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KATHERINE CLARKE
Katherine Marie Clarke (nee Gehl): Born June 9, 1924 at Hodgeville, SK. Died December 21, 2007 at University of Alberta Hospital surrounded by her children. Mom made the world a better place. No person of the humblest sort can be strong, gentle and good without the world being better for it. She helped and comforted many by the very existence of that goodness. Katherine will forever be remembered by her children Ron (Judith) Clarke, Stony Plain AB; Marvin (Valda) Clarke, Duncan, BC; Janice (Jim) Armstrong, Rouleau, SK; Allan (Lorraine) Clarke, Midale, SK; Blaine (Janice) Clarke, Nipawin, SK. She was a loving and patient Grandma to 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She is survived by brothers Earl (Lorna) Gehl, Walter (Myrna) Gehl, Bill ( Doris ) Gehl and sisters Irene Nybo, Martha Mleziva and Elsie (Rudolph) Haubrich. She will always live in our hearts as someone who did the useful thing, said the courageous thing and thought the beautiful thing. No one was ever turned from her door and help was never beyond the simplest expression of need. Mom lived by the creed that a person can only be happy in the face of work worth doing…and doing it well. She leaves a legion of friends who she helped and who helped her through declining health. The Clarke family is eternally grateful for their support. Katherine was predeceased by her husband Dick in 2002 after 52 years of marriage, her grandson Scott Clarke in 1992, mother Marie Gehl in 1974, father Peter Gehl in 1990, sister Mary Wiggins and brother Max Gehl in 2007. The family invites family and friends to join us in a memorial service for Katherine on January 12, 2008 in the Avonlea United Church at 1:30 PM. Reverend Marilyn Keerak will officiate. Lunch will follow at the Avonlea Community Hall. Those wishing to make a charitable donation in Katherine’s memory can do so through the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6. In living memory of Katherine, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JUNE HUGHTON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Hughton on February 17, 2007. June was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and lived her life in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of James and Mary Brown of Moose Jaw and sister to Doreen Lothian (Brown). June attended King George Elementary School and Central High School and went on to complete her nurse’s training at the Regina General Hospital. In 1954 she married Jack Hughton of Moose Jaw and in 2004 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As well as her nursing career, June was very active over the years in Beta Sigma Phi and was a sister in the Moose Jaw Chapter of P.E.O. In her later years she and Jack enjoyed many winter vacations in Palm Springs, California. She will be dearly missed by her husband Jack Hughton, children Andrea (Peter) Davids, John (Christine) Hughton and grandchildren, Mark and Andrew Davids and Elspeth, Dougald and Bryden Hughton. June was predeceased by her parents Jim and Mary Brown, sister Doreen Lothian, and grandchildren Callum and Ronan Hughton. Funeral services will be held at Central Lutheran Church, 27 Hochelaga Street West, Moose Jaw on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Douglas Shepherd will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross Street West, Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6. In living memory of June, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MARY McBRIDE
MARY ISABELLA McBRIDE (Andrews) passed away with family by her side on August 9, 2003 . Mary was born one of seven children to William R. and Annie Andrews, on the family homestead in the City View District on February 24, 1914 . She lost both parents by the age of sixteen and has been a hard worker all of her life. She married Lyall F. McBride in 1929 and they raised a family of four children. Lyall passed away November 24, 1996 . During her lifetime, Mary was an accomplished seamstress, supplementing their small income by dressmaking. She was widely known for her professional work. No one in her family lacked for clothing. She sewed for one and all up to and including wedding dresses. She was also a well-respected foster mother for more than ten years. She never had idle hands, keeping busy with knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching. Many of the new babies in the family were recipients of a hand-made shawl and sweater sets. Mary was predeceased by her parents, husband Lyall; four brothers: Milton, Guy, Oswald and Matthew, one sister Sarah Jane; two daughters: Iris A. Dyke in 1987 and Annie S.M. Boisclair in 1993, great-grandson, Lonnie in 1992, as well as two infant children at birth. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her brother Charles and surviving children: son Ramon L. McBride and daughters: Delores J. Miller; four grandchildren: Margaret A. (Peter) Wiebe, Arthur L. (Eunice) Boisclair, Sandra E. Miller and Dana L. (Keith) Hamilton, thirteen great-grandchildren, and sixteen great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and her little dog Duffy. Mary dearly loved her family and was always there if they needed help in any way. She loved seeing them as often as they were able to visit. She was a 10 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch #59 and an avid dart player with the ladies’ team for many years. As per Mary’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation will take place with her ashes being placed alongside those of her husband Lyall and daughter Iris. No flowers please. Those wishing to do so may make donations in Mary’s name to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, 1755 Stadacona St. W., Moose Jaw . In living memory of Mary, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ED EDWARDS
