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JOHNSON – Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Karolyn
JOHNSON – Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Karolyn, age 86 years, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at the Prairie Pioneer Lodge. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Rob Cochrane officiating. The organist was Shirley Deobald and vocalist was Wendy Cochane. Tanya Johnson read the scriptures, Lynne Hahn presented Precious Memories and Sherrill Tomlinson read the eulogy. The ushers were Basil Nybo and Verlan Deobald. Pallbearers were nephews and great-nephews: Meryl Tomlinson, Tom Tomlinson, Ron Johnson, Ken Johnson, Rob Tomlinson and Steve Tomlinson. The interment
took place at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current. Betty Johnson was predeceased by her husband, Foy Johnson, and her brother, Arne Tomlinson. She is survived by: her sister, Ione Robinson, of Victoria B.C.; her brother, Bob (Gwen) Tomlinson, of Edmonton, AB; her special friend, Jim Weston; her sisters-in-law: Evelyn Tomlinson, Jean Johnson and Alvina Johnson; and many loving nieces, nephews and family. Betty was born on their family farm in the Dendron area on September 29, 1918. She married her late husband, Foy Johnson, on December 22, 1944. She spent most of her life in Swift Current, first being a waitress at the Healy Hotel, then after her marriage she was employed at the Cooper Store as a saleswoman in the Ladies Ready-To-Wear and continued to work there after the Pioneer Co-op purchased the store in 1953. In 1963 she was transferred to the Southside Shopping Centre as a Manager of the Dry Goods Department. She retired in September of 1979. She loved to entertain and had many a tea party with all of her good friends. She belonged to the Rebecca Lodge. She loved to Old Time Dance and also to Square Dance. She was very caring and looked after all of her family with love and affection. We will miss her dearly. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the Prairie Pioneer Lodge staff for taking such loving care of our Aunt Betty. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Church of the Open Bible Memorial Fund, 290 – 19th Ave. N.E. Swift Current, SK. S9H 2Y3 or to the Prairie Pioneer Auxiliary c/o Pat Cammer #303, 332 Cypress Drive Swift Current, SK S9H 5B1.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
PENO Mrs. Ann
PENO Mrs. Ann, aged 89 years of Swift Current, Saskatchewan passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Dan Romaniw presiding. Anne was born to Adam and Matilda Helm on August 8, 1915 at Lehr, North Dakota, USA. She came to Canada with her parents who settled on a farm in the Prelate area. In time, she became the fourth of a family of 15. Ann is survived by her husband, Fred Peno; a brother, Robert (Sherri) Helm, of Nanaimo, BC; a sister, Freida (Alex) Giles, of Medicine Hat; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins. She was predeceased by her father; her mother; four brothers; eight sisters; brothers-in-law; and sisters-in-law. Ann was a person of the land. She was dedicated to farm life and learned to enjoy the hard work it entailed. On December 12, 1960 Ann married Fred Peno of Bracken, SK. There, together, they farmed for the next 43 years. Gardening was an important part of her life and she enjoyed visiting and entertaining people around her kitchen table. Ann Peno loved life and loved people. She always had a ready smile for everyone. It was quite early in her life that she learned to know her creator, Jehovah God, and loved associating with her extended family at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and sharing with others the confidence she had in God’s promise of everlasting life in paradise. Ann, formerly of Bracken, SK moved to Swift Current in 2001 and has resided at the Prairie Pioneers Lodge for the past month. The family would like to say a very special thank you to the staff at the Lodge for their care and attention. Thank you too, to the many friends who visited her. Fred Peno and family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
VANGEN (Dick) Mary Ann
VANGEN (Dick) Mary Ann, aged 77 years of Swift Current, Saskatchewan passed away on October 7, 2004. The funeral service was held on October 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church with Doris Watt officiating. The organist was Eileen Hrycyna. The ushers were, Leona Wiens and Sharon Beisel. The pallbearers were: Lloyd Janzen, Larry Dyck, Greg Dyck, Greg Beisel, Wes Ginter, and Rick Armstrong. The interment was held at Schantzenfeld Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Kidney Foundation. Mary is survived by her children: Fred Dick (Frances), Lewis Dick (Marlene), Viola Potter (Vernon), Garry Dick (Ruth), Marilyn Cummings (Jim), Earl Dick; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: William Ginter (Helen), Anna Dyck, Kaye Neustaeter (William), Margaret Janzen (George), Isaac Ginter (Hilda), Stella Dyck (Frank), Jake Ginter (Anne). She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Dick; special friend, Iver Vangen; parents, Abram and Anna Ginter; brothers: Abram, Abram, Johnny; sister, Helen; and brother-in-law, Diedrick Dyck. Mary was formerly of Swift Current and has resided at the Palliser Regional Care Centre for the past two years. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the Palliser staff and Dr. Young for caring for our Mom. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
BEISEL Mr. David D.
