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ERNEST KNARR
Mr. Ernest Herbert Knarr of Moose Jaw, passed away November 5, 2002 at the age of 81 years. Ernie was born October 24, 1921 at Parkbeg, Sask. and was raised on a farm in that area. Ernie served with the Lake Superior Regiment as a stretcher bearer in France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany during WWII. He married Marjorie MacLachlan on November 20, 1947 and they celebrated 55 years together. He farmed in the Eskbank district for forty years until retiring to Creston, B.C. for 18 years until moving to Moose Jaw to the Bentley. Ernie will be remembered for all his community work throughout his lifetime. He spent many years actively involved with 4-H, the local school board, Central Butte Fair board, the Lions Club and the Legion. Ernie had a fine sense of humour and loved to tease and joke with family and friends. Ernie is predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Blanche Knarr; granddaughter, Dana Knarr; brother, Clifton; sisters: Marjorie Knarr, Hilda Knarr, and Helen Gould. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son, Wayne (Marilyn) – Eyebrow; grandson, Eric – Winnipeg; granddaughter, Laura – Saskatoon; brother, Melvin (Jean) – Moose Jaw; sisters: Marion Smith – Parkbeg; Jean Barney – Gibson, B.C.; Elaine Watson – Calgary; Vivian (Jack) Bath – Mossbank; Sharon (Ernest) Muhle – Parkbeg; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Service of Remembrance will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday, November 9, 2002 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Betty Bradley will officiate. Cremation, with memorialization at Rosedale Cemetery. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Moose Jaw Branch 59. Memorials to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, Box 102, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, S7N 0W8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Ernie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
PHYLLIS PRICE
PHYLLIS E. PRICE (nee: Orr), passed away on August 3, 2002 after a lengthy illness. She was the last surviving child of John and Ellie Orr. Phyllis was a strong and vibrant lady who shared her most treasured memories with her family and many friends. Her love of music, poetry, nature, God, and humanity touched all who knew her. Phyllis was raised in Caron. She taught all grades in several one room school houses. Full of love and hope, she married Rodney Wilkening shortly after World War II. Rodney re-enlisted but was tragically taken from her and their four young children. Determined to carry on, Phyllis moved back to Caron where she later married Lorne Price. Our family was further blessed by two more children. Mom raised her children with dignity and integrity. Phyllis was predeceased by her two husbands, her parents, two brothers, John and Charles Orr, three sisters, Geraldine (in infancy), Shirley and Helen Patterson. She is survived by her children: Pat Lorje of Saskatoon, John Wilkening of Calgary, Ann (Bob) Bachiu, Shari Mickleborough, Susan (David) Richards of Moose Jaw, and Bob (Jennifer) of Kamloops; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life and spirit will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 12, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with reception to follow. Reverend Betty Bradley will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’ name to Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 5G5 would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Phyllis, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
PERCY H. BEILHARTZ
Mr. Percy Henry Beilhartz 95, of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on Friday September 14, 2001. Born in Otthon, Saskatchewan, Percy moved with his family to the Bateman district where he grew up and farmed until retiring to Moose Jaw in 1977. While farming Percy was an active member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and other community organizations. Predeceased by his parents, three brothers, Rudy, George, and Erwin and three sisters Anna, Hattie and Mary. Percy is survived by immediate nieces and nephews: Viola, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Elroy, Gordon, Ralph, Dianna, Brenda and Agnes as well as many other extended family. Following cremation a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Stephens United Church in Gravelbourg. In Memory of Percy Beilhartz a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Sheila Heselton
MRS. SHEILA KATHERINE HESELTON, RN, age 89 of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2001 with family at her side. Sheila was the fourth child of William Edwards Waters and his wife Elizabeth (Thomas). She was born above her father’s bakery at 1 Palm Hill/32 Christchurch Lane, Birkenhead, Wirral, England on February 26, 1912. As a child she loved playmaking and was the apple of her father’s eye. Sheila left school at age fourteen and went to work as a dress-maker’s apprentice making five shillings a week. The letters from her sisters in Canada convinced Sheila to emigrate. While waiting for permission to emigrate Sheila worked as a governess for a Welsh family. Finally, in 1933, her papers came and she spent her 21st birthday onboard the “ Adriatic ”. The trip was wonderful and she treasured a coffee spoon she won on board at a whist tournament. In Montreal she boarded “The Dominion” for Calgary. It had plush green seats and a stove at one end to boil water. In 1933 both Barbara and Sheila decided to move to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Sheila was accepted into training at the Victoria Hospital there. She was a student nurse and loved it all. Sheila told many stories about sneaking into the hospital after hours. In 1937 she met Norman Heselton and was married