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ALLAN JOHN STEWART
April 29, 1924 – March 8, 2010
Allan was born on the family farm Section 36 - Township 14 – Range 7 west of the 3rd Meridian. The eldest child born to Morton Clifford Stewart and Mary Reid who had emigrated west from Ontario in the early 1900’s to the Kelstern area where they settled and farmed. Dad loved many things and particularly enjoyed riding and snowmobiling. As a boy he attended the Goslin School. He went on to farm the land until his move to Regina. He thoroughly enjoyed his annual hunting and fishing trips to Northern Saskatchewan and elsewhere is the United States. It was a Christmas party at the Elks Club in Moose Jaw where he was introduced to Beryl who was to become the love of his life. They moved from the farm to Regina in 1974 and Dad worked at Promislow Company as a shipper/receiver until his retirement. Dad had varied interests. He was an avid curler and enjoyed the odd round of golf. He liked to read and he was a member of not only the Elks but of the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. As a Shriner he loved the parades where he was a member of the clown patrol. He also enjoyed performing with the boys as a “Chanter” at various functions. However, a stroke in the fall of 2006 and the death of his beloved Beryl in July of 2008 took their toll and he was unable to continue to participate in the activities he truly enjoyed. He spent the last few months of his existence in the care of the lovely ladies at Oxford Place in Moose Jaw and the last few days in the compassionate care of the staff at Extendicare in Moose Jaw, a very grateful thank you to all. Allan is predeceased by his parents Morton and Mary Stewart, and his beloved wife Beryl. He leaves behind to grieve but also to celebrate his life, daughter Jacqueline; granddaughters Kerrie and Shauna; great-granddaughter Willow; great-grandson Zachary; brother, Bob (Deen); nephew Scott (Heather) and their family. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Friday, March 12, at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Dave Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. In living memory of Allan Stewart, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FRED MORGAN
It is with great sadness that the family of FREDERICK (FRED) WALTER MORGAN announce his passing, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Fred was born on March 30, 1915 to Albert and Annie (Wickens) Morgan in Edmonton (Strathcona) Alberta. Evelyn (Lawes) and Fred were married in 1943. Fred joined the army in 1941, and was later transferred to the air force where he served in England during World War II. Upon his return from war service, he was honourably discharged and provided with training in the field of watch repair. His career moved the family from Edmonton to Wainwright, Alberta in 1958, and to Moose Jaw in 1960. Watch repair remained his career until 1989 when he retired from his shop at the Moose Jaw Co-op. Fred enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, lawn and alley bowling, camping and playing cards, especially crib. He will be missed for his generosity, sense of humor, love of food and cooking, and his stories about the good old days. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, his parents and two sisters and their husbands: Doris (Ed) Lawton and Esther (John) Sandercock, Fred will be sadly missed by his daughters: Joan (Russ) Bell – Moose Jaw, Edith (David) Owen – Regina, son, James – Regina; grandchildren: Cathy Bell (Blair Vautour), Chris Bell (Nikki Martin), Stephen (Nicole) Owen, Kyle Owen, Terri Morgan (Colby Nargang), Joe Morgan, great-grandsons: Jake and Jaya, brother, Bob (Pat) Morgan and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB, 2550 Broad St., Regina, S4P 9Z9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W. S6H 2M2. In living memory of Fred, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FLORENCE STEVENSON
Florence Marie Stevenson of Moose Jaw, formerly of the Mortlach district passed away February 13, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Florence was born in Neidpath, SK. She attended Red School as well as Mortlach School. In 1954 she met and married Ken Stevenson. She worked as a telephone operator in Mortlach as well as farmed with her husband Ken in the Lake Valley and Mortlach area. She and her husband retired into the town of Mortlach for a period of time until the early 90’s when they moved to Moose Jaw. In 1999 after the death of her husband Ken, Florence moved to Pioneer Lodge Housing and remained there until her passing. Florence is predeceased by her husband, Ken; her parents, her sister Vivian; brother, Fred; sisters-in-law, Fern Miller, Lois Miller and Margaret Stevenson; brothers-in-law, Al Rittinger, David Kovar and Charlie Stevenson. