OBITUARIES
Tyrel
James Hibbard
It is with great sadness that the family of Tyrel Hibbard announce
his passing. Tyrel James Hibbard, late of Kamsack, passed away
at the age of 29 years on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He was predeceased
by his grandmother Beatrice and father Ron. Tyrel is survived
by his mother Wanda; stepfather Bill, grandmother Florence, grandfathers
Vernon and Wilford; step grandmother Freda; stepbrother Bill and
his children Cory, Tyler and Kristen; step-sisters Marie (Ram)
and their daughter Jasmine and Diana (Lorne) and their daughters
Kea and Paige; Uncle Glenn and Auntie Sharon and their children
Kim (Brian), and their daughter Jasmine, Kristy (Jarrad), Cherie
(Cory), and Brad, Aunt Judy and Uncle Les, Aunt Christine and
Uncle Brian and Aunt Betty and Uncle Dennis as well as special
friends Mike, Carmen and Darren. Tyrel James Hibbard was born
August 2, 1972 at the Regina General Hospital. The first seven
years of his life were spent in Minton. He was very close to his
mom, Wanda, his grandparents, Vernon and Florence and his aunt
and uncle and cousins. Tyrel loved to play with his cousins and
to stay with Grandpa Vernon and Grandma Florence and he especially
enjoyed Grandpa Vernon's shishkabobs and special pancakes. He
loved to spend time at the shop and was his grandpa's little shadow.
When Tyrel was in grade two he moved to Weyburn. He attended school
in Weyburn and also enjoyed playing hockey. Tyrel loved coming
back to Minton for summer holidays to visit Grandpa and Grandma
Hibbard, and he also enjoyed spending time at the farm with Uncle
Glenn and Auntie Sharon. In later years he and his mom moved to
Saskatoon. At the time of his passing Tyrel resided near Kamsack
with his Mom and stepfather Bill. The Kamsack Hospital was Tyrel's
second home and the nurses and staff there were so good to him.
Tyrel, a very special young man was known to his family and friends
as Ty and to his little niece Jasmine as Uncle Ty. He was gifted
with many talents. He loved to sketch and draw and he was quite
musical. Tyrel suffered with diabetes for 17 years. This disease
with all its complications eventually took his sight and a year
ago he lost his left leg. Tyrel had so much strength and courage.
Many times he would say, "They can take my eyes, they can
take my legs, but they can't take me," and he would place
his hands on his chest. Nothing could ever take his "spirit."
Tyrel accepted and adjusted to the loss of his leg very well.
He was very independent, always trying to do for himself no matter
how big the task was. Whether it was getting in and out of his
wheelchair or just eating a meal, he would say "I can do
it." If you did something for him he was very thankful and
appreciative. He never complained and he accepted his many problems.
His attitude was "That's the way it is ." Tyrel filled
many of his long days with listening to music or playing his drums.
He was very particular about his CDs and tapes and didn't like
anyone touching them. Tyrel was a "people" collector.
He had such a "Big" heart. He loved spending time with
his friends. He had so many "good" friends who would
come to visit him or come to take him along with them. For Tyrel
his friends were his eyes. A special highlight for him as to go
to the Minnedosa Rock Festival on the August long weekend with
Billy. He looked forward to it for months. After a long stay in
the hospital he could hardly wait to get home to Gretta, his bulldog.
She comforted him many times and was a constant companion even
though Tyrel loved to torment her. When Tyrel was too stick to
get out of bed Gretta would sit at the foot of his bed just to
be near him. Tyrel thought a lot of his cousins, Kim, Kristy,
Cherie and Brad and was so happy he was able to attend Brad's
graduation and Cherie and Cory's wedding. Sometimes when he was
having a very hard day it was Grandma Florence he called. She
comforted him and she had a special way of always making him feel
so much better. Grandpa Vernon was there by his side many times
when he had a long stay in the hospital. Tyrel had so many people
who cared about him. When the time came for him to be on dialysis
his cousin Monique was someone he could confide in and talk to.
