OBITUARIES

Elsie Annie Wold

On July 24, 2000, Mrs. Elsie Annie Wold (nee Aconley), late of Eastend, SK, departed this life at the grand age of 93. Elsie was born on October 3, 1906 on the Aconley farm near McTaggart. She graduated from high school at 16, planning to be a nurse, but she was too young to be accepted for training, so she chose the profession of teaching instead. Her career began September 1, 1923, when she attended Regina Normal School for four months. Her first school was Pilot, six miles east of Shaunavon on Highway 13. Over the next 15 years her knowledge and ability touched many, many students - at Hudson School (Kincaid), Landon (Minton), Macworth (Wood Mountain), Derganagh (Glasnevin), Venlo (Abbey), Actonvale (Yellow Grass), a rural school near Midale, Inglenook, Kealey Springs, Wallasey (Ravenscrag). While teaching near Ravenscrag, Elsie was courted by a bachelor farmer, J.P. Wold. They married June 3, 1939, at Medicine Hat, AB, changing forever her status as a spinster. Their son James was born in 1941; their daughter Kathleen in 1944. During World War II rationing added to the hardships of rural families struggling to recover from the "Dirty Thirties;" a bottle-fed baby meant extra sugar rations! Later, during the mid fifties, the Wold family continued to farm but made their home in Ravenscrag for five years so the children could attend school. Except for that time, the children's education was by home schooling with correspondence lessons and their mother's help. In 1961 the farm was sold; Joe and Elsie retired to Eastend. Soon Elsie was recruited to teach again. She held several positions in Eastend School until 1967, and after her retirement tutored children in Mathematics until she was well past 75. In 1985 her home became Wolf Willow Lodge where she especially enjoyed the Activity Centre. She was the first resident to be moved into the new building (June, 1992) where she resided until her passing. A lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Star, Elsie was a faithful community worker, a thoughtful and generous lady. Predeceased by her parents, Joe and Lizzie Aconley; three sisters, Alice and Josie Aconley; and Mabel Shields, all of the McTaggart area; and husband, Joe Wold. She is survived by her children: James (Leona) of Yorkton; Kathleen (John) Savrtka of Victoria, BC; her three grandchildren: Doug, Dave and Judy Savrtka; Judy's fiancé, Brian Plonka; and two special great grandchildren: Titus Anthony Savrtka and Montana Lee Plonka, all of Victoria, BC; brother-in-law: Harry Shields of Yellow Grass; as well as cousins and distant relatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and England. Funeral service was held at Eastend United Church on Thursday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Ken Schrag officiating. Interment followed at Robsart Cemetery, Robsart. Honorary pallbearers: Stanley David, Stuart David, Dave Garvin, Alfred Olsen, George Fletcher, Oscar Skauge. Active pallbearers: Herb Koenig, Donnie Koenig, Don Pearson, Don Bowles, John Savrtka and Duncan McCuaig. For those who wish to express their sympathy a gift may be made to the Activity Fund, Wolf Willow Health Centre, Box 490, Eastend, SK, S0N 0T0 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279-3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 or the Arthritis Society, Room 105, 310 Idylwyld Drive N., Saskatoon, SK, S7L 0Z2. Arrangements are entrusted to Rick Schneider, Binkley's Funeral Service (Shaunavon) Ltd.