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her son Fred (Terry) Stevenson, their daughter Allison (Richard) and family; her daughter, Cheryle (Chris) Svab, their daughters Trudy(Raymond) Shingoose and family; Glenda Weselak and family; Nicole (Sam) Morrison and family; Florence’s siblings Bud Miller, Mina Rittinger, Francis Miller; sister-in-law Elsie Langhorn as well as many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday February 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Thomson officiating. Interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. For those wishing memorial donations can be made to the Masonic Building Fund, 1767 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, S6J 1L6. In living memory of Florence, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
LINDA KEMP
Linda Kemp, resident of Valley View Centre, Moose Jaw, passed away on January 20, 2010. The Funeral Service will be held at the Valley View Activity Centre on Wednesday January 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Linda, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CHARLES VANBUSKIRK
Mr. Charles VanBuskirk passed away on Sunday April 25, 2010. Charles was born May 23, 1932 in Moose Jaw. He worked for Palm Dairies for 40 years and retired at the young age of 58. After retirement Charlie enjoyed coffee in the mornings with his friends at 'coffee row', working in his yard and spending time at the cabin with family where it was never too late to enjoy a beer by the fire. He was never too busy for his grandchildren or the light of his life, Hanna, his great-granddaughter. Predeceased by his parents, Alice and Maxwell, three brothers and three sisters, Charles is survived by his wife, Doreen, of 58 years, his daughter Gerry (Gerald) Rusnak, granddaughter Nicole (Jeff) Weekes, grandson Jonathon Rusnak, great-granddaughter Hanna Weekes; sister Gladys Brigham, brother-in-law Lionel Herbert and sister-in-law Shirley Anaka. In keeping with Charles' request a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. For those so wishing, donations in Charles' name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1H3. What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort and lessons in life. Grandpa gave all of these! There are not enough words to describe how much he will be missed. We loved him so much. In living memory of Charles, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JEAN BALDERSTON
Jean Balderston passed away peacefully on August 21, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband Norm; parents Tom and Florence Humphrey; sister Florence Hemsworth and brother Doug Humphrey; daughter in law Lorie; sister in laws Marg Balderston, Lillian Balderston and Florence Humphrey; brothers-in-law Buck Rogers, Spence Hemsworth, Reg Balderston and Bert Balderston. She is survived by her sons Dennis (Beth), Greg and their families; sister; Doris Rogers and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was born in Moose Jaw on July 30, 1918. She attended school in Parkbeg and graduated from high school in Outlook. Jean was an avid sportswoman especially enjoying golf and curling. She was a member of the 1963 Saskatchewan curling team at the Canadian Curling Championships. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Curling Association from 1966 to 1980. Jean was a member of the Zion United Church, Rebekah Lodge and the Hillcrest Sports Center. She will be remembered for her love of family and family gatherings. The Balderston families would like to express their thanks to the staff and management of Providence Place and Extendicare for their care of Jean. A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at Zion United Church on Saturday September 1, 2007 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Grace Armstrong will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association #301-2550, 12th Ave. Regina, SK. S4P 3X1. In living memory of Jean, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CATHERINE VANSTONE
CATHERINE RUTH VANSTONE of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully on August 26, 2005. She is survived by her sons: Mike (Loretta) Duffy and Mark (Cheryl) Duffy; two brothers: Inglis (Patsy) Berry and George (Millie) Berry; grandchildren: Caitlyn, Michael, Ian and Sarah Duffy. A special thank you is extended to May Reed and the Cosmo Centre for their care and friendship. Special thanks to the Staff at Moose Jaw Union Hospital and Dr. Majid for your compassion and support over the last two years. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 1:30 pm in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Father Michael Conteh will officiate. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. In living memory of Catherine, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