Monique could understand better than anyone what Tyrel was going
through, as she herself has been on dialysis for many years now.
His family was very important to him, especially his Mom and Bill;
Billy, Marie (Ram), and little Jasmine. They were always there
to help him through all the bad days when he was so sick. They
were his support during the long trips from Kamsack to Regina
for dialysis, and many, many times through the night when he would
call. His mom was always there to help him into the tub or to
give him her special back rub and to listen to him on the days
when he was feeling so down - always there whenever he needed
her - always there with her unconditional love. His "Mother's
Love" saw Tyrel through many a "Dark" day. The
last words Tyrel said to his Mom on Tuesday morning were, "Mom,
I am so sorry that I kept you up all night." If Tyrel could
have had but one wish it would have been to have his sight back
so that he could see again. Tyrel passed away enroute to the hospital
for dialysis on Tuesday, May 14. At last he is at peace and doesn't
have to suffer anymore. Tyrel taught us all a good many things.
The most important things in life aren't things at all. His life
was a special gift to all of us and he will never be forgotten.
We, his family, have so many special memories to treasure. He
made us all realize the importance of the little things in life
that we all take for granted and that we should live each day
to the fullest. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Lee Funeral
Home in Regina. An open visitation was held Thursday, May 16 at
7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lee Funeral Home. A graveside service
was held Friday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Minton Chapel Grove Cemetery,
Minton, with Shelby Kinrade, officiating. A time of fellowship
and refreshments followed in the Minton Elks Hall. For those so
wishing donations may be made in Tyrel's memory to the Kamsack
Hospital, Box 429, Kamsask, Sask. S0A 1S0. At last Tyrel is finally
free of pain and suffering and can now enjoy his new home with
God.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, from pain, I'm free
I' m following the path God has led, you see
I took His hand when I heard his call,
I turned around and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found the peace on a sunny day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys,
A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good family, good times, a loved one's touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace be to thee
God wanted me now; From pain I'm free.
Jacob
Michael Ortmann
On Saturday, May 11, 2002, Jacob Michael Ortmann passed away at
the Regina General Hospital at the age of 85 years. Predeceased
by his wife: Reine Ortmann in 1990, his parents Jacob and Julianna
Ortmann, two sisters: Kay Swidrowich and Pauline Dechant; two
brothers: Charlie Ortman and Michael Ortman, two brothers-in-law:
Steve Swidrowich and Mike Szczecinski. Jacob is survived by his
two daughters: Alice (Neil) Neufeld of Weyburn and Gloria (Gregory)
Ratch of Regina and three grandchildren: Jenna, Denae and Nolan.
Jacob is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Eddy of Francis,
Herman (Kay) of Weyburn, Bob (Lydia) of Armstrong, BC, Rose (Pat)
Whieldon of Maple Ridge, BC, Gertie (Lloyd) Hala of Vernon, BC
and Anne (Robert) Gutzke of Weyburn; one brother-in-law: Cliff
Dechant; one sister-in-law Mary Ortman of Weyburn as well as many
nieces and nephews. Jacob Michael Ortmann was born Nov. 17, 1916
on a farm three miles northeast of Francis, and was the eldest
of 11 children. He attended Murphy School and Millsdale School.
He quit school at an early age to help his parents with the farm.
Jacob and his brother Mike worked at a neighbouring farm during
the 30's to bring home extra money to help out at home. In December
of 1942 he was enlisted with the 3rd Company 13th Platoon and
trained in Regina. He moved to Nanaimo on the west coast with
Artillery 21st Field Regiment and then transferred to the 24th
Field Regiment, 64th Battery. In June of 1943 he was stationed
in Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands with the 13th Brigade 49th Battery
- his job was to locate mines. He was given a one month leave
and then was sent overseas to Europe and placed in action with
the 4th Artillery Tank 82nd Battery and then put into Occupational
Regimental Headquarters with the 4th LAAC Field Artillery 17th
Regiment 76th Battery out of Indian Head. During his active duty,
Jacob was radio operator and travelled through Holland, England
and Germany. He was in five different regiments working in anti-tank,
artillery, radio operator (trained on phones and two-way radios
doing Morse code) and mechanic. One of his last assignments was
to provide prisoner of war escort as the war was coming to an
end. On March 26, 1946, after almost four years of service and
five regiments, Jacob returned safely home with the Indian Head
Battery. He went on to farm with brothers Mike and Charlie in
the Francis area; and eventually he bought his own farm at Whitewood.
