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ELROY HEARD
Elroy W. Heard of Moose Jaw and formerly of Ponteix, passed away at a local hospital on May 10, 2003 at the age of 86 years. Elroy was born in the Ponteix area and farmed the family farm until September 1967. He married Ruth Hatton on December 25, 1939 and the couple retired to Moose Jaw in 1967. Elroy is predeceased by his parents, an infant son Garry, and his sister Alva. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth – Moose Jaw; one brother, Lloyd (Georgina) – Richmond Hill, Ont; sister, Alvira Cowan – Whitby, Ont.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with Elroy’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Following cremation, memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. In living memory of Elroy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
RUSSELL HUTCHINSON
May 21, 1925 - July 5, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing after a short battle with cancer. Russ leaves to mourn wife Florence of 58 years; sons: Wayne (Sandra) children: Delee Segberg (Dean), great-grandson Drew and daughter Corinne; Terry (Linda) children: Vaughn (Amanda) and Chantal. Russ is survived by his sister Kathleen Hales; brothers: Bill (Cathy) and Grant (Shirley), sister-in-law Joy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Les, mother June and brother Allan. Russ was a quiet man who enjoyed life working hard into his retirement. He was an avid football fan especially loving to watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders play. A Service to Celebrate Russ' Life will be held on Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. Memorialization will take place privately at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Union Hospital Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1H3. In living memory of Russell, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DARLENE BERNARD
Darlene Carol Bernard (Hall) of Mayberry district passed away quite unexpectedly, at the age of 73 on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Darlene was born in Moose Jaw on April 28, 1936. She attended school at Bevitt School and Sion. Darlene is predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Doris Hall, in-laws, Jean and Amy Bernard, son-in-law, Brian Kerfoot. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 51 years, Bill; daughter Debra (Brad) Mutlow and grandson Daniel; daughter Bonnie (Michael) Keogan and grandchildren, David, Dillon and Fallon; son René and granddaughters Stephanie and Jessica and their mother Sandie; and son Noel (Rhea) and grandchildren Macala, Dana and Emmett: other family: Wayne (Dorothy) Hall, John (Edna) Bernard, Yvonne Bernard, Murray Bernard and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at Zion United Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Douglas Hallman will officiate. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 150 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 2N2 or to Providence Place Foundation, 100 – 2nd Avenue NE, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, S6H 1B8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Darlene, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BILL TAYLOR
WILLIAM FERRIS “BILL” TAYLOR of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully on May 27, 2009 two weeks before his 88th birthday. Bill was born in Moose Jaw in 1921. When he was a child, his family moved to Hodgeville, SK, but moved back to Moose Jaw a few years later, where he resided for the rest of his life. Bill was involved in the Boy Scout movement for many years. As a young man, he worked at Prairie Airways, W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Eaton’s, various hardware stores, and the Army & Navy Department Store. He became a Canada Post Letter Carrier in 1950, where he worked until his retirement in December 1979. Bill was always very community minded and sat on the Boards of various organizations and church camps. Music played a large part in his life. Bill played “fiddle” with several local music groups and one of his greatest contributions for the city was when he developed the “Concerts in the Park”, which continue to this day every Wednesday evening in Crescent Park during the summer months. Predeceased by his parents William and Maude Taylor, sister and brother-in-law Alice and Frank Lowe, Bill will be sadly missed by his wife Laura, his children: Bill Taylor (Val), Connie (Ken) Bradley, Fay (Garth) Neff, Barry (Joyce) Taylor and Wendy (Gary) Heistad; his grandchildren: Barbara Taman, Richard Taylor, Dean Taylor (Chelsea), Travis Neff, Shanin Neff, Greg Bradley, Mark Bradley and Matthew Taylor (Kim); as well as many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Saturday May 30, 2009 at 1:30 pm, with Dave Moore officiating. For those so wishing, memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be directed to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E, .S6H 1H3. In living memory of Bill, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DONALD "JIM" NICKLAS
MR. DONALD “JIM” NICKLAS, age 82 of Moose Jaw, formerly of Watrous, passed away peacefully September 3, 2007. A memorial service in Donald’s memory will be held on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 2 p.m. from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 200 Mulberry Lane. Memorialization will take place in Watrous at a later date. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association, #301-2550, 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1 would be appreciated. In living memory of Donald, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOE KABANUK
On June 6th, 2010 Joe Kabanuk passed away to be reunited with his beloved wife, Beatrice. Joe lived 97 very good years of life. The best years were the years he spent with Beatrice raising their six children and working on the land they farmed near Viceroy, SK. Joe was a much respected farmer and a seasoned horseman. He loved his horses and enjoyed working with cattle. He had a quiet gentle spirit about him and animals sensed that. He had a love for nature and never took more than what was needed and always gave back. He could fix or build anything with his hands and he passed that gift on to his children. Joe lived in a remarkable time. He saw his mother plow a field using oxen, he saw man walk on the moon and he farmed to the day when machinery became computerized. He was living proof that it wasn’t the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man. Joe will be greeted in heaven by his wife Beatrice of 67 years (passed away April 8, 2010), his parents, and his siblings. His quick wit and gentle sense of humor will be missed by: L1oyd, Joyce, Robert (Loreen), Donald (Diane), Glen (Shirley), Joan (Dwain), and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister, Tillie and brother-in-law, Norman (Lena). In keeping with Joe’s request, a private family service will be held. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. In living memory of Joe, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ELEANOR MUIR
ELEANOR FRANCES MUIR (nee: Buchanan) of Moose Jaw passed away at the Union Hospital on February 1, 2009. Predeceased by her parents: Charles and Jane Buchanan; brothers, Vernon and Kenneth Buchanan; brothers-in-law, Doug Neil, Ian and Ronald Muir, Eleanor is survived by her husband, Alastair, daughter, Allison (Randy) Donaldson and their children: Ashley (Dana) Bushko and Morgan Donaldson; daughter, Pamela (Dennis) Grado and their children: Amanda (Adam) Dowling and Lyndsay Grado; sisters: Charlotte Neil and Margaret (Cecil) Reisner; sisters-in-law: Eleanor Moore, Alice Buchanan, Jean Muir and Sheena Muir, brother-in-law, Gordon Muir, as well as nieces and nephews. In keeping with Eleanor’s wishes, there will be no public funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a donation to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask, S6H 1H3. In living memory of Eleanor, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ISABEL BICCUM
On August 2, 2009 "Isabel" Margaret Biccum of Temple Towers, Moose Jaw passed away at her home. She was born in Woodrow Saskatchewan August 24, 1922 and grew up in Summercove, Saskatchewan attending Last Centre School. For many years Isabel worked as a housekeeper. On March 19, 1943 she married George Frederick Biccum at McCord, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by husband George (1979) and was the last surviving member of the Williamson siblings (3 brothers & 4 sisters) also a son-in-law Arthur Bouvier (1992) and grandson Russell Bouvier (1992). She is survived by her family: Pauline (Chris) Vig - Marwayne, Alberta; Doreen Bouvier (partner: Lyle Nelson) - Lafleche, Saskatchewan; Judy (Ken) Okanee - Thunderchild, Saskatchewan; Norma (Lenny) Blondeau - Estevan, Saskatchewan and George (Debbie) Biccum - Moose Jaw; her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. The Memorial Service will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Thursday August 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Rev. Dave Moore will officiate. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Isabel may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society - 61B Ross St. Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2. In living memory of Isabel, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
