OBITUARIES

John William Molberg

On Monday, April 17, 2000, John William Molberg passed away peacefully at the Hill Top Manor in Weyburn. He was 85 years old. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Anna Molberg; brothers Reuben, Edward and George; sisters Clara Nordby, Esther Christensen, Allie Jacobson, and wife Lillian. He leaves to mourn one brother Philip (Myrtle) Molberg; sisters Edith Larson, Christina Storey, Sarah (Allan) McGillivray, and Jean Brammall, and sons John Lyle (Margaret) Molberg, Leonard (Shirley) Molberg; grandchildren Wendy (Mike) Bourassa, Darcie (Tim) Hammond, Dave Molberg, John Leonard Molberg and Mitzy-Lynne Marie Molberg. Also three great grandchildren Casey Bourassa, and Kelsey and Liam Hammond, plus many loving nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at the Midale Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Harms officiating. Pallbearers were Dave Molberg, John Leonard Molberg, Don Erickson, Garth Holman, Morley Jacobs and Ken Larson. Interment followed at the Westphalia Cemetery. John William Molberg was born at the Hillside View Farm just northeast of Midale on July 20, 1914. He joined a family of eight brothers and sisters, which eventually grew to 12 siblings. Johnnie attended school in Midale and graduated Grade 12 in 1932. During his school days, he was noted for his athletic ability. It was said that Johnnie could hop a fence with a sack of wheat on his shoulder. During, and after school was through, he sought, wooed and won the only girl for him, Lillian Alva Flury, and the two were married on October 29, 1938. At this time, Johnnie took over the farm and began a family. John Lyle was born on Halloween the following year and Leonard Samuel on January 20, 1945. Sadly for this young family, his wife Lillian passed away suddenly in 1946 at the age of 32, leaving Johnnie with a farm and two young children. He moved to town and for the next 53 years lived across the street from the Baptist Church. This church played an important part of his life, as did his faith in God. He served in the church in various positions, and for 50 years he was the Sunday School treasurer. During this time, he was an excellent singer and he and his brother George became well known for their vocal duets. Johnnie enjoyed farming, carpentry, and hunting - particularly pheasant hunting in the earlier years. He was a kind and caring person and seemed happiest when he was able to help someone out. In the fall of 1999, when he was no longer able to live on his own, Johnnie moved into Weyburn to live at the Hill Top Manor, where he passed away from cancer and old age. As an old farmer was overheard to say, "When you're 85, you can't get parts." Johnnie had a full life and we all feel richer for having known him. The family would like to say a sincere thank you to Heather, Jim, and the staff at the Hill Top Manor for their kindness and excellent care. For friends so wishing, donations to the Baptist Church in Midale in Johnnie's memory would be appreciated. Funeral ar-rangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home, Weyburn.

Alice Margaret Evans

Alice Evans was born on July 23, 1916 in Froude, SK. Her parents were Archie and Elizabeth MacDonald. She had one sister, Mary and one brother, Gordon. Alice grew up in a typical prairie farm home. She left home after completing high school to attend Teacher's College. After graduation she taught for a couple of years in Saskatchewan country schools. Alice discovered she was not a teacher so she entered nurse's training at Saskatoon City Hospital and graduated as a nurse in 1943. Alice enjoyed a good career as a nurse here in Saskatchewan. Most of her career she spent in Weyburn and at the time of her retirement she was head nurse on one of the wards. During nurse's training Alice accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She became an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Saskatoon. Alice also spent two years at Canadian Nazarene College when it was located at Red Deer, AB. At one time, Alice spent a year at Aldersgate College in Moose Jaw as college nurse and as an instructor in three courses. Alice had a variety of interests that included painting in watercolors, writing poetry and baking. Alice appreciated music and especially old time fiddling. One of the great pleasures of her life was traveling. She traveled to South America and South Africa. She enjoyed traveling across North America and enjoyed a trip to Britain and Switzerland. Alice married Lawrence Evans in June 1975 and enjoyed almost 25 years of a warm and loving relationship with him and his family. Alice enjoyed her stepsons and their families and was known to them as Grandma Alice. She was also good friends with Lawrence's sisters and brother. Alice loved life on the farm with Lawrence. She especially liked the horses and was a good gardener. Alice and Lawrence enjoyed traveling together and she looked forward to their journeys. Alice had many lifelong friends that she was careful to keep in touch with. She was active in the Church of the Nazarene in Melfort and was a great friend and supporter to many in the community. She deeply appreciated the many visitors and acts of kindness toward her during her stay in hospital in these last months of her life. She did recover well enough to be able to be at home with the love of her life on the farm in Beatty until her passing on April 15. Alice will be greatly missed by her husband Lawrence, her stepsons, Eldon and Harold and their families and her many friends. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother and sister. The funeral service for Alice was held from the Church of the Nazarene, Melfort, on Thursday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Debbie Tanasiecuk officiating. The interment followed on Friday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. at the Stoughton Cemetery, Stoughton. The active pallbearers were Eldon, Harold, Clarence, and Kevin Evans, Doug Campbell, and Larry Paynter, and the ushers were Clare Boyd and Mel Haugerud. The organist for the service was Janice Penner, a solo was sung by George Cole, and a duet was performed by Kevin and Joyce Evans. A tribute was given by Rev. Wallace Byggdin. Friends so wishing may make memorial contributions to Gideons International in Canada or to the Church of the Nazarene, Melfort. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fedusiak Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Melfort.