While farming at Whitewood, he was introduced to Reine Schmidt
(Mauvieux) and married September 29, 1964. Together they raised
their daughters Alice and Gloria. He worked at the North Weyburn
Airport as a painter for Swertz brothers. From 1973 to 1977 he
owned a Shell Service Station on the east side of Weyburn where
he specialized in mechanic work. In the late 1970's he worked
as a mechanic at Dreis Brothers in Weyburn. He also worked as
a commissionaire until the early 1990's. Jacob was a very special
father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He had the gift
of making people feel special. He enjoyed a good joke and social
gathering with family and friends. He had a knack for mechanical
work he could make any vehicle purr like a kitten; he loved cars,
especially the old ones he grew up with. He taught his brothers
Herman and Bob to properly disassemble a motor and lay the parts
out. Jacob enjoyed old time music and spent hours making tapes
of his favorite music which he shared with friends and family.
He enjoyed going for drives in the country; he attended pioneer
days to see the threshing demonstrations in Midale and Crosby,
North Dakota. Jacob loved to read; especially the history books
and was very knowledgeable. He also enjoyed cooking. He would
create some very tasty dishes for friends and family. Animals
(especially cats) were very special to him. He was a member of
the Wheatland Seniors and visited the sick in the hospital. He
attended the Saint Vincent de Paul Church regularly. Jacob had
a real zest for life. He lived his life to the fullest, never
taking for granted his blessings of good health and the company
of family and friends that he cherished. His generosity, compassion
and love for people was his greatest gift to all. We are so very
proud of him and so lucky to have had him in our lives. Funeral
service was held Thursday, May 16 at St. Vincent de Paul Roman
Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were all those in attendance. Active pallbearers
were his nephews: Clarence Turgeon, Terry Gutzke, Bill Ortman,
Larry Szczecinski, Robert Whieldon and Andrew Whieldon. Interment
followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. The Royal Canadian Legion
did an Honor Guard and poppy ceremony in honour of his time served
in World war II. In memory of Jacob, donations may be made to
the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd.
Anna Nemeth
Anna Nemeth, November 28, 1915-May 18, 2002. Mom passed away peacefully
at home on May 18, 2002. Anna was predeceased by her husband of
59 years, Dezso on March 28, 2002. She is survived by her loving
family: son Steve (Terri) of Edmonton, AB; daughter Eva of Calgary,
AB; three grandchildren: Aaron (Janis) of Calgary, AB, Tyler of
Edmonton, AB, and Selena (Clint) of Whitecourt, AB, and also three
great grandsons Colton, Max and Lynden. The family wishes to extend
a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wiebe, the staff at the Kelowna Palliative
Care Program, the Community Care Team, Father Boland, Micki Probert
and all the friends and neighbors for their support and kindness.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 from
the Chapel of Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna,
BC. Funeral arrangements by Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.
Charlotte
Lorraine Watson
On Monday, May 20, 2002, Charlotte Lorraine Watson, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her parents,
Adam and Margaret; two brothers: Arnold Halladay and Joe Cooper;
and by her husband, Norman Watson in 1998. Charlotte is survived
by her five daughters: Carol Watson (Doug Sorsdahl) of Weyburn;
Norma (Don) Pulfer of Weyburn; Wendy (John) Coombs of Fallbrook,
ON; Heather Watson of Benson and Shannon Watson of Perth, ON;
her grandchildren: Bobbie, Leigh, Matthew, Adam, Micaela, Josiah
and Alex and by one great granddaughter, Faith; sister, Elaine
Haughian of Picture Butte, AB; four sisters-in-law: Margaret Cooper
of Saskatoon, Bertha Halladay of Moose Jaw, Pearl Surring of Weyburn
and Jean Roome of Weyburn; as well as nieces and nephews. Charlotte
Watson was born September 18, 1919 at Lawson, where she was raised
on a homestead. She took her nurse's training at the Regina Gray
Nuns Hospital. After her marriage she lived all her life in Weyburn.