in May 1938. They lived for a short time in Bassano (where Lynette was born), and then moved back to Prince Albert. In 1945 the family moved to Moose Jaw. Sheila has been a member of St. George’s Anglican Church for over fifty years and was for many years an active member of the WA. She was also a member of the Parents Auxiliary to the Moose Jaw #1 Cub pack – which incidentally was the first group in Canada to be officially allowed to wear long pants. In 1954, Sheila returned to nursing at the Providence Hospital where she worked for twenty-two years. Most of that time was as head nurse on the Surgical Ward. Sheila was active in the Saskatchewan Registered Nurse’s Association for many years. In 1988 the family had a large gathering for their 50th wedding anniversary. Sadly her beloved Norman died in 1990. Sheila lived alone at 345 Ross Street until 1997 when after her third hip replacement, she moved in with son Bill and his wife Ann. Sheila is predeceased by her parents: William and Elizabeth Waters; her husband: Norman Heselton; her brother: William Waters; sisters: Aileen Maertens-Poole, Barbara Waters and Monica Waters; her son-in-law Bob James and her grandson Clint Bauck. Sheila is survived by her four children: Lynette James and her son Chris James; sons: Allan (Georgina) Heselton and their sons Brian (Payne) Heselton and Sgt. Kevin Heselton; John (Lil) Heselton and their children Shauna Heselton and Rob (Anne) Heselton; Bill (Ann) Heselton and their children: Cindy Heselton; Julie Bauck; Jacquie (Rob) Seibel; David (Alma) van der Raadt; Geof (Dawnalee) Heselton; Tammi (Jason) Hein; and Debbie (Carmen) Curtis. Sheila is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Reverend Betty Bradley will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Prairie Memorial Columbarium at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. In living memory of Sheila, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley Parkland by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DAVID KITLAR
DAVID KENNETH LARRY KITLAR, passed away peacefully at his home ill Sun Valley, Buffalo Pound Lake, on Friday, January 11, 2002. Born May 27, 1956 in Winnipeg, son of Andy and Marg Kitlar, Dave was raised in Moose Jaw. Predeceased by his father in 1996; mother-in-law, Elsie Frank in 1985 and brother-in-law, Jim Frank in 1976. Dave is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Bonnie; mother, Marg; brother, Don (Cathy) Kitlar; nieces, Christine, Michelle and Cheryl; sister, Carol (Joe) Kinch; nephews, Nathan and Jonathan; brother, Doug (Denise) Kitlar; nephew, Andrew; nieces, Laurel and Rachel; father-in-law, Walter (Joyce) Frank; sister-in-law, Valerie (AI) Pornbert; nephew, Stefyn Frank and niece, Crystal Frank as well as many other dear friends and relatives. In keeping with Dave's wish, a private service will be held for the family at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held at the Sun Valley Club House, Buffalo Pound Lake, on Saturday, January 19, 2002 starting at 5:00 p.m. In living memory of Dave, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
PERCY JONES
Mr. Percy Jones of Moose Jaw passed away Sunday September 1, 2002 at the age of 87 years. Percy was born in Brandon, Manitoba May 21, 1915. He left high school to help support his family during the Depression. He married Nora Jarvis in June 1940 and the couple resided in Moose Jaw. Percy was Sales Manager for Sterling Motors for many years and was an insurance agent in partnership with Horton Insurance in Moose Jaw. Percy enjoyed woodworking, gardening, square dancing, and duck hunting. He enjoyed the cottage at Buffalo Lake and the “Wedding Cake” house they purchased in Moose Jaw. Percy is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Fred; and two sisters: Ruth and Mae. He is lovingly remembered by his family: his wife, Nora– Moose Jaw; two sons: Jeff (Mary Anne) – Sherwood Park, Alberta; Barry (Lynn) – Moose Jaw; his grandchildren: Dean, Sharleen, Evan Jones and great grandchildren: Brendan and Jasmine, as well as a brother: Bill Jones – Edmonton and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the W. J. Jones and Son Chapel on Wednesday September 4, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Derek Nicholls will officiate and interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7–9 p.m. In living memory of Percy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ALMA BROWN
With sadness the family of Alma Brown announces her passing on November 4, 2002. Alma Harriet Smith was born to Ephriam and Harriet Smith of Eyebrow on July 19, 1912. The family later moved to the Parkbeg area where Alma met and married Ray Brown in 1935. They farmed until 1969 when they retired to Mortlach. They had one child born in 1954. Alma is predeceased by her husband of 58 years in 1994; eight brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Bonnie and son-in-law, Dennis Hallborg; grandson, Christopher and granddaughters, Ashley and Erin. Her family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care Mom received in the 2˝ years she lived at Ina Grafton Gage Home. She wondered if they hire only such wonderful people or if they were trained to be this way after they started to work there. We also appreciate the care and compassion these past weeks by the staff of Pioneer’s Lodge. Sincerest thank yous to Doreen Dahlgren and Daisy “Babe” Doig for the years of love, kindness, and support you gave all of us, and to the many others in Mom’s life who were so very good to her. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday, November 8, 2002 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ina Grafton Gage Home, 200 Iroquois St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 4T3, would be appreciated. In living memory of Alma, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
