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MARY HILL
Mary Hill was born May 10, 1926, to Stephen and Sophia Baryluk in Taylorton, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 30, 2010, at the age of 84 at the Regency Manor. She married Ainsley Hill on November 17, 1946, and they raised their two sons, Terry and Fred in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan. Mom was a resident of Riverhurst for 59 years as she left there in 2005 to the Iver Main in Central Butte. Mary is survived by her sons Terry (Kathy) and Fred (Katherine), three grandchildren Robert, Robbie and Tyler, and three great-grandchildren Ashley, Quinton and Deklin. Also she leaves to mourn is her brothers Mike (Elaine), William (Laura) and Paul, sisters Rose and Sophia, brother-in-law Calvin (Margaret) and sister-in-law Eileen. Mary is predeceased by her parents Stephen and Sophia, husband of 44 years Ainsley (1990) and special friend Allen Hatley (2002). Also predeceased are her sisters Annie, Cora, brothers Joseph, Peter, John, William Jr, Steven, brothers-in-law Metro, Joseph, Matt, Arthur and Mac, sisters-in-law Irene, Gloria and Joyce. Mary was active in the Riverhurst United Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also involved in the Rebekahs and volunteered for minor hockey for over 20 years. Family and friends were very important to Mary as she was always loving and caring. She enjoyed quilting, needle point, sewing, knitting slippers and fishing. Mary also had a great love of music which would range from country and western (Johnny Cash was her favorite), Gospel, and Mickey and Bunny (Ukrainian singers). Her sense of humour was next to none and her faith in God was tremendous. In keeping with Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Prairie Memorial Crematorium in Moose Jaw and her ashes are to be placed beside her husband Ainsley, at the Riverhurst Cemetery at a later date. A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at the Riverhurst Community Hall on Saturday October 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Bill Thomson will officiate. “The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at the Regency Manor in Central Butte for the wonderful care that Mom received there.” In living memory of Mary, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home, Chaplin, Saskatchewan
MARGARET "PEGGY" JOHNSON
Peggy was born January 22, 1915 in Moose Jaw and passed away March 1, 2010 at the age of 95. She was a longtime employee of Moose Jaw Union Hospital and the Harwood Hotel. Peggy is predeceased by her husband Wiley, parents Robert and Hughina Colquhoun; sister Effie Cook of Dugald, MB; brothers Andy Colquhoun of Moose Jaw and Jim Colquhoun of Chicago, IL; son-in-law Dave Ross of Moose Jaw. She will be sadly missed by her children Paul (Lynne) and their children, Kim, Brad and Ingrid (Will); Hazel Ross and her children Michele (Rick), Gord (Tammy), Don and Kathy (Dean); Ron (Wendy) and their children Jennifer (Grant) and Michael (Martha); twelve great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ethel Fournier of Port Hardy, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 3:00pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date. For those so wishing memorials may be directed to Pioneer Lodge, 1000 Albert St., Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2 or a Charity of Choice. In living memory of Peggy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Georgina Kathleen (Kay) Webster
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kay Webster (nee Dean) of Avonlea, SK on August 3, 2010. Born in Milestone July 14, 1917, Kay spent her early years on the family farm at Drinkwater, and her married life with Bill at their Hearne farm. They later resided in Regina, and most recently she was a resident at Coteau Range Manor in Avonlea. She was predeceased by her husband Bill (1995), daughter Willa Osborne (2005), parents Earl and Bessie Dean, her sisters Evelyn, Ruth, Margaret, Dorothy and her brother Don. She is survived by her sons Brian (Terry) and Allan (Linda) son-in-law John Osborne, grandchildren Tanis (Darby) Goski, Erin (Juergen) Dingel, Mackenzie Webster, Leanne (Jim) Thornton, Julie (Paul) Sidlick, Kevin Webster, Derek (Holly) Osborne, Brad(Gwen) Osborne, Greg Osborne; eight great-grandchildren, brother Gordon Dean, and sister Helen Kemmerer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kay began teaching in 1937 and she and Bill were married in 1940 and began their life together on the farm at Hearne. Much of her community involvement centered around the Hearne United Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of various ladies church groups. She was a strong believer in higher education and promoted musical studies for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the friendship of many people and was always ready to entertain friends and play cards. The family would like to thank the staff at Coteau Range Manor for their loving, compassionate care during her time there. Funeral service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel in Moose Jaw on Saturday August 7, 2010 at 2:30 PM, with Marilyn Keerak officiating. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Avonlea. Tributes in Kay's memory may be made to Coteau Range Manor, Avonlea, S0H 0C0, or to Ovarian Cancer Canada, 1409 Edmonton Trail NE, Suite 105B, Calgary, AB, T2E 3K8. In living memory of Kay, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MEI TUNG (JOAN) QUAN
Mei Tung (Joan) Quan of Moose Jaw, Sask. died suddenly Wednesday December 30, 2009 in her home at the Bentley Retirement Community in Moose Jaw. Born in Guandong Province, China, April 9, 1933 to Rose and Jew Fung Lee, Joan grew up loving life in rural China. She spent much of her time in the big city, living with her mother's brother while she went to elementary school. Being not much of a bookworm, she often forgot to take her books to school and her aunt had a servant run the textbooks to Joan at the school. After school, she spent many hours having fun with friends. Joan lived through the Japanese occupation of China and saw the rise of communism. She eventually moved to Hong Kong. Through an interesting twist of fate, she married Tap Quan in 1957. They settled in Moose Jaw and raised a family. Throughout her days as a dutiful wife and mother, Joan enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She kept a neat and tidy home and often made matching fancy dresses for her daughters. Making healthy, natural Chinese meals