Charlotte worked at the General Hospital on South Hill in Weyburn,
then she worked for years as the night supervisor of the Weyburn
Union Hospital. Charlotte loved her cards and her friends at the
Wheatland Senior Centre. She was involved with the Schizophrenia
Association and the Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to garden,
especially flowers, play cards, needlepoint and reading in her
later years. She was a mother hen who loved all her children.
A memorial service was held Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. from Calvary
Baptist Church, Weyburn, with Pastor Wally Frank officiating.
All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers.
Interment will be at a later date. For friends so wishing, donations
may be made in her memory to the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan
P.O. Box 305, Regina, Sask. S4P 3A1. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn, 842-5432.
Vernon
James Dreher
On Monday, May 20, 2002, Vernon James Dreher, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital, at the age of 83
years. Predeceased by his parents, Albert and Louise Dreher; one
son, Donald Dreher; two brothers: Henry Dreher and Reuben Dreher.
Vernon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Florence Dreher of
Weyburn and their family: Allan (Donna) Dreher of Delisle and
their children: Jeremy (Tomoko), Sean and his son, Austin, Rueben
and Donavon; daughter-in-law, Diane of Yorkton and children: Michelle
(Kevin) and their daughter, Jalynn; Krista (Kent) and their daughters:
Maykala and Tia and Mark (Wendy); James (Jennifer) Dreher of San
Antonio, Texas and their children: Nicole and Christopher; three
sisters: Mary (Irwin) Hainsworth of Redvers, Lavern Brenholen
of Weyburn and Lillian (Matt) Zimmerman of Weyburn; one brother,
Wilbert Dreher of Winnipeg, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Vernon James Dreher was born October 31, 1918 at Maxim. He was
raised on a farm north of Bromhead. Vernon helped his father on
the farm and attended Romford School until grade eight. In 1942
he joined the army and served overseas with the British Columbia
Dragoons until his discharge in 1946. On June 12, 1946, Vernon
married Florence Toovey at the community of Christ Church in Weyburn.
They farmed north of Bromhead until retiring to Weyburn 28 years
ago. Vernon was also an army instructor at Camp Dundurn and worked
with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Farm Service Division. He was
a Pastor and Elder of the Community of Christ Church, as well
as District Youth Leader. He spent many years helping as camp
caretaker at the Hills of Peace campgrounds at Provost, AB. He
was a member of the Romford School Board, Bromhead School Board
and Lyndale School Board, on the Rural Telephone Board of Directors
and a rural telephone repairman. Vernon enjoyed fishing, camping,
berry picking, playing cards and tinkering with anything mechanical.
He had a great sense of humor and it was said that the best trick
he played on his mother was being born on Halloween. His favorite
saying was "Let's not, and say we did." Vernon was a
very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great
grandfather. Funeral service was held Friday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m.
from Knox Presbyterian Church, Weyburn, with Robert Klombies officiating.
Interment followed in Green Acres memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Rev.
John Ferrier presided at the Royal Canadian Legion Last Post Service.
Honorary pallbearers were: Ruth and Harold Pederson, Eric and
Esther Verity, Louise and Brendon Carroll, Leonard and Alice Jenson,
Archie Howard and Elsie Lenz. The active pallbearers were: Troy
Anderson, Michael Bloor, Perry Brenholen, Roy Bavle, Larry Toovey
and Laurin Dreher. For friends so wishing, donations may be made
in his memory to the Hills of Peace Church Camp c/o Allan Dreher,
Box 428, Delisle, Sask. S0L 0P0. Arrangements were entrusted to
Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn, 842-5432.
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