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MURIEL ANDERSON
Muriel Hilda Anderson, beloved wife of John Ross Anderson, passed away January 15, 2005 at the age of 80 years. Muriel was born November 28, 1924 in Moose Jaw, SK. She is predeceased by her father, Andrew Ross. Muriel is survived by her mother, Helena Ross; brother, Barry (Cathy), Tyler and Kimberly; husband, Ross; daughters, Karen (Lance), Janis (Bob), and son, Jim; also seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; as well as many close friends and extended family. Muriel enjoyed writing and won many awards. She also enjoyed bowling and dancing. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Providence Place Chapel on Friday January 21, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Doris Gunningham will officiate. Cremation, with memorialization at a later date. Memorials to the Alzheimer Assoc. #301, 2550 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1 would be appreciated. In living memory of Muriel, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
TOM LARSON
Kirk Thomas Augustine Denely “Tom” Larson died on May 7, 2009 at the Regina General Hospital. Tom was born January 26, 1948 in Kenora, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Rev. and Mrs. Nels Theodore Larson, he will be sadly missed by his sisters and brothers: Dorellen (Art) Bakke - Assiniboia, SK; Larcia (Maury) Latimer - Grand Blanc, Michigan; Carline (Fred) Brook - Portage La Prairie, MB; Daniel ((Darlene) - Lincolnshire, Illinois; and Dawn-Nica (Fred) Mathieson - Moose Jaw, SK; Daryl (Donna) - Flinchburg, Massachusetts; Adriel - Bengough, SK; Cadmar (April) - Vancouver, BC; and Keil - Chicago, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. Tom graduated from Thom Collegiate and furthered his education at the University of Regina. He taught in Avonlea, and worked for the John Howard Society in Edmonton before moving to Chicago to be closer to his parents. He taught at Orr High School, an inner city school and then later worked at the Chicago Board Office until his retirement. With his love of chess, Tom saw the potential to encourage students to learn math skills, along with chess skills. What started as a way to help students learn math and concentration quickly turned into something more with a group of students going on to win city, state and competing as finalists at Nationals. His love of chess was such a big part of him that he also started a neighbourhood chess club that met regularly on Saturdays, for anyone who wanted to come. Tom retired to Moose Jaw where he enjoyed living at the Bentley. The family would like to thank the staff at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital, Regina General, Wascana Rehab, and Providence Place for their wonderful care. A Celebration of Tom's life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Dennis Fingas will officiate. Tom will be buried at a later date in Chicago. A visitation will be held on Friday evening 7 - 9 pm at the Funeral Home. Memorials to the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, Box 1074, Northbrook, IL., 60065, would be appreciated. (www.renknights@aol.com). In living memory of Tom, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
RICHARD CAPLETTE
Richard Caplette passed away June 27th, 2005. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all of us. He is survived by his children, Rose St. Cyr, Richard Jacobson, Cecil Jacobson, Chad Caplette - all from Calgary, his grandchildren, Quentin, Rochelle, Colton St. Cyr. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, Rachel Connolly and Rhonda Hart who were always there for him. Celebration of life will be at City Oasis Four Square Church, 1291 Gordon Road (across from 7-11) on July 6th at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
GORDON VAN MOORLEHEM
It is with great sadness that the family announces Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of August 23, 2003 at the Central Butte Hospital Palliative Care, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Gordon was born at Keeler on September 28, 1916, third son to Isidore and Ida Van Moorlehem. After completing grade ten, Dad joined the work force spending some time working on farms in Manitoba before returning to Keeler. In April of 1940 he married Mina I. Hawes and together they farmed for 62 years with Dad continuing farming until hospitalization two weeks ago. During his lifetime, Gordon served as telephone line repairman in the Keeler district. He was also councilor for Division 5 of the RM of Marquis from 1949 to 1956, during which time he also served as Agriculture Rep. for the RM of Marquis. He was a man who had a great love for his family, his animals, and the land. He was good at sports, initiating we children to swimming, baseball, hockey, and football. He will be truly missed by his family. Predeceased by his parents, brothers: Walter, Albert, Jim; his wife, Mina; and daughter, Dawn. Gordon is survived by daughters: Marlyn (Marvin) Toderan; Muriel (Jim) Rolfe; son, Larry (Gail) Van Moorlehem; and sister, Helen Fenwick. Also by grandchildren: Darren, Mark, Patricia, and Garner Toderan; Brenda Rolfe and Sandra Shannon, Lindsay, and Casey Van Moorlehem; and Jennifer Palmer and Robin Larocque; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Lorraine and Leone Van Moorlehem. Funeral Services will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 1:30 pm. Pastor John Duerksen will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford ST.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0E2, or to the Palliative Care, Central Butte Union Hospital, S0H 0T0, would be appreciated. In living memory of Gordon, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