for the family was always important to Joan. She didn't like processed or canned foods and always encouraged us to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. She made many dishes with traditional Chinese herbs and medicine, believing such ingredients would improve her family's health. She would have appreciated the current organic trend in eating and cooking. She always encouraged her daughters to be independent women. Even though she herself didn't enjoy school, she knew the value of a good education and supported her daughters in the pursuit of a college degree. She was most happy when she saw all her daughters receive a university degree, pursue fruitful careers and find suitable and supportive partners in life. Because her husband, Tap, loved to travel, Joan learned early in the marriage to skillfully organize these excursions so that all the details were taken care of. With her usual determination and efficiency, no matter where or how the family travelled, whether it was by car, train or plane, Joan was able to keep her four daughters safe, happy, well-fed and properly clothed. Besides travelling to all sorts of interesting places in North America, Joan and Tap went back to China twice, to visit their childhood homes. She was very involved in the Chinese Community. Joan often volunteered at community gatherings, including church picnics, Christmas celebrations at the Chinese Club, and Mosaic Festivals, cooking, packing, and serving goodies to others. She had an active social life. She enjoyed playing mah jong with her friends, shopping at local stores, and for a while, exercising with friends at the local Tai Chi organization. The Chinese community was a close-knit group of people and Joan found many good friends within that community. When her parents retired, Joan took over their corner grocery store on South Hill. Even though she had limited English, she courageously and determinedly ran the store herself, dealing with customers and delivery people with humility and tolerance. Despite personal struggles, Joan never gave up taking care of her husband and family. She had a deep philosophical approach to life and depended on God's grace to carry her through tough times. Joan is survived by her four daughters, Nancy (Tim) Yee - Saskatoon, Joyce (Kevin) Cunningham - Denver, Colorado, Lana (James) O'Hara- Toronto, and Kim (Stephen) McCready - New York City; grandchildren Sagan, Taylor-Anne, Michael, Nicholas, Seneca, Jarlath, Graeme, and Tori. Joan is predeceased by her husband, Tap, and her parents, Jew Fung Lee and Rose Chow. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Gale Chow will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association, #301 – 2550 12th Ave. Regina, S4P 3X1, would be appreciated. In living memory of Joan, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOHN (JACK) SEALY ADKINS
John (Jack) Sealy Adkins, a resident of Providence Place in Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully in Moose Jaw Union Hospital on Tuesday morning, August 24, 2010. Jack was born in Saskatoon on September 17, 1917, and moved to Moose Jaw with the family at the age of 5, living at 546 Stadacona St. W. for the next 84 years. Jack and wife Elsie (Amos) whom he married in 1951, moved to Victoria Towers in the spring of 2006. Jack worked at Sterling Motors prior to joining the RCAF in 1941 where he was an aero engine mechanic, returning to Sterling after the war. He joined STI (SIAST Palliser Campus) in 1960 as the shop stores manager where he remained until retiring in the fall of 1982. Predeceased by his parents Ernie and Abby Adkins, and sister Eva Burrows, Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Elsie; son Philip (Merle), granddaughter Erin (Gord) Hewitt, great-granddaughter Avery, great-grandson Logan, all of Moose Jaw; grandson Ryan of Saskatoon; and, son Glen (Diane), grandchildren Drew (Melissa), Amy, and Brett all of Red Deer, AB; along with special cousins, Betty Goodwin (Hopkins) of Wynyard, SK and Anne Hopkins of Victoria, BC. A Memorial Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Saturday August 28, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Linda Owens will officiate. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions to the Providence Place Healing Garden Fund would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Jack, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ANNIE DODDS
September 23, 1918 – October 2, 2010
Annie Isobel Dodds, (nee Cooper), late of Tugaske, Moose Jaw and Central Butte, passed away in Central Butte at the age of 92. Annie was predeceased by her parents Mary and James Cooper, husband Ernest, brothers and sisters-in-law John (Evelyn) and Robert (Anna), stepson-in-law Travis Conley and stepson Phillips Dodds. She is survived by her stepdaughter Barbara Conley, stepdaughter-in-law Shirley Dodds, nieces Donna (Bill) Clarke, Dorothy (Jim) Imes, and Karen Cooper, nephew Jim (Jackie) Cooper, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-nieces and nephews. Annie was born on the family farm and lived in the Tugaske area most of her life. In 1960 she married Ernest Dodds. She moved to Chateau St. Michael in Moose Jaw in 2001 where she resided until moving to Central Butte Regency Manor in 2009. Annie’s primary interests were her family and friends. She was an active member of the community including the United Church, rink, and Hospital Auxiliary. A Celebration of Annie’s life will be held at the Tugaske Community Hall on Friday October 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at the Tugaske Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Butte Hospital Auxiliary, Box 40, Central Butte, S0H 0T0, or to a charity of choice, would be appreciated. In living memory of Annie, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JEAN BUTTON
JEAN OLIVE MAY BUTTON passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Edgar, parents, Henry and Iva Beisel, brothers, Cliffie and Alvin, and sister, Ona. Remembered with love by her sons: Larry, Lyle and wife Debra, Greg and wife Rita, and daughter, Janet; grandchildren: Lindsey, Casey and Patrick; brothers: Eddie and wife Helen, Lynn and wife Sheila, Jerry and wife June, brother-in-law, Boosie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Thank you for your kind thoughts. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Burrowing Owls Interpretive Centre, 250 Thatcher Dr. E., Moose Jaw, S6J 1L7 or to a charity of one’s choice.
In living memory of Jean, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
