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LYLE MERRIFIELD
Lyle Arthur Merrifield passed away February 5, 2010. Lyle was born in Whitehorse, Yukon on October 19, 1947. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife Donna; son William (Fiona), grandchildren Julia and Abbygail; adopted daughter Janetta (Sean), grandchildren Dekota, Austin, Justyce, Taylor and Cierra; brother Stanley (Maureen); and nieces and nephews. Lyle worked as sales representative, was a Cub Scout leader for many years, and loved wood working, golfing, travel, camping and photography. He had many friends and enjoyed being with all his grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday February 13, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Pastor Stan Hussey will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cub Scouts would be appreciated. In living memory of Lyle, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MURRAY KING
Murray King was born at Mount Dennis, Ontario on February 26, 1934 to parents Arthur and Lucy. Murray passed away Dec. 16, 2010. Murray and his wife, Ruth have lived in Moose Jaw for eighteen years. Murray owned and operated Murray’s New and Used Furniture, and spent most of his life driving semis. Murray is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Lucy; son, Anthony; sister, Lil; two brothers, Bob and Jim. Murray is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Valerie Mackie of Oshawa, Ontario and Karen (Randy) Vonk of Abbotsford, BC; two sons, Clifford of Regina, SK and Murray Jr. (Susan) of Edmonton, AB; his grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Temple and Pat Doucette of Ontario; as well as several nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be held Monday December 20, 2010 at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw at 1:30 pm with Pastor Barry Gammie officiating. Memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery at a later time. For those wishing memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 2M2. In living memory of Murray, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DOROTHY JOHNSON
DOROTHY JOHNSON (CONSTABLE) of Moose Jaw passed away suddenly in her sleep on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 62 years. Dorothy will be missed by her husband of 39 years Alex, son Victor (Tracey); grandchildren: Lilian, Hannah and Alex, as well as numerous relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Gerald Miller officiating. Interment will take place in Saskatoon at a later time. In living memory of Dorothy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HERBERT GRAY
Herbert Archer (Bert or Herb) Gray, age 95, passed away on November 1st, 2004. Bert was born in London, England on December 8th, 1908 and emigrated to Canada with his parents Herbert and Maud Gray in 1910. They first established themselves near the village of Briercrest for a brief time until the decision was taken to relocate into the boom town of Moose Jaw where the family spent the rest of their lives. Bert was joined by a sister Lillian on April 12, 1912 . Bert's father was a skilled newspaper proof reader renowned for his vast general knowledge as well as his excellent command of the English language with all its grammatical and compositional rules. These he demanded from editorial and production departments of the Moose Jaw Times-Herald. He was trained at the famed London Daily Express newspaper. A London physician recommended that he consider the colonies to improve his failing health. It turned out to be good advice. His career at the Moose Jaw Times-Herald began in 1911 and lasted until the day he died at the age of seventy-six. This commitment to the printing trade was not lost on son Bert. Bert (or Herb as he was called at work) became a master printer and retired at age sixty-six. At that time he had been an employee of the Moose Jaw Times-Herald for a total of fifty-seven years. This includes the six years as a newspaper carrier. He loved his craft and was proud to have been a member of the printing establishment (the preservative of all the arts) and the International Typographical Union. He regarded these colleagues as life-long friends and made a point of maintaining contact, whether locally or far away. He was an avid reader right from childhood and this, in combination with the printing trade gave him a wealth of knowledge with extraordinary vocabulary and spelling acumen. Bert was a musician; first a rhythm banjo player, then an alto saxophone player. He played in the famous Capitolians house orchestra at the Capitol Theatre (now renamed the Mae Wilson Theatre) on Main Street during the 1920s. The orchestra provided professional musical backup for vaudevillian performers. He also played with guest aggregations at Temple Gardens Dance Hall. It was here that he caught the attention of one Linda Burchill. The concentration of making a home throughout the early forties kept him away from music but as a member of the wartime army militia who were training to defend the west coast from Japanese invasion he learned the army was looking for bandsmen so he went from an infantryman to a bandsman and was issued a silver plated Selmer Eb Alto Saxophone. This began several decades for him to be back in the role of a musician. Much to his great joy, his son Barry, at age 14, joined him in the band on the Eb Clarinet. The two also played in a seven piece dance band playing the orchestrations of the swing band style. They played together in the saxophone section. The advent of the Rock bands did them in. Bert is well known for his integrity, commitment to family and friends. He was a life-long member of St. George's Anglican Church. He attended his first years of elementary school at the