SERGIE BASARSKY
Sergie was the youngest of four children born to Feofan and Natalia Basarsky. From Odessa, Russia, they immigrated to Canada in the early 1900’s. They homesteaded in the Burstall area in Western Saskatchewan and had four children….One daughter Val, and three sons Nick, Leon, and then Sergie. Sergie was born on the homestead in 1926, the day after Christmas. He spent his formative years there and eventually moved to the Yorkton area where he courted and married Anne Koroluk. After 3 years of marriage they had 2 children… Peter, now of Moose Jaw, and a younger daughter that died at one year of age. Sergie soon join the RCAF, serving in the Ottawa area, returned to Saskatchewan to begin farming north of Yorkton, and eventually added a job with the Government of Saskatchewan. Each job he faced was with unbounded energy and inner strength. No job was too big, none too difficult. Each day was faced with an unending optimism. His secret for optimism was hard work. 10–12 hour days were common. He also became a pillar of strength in our family: If you were ill, he could help nurse you, if you were tired and hurting he could cheer and revitalize you. He could help make the most difficult decisions, easier. He was the center around which the family rotated. Really, “The Old Rugged Cross.” He had the answers for every problem; not surprisingly they often centered on his own self-sacrifice. In the end his life may be counted among the most successful possible. Everything he touched eventually worked out. Age finally overtook him, and when he passed it was with strength and grace. He was loved and respected by all that passed through his life. He leaves to grieve, his wife Anne, son Peter, grandson Billy and many nieces and nephews. May he finally have peace. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapelette on Saturday March 7, 2009 at 10:00 am. Reverend David Moore will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Sergie, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
VERA EVELYN LEUGNER
On Tuesday February 24, God came and took a very special soul for His service. Born October 2, 1919 on the Munn farm, Vera was predeceased by her parents Art and May Munn, all of her siblings, her loving husband Martin, her only daughter Eileen (Waller), and her son-in-law Danny Waller. Left to celebrate her life is her sons: Ken (Donna), Dale (Karen), Dennis (Cathy), Blaine (Patti), her 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, as well as all her friends. Although a quiet spoken person, Vera’s deeds and actions spoke volumes to those she met. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday March 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm, with Glenys Grosenick officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Blue Hill United Church Cemetery. Memorials to the Arthritis Society, #110 – 2550 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1, would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. In living memory of Vera, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EVA HUDGIN
The family and friends of Eva Ellen Hudgin are saddened by her passing Saturday January 26, 2008. Born November 1, 1916 at Cupar, Sask. Eva was a true, prairie spirit enjoying prairie sunsets and wildflowers. Eva was a meticulous record keeper and scrap booker, this served her well in her professions of Teacher and Secretary at Union Hospital for 27 years as well as in her volunteer job as Secretary of Sunday School and the many different groups she belonged to which she loved at Hillcrest Apostolic Church over the past 60 years. She left a wonderfu11egacy in her written journals and scrapbooks. Eva had a keen appetite for knowledge, politics and world events, which continued throughout her life. An inspiration to all, Eva had amazing faith, age never being a factor with her first aerobics class, keyboard lessons, and a computer class in her 80's. Her parents, Howard and Francis, sister Rita, brothers Clarence, Earl, William, Roy and Lloyd predeceased Eva. Left to cherish her memory is her sisters, Mary (DeWayne) Wauson and Neata Williams; brothers Garnet and Ryan Hudgin, as well her nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the Hillcrest Apostolic Church, Friday February 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Pastor Steve Atkins will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to Joe’s Place, or the Hillcrest Apostolic Church, would be appreciated. In living memory of Eva, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
