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ELIZABETH NICHOLS
It is with great sadness we mark the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, Elizabeth (Ginger) Nichols on January 31, 2008 – her 60th wedding anniversary. Mom is survived by her twin sister, Mary and brother Roland of Vancouver, and youngest sister Edith of Surrey, BC; She will be greatly missed by her children; Cec of Edmonton, and Gerry of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Becky and family of St. Albert, and Steve and family of Edmonton. Ginger took great delight in her great-granddaughter Nyall and was heartbroken at the loss of her great-grandson Kaelan in 2004. She would have loved her new great-granddaughters Nova and Emily. Mom is survived by many nieces and nephews, whom she enjoyed having a chat with over a cup of tea; also her many friends and co-workers at the Army and Navy Store. Mom loved her job and all the people she encountered. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Cec in 2006. The two spent countless hours gardening together and watching their favourite sports teams on TV. She is predeceased as well by her mother and father, James and Charlotte McFall; her sisters, Florence, Dorothy, and Margaret; her brother, Jack; and baby sisters Clara and Ruby; also many four-footed members of her family, including Dolly, pictured with her above. Mom wrapped her arms around all of us every day of her life. She was the dynamic, loving little lady who held us all together. She taught us all that family is the most important thing there is. Mom found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was happy, out-going, a lot of fun. She was always interested in all that went on around her. Mom loved life and we loved her. Rest in peace Mom, you’ve earned it.– Love your family. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Tuesday February 5, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Elizabeth, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOYCE MARY HAGAN
October 18, 1916 – March 8, 2007
Joyce passed away peacefully in Moose Jaw at the age of 90. Born in Moose Jaw, she spent most of her life here. Many will remember her dance studio – Wyn Joy. Joyce leaves behind a legacy of friends and cherished memories. Predeceased by her husband, Nairn, her brother, Bill Gardner, and sister, Bettye Woodruff, Joyce is survived by her brother, Jack Gardner of Oakville, Ontario, son, Jon (Vera) and children: Sean and Adele; son, Ron (Bonnie) and children: Brett and Bree; daughter, Betty Ann (Bob) Whittaker and children: Carly and Meghan; son, Kim (Michelle) and children: Kecia, Tarren and Dakota. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Della Ferguson will be the Celebrant. A reception will follow at the W. J. Jones & Son Family Centre. Interment will take place at the family plot, Sunset Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening (March 12) 7-9 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Wakamow Valley Development Fund, 276 Home St. E., Moose Jaw or may be left at the funeral home. In living memory of Joyce, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ANNA GIENE
Anna Giene, passed away August 13, 2007 at the age of 81 years. Anna was born December 17, 1925. She grew up and attended school in Goodeve, SK. With the outbreak of WWII, she joined the Navy, serving as a W.R.E.N. messenger stationed in Eastern Canada. It was there that she met and married Dan Giene, originally of the Kayville area. They returned to Saskatchewan, eventually settling in the Crane Valley area. Working side by side, they built a thriving mixed farm. Anna and Dan were able to enjoy the fruits of their labours, enjoying life and travelling extensively until Dan’s death in 1986. Anna and her son Darcy continued to operate the farm, eventually setting it up at present as a rental interest. Anna “Baba” was predeceased by her husband Dan; her parents Nick and Theodosia Bohach; brothers Nick, George, Sam, Joe, John, Andy, Pete, Bill and Steve; and sisters Mary and Sophie. She leaves to celebrate her life, son Brian and his partner Kathy Stephens of Coquitlam, BC, Brian’s son Mathew and daughter Amanda; Darcy and Kathy Giene of Prince George, BC, and their daughters Summer (Ante) Circo, Melody and Lacee, and sons Waylon and Noah – all of Prince George, Curt and Cathy Giene of Lloydminster, AB and their children Chelsey, Cole, Carly, and Cayley; daughter Sally Novakowski and her partner Keith Anderson, and daughters Amber and Brandy – all of Calgary, AB; one great-grandchild, Audrey Circo; numerous nieces, nephews, and foster sons Elton McBain “Chico”, Don Marion, Phil Perlette, as well as 23 years worth of short term rescues; scores of good friends, bowling buddies, card playing and casino cronies. A Service of Remembrance will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday August 17, 2007 at 11:00 am. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Memorialization will take place at a later date. Visitation for family and friends Thursday evening 7 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sask. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Anna, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROBERT (BOB) BINETRUY
