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JOHN BARBER
John Kitchener Barber (Jack) passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2001, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 84 years. He was born on February 11, 1917 south of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Jack was predeceased by his mother and father (Mary and Harry Barber), two brothers, Leslie (Les) and Robert (Bob) and one sister, Margaret (Mag). He leaves to mourn his loss, Evelyn, his wife of 61 years, son Richard and daughter-in-law, Judith of Calgary, daughter, Nicole of Courtenay and only granddaughter, Cassandra Antoine of Courtenay. Also left to mourn Jack are brothers, Hector (Ruby) of Moose Jaw, Malcolm (Greta) of Saskatoon, Gordon (Monica) of Vernon, sister, Isabella Johnson of Moose Jaw; three sisters-in-law, Anna Smith, Gertie Barber and Agnes Barber – all of Moose Jaw; two brothers-in-law, James Hamill and John Symenuk – also of Moose Jaw, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jack served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. After the war he farmed south of Moose Jaw for thirty years. He also worked for the Moose Jaw Stockyard as a night foreman for ten years and then as a Brand Inspector for fifteen years. Jack was a natural athlete and played sports all his life. He played ball and golfed up until his 77th year. He was renowned for his sprinting during his younger years and loved to play hockey, bowling, fishing and horse shoes. Jack was an exceptionally kind man who loved children and animals and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a member of the Baptist Church for many years and served as an elder. He retired from the farm in 1975 and lived in Moose Jaw until 1987 when he moved to Courtenay where he resided until his passing - The world has lost a good man. Funeral Services will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Donations to Glacierview Lodge in Jack’s memory would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Jack, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EARLE GIMBLETT
Earle Benjamin Gimblett of Moose Jaw and formerly of Halbrite, Saskatchewan passed away on Friday June 8, 2001 at the age of 77 years. Born on February 7, 1924 at Oshawa Ontario. Predeceased by his parents and in 1968 his wife Ida. He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Marilyn Stokes – Houston, Texas: Brian Gimblett – Surrey, B.C. : Beverly Gimblett – Winnipeg, Man.; and Brent Gimblett – Calgary, Alberta. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Monday evening June 11 from 7 – 9 p.m. at W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Home. Cremation will follow and memorialization will take place at a later date. In living memory of Earle, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley Parkland by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
WILHELMINA (INA) DAVIS
WILHELMINA (INA) DAVIS passed away peacefully at Union Hospital, Moose Jaw on Sunday, March 25th, 2001 at the age of 86 years. She was born April 10th, 1914 to William and Jemima Paton of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. Ina married Cliff Davis in 1943 and the couple moved to British Columbia, where son Garry was born in 1948. They returned to Moose Jaw in 1955 where she worked for many years as a cook at the Canadian Forces Base and enjoyed her involvement in Rebekah Lodge. Predeceased by her parents, four siblings and husband (in 1984), she is survived by son Garry (Beth) Davis, one brother, Jim (Mary) Paton of Saskatoon, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and her devoted friend, Dorrie Proulx. In keeping with Ina’s wishes, there will be a brief graveside service on Thursday, March 29th, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery. Dr. Bob Kimmerly will officiate. Those wishing to attend may meet at the Sunset Cemetery entrance at 1:25 p.m. Family requests no flowers, donations may be made in Ina’s memory to the charity of your choice.
LORNE GAMBLE
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LORNE GAMBLE on Monday, August 26, 2002 at Providence Place, at the age of 85 years. Lorne was born September 13, 1916 on the family farm south of Moose Jaw. He received his education at Enterprise School. Lorne started farming in 1939 and married Gladys Brown later that same year. He went to Caronport and worked for two years on airplanes for World War II, then to Sea Island, Vancouver where he also worked on airplanes for nine months. Lorne then returned home to farm. He drove school bus along with farming for twelve years. Lorne and Gladys spent their winters in Arizona since 1977. Gladys passed away in 1989. In October of 1990 Lorne married his very first girlfriend in March 1991 in Arizona and together enjoyed their winter months in Victoria and White Rock, B.C. Predeceased by his father, Walter, mother, Marie, first wife, Gladys and two sisters: Margaret and Jeanette. Lorne is survived by his loving wife, Ruth and her family: Ken (Eleanor) and their family of Moose Jaw; Larry (Kate) and family of Regina and Jan of Vancouver. He is also survived by his son, Dale and daughter-in-law, Lorrie, granddaughter, Michele and two great-grandchildren: Tiffany and Tyson of Alberta; brothers: Arnold (Pat), Bert (Mary) and Don (Mary), one sister, Bernice Duke of Lampman as well as several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Linda Owens will officiate. Cremation will follow with memorialization at the family plot, Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening 7-9p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorials for the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4P2 or to Providence Place, 100-2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 1B8 would be appreciated. In living memory of Lorne, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOHN E. SCHNELL
MR. JOHN E. SCHNELL of Pioneer Village, Moose Jaw, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001 at Pasqua Hospital, Regina at the age of 89 years. Born in Gretna, Manitoba in 1911, he was raised in Southern Saskatchewan and later joined the Canadian Armed Services, serving overseas during WWII. It was during the war he met and married his wife, Isabella Crawford. The couple were married in Scotland and following the war they came to Canada finally settling in Moose Jaw. They raised their two sons, Fergus, now residing in Regina and Douglas (Claudette) of Rockglen. Predeceased by his wife, Isabella in 1981, John is survived by his sons as well as two grandchildren, Angela and Stuart, his sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, residing in Canada, Scotland, Australia and South Africa. Funeral Services will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Friday, March 2, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Padre Rev. Ian Payne will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Dan MacAulay, Moose Jaw Branch #59. Interment will follow at the Rosedale Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials for the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4P2 would be appreciated.
