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ARNOLD SEABORG
MR. ARNOLD C. SEABORG, age 80 years of Central Butte and formerly of the Parkbeg district and Moose Jaw, passed away on February 19, 2003. Arnold farmed in the Parkbeg district until 1981 when he and Kay retired to Moose Jaw. Predeceased by his parents, his wife, Kay in 1998, one brother, Carl, a sister, Violet and two sisters-in-law: Doris and Joan. Arnold is survived by his children: Fern (Grant) Hicks of Mortlach, Linda Vermette of Medicine Hat, Gary (Debbie) Seaborg of Moose Jaw, Glenn (Theresa) Seaborg of Central Butte, Rick (Debbie) Seaborg of Central Butte, Heather Seaborg of Parkbeg; fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; brother, Roy; and sister, Florence (Carl) Brooks. A Service of Remembrance will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, on Monday, February 24, 2003 at 11:00 am. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 0E1 would be appreciated. In living memory of Arnold, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FLOYD KING
June 29, 1924 – March 20, 2005
Floyd died as he lived – content and enjoying life while vacationing in Maui, Hawaii. He was on the last of many vacations that he and Marie took after his retirement in 1985 as plumbing foreman at CFB Moose Jaw. Their travels took them across Canada and to many countries throughout the world. One of his most memorable trips was to South Africa with his twin “boys” the day after he celebrated his 50th Anniversary with Marie. Floyd was the son of Tuxford pioneers, Percy and Bertha King. He was born in Tuxford, attended school there and lived on the family farm until moving his wife and young family to Moose Jaw in 1957. Among the things he enjoyed were: Marie’s cooking, coffee with the Shriners, a chat with anyone, fishing with his sons, family get-togethers and a drink of scotch. Floyd is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie; his only daughter, Janice “Little Chief” (Ken) Dockham of Regina and their family: Carrie Hackel, Kell Dockham, Charis (Mark) Patterson, Aaron (fiancé Lindsay) Hackel, Katherine Dockham; son, Kenneth Floyd (Noreen) King of Saskatoon and their children: Karen and Ryan; and son Keith Percy (Roseann) King of Hudson Bay and their family: Jocelyn (Tyson) Chillog, Abby King, Heather (Jason) Hayworth, Jonathan (fiancé Giselle) King and Rebecca King. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Mason Skene; Bryden, Kiona and Avah Chillog; Ellie and Cameron Hayworth. A Celebration of Floyd’s Life will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Minto United Church, 1036 7th Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw with Reverend John Carley officiating. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, for those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, Sask., S4P 2E1 or to Minto United Church, 1036 7th Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4C4. In living memory of Floyd, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DON BRADSHAW
Donald Bradshaw, age 95, of Herbert, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 6, 2006. Don was born at Caron, SK, on December 12, 1910, to David and Ann Bradshaw, the oldest in a family of 10. He lost his mother in the flu epidemic of 1919, so he had a lot of responsibility in helping with farm work and caring for the younger children. His sister remembers him making them pies! His Dad later married his wife's younger sister who had come from Scotland to care for the children. Don’s dad worked for the C.P.R. so they moved from Parkbeg to Chaplin and then to Milden, where Don began driving a school van while attending school himself, and also worked for farmers. He worked at garages and farms, drove truck, and worked at road building and construction over the years. The family moved to Elrose for a few years, then to Herbert in 1962, where Don again worked for the town, doing everything from sewer and water installation to acting as town police. He stayed there until retirement and continued to plow snow for several more years after. As a young man he played baseball and hockey and loved curling. He refereed hundreds of hockey games, and continued to do so even after he moved to Herbert. He and two friends had season tickets and for many years never missed a Broncos game. After the children were grown up, he and Edith took many trips to B.C., the U.S.A, and one big trip all the way to Newfoundland with Doug, Carolyn and Keith. He helped at the sales at Neufeld Auctions until he was in his late 80's, and he and his friend Vic Schwean attended hundreds of farm sales around the countryside. Don loved children and always had suckers for them. After he started to lose his eyesight and began to travel by scooter, he became known as “the Candyman". He eventually ended up giving suckers to a second generation of kids. The hardest thing in the past year was not being able to get out and about on his scooter. Don was predeceased by his parents, David and Ann, his stepmother Isabell, his beloved wife Edith, brothers John and Jim, and sister Barbara. He is survived by his sisters Ina Atkinson, Betty (Jim Mckenzie), Pat (Cliff Head), Margaret (Jack Lefaivre); his brothers Hugh and Bill (Sandy), his children, Margaret Myers, Lorraine (Stan Leadley), Barbara (Allen Berting), Marie (Mike Waselyshen), Ken (Joan) and Doug (Carolyn), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held at the Lutheran Church in Herbert on Wednesday July 12, 2006, with interment at Morse Cemetery, Reverend Terry Simonson officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons Keith Bradshaw, Miles Myers, David Waselyshen, Jason Myers, B.J. Stusrud, and Brent Stusrud. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Herbert Health Care Auxiliary, c/o Esther Sigurdson, Herbert, SON 2AO. In living memory of Don, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home, Chaplin, Saskatchewan .
