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Mr. Raymond Polsfut
Passed Away: March 1, 2005
POLSFUT Mr. Raymond Richard, aged 75 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at the Palliser Regional Care Centre. Ray was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan on July 1, 1929. He attended Moundville country school to Grade eight. He married Mary Braun in 1951. They lived in Vanguard and he worked for the CPR. In 1954, they moved to Swift Current, where, he was employed by the City of Swift Current, as an Equipment Operator. In 1969, Ray and Mary bought a farm at Cando, Saskatchewan, which they farmed for several years. He continued his Forman job with the city during this time, until his retirement in 1989, after 35 years of service. Ray was a dedicated husband, and father to his two boys, and their families. He was always ready to lend a hand, and help fix a car, or help with some carpentry work. He enjoyed camping his whole life. He and Mary took their little boys tenting all the way to BC. Later in life, they bought a truck camper and camped at various places with friends and relatives. He loved his grandchildren
, and enjoyed cooking for them – always making their favorites, whatever the time of day or night. Especially pancakes – flipping them up to the roof, much to the delight of the kids – but never dropping them. Ray spent many hours tending to his garden, and trying to keep the birds from eating the apples on his tree. He loved apple pie – especially the ones made from his tree. His garden was always well looked after, and he was proud to share the bounty with his family. Music was an important part of Ray’s life. He taught himself to play the guitar, and could play his 12 string in ways that would amaze people. He loved to play music with his brothers – Harv on violin, Emil on accordion, and cousin, John Krause, on accordion. They entertained for many family gatherings, and shared many good times. Fishing was another passion of Ray's. He could spend all day in the boat with a fishing pole in his hand trying to catch the “Big One.” The only thing better than fishing was to cook up the days catch. After retirement, he spent many mornings at the Mall at coffee row, enjoying his morning coffee and visiting with friends. He enjoyed riding his bike all over town, and sometimes he would ride out to the Weigh Scales near Beverly, just for something to do. He liked to run and walk, sometimes walking around the block 50 times, or in bad weather, walking on the treadmill. Ray was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1999. After declining health, he was admitted to the Palliser Regional Care Centre in 2000, where he resided until his passing. He made many friends there, and was truly cared for by the caregivers at the Palliser. He loved going to “Breakfast with Betty” – a weekly breakfast club that 6 alternating residents are invited to attend, in the Therapy Department. They are served homemade breakfast – bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Ray amazed the staff by how much he could eat. It made his day! Ray is survived by his son, Darryl (Judy), their children: Dustin, Karla, and Brandie; his son, Richard, his children, Tanza and Shane; his brother, Harvey (Lily), their daughter, Joscelyn (Ed) Froese, and their son, Brayden; his sister, Judy (Brian) Batdorf, their children, Vaughn and Landon; his sister-in-law, Tina Polsfut; his uncle, Martin Polsfut; his aunts, Anne Grenke and Bertha Lund; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in 1993; his father, Johan (John) Polsfut, in 1991; his mother, JulieAnne (Julie) Polsfut, in 1993; and his brother, Emil Polsfut, in 2002. The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sid Chalmers officiating. A Reading was presented by his sister-in-law, Lily Polsfut and a Special Music Piece was given by his grandson, Dustin Polsfut. The honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in his life. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliser Regional Care Centre or to the Saskatchewan Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Ray will be sadly missed by family and friends. Although we were not ready to see him go, and it was hard to say goodbye, we know his suffering is over. Rest easy Dad. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Caia Stephenson
