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JOHN ALLAN SMITH
January 3, 1961 – January 17, 2010
John has gone to be with our Father and now he will look after John for us. John looks down from that beautiful place, now his home. He will be our Hero, who had faced many challenges throughout his life. Now he can rest peacefully alongside his Dad. He will be sadly missed by his lovely mom Jessie; his very caring sister Heather, who took special care of him; special aunties that loved him dearly, Bonnie Box, Dorothy Broadis and Gloria Rea. He also leaves behind many cousins as well as the Minto Church family that loved him dearly. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him through his 49 years. We will miss your special smile, you touched many people that you knew and you fought many battles in your life never complaining. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday January 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Minto United Church with Rev. John Carley officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday January 21, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. For those so wishing memorial donations can be made to Minto United Church, or to the Kidney Foundation 1-2217 Hansleman Court, Saskatoon, SK, S7l 9Z9. In living memory of John, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. As we look to the skies we will see your smile. Now rest in peace, we all love you.
LIL HENDERSON
With great regret, the family of Lil Henderson announces her passing on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Mary McCullough, husband Gord, sister Jean, and brother James. Lil is survived by her son, Fraser, daughter Peggy-Lee (Chris, Christie, Carla), and daughter Nancy. A Celebration of Lil's life will take place at Minto United Church, Friday, February 5, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Reverend John Carley will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Lil, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
PERCY LAMBERT
Maurice (Percy) Lambert succumbed after a lengthy battle with cancer on October 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife Gertrude, four children, Ed (Ona) Lambert of Parkbeg, SK, Betty (Charlie) Ward of Salmon Arm, BC, Jean (George) Beck of Orleans, ON and Hazel (Mike) Williamson of Saskatoon, SK, 16 grandchildren and their spouses, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is predeceased by all of his siblings, his daughter, Edith Bernice Montgrand and his grandson Robert Ward. Percy was born in the family home eleven miles northwest of Parkbeg on May 19, 1918. In the spring of 1939, he left the family farm to find employment in Williams Lake, BC with a hard rock gold mine and later on a ranch in the Williams Lake area until Percy enlisted for active service in the R.C.A.F. It was while taking training in Moose Jaw that Percy and a young girl named Gertrude Winkler discovered they had enough in common to share the rest of their lives. They were married March 21, 1942. For the next four years, their home was wherever service postings took them. In 1946, the young couple took up mixed farming in the Parkbeg area. They raised five children that would become an important part of their lives. It was during the farm years that Percy found time to become involved in a number of public service jobs including municipal councilor, secretary of the local telephone company, and director with Saskatchewan Association of Rural Telephone companies, secretary of the local Wheat Pool, secretary of two production Co-ops, and secretary for the Zion United Church at Parkbeg. In 1975, they sold the farm and moved to a quarter-section where they raised Simmental cattle and grew flowers and fruit trees. During this time Percy worked as a Hail Adjustor throughout Saskatchewan. Percy and Gertrude enjoyed traveling and took a number of trips before settling in California for the winters to pursue the “snowbird” life style. Once fully retired and no longer traveling south, Percy learned how to use a computer and completed two full-length novels as well as several children’s books for the great-grandchildren. Besides the computer he enjoyed floor shuffleboard and is a member of the Canadian Shuffleboard Hall of Fame. He also loved bridge and cribbage, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and life member of the Cosmo Senior Center. A Celebration of Percy’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday October 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be directed to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, 0S6H 1H3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 Albert St., Regina, S4R 2P6. In living memory of Percy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EDNA MEPHAM
Edna Mepham was born in Moose Jaw on October 3, 1920 to Albert and Gertie Dancey. Edna passed away Sunday December 12, 2010. She attended Victoria School, Central Collegiate and then took Interior Design in Toronto. Edna married Robert Mepham a farmer/welder in 1939. She worked for Klein’s Paints and Thompson Framing as an interior decorator. She belonged to the Toastmistress Club and was president of the Lawn Bowling Club. Edna’s interests included sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlework and decoupage as well as meeting friends for coffee, going out for supper, playing cards, camping and lawn bowling. Edna is predeceased by her parents; husband Robert; daughter-in-law Teresa; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons Robert of Lloydminster and Greg (Josie) of Moose Jaw and 6 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at W. J. Jones and Son Chapel on Thursday December 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dave Moore will officiate. Cremation with Memorialization will take place at Sunset Cemetery at a later date. In living memory of Edna, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JULIA IRELAND