MARGARET DILLON
MARGARET passed away April 23, 2007 at Moose Jaw Union Hospital at the age of 90 years. Margaret was born in Moose Jaw and resided there for most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Dillon; sisters: Kay Whelan, Maisie Smith, and Flo Netzel, a brother, Jackie Whelan and a granddaughter, Debbi Dillon. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sons: Dennis (Gayle) - Calgary, Gordon (Julie) - Regina; grandchildren: Rob (Lisa) - Calgary, Patricia - Calgary, Michael (Luchana) - Lumsden, and Rebecca - Regina; great-grandchildren: Natasha, Amanda, Kathryn, Jessica, Kassandra, Oran, and Kael; and a brother Hank - Vancouver, as well as many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Father Francis Folleh C.S.S.p. will officiate. Memorialization will take place at a later date. The family wish to thank Marg’s other “family” the Goudies for their many years of companionship, support and unending generosity. Thank you also to the many caregivers at Pioneer Lodge and the Union Hospital. Flowers gratefully declined, for those wishing donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. In living memory of Margaret, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
WILLIAM (BILL) MITCHELL
It is with great sadness the family of MR. WILLIAM (BILL) MITCHELL, retired Moose Jaw Police Service Chief, announce his passing on May 31, 2004 at the age of 70 years. Bill is survived by Doreine, his loving wife of 50 years, his son Norman and wife Bonny of Ft. Qu’Appelle and his son Richard of Regina. In addition to his wife and sons, Bill was intensely proud of his four grandchildren: Sean of Winnipeg, Katherine of Calgary, Kelly of Charlettown and Alayne of Toronto, as well as two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Haley. Bill is also survived by three brothers: Don and Ted of England and Jim of Moose Jaw. Bill’s 35 year career as a Peace Officer began the 3rd of October, 1956 and he continued to provide tireless, dedicated serve to the citizens of Moose Jaw until his retirement from the position of Chief of Police the 31st of January 1992. Retirement from a very successful career was not enough to satisfy Bill’s love for life and after departing the Police Service; he continued to pursue his life long passion for farming on the family farm at Stony Beach. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Moose Jaw. Reverend Father Gerry Bauche will Preside. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, 1755 Stadacona West, Moose Jaw, Sask. In living memory of Bill, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.
LUCY FORBES
It is with great sadness the family of LUCY FORBES announce her passing on November 23, 2008, at the age of 97 years. Lucy was born in Nesbitt, Manitoba January 22, 1911 and moved with her family to Saskatchewan settling in Tugaske. She met and married her husband, Harvey and they moved to Moose Jaw in 1934. She will always be remembered for her love of all her family and the wonderful meals she prepared no matter how many people appeared at her door. Predeceased by her husband Harvey (1970), her father and mother, Walter and Lucy Criddle; brothers and sisters-in-law: George (Ethel) and Harry (Marion); sisters: Violet Pope and Gladys, daughter-in-law, Marlene Forbes – Saskatoon, Lucy is survived by her loving children, daughters: Joyce (Bill) Marshall – Moose Jaw and Vel Woods – Saskatoon; sons: Murray – Martensville, SK; Patrick (Evelyn) – Saskatoon; Gordon (Beth) – Calgary; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to all the staff at Extendicare for their wonderful care during her short time there. For those so wishing, memorial donations in Lucy’s memory may be directed to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, S7L 6A8; the Canadian Cancer Society (Research), 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2, or to a charity of one’s choice. In living memory of Lucy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BOB BAKER
MR. ROBERT “BOB” BAKER of Moose Jaw, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Bob was very active in the community. He was a member and director of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, serving as president on two different occasions for a total of six years. He served as chairman and entertainment buyer for the Hometown Fair, chairman of Hometown and Golden Mile Rodeo committees, was a member and chairman of the Organization and Planning committee, served on Focus on Trade committee, Operations and Facilities committee, assisted with Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Centre and was Show Manager for the Miniature Horse Show Association. Bob was also a committee member of Murals of Moose Jaw, and served on the Saskatchewan Air Show and Parks and Recreation advisory boards. He assisted with Canada Day, Festival of Words, Prairie Arts Festival, and the City’s Centennial celebrations. Bob was on the executive of Western Canada Fairs Association, serving as the Saskatchewan executive director, and past director of the Saskatchewan Association of Agriculture Societies. He was also a member of Demolay, as well as the Masonic Lodge. Predeceased by his parents, Percy and Faye and a sister, Pat, Bob is survived by his brother, Jim Baker, a nephew, William Baker, and sister-in-law, Ellen Baker. Following cremation, A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Moose Jaw Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104 – 2301 Ave. C. North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5 or to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6. In living memory of Robert, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