BEISEL Mr. David D., of 222 – 3rd Street North East, Swift Current, Saskatchewan and formerly of Tompkins, SK passed away on Monday, October 11, 2004 at the Cypress Regional Hospital at the age of 89 years with his family by his side. Dave was born on June 21, 1915 to David and Amelia Beisel on the family farm in the Rush Lake, Saskatchewan District. He attended school to the grade of eight and from there worked at various jobs and occupations until he rented the Brownstone farm twelve miles north of Tompkins. With the help of his brother, Sam, he was able to seed the land. On June 16, 1940 he married Molly Loose at Estuary. Together they farmed that land for six years. They then bought the Erickson farm three and a half miles north of Tompkins and worked the farm with the help of hired hands. He bought the coal and wood business and was also agents for North Star Gas and Oil. He hired Sam to deliver fuel to different farmers. He also had the Massey Harris Implements and Sam helped set up machinery. All this was on the north side of town, across from the elevators. In 1960 he bought the Henry House. Due to an accident he sold the businesses in 1963 and in 1972 sold the farm, and in 1997 they moved to Swift Current. He was very active in politics and served on the Tompkins Town Council, Tompkins School Board, Health Region Board, and president of the Curling Club. He enjoyed curling, golf, and playing crib. He thoroughly enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. Eulogy was prepared by the family. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Amelia; one sister, in infancy; two brothers, Clarence Beisel and Edward Beisel; sons-in-law, Gordon Keith, and Guy Sandilands; two grandsons, Gaylin Wedrick and Perry Thoreson; and one brother-in-law, Abe Steingard. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Molly; three daughters: Vivian Tuchscherer (Joe), Pearl Wedrick (Bruce), and Maxine Heiser (Jack); grandchildren: Marcella Thoreson (Terry Dimmock), Sheldon Keith (Heather Reincock), Ricky Wedrick (Denny Pointer), Donna Holeksa (Chris), Michelle Heiser-Bailey (Scott), Courtney Heiser, Kevin Tuchscherer (Wendy) and Michelle Tuchscherer; four great-grandchildren: Christina (Rylan Philip), Mercades, Porscha and Calvin; two great-great grandchildren, Dontey and Damien; three sisters: Lily Steingard, Rachel Lukey (Mike) and Edna MacRae (Don); three brothers: Rueben (Esther) Beisel, Samuel (Betty) Beisel, and Hubert (Ann) Beisel; one sister-in-law, Elsie Beisel and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Friday, October 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Memorial Funeral Chapel with Reverend John Barker officiating. The pallbearers were grandchildren: Scott Bailey, Chris Holeksa, Sheldon Keith, Rick Wedrick, Kevin Tuchscherer, and Allen Beisel. The interment took place at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. A lunch was held at First United Church. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
DAVIDSON Mrs. Alice Althea
