OBITUARIES

Marion Elizabeth Violet Clark

Marion Elizabeth Violet Clark (nee Dinsmore) was born November 12, 1898 at Thornbury, Ontario, the fourth of eight children born to John L. and Sadie Dinsmore. The family moved to the Weyburn area when Violet was eight years of age. Violet left school with Grade 9 and office training and then worked in Weyburn and in Moose Jaw. She was married December 20, 1921 to John Westwick Clark, and their five children were born and raised in Weyburn. Her husband Jack died in January 1951, and a few years later Violet went back to office work, initially at City Hall and the Court House, and later in the constituency office of the NDP. Throughout her lifetime she remained an active and devoted member of the NDP, as well as of Grace United Church in Weyburn. Violet Clark is survived and lovingly remembered by her five children and their families: Ruth and Freeman Patrick of Edmonton, AB, their children and grandchildren; Elmer Clark of Vancouver, BC; Ralph and Eleanor Clark of Glendon, AB, their children and grandchildren; Mrgaret Neylan (predeceased by her husband Ray) of San Lorenzo, CA USA, her children and grandchildren; and Nanette (Paul) Steindl of Prince George, BC and their children and grandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lila (Fred) Dinsmore; and many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends in Weyburn and beyond. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Grace United Church in Weyburn, with Bill Corkum officiating minister. Contributions in memory of Violet Clark may be made to the United Church Building Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

Taelynn Leanne Blackburn

On Sunday, June 25, 2000, Taelynn Leanne Blackburn passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of three months, seven days. Taelynn was born March 18, 2000 in Weyburn to Allison (nee Kerr) and Dickie Blackburn. She was predeceased by her grandpa, Richard Blackburn, and great grandpa James McFarlane. Taelynn will be lovingly remembered by her parents, and her brother Mason of Weyburn; grandparents: Agnes Blackburn of Weyburn, Cindy and Clint Swanson of Weyburn, and Allan and Jacêlyn Kerr of Regina; great grandparents: Joan McFarlane-Rolfs and John Rolfs of Weyburn and George and Evelyn Kerr of Yorkton; aunts and uncles: Robert Kerr of Red Deer, Collin (Nikki) Kerr of Weyburn, Donald Blackburn of Grande Prairie, Donna (Garth) Allan of Corning, Douglas Blackburn of Weyburn, Delbert (Rosa) Blackburn of Regina, Darlene (Lawrence) Bisson of Weyburn, Dean Blackburn of Weyburn and Rita Blackburn of Regina; as well as numerous cousins, great aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral service was held Thursday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Pallbearers were Rob Johnston, Shannon Moldenhauer, Jason Roy and Ian Allen. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in Taelynn's memory to the Weyburn and District Ambulance Service or to the "SIDS Foundation" (The Canadian Foundation for the study of Infant Deaths), P.O. Box 190, Stn. R, Toronto, Ont. M4G 3Z9. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
How does one weep for the loss of a child
And shed the tears from within.
When does the ache from your broken heart end
When does the healing begin.
What stops the hurt of your empty arms
That beg to embrace her once more.
Your ears long to hear the refrain of her voice
Your eyes the sights of before.
Your life has been changed in the blink of an eye
And shall never be quite the same.
For a void now exists that can never be filled
'Cept with memories that hold her sweet name.
Hold fast to those memories - so scattered so few
Draw strength from the love you receive.
Reach out to those now who mourn with you
Whose faith helps you still to believe.
And when peace again dwells in your heart
The sun will shine brighter each day.
And when next the rose bud doth open wide
She'll be sending her love back your way.

Gertie Hansen

Gertie Hansen passed away in the Radville Marian Health Centre on Thursday, June 22, 2000 at the age of 85 years. Gertie was predeceased by her husband Chris in December 1984, one son Lawrence, one daughter Gladys and two great grandchildren, also three sisters and two brothers. Gertie will be lovingly remembered by two sons, Einner (Loretta) of Regina; their daughters, Brenda Howse of Pangman, Gaylin Pinkert of Ceylon, Marlis Hansen of Regina; and their families: Ken (Avis) Hansen and son Ward of Hardy, daughters: Roslyn Hansen-Henze of Calgary, Shantelle Van De Sype and Kendra Hansen of Radville and their families: daughters Ellen (Erick) Lix and son Mike, daughters Danette Banks, Audrey Slack and families all of Calgary; Marlene (Gary) Moffat of Alice Beach, Dilke, SK; son Gary, daughters Sherri and Marcee Moffat and families all of Regina, Glenda Hansen, son Clinton Kallichuck, daughters Charlotte Kallichuck of Regina, daughter, Cheryl, son Jeff Young of Regina, daughters Kristen Barnett, Holly, Jennifer Young and families of Prince George, BC; also granddaughters Lisa Fisher, Sonja Meyers and families, Toefield, AB; sisters-in-law, Lila Dahlin of Calgary, AB and Asta Hansen of Denmark, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Gertie was born at Brooking, SK on November 2, 1914. Later moved with her parents to a farm south of Ceylon. She married Chris in1933 and moved to their farm 14 miles south of Hardy where they farmed until moving to the Percy Shaw farm one mile south of Hardy in 1945. They continued farming until they retired to Regina in 1973. Gertie enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, growing flowers, cooking for her family, handy work and she also was a member of the Hardy Carry on Club for many years. She remained in her home until May 1998 when she moved into a Special Care Home in Regina, then to the Radville Marian Health Centre in March 1999, where she remained until her passing. The funeral service was held on Monday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ceylon United Church, with Rev. Christa Eidsness officiating. Interment followed in the Ceylon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gertie's memory to the Radville Marian Health Centre or Ceylon United Church. Active pallbearers were Michael Lix, Clinton Kallichuck, Gary Moffat, Ward Hansen, Jamie Costa and Nathan Howse. All in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are entrusted to Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home inc., Weyburn.

Thomas Gaab

On Thursday, June 22, 2000, Thomas Gaab, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 68 years. Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Magdalena Gaab; half sister Amelia Perez; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Thomas is survived by his brothers and sisters: Rose Schmidt of Weyburn; Peter (Anna) Gaab of Weyburn; Sue Klatt of Weyburn; George (Mary) Gaab of Brandon, MB; Barbara (John) Kot of Weyburn; Rudolph Gaab of Claresholm, AB; Eva Ford of Claresholm, AB; Betty Kot of Weyburn and Joe (Dorothy) Gaab of Weyburn; numerous nieces and nephews as well as his widow, Elisabeth. Thomas was born June 12, 1932 on the farm near Weyburn. He received his education at South Weyburn School to Grade 10. He was actively involved in South Weyburn Community Centre, the Weyburn Agriculture Society and was an avid supporter of the Red Wings. Thomas enjoyed wood working and antique tractors. He had a toy tractor collection and also a collection of belt buckles. He enjoyed traveling, having traveled extensively and made a couple of trips overseas. Thomas farmed all his life. He moved from the farm in 1983 to the city of Weyburn, and was residing at Hilltop Manor at the time of his passing. On September 8, 1998 he married Elisabeth in Weyburn. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and acted as a minister of hospitality for years and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Prayers were said Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn. The funeral mass was held Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Pallbearers were: Jeff Gaab, Warren Gaab, Walter Kot, Hank Klatt, Joseph Schmuck, Delmar Gaab, Herb Conrad and Bill Gaab. The 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus were honorary pallbearers. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in Thomas' memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.

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