Frank Frey

On Friday, July 21, 2000, Frank Frey, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Mary Frey, and one sister, Mary Dancy. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Annie of Weyburn; three sons: Marvyn (Linda) of Calgary, AB; Brian (Delores) of Weyburn; and Gordon (Helga) of Coppers Cove, Texas; grandchildren: Lynnette (Jeff) Richards, Shannon (Kyle) Verhelst, Andrea, Erin and Trevor; great grandchildren: Alexander, Samantha, Tessa, Tanner, Emily and Alex; two brothers: Joe (Lila) of Victoria, BC and John (Evelyn) Frey of Regina; four sisters: Hattie of Winnipeg, MB; Helen (Gene) of Chicago, Illinois; Agnes of Regina; and Julia of Victoria, BC as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was born September 13, 1914 in Mor, Hungary, where he attended school to grade 6. He educated himself in English. He was the eldest of five girls and three boys, and helped his mother on the farm as his father went to Canada when he was 11. The family lived in Mor until he was 16, then emigrated to Canada in 1930 where they came to Griffin, and he worked odd jobs on the farm. He then worked in the interior of BC from 1932 until 1945. Frank married Annie Elizabeth Schmidt on December 14, 1942 at McTaggart. They lived in the interior of BC until 1945, Bengough from 1945 to 1947, Regina from 1947 to 1951, and then moved to Weyburn. Frank tried numerous jobs such as farming, working on the CPR, Palm Dairies in Regina and the hospital in Weyburn as janitor, and was the head of house cleaning and the last few years as purchasing agent. He was the father of 3 sons, Gordon, Brian and Marvyn, grandfather to Lynnette, Shannon, Andrea, Erin and Trevor, and great grandfather to Alexander, Samantha, Tessa, Tanner, Emily and Alex. Frank had a love for gardening, especially flowers, and was so good at it that it was said he could grow a garden in the middle of winter. He enjoyed cards, old time dancing, and many special times with his family and friends. Annie and Frank took a trip to Germany the summer of 1973 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 1992 combined with a large family reunion. He was a regular church member of St. Vincent de Paul Church and volunteered with the Wheatland Senior Centre. He will be lovingly remembered by all he knew and loved. Prayers were said Tuesday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. The funeral mass was held Wednesday, July 26 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: Eddie Jacob, Joe Jacob, Joe Honig, Jake Zerie, Bob Young and David Frey. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Sask. Arrange-ments were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn

Alma Schultz

On Saturday, July 15, 2000, Alma Schultz passed away in the Weyburn General Hospital. Alma resided in the Weyburn Special Care Home for the past two years. She was predeceased by her parents: William and Bertha Schultz; two sisters: Olga Schultz and Gunda Busch; two nephews: Allan Busch and Lawrence Schultz; a sister-in-law: Frieda Schultz; and two brothers-in-law: Val Busch and Alex Borys. She is survived by her two brothers: Leon (Neva) Schultz, Weyburn; Wes (Ruby) Schultz, Weyburn; and one sister: Lydia Borys, Weyburn; two special nieces: (Carol) Ron Borys and Janet (Fred) Beck-Trofimenkoff, both of Weyburn; other nieces and nephews: Doreen (Laverne) Skolney, Regina; Gordon (Debbie) Busch, Weyburn; Pat (Bonnie) Borys, Regina; Phil (Diane) Borys, Weyburn; Bonnie (Pete) Borys-Bresee, Calgary; and Bev (Calvin) Hill, Regina; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Alma was born in Yellow Grass on January 14, 1920. She attended Kilmarnock and Colfax schools. After graduating from high school she went to work in Regina. She worked at the Assiniboia Club for many years; the Deluxe Florists; and the Plains Hotel. Later she worked at Indian Head at the Orange Benevolent Society as a nanny for many children and also looking after senior citizens in Regina. After cremation, a family graveside service took place on Thursday, July 27, with Pastor Ron Bestvater officiating at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher's Funeral Chapel Ltd., Weyburn.