Mathilda (Tillie) Catherine Wanner

On Friday, April 14, 2000, Mathilda (Tillie) Catherine Wanner, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 87 years. Tillie was born May 30, 1912 to Michael and Margaret Kraemer at Tribune, SK. Upon completing her school years in the Tribune area, she worked at the Bienfait mines. Tillie then moved to Oungre to work at Hortan's Cafe. From Oungre she went to Estevan and worked for the priests for approximately three years; then on to Regina to work for Bishop Monahan. She was a life member of CWL, and a member of the Legion. On December 7, 1942, Tillie married John Wanner, her loving husband of 57 years. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Margaret Kraemer; five brothers: George (1918), William Joseph (1894), William Louis (1904), Seraphime (1904) and Philip Kraemer (1982); and two sisters: Eleanora Kraemer (1904) and Clara Woodard (1980). Tillie leaves to mourn, her loving husband, John Wanner of Weyburn; three sons: Lorne (Trina) Wanner of Yorkton and their children: Jeff (Leona) and their children: Tristan and Paige; Steven; Scott (Cindy) and their daughter Macey; Kelly; David (Patricia) Wanner of Regina and their children: Andrea and Jonathan; Brian (Rae Ann) Wanner of Moose Jaw, and their children: Cara, Matthew and Joshua; one daughter Linda (Don) Bohn of Weyburn, and their children: Tara (Scott Kreiser) and their daughter, Alyssa, Aaron and Curtis; four sisters-in-law: Gen Kraemer of Weyburn, Pat Wanner of Goodwater, Koletta Wanner of Weyburn, and Minnie Wanner; as well as several nieces and nephews. Prayers were said Sunday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Mary Ann Seitz presiding. The funeral mass was held Monday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tribune. The CWL formed an honor guard. The active pallbearers were her grandsons: Jeff Wanner, Steve Wanner, Aaron Bohn, Curtis Bohn, Jonathan Wanner and Matthew Wanner. Donations may be made in Tillie's memory to the Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.

Gertrude (Trudy) Pettit

Gertrude (Trudy) Pettit passed away peacefully at the Agapé Hospice on April 21, 2000 at the age of 92 years. Trudy will be fondly remembered by her son Gordon and his wife Gladys; a daughter-in-law, Ione and her husband Doug; her brother, Melvin; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Trudy was predeceased by her husband Ken, and sons Dale and Don. Trudy was born in Weyburn. Trudy raised her family and then followed them to Calgary, AB in 1967. She had a great love for show horses and was very active in the seniors ice skating at the Rose Kon Arena. Trudy will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service was held at McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel," Calgary, on Tuesday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Weyburn. To e-mail expres-sions of sympathy: condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com, Subject Heading: Trudy Pettit. A special thank you to the staff of Unit 59 at the Rockyview Hospital, and the staff at the Agapé Hospice. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Agapé Hospice, 1302-8th Avenue N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1B8. Telephone: (403) 282-6588. In living memory of Gertrude Pettit, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes "Park Memorial Chapel," Calgary.

Ngai Ming "Anna" Sui

On Tuesday, April 18, 2000 Ngai Ming "Anna" Sui, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital, at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by her mother and father in China. Anna is survived by her son, Joseph Yu of Weyburn, and her daughter Margaret (Phillip) Campagna of Saskatoon, and her children: Jesse Joseph Wicks of Saskatoon, and Derrick Jarvis Wicks of Abbotsford, BC. Ngai Ming Sui came from Hong Kong 22 years ago to open her own restaurant in Stoughton. She also worked as a nurse's aid at Souris Valley Regional Care Centre. Ngai Ming will be sadly missed by her children and will always be remembered as a good mother. Although she didn't speak clear English, she had many good friends in Weyburn. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. Interment will be at a later date in Hong Kong. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or to UNICEF. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

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