea officiating. Interment followed in Fillmore
cemetery. Pallbearers were her three grandsons: Darren, Grant
and Glen Urban, Iain Hall, Barry and Brian Good. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in her memory to the Fillmore United Church
or the Fillmore Health Centre. Arrangements were entrusted to
Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Grace Elizabeth (Betty) Hodgkinson
On Wednesday, February 9, 2000, Grace Elizabeth (Betty) Hodgkinson,
passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 98
years. Grace's parents, Edward and Margaret Cumming were married
October 11, 1899 at Owen Sound, ON. Grace was born an only child
on August 22, 1902 in Owen Sound. The family came west in 1913
to Brooks, AB. In 1915 they moved to Sintaluta and in 1944 moved
to Weyburn, making it their home. Grace was married on August
1, 1942 to Leslie Hodgkinson. Her career as a primary school
teacher lasted for many years, teaching in Weyburn and surrounding
towns. Grace and Leslie supported adoptees in Greece, Thailand,
Lebanon, Korea as well as in many other places. Edward Cumming,
her father, died on April 24, 1952, her mother, Margaret died
on February 20, 1972. Grace's husband, Leslie passed away in
London, England on August 19, 1973. Grace is survived by Margaret
Moran of Calgary, AB, Mary Lipsey of Moosomin, Mattie Monro of
Owen Sound, ON, and Eva Leslar of Owen Sound; special friends
Myrtle and Jim Evans of Weyburn; as well as the many friends
who visited Grace. Funeral service was held Friday, February
11 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Bill
Corkum officiating minister. Interment followed in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Weyburn. For friends so wishing, donations in her memory
may be made to the Christian Blind Mission International: P.O.
Box 800, Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9 or the CNIB: 2550 Broad St.,
Regina, SK S4P 9Z9. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral
Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
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