DAVIDSON Mrs. Alice Althea, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 9, 2004 at the Prairie Pioneer Lodge. Alice was born to Archie and Vera Simmie on November 16, 1926. She married John Davidson in 1948. They raised their five children on the farm near Simmie, then moved to Swift Current in 1968. Alice worked for Quinn’s Pharmacy for many years. She and John traveled around in their mini camper, but spent most every weekend at Duncairn Dam camping and fishing. They just couldn’t seem to get the Simmie blood out of their system and moved back to Simmie in 1983. She worked for Keith and Edna Bratvold at the Simmie Locker Plant and spent almost every morning playing a friendly game of Smear with Dar and Karen. She loved to have her grandchildren come for visits and oh how they loved going to Grandma D’s. When John passed away in 1988, Alice moved back to Swift Current where she kept herself busy. She worked part-time for Keith at Superior Meats and did countless hours of volunteering in the community. In fact she was so busy her family had to make an appointment to see her. She lived for 15 years in the Pioneer Units before becoming a resident of Prairie Pioneer Lodge in December 2003. She was no stranger at the Lodge as she spent many years volunteering there. She especially loved to get the residents and staff up to dance to the music of the Odds & Ends and The Old Tyme Fiddlers. She especially enjoyed listening to Archie & The Boys. She also danced at the Swift Current Care Centre, Palliser Regional Care Centre and at Kiaskus Villa in Gull Lake and was an active member of the Senior Citizen’s center. Dancing was her life and she’s likely in heaven doing the two-step with God right now. Alice was famous for her baking. She won countless awards at the fair for her pies, tarts and brownies. Simmie bonspiels wouldn’t have been the same without her sour cream raisin pie. A day will not go by when Alice will not be treasured and so sadly missed by her five children: Darvin (Karen) Davidson, Brenda (Dick) Stenhouse, Randy Davidson, Bonnie (Wilfred) Funk, Cindy (Kim) Selanders; eight grandchildren: Shelly (Rob), Michael (Corey), Kelly (Bobbi), Tricia (Kelly), Jeff (Colleen), Amanda (Phil), Cody and Casey; twelve great-grandchildren: Mariah, Brittany, Janae, Jansen, Kaelyn, Mack, Brock, Kortlyn, Mathew, Kayden, Rylan and Hailey. She is also survived by her very special aunt Ella (Howard) Blyth; sisters-in-law, Bernice Simmie and Iris Stevers; brothers-in-law, Laurie (Patty) Davidson, and George (Marie) Davidson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and her very special friends, Rusty Quintin, Myrtle Hupp, and Dorothy Anning. She is predeceased by her husband, John Davidson; her parents, Archie and Vera Simmie; brother, Mac Simmie; father and mother-in-law, Jack and Amy Davidson; nephew and niece, Cameron and Carol Ann Davidson; niece, Vera Ann (Simmie) Edwards; great-grandson, Braden Funk; great-niece, Amy Davidson. The funeral service was held on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Church of God with Pastor Ed Hyatt officiating. The organist was, Jack Anning. The ushers were, Toni Klink and Gerald Austin. The Eulogy was presented by, Keith Bratvold. Honorary pallbearers are all who shared the life of this wonderful woman. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date for the interment of Alice’s ashes. Memorial donations may be made to the Prairie Pioneer’s Lodge Auxiliary or to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan. The family cannot express enough appreciation to all the staff of Prairie Pioneers Lodge for the loving care and utmost respect shown to Mom and to her family. Each and every one of you truly are “angels”. Alice’s soft heart, generosity and sense of humor touched everyone she knew. Thank you to Erin of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home for your professionalism in such a soft and caring matter.