HELEN DONISON
Helen Maxine Donison (nee Abdou), passed into the Lord’s keeping peacefully at home after a brief illness on Aug. 5, 2001, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Regina Saskatchewan on May 22, 1924. She lived her formative years in Crane Valley Saskatchewan, graduating from high school in 1942. Helen entered the Air Force and was based in Winnipeg. Helen married Niculia Donison Aug. 8, 1944 and was subsequently honourably discharged from the Air Force. Helen and Nick spent their early marriage farming in southern Saskatchewan. They moved to Moose Jaw in 1950 then moving on in a gypsy like fashion to eastern Canada and moving back to eventually settle in Saskatoon where they remained until Nick’s passing on January 1988. Helen continued her nomadic journey, moving from Saskatoon...Orangeville... Calgary to finally settle in Edmonton until her passing. Helen’s open-hearted affection left a legacy of love to all who came into contact with her. Her non-judgemental attitude made her an exceptional advocate of the young people who came along her path. She had a deep abiding faith in their ultimate goodness and never gave up on anyone. Helen and her sister Amy walked together on a spiritual journey to find a deeper meaning in life which led to the Lord, and this faith was imparted to all their children. Helen’s quick and fertile mind found a passion for bridge, crosswords, cards, games and puzzles of all sorts. At the age of 10, Helen was doing the books for her father’s store, and continued in the accounting and auditing field until the Tuesday before meeting her Maker. Helen was predeceased by her father, Frank Abdou in 1952, her mother, Mary McQuakay (nee Gaddie) in 1981 and her loving husband Nick in 1988. She is remembered lovingly by her brothers, Kamel and Frank, sisters, Fran and Amy, her son Thomas and three daughters, Maxine Adams (Dennis), Margorie Grime (Bruce), Annette McMillan and the granddaughter she raised, Nichole McLaughlin (Mark), 15 additional grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Special thanks to Elizabeth Abdou. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at W. J. Jones Funeral Home, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Wednesday August 8th, 2001, 7 - 8:30 pm. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held on Thursday August 9th, 2001 at St. Joseph ’s Catholic Church, 1064-3rd Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw at 11 am. Reverend Father David Cottingham C.Ss.R. will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. If friends so desire, a donation in Helen’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. In living memory of Helen, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ELIZABETH ABDOU
Elizabeth Abdou passed away at 88 years of age on May 23, 2002 at The Union Hospital in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Elizabeth was born on February 12, 1914 in Spring Valley, Saskatchewan. She is predeceased by her mother and father (Peter and Katherine Runzer), infant grandson (Frank Jeffery Abdou), her brothers (Ben, Frank, Joe, and Pete Runzer), her sisters (Eva, Mary, Johanna) and is survived by her one sister Katherine Montgomery of Moose Jaw. Elizabeth married Frank Abdou of Crane Valley in 1938 and was widowed in 1952. Her strength of character is witnessed by how hard she worked to raise her two children on her own. Elizabeth will be sorely missed by her two children, Frances (Martin) Dyck of Esterhazy and Frank (Johnna)Abdou of Moose Jaw, as well as her six grandchildren (Robert Dyck, Roberta Dyck, Sandra Dyck, Michael Dyck, Angela Abdou, and Justin Abdou). She was also the proud great-grandmother of nine. Elizabeth’s passions were gardening and cooking, and anyone who knew her will attest to her excellence at both. She fondly remembered cooking for farm hands in her younger life, making ethnic food for her husband while he was alive, and concocting a variety of treats for her children and grandchildren throughout her life. Her perogie, cabbage roll, bread, and borscht recipes will live on through her grandchildren who will do their best to replicate her magic in the kitchen. Elizabeth will mostly be remembered for her remarkable generosity and selflessness. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Elizabeth’s life at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:30 am with interment to follow at the Crane Valley Cemetery. Deacon Bob Williston will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, S7H 0S5, would be appreciated. In living memory of Elizabeth, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