St. George's Mission. His sister, Lil was the first baby to be baptized at this church. Bert married his Temple Gardens sweetheart, Linda Burchill in 1934 after a six year courtship - most of which was spent with evenings at the Gardens Dance Hall. Their only child, Barry was born in 1935. The mid nineteen thirties were, for them, in most respects, the best of times but economically, the worst of times. Their house and garden was perceived by many as an oasis on the bald prairie at the furthest west end of the city. After retirement he served on the Municipal Planning Commission during its most formative years. He was treasurer for the Moose Jaw Canadian Club for almost ten years. Linda predeceased Bert in December of 1999 after three years of care at Providence Place. Bert provided daily personal care, loving attention and support to Linda for nine hundred and ninety consecutive days. This followed several years of care at home. The marriage was a model one for sixty-five years. After Linda's passing Bert remained independent and self-sufficient in his own home. He remained an approved licensed driver until he decided to let it lapse at his turning 95. Bert leaves to mourn; son Barry and his wife Nancy (Beamish); his grandson Stephen (Jo-Ann); sister-in-law Betty Turner and her family who are so very close and supportive; several cousins and their families in England will miss his regular, witty and informative letters. His sister Lillian pre-deceased Bert in July of 1999. A private family burial will be arranged. In living memory of Herb Gray, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DORLAND GERALD "JERRY" DOMMER
Dorland Gerald “Jerry” Dommer passed away peacefully at Moose Jaw Union Hospital on October 27, 2007, at the age of 78. Jerry was born March 18, 1929 in Vantage, Saskatchewan. After growing up in the Expanse District, Jerry moved to Moose Jaw in 1948 and began articling with McCartney Accounting. In 1951 Jerry married Phyllis Paulson. In 1957 Jerry began his long career with Canaday's Apparel, first as a bookkeeper and eventually becoming a part-owner. Although he retired in 1992 he continued to work at Canaday's as a consultant. Jerry celebrated 50 years of service with Canaday's this past summer. Throughout Jerry's Life he was involved with Kinsmen and K-40. An important part of his life was spending time with family. Jerry and Phyl also cherished the friendships they developed throughout their lifetime, especially those in the Moose Jaw community. Jerry will be deeply missed as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and a friend. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Phyl in 2006, daughter Danette in 1959, his parents Mathew and Dorothy. He is survived by his children: Darcy (Gloria) and Sonja (Maggie); his sisters Denise (Wally) Blaisdell, Linda (Dennis) Kerr; his sisters-in-law Delia Busse and Alice (Dave) Guenther; special friends Harry and Fran Lohr; as well as nieces and nephews and extended family. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday November 3, 2007 at 1:30 pm. Pastor Bill Thomson will officiate. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's memory to Palliative Care (Home Care), c/o Moose Jaw Union Hospital, 455 Fairford St. E., S6H 1H3, would be appreciated. In living memory of Jerry, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BERNICE KRAUS
It is with deep sadness that the family of Bernice Kraus announces her peaceful passing at Providence Place, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the age of 97. Bernice was born on August 26, 1911 in Mazenod, Saskatchewan. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the General Hospital, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1934. Bernice married the love of her life, Otto Kraus, on November 2, 1935. Bernice nursed for many years in Mossbank ending as Matron of the Hospital. She also nursed in Gravelbourg, Assiniboia and Bengough. Predeceased by her parents Walter & Betsy Sadlemyer and her sixteen siblings, husband Otto Kraus (50 years), daughter-in-law Lynn Kraus, son-in-law George Hicks and grandson Wesley Hicks. Survived by her daughters Dolores Hicks & Family, Fran (Lyle) Helland & Family, son Grant (Loretta) & Family. She leaves to mourn eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews scattered across the country. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. In keeping with Bernice's wishes, a private family service will take place at Prairie Memorial Columbarium. In living memory of Bernice, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MATHEW STEINER
Mathew Steiner, formerly of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully in Regina on March 2, 2010 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Carl, Florian, Werner, and Bill, one sister Everetta, brothers-in-law Paul, August and Ed; and one sister-in-law Marianne Steiner; he leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 65 years, Eileen; two sons, Bryan (Joanne) of Regina, and Glenn (Kathy) of St. Albert, AB; six grandchildren, Evan, Darren Steiner (Katrina Lenius), and Troy all of Regina, Scott (Cheri), and Megan of Edmonton, and Ryan of Calgary; brother Daniel Steiner (Terry Streck) of Humboldt; three sisters, Louise (Paul) Bosher of Englefeld, Leonilla Fischer of Kamsack, and Armella Reiter of Medicine Hat and sisters-in-law, Eileen, Carol and Katherine. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St., Moose Jaw on Saturday March 6, 2010 at 10:00 am. Reverend Father Carlos Jimenez will preside. Memorialization will follow at Prairie Memorial Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917 Albert St., Regina, would be appreciated. In living memory of Mathew, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