ROBERT (BOB) EMILE BINETRUY, passed way on September 30, 2003. Born in Radville, Saskatchewan May 4, 1949, Bob attended school at St. Olivers in Radville and also Radville Regional High, and later at Kelsey - Saskatoon where he learned the machinist trade. He bought Western Machine & Welding in Melfort in 1976, and later that year moved the business to Moose Jaw. In 1989 he became semi-retired but still very active at his new business, Portable Mechanical. He was an avid trap shooter and followed the Arizona trap shooting chain for three months of the year and followed the shoots in the northern states and western Canada. He also enjoyed his golf. Bob was married on January 11, 1969, in Radville, Saskatchewan to Sharon Hunstad and lived the majority of their married life in Moose Jaw. He was predeceased by his parents, Justin and Angeline Binetruy, of Radville, Saskatchewan, and infant grandson, Joshua Craig. He leaves his wife, Sharon, and son, Joe, of Moose Jaw, daughter Faye and son-in-law Stephen Craig of Lethbridge, Alberta, and granddaughters, Maritza and Hayleigh Craig, brother, Emile (Frances), of Taber, Alberta, sister, Blanche (Jim) Klovansky, of Davidson, Saskatchewan; brothers-in-law: Wayne Hunstad of Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Gordon Hunstad (Rita) of Calgary, Alberta, sisters-in-law: Shirley Wallin of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Dolores (Ron) Toso, of Okotoks, Alberta and Linda (Terry) Lahure, of Calgary, Alberta, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 – 3rd. Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw. Reverend Father Gerry Bauche will preside. An Evening Prayer Service will be held Friday, October 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Moose Jaw. Memorials for the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, S6H 4P2 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 150 Albert Street, Regina, S4R 2N2 would be gratefully appreciated. In living memory of Bob, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MURRAY BENNETT
MURRAY ARTHUR BENNETT, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2005. Predeceased by his mother, Wendy Bennett in 2002, left to mourn him are his daughter, Stacy Bennett, brother, Les Bennett (Wendy), sister, Susan Theriault, father, Bert Bennett and many nieces, nephews and friends. Murray will also be sadly missed by his dearest friend, Joanne Delbeck. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. In living memory of Murray, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
RICHARD JACKSON
RICHARD SAMUEL JACKSON, age 89 years, passed away peacefully at the Central Butte Hospital on April 26, 2005. He was born on August 10, 1915 to Norman and Maria Jackson on the family homestead near Riverhurst, Saskatchewan. Richard lived on and farmed the family farm for his entire life. He never really retired, until illness forced him to stop working several years ago. On July 1, 1947, he married Dorothy Swan, his wife of 58 years. Together they farmed and raised two children. Other than his beloved family, his passions were flying, photography, guns, reading and working in his shop. Predeceased by his parents and a brother, Harold, Richard is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jackson; two sons: Ken and Ross (Gloria); four grandchildren: Carley (Billy), Leigh, Justine (Brett) and Delaney; and one great-grandchild, Adysson. He is also survived by his sister, Hazel. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. from the Riverhurst Community Hall. Reverend Helen Reid will officiate. Interment will follow at the Riverhurst Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorials may be directed to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360–2nd Ave., Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 1A6. In living memory of Richard, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home, Chaplin, Saskatchewan.
KEN CAMPHAUG
MR. KEN CAMPHAUG of Caron, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005 at the age of 48 years. Born in Moose Jaw August 21, 1956, Ken was raised on the family farm in the Caron district. He attended school in Mortlach and later received his heavy duty mechanics certificate from SIAST in Saskatoon. Ken started working for Trans Canada Pipelines in 1976 and continued to operate the family farm. Throughout the following years he worked side by side with his wife: Shawna, Micheal and Shannon. Predeceased by his father, Oscar, Ken is survived by his wife, Shawna, son, Micheal (Lesley), daughter, Shannon and fiancé, Lee Sluser, his mother, Carrie, sister, Lilian Camphaug, brother, Ron (Lorelei) as well as nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Moose Jaw on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 1:30 pm Father Gerry Bauche will officiate. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the Rowletta Community Hall, c/o Box, 114 Caronport, Saskatchewan, S0H 0S0. In living memory of Ken, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
