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KEVIN MOLLOY
KEVIN MOLLOY, age 36 of Moose Jaw passed away at home on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. In keeping with Kevin’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers please. Memorial donations to the Moose Jaw Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Kevin, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
GEORGE ARMITAGE
GEORGE ADDY ARMITAGE was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on September 23, 1922 to Addy and Emily Armitage. The family lived on Skeena Street near the Moose Jaw River until he was around thirteen. He had great memories of swimming all summer and playing hockey all winter on the frozen ice. George competed provincially in swimming and diving. From those years he donated countless hours coaching these talents to other young people. As many will know he enjoyed golfing and curling as well. He was very active in every sport. George started work as a “call boy” for C.P. Railway and then apprenticed in boiler making for five years. During this time he served three years in the Navy on the destroyer HMCS “Saskatchewan”. It ran from St. John, Nfld. to Londonderry, Ireland. They were also in action in the English Channel. From there he was stationed at HMCS Cornwallis, N.S. where he was trained as a physical instructor. George returned home after the War, fell in love and married Hazel MacDonald on September 13, 1947. They took advantage of their C.P.R pass, made many trips to Vancouver and Vermont. He left the C.P.R in 1956 and worked as a welder at P.F.R.A until 1982 when he retired at 60. George passed away at Pioneer Lodge on Monday, November 24, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife, Hazel, daughter, Pat of Barrie, Ontario and son, Doug (Maureen) of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Stephen Rockall (Amanda Collins) of Angus, Ontario, Angela Rockall and her son, Zendhar of Christina Lake, B.C., Jason Rockall of Regina, Jodi Ironchild of Barrie, Ont., Jay Armitage of Moose Jaw and Carrie Armitage attending University of Mary in Bismark, N.D. George was predeceased by his mother, Emily and father, Addy, his only sister, Bernice, mother-in-law, Margaret MacDonald, father-in-law, Art MacDonald, brother-in-law, Jim (Bud) MacDonald. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held at Minto United Church on Friday, November 28, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend John Carley will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted at the Church by Chuck MacMillan. Memorialization will take place privately at Sunset Cemetery at a later time. Memorials to Pioneers Lodge, 1000 Albert Street, Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2 or to the Alzheimer Association, #301-2550-12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1 would be appreciated. In living memory of George, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HENRY MEYER
Henry William Meyer passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Thursday January 27, 2011, after a brief illness. Henry was born at Crane Valley, where he farmed for many years. He belonged to the Cosmo Seniors Centre and enjoyed many years of playing cards. Henry enjoyed gardening and his yard. He was very thoughtful in visiting friends, no matter where they were. He enjoyed his family and always had a joke to tell with a smile on his face. He was always ready with a helping hand to anyone in need. Henry also enjoyed wood working and made many bird houses. He enjoyed going out for lunch at the Co-op, where he enjoyed chatting with friends. Henry was predeceased by his parents Henry and Gesine, and brother-in-law Pete. He leaves to mourn his passing his friend and companion Barb; her three daughters: Lori (Bob), and their children Melissa and Kaitlyn; Jenny (Chad) and their children Brandon and Kayden; Amber (Graham) and their children Austin and Brady; his sisters Mandy (Tom) Hobbs and their children Lori (Gary) and their children Craig, Gary, and Sara; nephews Kevin (Donna); sister Irma and her children Wayne (Jean) and their children Marc and Jeremy, Farley (Nancy) and their children Sharma and Lindsay; and his special furry friend Lucky, who he spent many hours with. Henry, you were my friend and I will cherish all the years we had together, Lucky and I will miss you dearly. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Reverend John Carley will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658, Moose Jaw, S6H 7K7. In living memory of Henry, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROBERT RICHARD "RED" NEWTON
It is with great sadness the family of Red Newton of Moose Jaw announces his passing on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the age of 88 with his family by his side. Dad was born on April 8, 1922 in Ontario and raised in Winnipeg. He joined the RCAF in Winnipeg at the age of 19 and was then posted to Mountain View, Ontario. While there he was trained as a clerk and telephone operator. Soon afterwards Dad learned the RCAF was recruiting operators from the RCAFWD (Women's Division). Dad and a friend wanted to see who these 'replacements' were, so as it turned out, they learned one of the new telephone operators was in the infirmary and they went to check things out. Dad said, "and there she was, Mom, in her hospital bed. She just had her tonsils out and, seeing her for the first time, I knew she was the one for me". Sometime later, Dad and Mom went on a date with another couple to Toronto. They headed to the Royal York Hotel to have lunch. When they were seated at their table and after looking over the menus, these 'kids' realized they could not afford lunch. As the music played "Waltzing Matilda" they quickly and quietly left the dining room. From Mountain View, Mom and Dad's courtship followed them to their postings in Gander, Newfoundland and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together they took the train west, first stopping in Winnipeg where Dad introduced his parents to the 'girl of his dreams.' From Winnipeg they came further west, getting off the train in Moose Jaw to meet Mom's parents. When Dad met Grandpa Larson, who towered over everyone at 6 feet, 6 inches tall, Dad wondered to himself, what this mountain of a man thought of his daughter being with this scrawny kid from Manitoba. On July 5, 1943 Mom and Dad were married in Mawer, Saskatchewan. After their time in the service, Mom and Dad moved to Moose Jaw and Dad began to work at Leonard Fysh/Pharmasave Drug Store. Dad worked at the drug store for 51 years from September 1, 1947 to August 31, 1998. During those years he also had the