Henry Fradette

On Wednesday, July 26, 2000, Henry Fradette, late of Radville, passed away at the Radville Marian Health Centre at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his parents, Ferdenand and Philomene Fradette, seven brothers: Joseph, Albert, Amedee, Edmond, Napoleon, Adelard and Emile, five sisters: Philomene, Marie, Marilda, Audelie and Marie Anne; and four sons: Maurice, Eugene, Rene and Denis. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Maria of Radville; his children: Cecile (Leon) Carles, Laurent Fradette, Claire (Gilbert) Labbie, Irene (Les) Gariepy, Rick Moore, of Radville, Evelyn (Richard) Dawson of Calgary, AB; daughters-in-law Marlene Fellner, Beatrice Fradette and Rhonda Moore; 29 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Blandine Delanoy, Evelyn Honig, Marie Deschambault; one brother-in-law Adam (Sophie) Honig, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph Edward Henry Fradette was born in St. Lazare, Quebec on July 26, 1907, the youngest of a family of 13. The family moved to Saskatchewan from Quebec in 1911, and settled in the Soda Lake District. He took his schooling at Soda Lake School, but soon had to quit after three years, in order to help with the work at home. The land work was done with horses therefore he spent many hours breaking horses, milking cows, etc. He loved attending school dances, riding his pony to and from the dances. On April 16, 1928 he married Maria Deschambault and they continued to live on the original Fradette homestead in the Soda Lake District where they raised a family of 10 children: Cecile, Denis: deceased, Laurent, Claire, Irene, Evelyn, Rick, Rene: deceased, Eugene and Maurice both deceased in infancy. They continued to live on the farm until 1955 at which time they built a new home and moved into the town of Radville. He worked as a carpenter for many years in and around Radville and district until his retirement. His children and grandchildren were very special to him. He loved to help out on the farm, especially at harvest time. His last years were spent touring around town on his motorized scooter, visiting with friends and neighbors. Due to failing health, he became a resident of Radville Marian Health Centre in February 2000 and passed away peacefully on his 93rd birthday, July 26 surrounded by his wife and family. Prayers were said Friday, July 28 from Holy Family Catholic Church, Radville. The funeral mass was held Saturday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, with Father Gilbert Gariepy celebrant. Interment followed in Laurier Cemetery, Radville. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were his grandsons: Ron Labbie, Claude Carles, Louis Gariepy, Andy Fradette, Keith Fradette and Tyler Moore. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Radville Marian Health Care Auxiliary. Arrangements were entrusted to Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn and Radville.

Ardelle Bernice Labbee

On Tuesday, July 18, 2000, Ardelle Bernice Labbee, late of Radville, passed away at Radville Marian Health Centre, at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by her parents, Louis and Mabel Carlson and by her husband, Germain Labbee on August 24, 1999. Ardelle will be lovingly remembered by her four children: Sandra (Emile) Carles of Radville and Patricia (Glenn) Musgrave of Berwick, NS; Reynold (Linda) Labbee of Regina; and Dale Labbee of Winnipeg, MB; her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Janelle (Trent) Liebreich and their daughter Macy and son Garrett of Radville; Robyn (Kevin) Larson and their daughter Quyn of Delisle, SK; Scott Musgrave and Blake Musgrave of Berwick, NS; Trevor Labbee and Melinda Cantin and daughter Casey and son Jameson; Rhea Labbee and Ryan Swanson and their daughter Olivia; Cole Labbee and Brittanny Labbee, all of Weyburn; Kobie King of Moose Jaw; Karlie King of Regina; two sisters-in-law: Flo Van de Sype of Radville; and Aurore Cote of Asbestos, PQ; one aunt, Evelyn McDermid of Moose Jaw; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ardelle Bernice Labbee (nee Carlson) was born February 17, 1923 at Radville, and was raised on a farm in the Clearfield area. She received her psychiatric nurses training in Weyburn, graduating in July 1945. She worked there for a year and then took a hair dressing course at Nu Fashion School of Hair and Cosmetology in Regina. She received her certificate in April of 1947. On September 1, 1947 she married Germain Labbee. They resided in Radville until 1959 when they purchased the Alex Anderson farm located a mile and a half north of Radville. Ardelle returned to nursing in 1964 at the Marian Home where she worked for 14 years. In 1975 they sold the farm and moved into Radville. In August, 1999, Ardelle became a resident of the Marian Health Centre following the death of her husband. Ardelle was an accomplished cook and was very talented in the areas of knitting, crocheting and sewing. She took great pleasure in creating unique sweaters and baby blankets for her family. The funeral mass was held Friday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Laurier Cemetery, Radville. Honorary pallbearers were friends and staff at the Radville Marian Health Centre. The active pallbearers were: Reynold Labbee, Dale Labbee, Trevor Labbee, Cole Labbee, Robyn Carles-Larson and Janelle Carles-Liebreich. In lieu of flowers, for friends so wishing, donations may be made to the Father Yandeau Memorial Fund or to Radville Marian Health Centre Palliative Care in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn and Radville.

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