Passed Away: February 13, 2005
STEPHENSON – Caia passed away on February 13, 2005 at the Innisfail Health Centre, Innisfail, AB at the age of 91. Caia was born June 12, 1913 at Simmie, SK. She was the third child of nine children born to Oscar and Angeline Hatle. In 1934 Caia was married to Cliff Stephenson. They had four children: Doreen, Clarice, Bob and Delbert. They farmed in the Clairbank district until 1951, at which time they moved to Swift Current. Caia became a shoe salesperson for many years and was employed by the W.W. Cooper Co., Byers Shaw and finally the Pioneer Co-op. Caia was a very social person and made friends easily. Cliff and Caia’s home was always open to friends and family. Many people enjoyed her fine cooking and hospitality. Cliff and Caia loved to play bridge, whist or other card games. As well as being a loyal and cheerful friend, Caia was also a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Caia will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered and cherished in the hearts of all who knew her. Caia was predeceased by her husband, Cliff in 1997; daughter, Doreen Lee of Bowden, AB in 1999 and her son Bob Stephenson of Sarnia, Ont. In 2004. She was also predeceased b all her siblings except Floyd Hatle of Kenora, Ont. Caia is survived by: daughter, Clarice (Jim) Duncan of Red Deer; son, Delbert of Rosetown, SK; son-in-law Lloyd Lee of Bowden; daughter-in-law Lyn of Sarnia, Ontario. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Gary Lee, Murray (Rena) Lee, Sandra (Dan) Cramer all of Edmonton; Dan (Brenda) Redmond of Rosemary, AB; Terry (Tara) Redmond and Jeff Redmond of Innisfail; Cindy Orser of Pincher Creek; Rob (Tamara) Stephenson of Cardston; Virgina (Willie) Jones of Idaho; Callie Stephenson of Sarnia and Connie Stephenson of Toronto and 25 great-grandchildren. Caia moved to Innisfail, AB in 1998 to be closer to family. She had been a resident of the Rosefield Centre in Innisfail. The staff at Rosefield have expressed their love and admiration for Caia. Her bright and cheery disposition and her sunny smile was a source of inspiration to both staff and residents. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dianne Eurig officiating. The organist was Arlie Neufeld and a eulogy was read by Rob Stephenson and Terry Redmond. The interment took place at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current, SK. Those wishing to make donations in Caia’s memory may do so to the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Heinrich (Henry) Peters
Passed Away: February 14, 2005
PETERS Mr. Heinrich (Henry), passed away on Monday, February 14, 2005 at the age of 86. Henry was born at Dunelm, Saskatchewan to David and Sara Peters. He was a triplet with his sisters, Mary and Tina, and one of 13 children. Henry farmed for a short time at Vanguard, Saskatchewan and moved to Swift Current in 1956 due to failing eyesight. He ran the CNIB canteens at the Pioneer Lodge, Palliser and the Swift Current Hospital until he retired in 1983. He was proud of the fact that he had never missed a day of work. His love of music, reading, interest in current events, love of the Roughriders, intense dislike of the New York Yankees, live on in his children and grandchildren. His faith was a constant comfort throughout his life. Henry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ann, his children, Dennis (Mary), Joyce (Don) Bassendowski, Vern (Carrie) and seven grandchildren; Michael, Stephen, Colin, Jeffrey, Christopher, Amy and Bradley; also his sisters, Mary Kovach and Suzie Thiessen, both of Swift Current. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Betty (Janzen) and his siblings, Jacob, John, Sarah, Agenatha, Ann, Dave, Abe, Pete, Tina and Bill. The funeral service was held at Zion Mennonite Church on Friday, February 18, 2005 with burial at Mount Pleasant Burial Park. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Henry may do so to the CNIB, 2550 Broad Street, Regina, SK S4P 3Z4. Funeral arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Henry Knelsen
Passed Away: February 16, 2005
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.
Agnes Krahn
Passed Away: February 9, 2005
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.