opportunity to work with two of his sons, Laurie and Bob who were the mailboys, working after high school during the week. Dad loved working with the customers; giving each and everyone of them his personalized service and over the years he became a Moose Jaw institution. Dad had a love for bowling as was evident by the trophies he collected. He enjoyed the game of backgammon and watching the Roughriders and Ottawa Senators. Dad leaves behind his son, Laurie (Lin) of Edmonton, daughter Karen and her daughter Karlea of Moose Jaw and his great-grandson Jakob, son Bob (Bonnie) and their girls Rachel of Regina and Melissa of Nova Scotia. He is also survived by his sister Olive (Bill) Kandia of Winnipeg, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ollie and Glenn Moen of Moose Jaw, many nieces and nephews and the last of the original staff at the drug store, Mabel Payne. Dad was predeceased by Violet, his beloved wife and soul mate of 66 years on February 16, 2010, his youngest son Randy in 1996, parents Ernest and Olive; and brother, Ed. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery on July 23, 2011 at 10:00 am, conducted by Della Ferguson. The family would like to especially thank the first floor medical staff at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital for their professional care and compassion. In lieu of flowers anyone so wishing may make a memorial donation in Dad's name to the Moose Jaw Humane Society. In living memory of Red, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
SHEILA AYLING
Sheila Ayling, born in Moose Jaw on November 23, 1914, passed away May 24, 2010. Sheila worked as a psychiatric nurse in Weyburn until she married Albert Ayling in 1936. They moved to the Dunkirk district where they farmed, later moving to Moose Jaw, where she worked at Valley View Centre In her retirement, Sheila developed into a talented artist, doing many historic native portraits and Saskatchewan landscapes. She also enjoyed visiting, travelling, and spending time with her family. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Edith Pearce, husband Albert Ayling, brother Gerald Pearce, sisters Ruth Pearce, Eva Delday, and Pearl Thomas, granddaughter Cyndy Whiteside, brothers-in-law Bill Delday, Percy Quirk, Armand Oullette, and Earl Thomas. She is survived by three daughters: Gayle (D’Arcy) Dunn – Summerland, BC, Marilyn (Marvin) Flynn – Cobble Hill, BC, and Sandra (Alex) Moglin – Lac Pelletier, SK; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Ted (Chris) Pearce and Harry (Jean) Pearce; and sisters Kay Quirk and Ida Ouelette. Special thanks to the staff who cared for Mom while at Gravelbourg Foyer. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday May 28, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Doug Hallman will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, S7K 2H8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Sheila, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EVELYN CAMPBELL
Evelyn Laura Campbell of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away on April 20, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Evelyn, known in her early years as "Tootsie" to close friends and family, was born in Moose Jaw on February 6, 1924 to Mabel and John Barnholden. As a young woman, she worked for eight years as an office clerk at Swift Canadian. She met and married the love of her life, Fred, in 1951, and they raised their family in Moose Jaw, taking part in the Christian fellowship at Zion Church. She had a great love of music, and shared that love with her family. She encouraged both of her daughters in the arts, and this encouragement led to her daughter Shelley's continued use of her talent in arts and crafts, and her daughter Brenda's pursuit of a lifelong career as a professional flutist and pianist. Evelyn was a proud and loving mother and grandmother, and she delighted in her family. She will be remembered for her love of spirited conversation, her quick wit, her faith in God, and her generous and giving nature. She was predeceased by her sisters Laura Barnholden, Ellen Carline, Ruby Robinson, Bernice Meyer, and Florence Greenwood, her brother Gordon Barnholden, and her grandson Brian Moats. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Fred, her brother Earl (Marjorie) Barnholden, her daughters Brenda (Murray) Moats and Shelley (Brian) Phillips, and her stepson Ralph (Paulette) Miller and his family, as well as grandchildren Kenneth Moats, Kristen Moats, Jaimie (Daniel) Atkins, Crystal (Jordan) Gray, Jonathan Phillips, and great-granddaughter Katherine Atkins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:30pm at W.J. Jones & Son Chapel, with Pastor Allan Buchanan officiating. The family wishes to extend warm thanks to Dr. Kariem, Dr. Tysdal, and Dr. Miller, as well as the management of the Mulberry Estates, and special staff member Robin Brin, for their kind and considerate care for Evelyn. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 279 Third Avenue North Saskatoon, S7K 2H8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Evelyn, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
KENNETH GEORGE JERRED
Kenneth George Jerred was born in Moose Jaw on December 22, 1913 and passed away June 1, 2010 at age 96. Ken married Doris Fraser on October 7, 1937. He served in the Army during WWII and is a veteran and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. In his earlier years he worked for the Moose Jaw School Unit, then went out on his own as a finishing carpenter. Ken built many items that are treasured by his family and friends. He loved a challenge and could always figure out a way to satisfy the customer. Ken had a very special love of listening to various artist’s piano music, which he had playing daily. For many years Ken and Doris travelled to Las Vegas each fall for a vacation. He also had two special poodles he was very fond of. Ken was predeceased by his wife Doris, one sister and seven brothers. He is survived by his sister Maurine Ford of Abbotsford, BC. Ken helped celebrate Maurine’s 100th birthday on October 18, 2009. He will be missed by his son Clifford Lynn Jerred (Marlene) and their daughters Cynthia, Juliet, Laurel, and Cheryl Ann Jerred; daughter Judy, who was a special joy to Ken and Doris, and her son Darren; and ten great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Cheryl’s friend Ruth Garda for her assistance during this time of need. A private family graveside service for Ken will be held at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658, Moose Jaw, S6H 7K7, would be appreciated. In living memory of Ken, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
