Frank Levern Durst
On Wednesday, August 30, 2000, Frank Levern Durst, late of
Oungre, passed away at the age of 75 years. Frank leaves to mourn
his extended family: sister-in-law Noreen Durst of Oungre and
nieces and nephew: Lee, Nancy and Kevin; sisters: Kathryn (Fred)
Groshong of Torquay, Mildred (George) Forsythe of Regina; nieces
and nephews Richard, Willis, Lois, Lynn, Ron and Laurie; one aunt,
Esther Kelly of Berthoud, Colorado, ten grand-nieces and seven
grand-nephews and his best friend "Nikko." Frank was
predeceased by his grandparents: William and Anna Mary Durst and
Fred and Elizabeth Wagner; parents: Frederick and Katherine Durst;
one brother, Leroy Durst, as well as several aunts, uncles and
cousins. Frank Levern Durst was born November 2, 1924 at Tribune.
He came to Oungre with his parents in 1929. Growing up in Oungre,
he attended Lyndale School. He and his brother Leroy farmed in
the area for many years. While still farming, Frank took over
the job of postmaster from his father in 1955 and served in this
capacity for 38 years. Frank was also known in the area as the
'reliable' furnace repairman making many house calls during the
cold prairie winters. Frank's interests were broad and included
fastball, baseball, hockey, photography and curling - locally
and internationally attending more than 25 Silver Brooms. Funeral
service was held Saturday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. from Zion
Lutheran Church, Weyburn, with Bill Corkum officiating minister.
Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. The pallbearers
were Ron Forsythe, Willis Groshong, Ken Sampson, Richard Groshong,
Don Buck and Dennis Melby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina,
Sask. S4T 7T1 or Oungre Memorial Regional Park, Oungre, Sask.
S0C 1Z0. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn.
After I'm Gone
The wind will follow the prairie trails,
Searching for me I know,
But I'll be here in my quiet grave,
Out of the wind and snow.
It will cross the hill where the briers are,
Where the sky and the prairies meet,
Around the houses across the wheat.
For the soul of man is a lonely thing,
Searching the wide world o'er.
For something he feels beyond his reach,
Or the glimpse of a far off shore.
But I shall not hear as the wind goes by,
For my body old and frail
Will lie asleep in the quiet earth,
At the end of a lonely trail.
Marion Elizabeth
(Betty) Papic
On Sunday, August 27, 2000, Marion Elizabeth (Betty) Papic, dearly beloved wife of Jerry Papic, Sidney, BC and formerly of Weyburn, passed away at home. Predeceased by her father, Eric Wheatley and a brother in infancy; Betty is survived by her husband, Jerry; her two sons: Kirby (Nancy) and their children, Hannah Li and Jacob Alexander of Bangor, Maine; Gary (Joanne) and their children, Bryce and Brett of Watrous; also her mother, Evelyn Wheatley, Regina; and her brother, Albert (Bert) of Dartmouth, NS. A celebration of Betty's life was held in First Memorial Funeral Chapel, Victoria, on Friday, September 1 at 11:00 a.m., with Hewitt Helmsing officiating. A reception followed on "The Garden Room." Flowers most gratefully declined, however, should friends desire, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 2206 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC, V8R 4R5, would be appreciated by the family. Arrange-ments in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.
Eunice LaRose
On Tuesday, August 22, 2000, Eunice LaRose, late of Weyburn, passed away at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Wentzell; her first husband, Joseph Fowler; her second husband, Percy LaRose; one daughter, Ivy Jestin; one great grandson, Eric LaRose; as well as her brothers and sisters. Eunice is survived by her sons: Robert (Darlene) Fowler of Tyvan; Albert (Louise) LaRose of Francis; Gordon (Lynda) LaRose of Windsor, ON; Edward (Katherine) LaRose of Weyburn; Thomas (Joan) LaRose of Regina; and Frank LaRose of Weyburn; 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, August 25 at 1:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed in Tyvan Community Cemetery, Tyvan. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Aaron LaRose, Kevin LaRose, Jim LaRose, James Burkitt, Brian Fowlie and Jeff Gibson. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Souris Valley Extended Care Centre or to the Tyvan Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Norman Joseph
Leonard Mickler
On August 30, 2000 Norman Joseph Leonard Mickler, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 69 years. Predeceased by his father, Joseph in 1976; two sisters: Sharon in 1945 and Delores in 1989; sister-in-law Bev and brother-in-law Toy. Norman is survived by his wife Elsa of Weyburn; his mother Juilette Mickler of Weyburn; sisters: Loretta (Lionel) of Montmartre; Darlene (Bob) of Gladmar; Gloria (Delbert) of Verwood; brothers: Terry (Carla) of Weyburn; and David of Radville; aunts, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Norman was born in Gladmar on December 6, 1930. He attended school at London, and Three Lakes. When he got older he went to work on the elevators. He lived in Regina where he had a snow removal company. He then decided to move out to BC. He lived in Vancouver for many years and worked as a roofer. Due to circumstances he was unable to work any longer, so decided to move back to Weyburn. He enjoyed cooking and repairing older things. He was very attentive to his mother's needs the past 13 years, caring for her in his home this last year. He had great pleasure in helping and doing errands for others and enjoyed visiting with all of his friends. He resided in the Weyburn Trailer Court until his passing. Prayers were said Friday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel with Father Francis Hengen officiating. Cremation with interment to follow at a later date. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were his nephews: Lyle Ness, Harvey Hind, Darrel Tremblay, Joey Mickler, Murray Arnold and Garry Klien. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice, in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Henry Kirch passed away May 26, 2000 at his home in Kelowna, BC. He is formerly of Weyburn. Family and friends remembered Henry at a memorial service held Tuesday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m., from the chapel of Everden Rust Services, Kelowna. Pastor Ron Mayforth officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC.
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