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ROBERT NERLAND
Mr. Robert A. Nerland, age 75, of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2009. Robert was born on September 3, 1933 at Lanigan, SK and lived most of his life in his home province. He spent the past few years in Moose Jaw, doing what he loved most, working on antique cars. Robert is predeceased by his parents Melvin and Mary Nerland, one son Alfen, as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his beloved Marion Barber, his three children, including Koel and Hali, two granddaughters Stephanie and Jayd, four brothers and two sisters, and numerous friends and acquaintances. The Graveside Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery, on Thursday July 2, 2009 at 11:00 am. Those wishing to join the procession may do so at 10:30 am at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of choice, would be appreciated. In living memory of Robert, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DORA WILLIAMS
Dora Williams of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully with her husband and family at her side on July 6, 2010. Dora was born Dora Sveinbjorg Ketilson on October 11, 1923 on the homestead at Leslie, Sask. and attended school at Kristness. In December of 1943 she married Selmer Reierson and they had four children before their marriage ended in 1960. In 1965 Dora moved to Regina to attend Success Business College where she received her secretarial training. While working at Western Patrol she met, and married Jack Williams on February 17, 1968. During their marriage Dora and Jack took care of a total of 56 foster children which they loved dearly. Each time a child left their home it broke Dora’s heart. In their retirement Dora was able to travel with Jack, do her beautiful knitting, and enjoy friends and family. In 2005 Dora and Jack moved to Moose Jaw to be close to family. Dora had macular degeneration and also minor strokes which ultimately took her sight, mobility and speech in her last year. Jack, and daughters Lorraine and Barb became her caregivers until her passing. Dora’s family was her most important possession, and she was happiest when surrounded by her family and in their absence by her cat Bootsie. She was a woman of love and there was never a time at the end of a telephone conversation or leaving after a visit that she did not say ‘I love you”. Dora was predeceased by siblings, Ketil, Sigga, Beggi, Skuli, Gunna and Lucy. Dora will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Jack Williams, her children Arlene (Marven) Shields, Lorraine (Bryan) Bakke, Ken (Laura) Reierson, Barb (Doug) Measner, her grandchildren Tekla (Tom) Kadachuk, Tara (Perry) Andrusiak, Trisha (Dallas) Fast, Tyler Bakke, Stacey (Rhett) Lippai, Troy (Christine) Bakke, Joelle (Brett) Bergsveinson, Ken Reierson, Brandie Gardner, Dallas (Tanya) Measner, Bree-Ann Cronan; great-grandchildren Brandon and Nolan Kadachuk, Austin and Paige Andrusiak, Dillon and Alexia Fast, Reese, Jackson and Griffin Lippai, Magnus Bakke, Blaine Burkitt, Angela Burkitt (Shane Stadniuk), Kelsey and Jordan Bergsveinson, Madison and Braydon Gardner, Sydney, Mackenzie and Nate Measner and Maddox Cronan; great- great-grandchildren Ashlynn and Seth. The family would like to thank the wonderful kindness and attention given by the Moose Jaw Palliative Home Care Program and the Moose Jaw Home Care staff. A Funeral Service for Dora Williams will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 3:30 pm at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel with Della Ferguson officiating. In recognition of Dora’s love of children, memorial donations can be made to the The War Amps, CHAMP Program, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
K1V 0C4. In living memory of Dora, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EVERT ROY COMSTOCK
December 8, 1928 – February 11, 2009
Evert Comstock was born on December 8, 1928 to Evert and Betty Comstock of the Mitchellton district in Saskatchewan. An only child, Evert, or Ev as he was known to his friends, was the apple of his mother’s eye and his father’s right hand man as he grew up and helped on the farm in those early years. In 1946 or thereabouts (family accounts vary according to whom you ask!!) Evert met a young school teacher in Mitchellton by the name of Eileen Kopperud. Several years later, after an appropriate amount of courting and the requisite number of requests, Eileen agreed to become Evert’s wife and they were married in January of 1949. Evert’s life was characterized by hard work and a great dedication to his family, the land and his neighbours. He had an incredible aptitude for things mechanical…if it had a motor, wheels or gears, he could drive it, operate it and fix it. Ask any of his neighbours about who their “go-to” man was when there was an equipment problem that needed fixing – they will all be able to tell you a story or two about the time Ev came over and solved what had looked to be impossible. Generally known as a man of few words, Evert demonstrated his love for his family with actions more often than he did verbally. When the kids came home for the weekend you were liable to find him out in the shop changing oil, replacing brake shoes and topping up fluid levels – all done before the kids got up for breakfast! Evert and Eileen farmed together for many years…when health problems forced him into retirement Ev had taken 55 harvests off his land. He didn’t just farm for a living…he was a farmer right down to his last bone. Evert and Eileen had 4 children: Lyle (Eva Wisner, Battleford), Anne (died at birth), Keith (Janet Harder, Regina), and Karen (Jim Burke, Calgary). Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, so far, round out the family. Everyone always loved to visit out at the farm…bbq’s down at the trees, shooting a few gophers, drives over to the hills or the pasture to see teepee rings and just sitting back after a big meal and a few of those famous “do you remember the time…” stories were just a few of the things that made the farm home to everyone. Eileen died in 2001 and the years since were not particularly kind to Evert. He was forced to move to Regina in 2004 after his own battle with cancer and while he was closer to family, it wasn’t the same for him. Living in the city just wasn’t his style, and although he accepted it with grace, those who knew him well could tell that the sounds and smells of traffic just weren’t as good as the sound of crickets at night and the smell of grain dust floating in on the breeze in fall. Evert will always be loved and remembered by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as the members of the community of Mitchellton. The Comstock family greatly appreciates the care and kindness shown to Evert by the staff of the Kinmara Special Care home and the nurses, doctors and staff of the Pasqua and General Hospitals. A Service to Celebrate Evert’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 15th at W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Rev. Doug Shepherd will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Evert’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Memorial Cancer Clinic at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. In living memory of Evert, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FRANCIS WIMAN