Julia Margaret Ireland (nee Scott) passed away on October 31, 2009 at the age of 93 years. Born in Carlisle, England on September 7, 1916 - Julia's family came to Canada when she was 5 years old. Mom attended Prince Arthur elementary school and the Technical High School. After high school she worked candling eggs until World War II broke out and she moved to Oshawa, Ontario where she worked in a munitions factory assembling anti-tank shells. Upon moving back to Moose Jaw, Julia worked as a cashier at Safeway. It was there that she met her husband, Ernie Ireland. Mom then devoted the rest of her life to her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all precious to her and she loved to spend time with them. The doors to our home and cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake were always open to friends and family and Mom loved to be surrounded by young people. Mom's friends from the Moose Jaw Lioness Club, First Baptist Church, the Mulberry Estates and Timothy Eaton's were also very important to her and she enjoyed many happy times with them once her children were grown. Another favorite pastime of Mom's was oil painting and she left a legacy of wonderful works of art for us to cherish and enjoy. Predeceased by her husband, Ernie Ireland, her parents James and Mary Scott, brother Bill Scott, sisters Eunice Todd and Esther Gibson, Julia is survived by her children (all from Moose Jaw): Garnet, Doug, Vi (Bevin) Leipert, Jack (Sharon), Bill, Jeannette (Chuck) Cole, and David (Tara), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother James (Margaret) Scott, sisters Lucille Binnie - Chicago, Winnie Baker - Saskatoon and Vi Clothier - Moose Jaw, sister-in-law Laura Ireland - Estevan, cousin Joyce Percival - Carlisle, England and dozens of nieces and nephews. The Celebration of Julia’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1010 Main St. N., on Thursday November 5, 2009 at 3:00 pm. Pastor Barry Gammie will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Prairie Memorial Columbarium. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Julia may be made to the First Baptist Church (Lift Fund), 24 Oxford St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2N1. In living memory of Julia, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
SHAWN ANDREW BERG
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden and tragic passing on July 6, 2009 of beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Shawn was born in Moose Jaw, SK on January 27, 1989 to Monte and Kathy Berg, with siblings Nolan, Eric and Jasmine preceding. He grew up on the family farm outside of Marquis, SK, receiving his elementary education at St Mark’s school. Shawn attended high school at Vanier Collegiate in Moose Jaw where, among many scholastic achievements, he played lead role in the school musical, played in a volleyball city championship and graduated valedictorian of his class. Following this, Shawn’s adventurous nature led him to the Swiss Alps where he began his year-long venture across Europe. He began working as a ski guide where he made countless friends who were blessed in sharing his spirit of adventure. Busy as he was, Shawn always managed to take the time to update his loyal following of friends and family. Upon his return, Shawn’s ambition took him right back to school, enrolling at SIAST in Environmental Engineering Studies. After finishing his first year he began his apprenticeship in Saskatoon in May 2009. Shawn’s love of life allowed him to see great potential in every day. He had an infectious personality, trademark sense of humour, generous spirit and enormous heart. Shawn was predeceased by his grandfather, John Froehlich and aunt Sharon Frick. He will live on in the hearts of his parents Kathy and Monte Berg; brothers Nolan (Hailee) and Eric (Kristin), sister Jasmine (Curtis), nephew Chase, grandmother, Carol Froehlich; grandparents, George and Irene Berg; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. A Prayer Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Reverend Father Neil Osiowy will be the celebrant. Memorials to the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division Ned Andreoni Scholarship Fund, Box 1087, Moose Jaw, S6H 4P8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Shawn, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MARY SPENDLOW
Mary Spendlow of Moose Jaw passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the age of 94 years. Mary was born at Macrorie, SK. on June 5, 1916 and grew up on the family farm south of Mortlach. Mary is survived by her daughters Sandra Cournoyer of Moose Jaw and Linda (Dave) Brown of Calgary and their family. She is predeceased by her parents Henri and Eugenie Tycquet; husbands Jim Dodds, Giles Alford and John Spendlow; sisters Angele, Rachel and Eileen; and brothers Aschille and Louie. In keeping with Mary’s wishes there will be no services. Memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. For those so wishing memorial donations may be made to the Osteoporosis Society, Box 99, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, S4N 0W8. In living memory of Mary, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