Marjorie Crozier
Passed Away:June, 2005
CROZIER Mrs. Marjorie Luella, aged 81 years of Success, passed away on June 1, 2005 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. Marjorie was born February 28, 1924 to Wilfrid and Ella Jones. She grew up in the big house on the hill in the Hagaville district near Success. She attended school at Hagaville, Orillia, and Success. Marjorie then attended Normal School in Moose Jaw and went out to teach at Log Valley and Fairhills schools. Marjorie married Orville Crozier on June 23, 1945. She helped Orville with the farm although she was not an outside girl and would rather be in the house sewing, knitting, quilting, and baking. Marjorie knit her family Mary Maxim sweaters, sewed every family child a Christmas stocking, cross stitched pictures and sewed her daughter a wedding dress. All our family babies and many community babies snuggles under one of her quilts. Her stitches were tiny and perfect. She was a member of Success Birthday club and the Success Slimmettes. In 1980 for Celebrate Saskatchewan she addressed and received hundreds of invitations and replies. Marjorie was an avid reader and for years wrote a report on every book she read. She kept a diary starting in her teenage years and ended many arguments, how much rain, who came to visit and how old the neighbors were. Marjorie was an armchair Bronco fan keeping track of all the stats and scores. If anyone needed and ad on the Trading Post she would dial patiently until she got through. One of the callers said to her, "You can't ask that for a cow!" but she did and got the price. Marjorie's family was very special to her. As grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along she got busy sewing bibs and quilts. Even the newest baby got a fleece blanket last December. Her brothers and their families always had a special place in her heart. Each brother has a picture or a quilt that Marjorie made. Many phone calls, cards, pictures and letters traveled between here and British Columbia. Marjorie and a pen pal corresponded for over forty years. Marjorie was a little person with a bog heart. As her health failed she stayed close to home and put aside her crafting. With the help of family and homecare she was able to stay in her own home until April. Her last days were spent with family and friends around her and she left this life with peace and dignity. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Orville; daughter, Donna (Wilbert); son, Tom (Shelly); grandchildren: Debbi (Sean), Travis (and (Dawnwyn), and Cassandra and Darby; great-grandchildren: Danielle and Matthew, and Anthony and Ashley; brothers: Rosser (Margaret), Harvey (Esther), Ray and (Pat); sister-in-law, Peg Crozier; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Wilfred, and Ella Jones; parents-in-law, Tom and Lavina Crozier; daughter, Sheryl, in infancy; brother, Leonard; brother-in-law, Emerson; sister-in-law, Ethel (Allison); niece, Thelma; and nephew, Darren. The funeral service was held at Grace United Church in Swift Current on June 6, 2005 with Doris Watt officiating. The pallbearers were: Marvin Auseth, Oran Anderson, Brian Cummings, Rod Nelson, Randy Robertson, and Darrell Wotherspoon. The ushers were, Larry Osborne, and Gerald Schultz. Memorial donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Diabetes. Foundation or to the Success Community Hall. The interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to PARKSIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Anthony Dauk
Passed Away: June, 2005
DAUK Mr. Anthony (Tony) John, aged 93 years, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2005 at the Cypress Regional Hospital, in Swift Current, with members of his beloved family at his bedside. Tony was born on August 22, 1911 in Anaheim, SK where he also received his education. On a wintry day, January 22, 1935, Tony married the love of his life, Anna. During their 66 year marriage, they raised eleven children: Erwin, Marlene, Helen (who passed away at 3 years of age), Mary, Ann, Richard, Benno, Rudy, Rosalyn, Johnny, and Patrick. Tony farmed in Anaheim until 1953. His greatest pleasure during his farming years, were his horses. He always claimed he had the best horses in Anaheim. Tony moved his family to Benito, Manitoba where he continued farming until 1968. At that time he moved to Winnipeg to work at St. Mary’s Cathedral, leaving the farm to the boys of the family. Retirement and part-time work were not in the cards, so he moved to Swift Current where, with his oldest son, Erwin, started “Dauk’s Auto Cleaning.” After the business got established, Tony finally retired with his wife to the Golden West Manor. He enjoyed many years of a worry free life until his beloved wife passed away in 2001. Throughout his life Tony enjoyed curling, playing cards and visiting, and playing baseball with his children. Tony was predeceased by his wife, Anna, of 66 years; infant daughter, Helen; daughter-in-law, Louise Dauk; and son-in-law, Dale Evjen. He leaves to mourn his loss, his six sons: Erwin, Richard (Patricia), Ben (Marion), Rudy (Audrey), John (Sharon), and Patrick (Judie); four daughters: Marlene (Robert) MacKalski, Mary Evjen, Ann (Mervin) Caven, and Rosalyn (Victor) Cuthbert; 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives and dear friends. A Prayer Service was held on June 6, 2005 at Parkside Memorial Funeral Chapel with Monsignor Lionel Mondor officiating and Sister Lynn performing the music. The Funeral Service was held on June 7, 2005 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with Father Stephen Bill officiating. The Readers were: Patricia Cuthbert, Barbara Ann MacKalski, and Jason Caven. The pallbearers were his sons: Erwin Dauk, Rudy Dauk, Richard Dauk, John Dauk, Ben Dauk, and Patrick Dauk. The interment was held at Mount Pleasant Burial Park, in Swift Current. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