Francis Wiman, passed away on May 10, 2010 at the age of 91 years. Francis was born December 4, 1918 at Francis, SK. Francis came back to the farm north of Parkbeg after serving in World War II from 1941 to 1945. He enjoyed working with cattle, harvesting, dancing, and fall suppers. After moving to Moose Jaw in the 1970’s, he became involved with the Sukanen Museum and old cars with the Model T Club. Predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Hilda Wiman, he is survived by his wife of 62 years Norma; son Ray (Marcia) and their family, Marci Schenk and Ryan and Nicholas, and Keitha (Terry) Hansen and Emily; daughter Dianne (Dan) Hawken and their family, Lori (Doug) Kinloch, Meghan and Melissa, and Kelly (deceased) (Lana) Hawken and Tyler; son Ed (Maxine) and their family, Barry (Cheryl) Wagg and Stephanie (James) Davidson (great-great-grandchild Evangeline) Jordan, Tyler, Philip (Karen) Wagg and Trinity, and Cory (Julie) Wagg and Zachrey, Ethan, and Elijah; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbours. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday May 14, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Reverend David Moore will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted at the Chapel by Chuck MacMillan. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation Thursday evening 7 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home. Donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, 268 High St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 1S8, or the Sukanen Museum, Box 2071, Moose Jaw, S6H 7T2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Francis, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
THEDA STORRY
May 1, 1919 - August 22, 2003
Theda passed away on Friday, August 22, 2003 in Moose Jaw. Predeceased by her parents, Roy and Erma Barry, and husband, Bob, Theda is survived by daughters: Sharon (Dale) Christiansen - Edmonton and Bhrin (Ron) Forberg - Moose Jaw, sister, Lucille - Calgary, brother, Don (Lydia) Barry - Calgary; grandchildren: Tracy, Michelle, Ryan, Peter, Nicole, Karson, Jennifer and Ryan; eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, Nancy Storry - Thunder Bay, Ont. She was proud of all her family and tried to keep in contact with each of them. Theda spent her life time in Moose Jaw and area and had many special friends here with whom she loved spending her time. Although Theda's health began to decline after losing her husband and soul mate in 1999, she enjoyed life and clung tenaciously to it to the end. Her family and friends will lovingly remember Theda as a gentle and generous person and she will be sadly missed. Funeral Services will be conducted in the Chapel of W. J. Jones & Son on Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Linda Owens will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ina Grafton Gage Home (Elevator Fund), or Five Hills (Union Hospital) Foundation. In living memory of Theda, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
GEORGE YOUNG
GEORGE BRIAN YOUNG, age 61of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away January 31, 2010. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan November 22, 1948. He lived and farmed in the Parkbeg area for a number of years. George farmed his grandpa Otis Young’s homestead of 1903, South East ¼ of section 10-17-2 West 3rd, R.M. Wheatlands 163 for a number of years. Predeceased by his parents Harvey (1978), Edith (1997) and brother Randy Young (1994). He leaves to mourn his loss a very special son Darcy Young of Regina, sister Bev (Ralph) Austin of Moose Jaw; four nieces, one nephew, numerous cousins and his uncles and aunts: Gordon and Mona Young of Lethbridge, Alberta and Francis and Norma Wiman of Moose Jaw. A Memorial Tea to Remember George will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010; 2-4 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 561 Home Street West, Moose Jaw.
MARIE RICHARDSON
Marie Augusta Richardson was born in Lommel, Belgium August 3, 1913 and died at the age of 95 at Moose Jaw Union Hospital April 5, 2009 following complications from pneumonia. Marie immigrated to Canada with her parents and four older brothers in 1920 settling in the Carlyle area. After completing school Marie worked for many farm housewives in the Carlyle/Manor area. She married John (Jack) Richardson of Wauchope in 1939. They lived in Moose Jaw, Baldwinton, Crane Valley, Creelman, Rosetown, and returned to Moose Jaw in 1971. Marie enjoyed many hours crocheting, knitting and doing needle work. She was a long time CWL member, a member of the CPR Pensioners, and Timothy Eaton Seniors. Marie moved from the Rosewood to Chateau St. Michael’s in September 2007. Predeceased by her husband John (1977), parents Jacobus and Josephine Van Ham and brothers Henry, Frank, Oscar and his wife Frances, and Emil; Marie is survived by her daughter Anne Richardson - Moose Jaw; daughter and son-inlaw Faye and David Helmerson - Regina; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Lisa and Jason Walters, Joshua, Jonathan, Naomi, and Olivia - Calgary; Shawn and Stephanie Helmerson, Alexandra, Andrew and Anna - Ottawa; Erika Helmerson - Vancouver; and Kristian Helmerson and Lindsay Stetner - Regina; sister-in-law Catherine Van Ham - Calgary; nieces and nephews; and very special friends Mary and Wray Lynch- Moose Jaw. An Evening Prayer Service will be held Monday April 13 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel at Chateau St Michael’s, 525 7th Ave SE, Moose Jaw. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 11:00 am at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St., Moose Jaw. Reverend Father Tony Sevali will be the Celebrant. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please honour Marie by reconnecting with a friend. Donations in Marie's memory to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation would be appreciated by family. In living memory of Marie, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