KNELSEN Mr. Henry
KNELSEN Mr. Henry, aged 95 years, passed away on February 16, 2005. He was born in Russia on July 12, 1909. He had his schooling there as well. His family came to Kelstern, SK in 1925 because his dad’s brother, Henry Knelsen, was farming there. They started to farm in the Kelstern area as well where Henry worked for farmers in the district. In 1933 he started to farm and in 1934 he married Clara Neufeld. A daughter, Mabel, was born in 1935. Henry and Clara became members of the Elim Brethren Church of Kelstern. In 1942 their son, Melvin, was born. In 1950 the father and mother Neufeld moved to B.C.. He bought the farm until 1971, then the son, Melvin and his wife, Judy, bought the farm. He then retired to Hodgeville for a few years, until they had to get to a place that had a Doctor, so they moved to the Golden West Manor in Swift Current. In a few years he lost both his legs. He loved the Manor because it had groups come in with programs, also he could go and visit with the men, and there was always something going on. Henry was a loving person to his wife, Clara, his son, Melvin and his wife, Judy, his eight grandchildren: Bradley, Nola, Glenda, Corinne, Ryan, Nolan, Lee and Megan, and his five great-grandchildren: Myra, Courtney, Heather, Read and Jaylen, and they will all miss him. His close friend, Walter Bush, took him out for shopping and many other things and we want to thank you. The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Bridgeway Community Church with Pastor Cliff Janzen officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes. Association. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
MOEN Mr. Neil Carman
MOEN Mr. Neil Carman, aged 74 years, a retired teacher, passed away on January 16, 2005 at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. The funeral service was held on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at First United Church with Doris Watt officiating. The interment was held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The pallbearers were: Doug Tedrick, Arlen Tedrick, Wayne Spiker, Lyle Pyett, Terry Spiker and Garry Moen. Honorary Pallbearers were all of his friends and family. The ushers were: Lisa Schneider, Charlene King, Lynn Pyett and Allyson McCaw. The soloist was, Bill Pyett. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda (George) Opocensky, of Tecumseh, Ontario; son, David (Heather) Moen, of Calgary, AB; son-in-law, Neil (Pam) Gordon, of Oakville, Ontario; grandchildren: Maria Opocensky, Riley Moen, Lindsey Stricker, Megan Gordon, and Braden Gordon; his brother, Arley (Anne), of Stewart Valley; and sisters: Liane (Harry) Tedrick, of Swift Current, Lois (Bill) Pyett, of Thompson Lake, SK, and Phyllis (Ray) Spiker, of Pennant, SK; as well as many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his daughter, Laurel Gordon, in 1986. Neil leaves behind his special friend, Faye Sander, and her family, Penny (Murray) Janis, Shelley (Mike) Daniel, Scott (Donnette) Sander, and families. Neil was born on the family farm near Stewart Valley and took his schooling there. He attended Normal School in Moose Jaw in 1949 and completed his education degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1977. He taught for 32 years at schools at Jorgenson, Turnhill, Stewart Valley, North Landing, Shackleton, Eatonia, and Fort McMurray. Neil was a great teacher and had creative ideas for teaching math and science. He helped develop an outdoor education program for Junior High students in Fort McMurray and loved those winter camping expeditions. Neil retired in 1985 and returned to Swift Current where he could go for coffee at the Co-op and visit with his many friends and family members. Neil was an avid sportsman and played hockey and football with the Stewart Valley Rockets for many years. His love of curling started early and he continued to curl up until his last year of life. golf was his other passion and he was always on the look out for a golf course and a partner wherever he went. Neil was a warm and friendly man who always had time for coffee and a visit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Memorial donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Agnes Krahn (nee Pauls)
Agnes Krahn (nee Pauls) passed away peacefully on February 9, 2005 at the Swift Current Union Hospital. Agnes was born January 30, 1912 in Reinfeld Yazykova, South Russia. Due to the Russian revolution and great famine, the Pauls' family came to Canada in 1923 and settled near Herbert, Saskatchewan. In 1930, Agnes married Jacob Krahn (born in Nickolaidpol Borissovo, South Russia) and together they farmed in the Herbert area.
Agnes is predeceased by her beloved husband Jacob Krahn (1901-1967) and son-in-law Victor Dombrowsky (1929-2003), as well as several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. She is survived by children Lory (Victor), Ervin (Gloria), Jake (Linda), Ken (Alice) and Lawrence (Lois), 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her sister and life long friend Susie Regier.
Agnes's early years were filled with her new country and her new family. While she developed a love of the Herbert area, and made many friends, she always maintained contact with her family settled elsewhere in Canada, and those in Germany. In her final years, Agnes enjoyed family visits, her friends and church, revisiting her heritage, handicrafts, watching curling and her Toronto Blue Jays.
Agnes strong faith and love of family kept her strong through the many miles she travelled and the many years she lived. Although she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends, Agnes' faith will lead her home to those who await at her final resting place.
Services will be he held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Bridgeway Community Church, Swift Current with interment to follow at the Herbert Cemetery. Coffee at the Mennonite Brethren Church. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Agnes' favourite charity Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, 400-280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB (R3C 2L7) are gratefully acknowledged.