Mr. Edward Edwards, age 84 of Moose Jaw, and formerly of Aneroid, passed away May 2, 2008. Ed was predeceased by his parents William and Marie Edwards, brother Bob, sister Maxine, and daughter Diane. He is survived by his children, Doug (Heather), Greg (Janice), and Tracey; four grandchildren, Amylia, Alexis, Ashley, and Kyle; brother Jim (Isabel), numerous nieces and nephews; and long time companion Dorothy McKechnie and all of her family. A Service of Remembrance will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Pastor Phil Canning will officiate. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Roscoe Steele, Moose Jaw Branch #59. Memorialization will take place at a later date. For those so wishing, memorials to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, or to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated. In living memory of Ed, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DOROTHY MORINE
DOROTHY ROSALIE MORINE (nee Lane) of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2004 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital at the age of 78, after a short battle with cancer. Dorothy was born at Weyburn, Sask. as the youngest of six children to George and Bessie Lane. Growing up on a farm north of Weyburn led to attending rural schools. After the war she moved with her mom and her brother David to Regina. She furthered her education at Reliance Business College in Regina. After graduation she began working for the government of Saskatchewan at the Provincial Lab. In 1948 she married Ken Morine. Her work career continued until 1954 when she began raising a family. She returned to the work force and worked in the Order Review Department at Sears catalogue centre. In 1974 Dorothy and Ken moved to Estevan where Dorothy worked as a dental receptionist for Dr. Blue until she retired. In 1999 they sold their house in Estevan and moved to their condominium in Moose Jaw. Together Dorothy and Ken enjoyed doing many activities. Dorothy spent many years excelling as a five-pin bowler in Regina. Dorothy and Ken continued to enjoy ten-pin bowling in Estevan. They had a passion for dancing and took up round and square dancing. This led to meeting many new friends and associates and had them travelling to many locations for dancing activities. After Ken retired Dorothy learned to golf and they joined the Crosby Golf and Country Club where they spent many summer days enjoying themselves on the golf course. Some of Dorothy’s leisure time activities included reading, walking, knitting and playing cards. After moving to Moose Jaw she occupied some of her free time volunteering for various organizations. Dorothy always maintained her strong love for family, son Glen, wife Lynn and children Laura and Stephen; daughter Janet, husband Jim and children Trevor, Krista and Roselee and six great grandchildren -Ryan, Ryder, Brittany, Rain, Duncan and Alexander. Dorothy and Ken were married for 53 years until his passing in 2002. Predeceased by her husband, Ken, her parents, George and Bessie Lane and three brothers, Dorothy is survived by her son, Glen (Lynn) of Moose Jaw, daughter, Janet (Jim) Hoff of Glenavon; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, one brother, David (Gladys) Lane of Langley, B.C. and one sister, Ellen (Allan) Gray of Weyburn as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be conducted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw. Reverend John Kreutzwieser will officiate. Cremation has taken place with memorialization at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2 would be appreciated. In living memory of Dorothy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
E. LLOYD BROWN
1924 - 2007
Lloyd Brown passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital . He was 83 years old. Lloyd was born on May 28, 1924 and lived his entire life in the Crane Valley Community. Lloyd's life revolved around farming and the farm community. He first farmed with his father, then his sister Marjorie and brother in law Percy and finally with his nephew Ron and his great nephew Tim. In 1980 he was pleased to receive the Family Farm Heritage Award to recognize that the family farm had been continuously operated by family members since 1908. Lloyd was always willing to help a family member, a neighbor and support his community associations. He was predeceased by his father Ernest (1964), mother Annie (1988), a brother Charles (1953) and his wife Margaret (1997), a sister Marjorie (1996) and his brother in law Percy Luke (1980), and his nephew Larry Brown (2000). Lloyd is survived by his nieces Betty (George) Malesh of Assiniboia, Carole Feist of Fort St. John, Diane Luke of Calgary and nephew Ron (Elayne) Luke of Crane Valley and their families. He will also be missed by his special friend, Jean Russell of Moose Jaw . He is fondly remembered by his cousins in Vancouver . A Memorial Service will be held at W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 1:30 PM. Rev. Frank Mitchell will officiate and Memorialization will take place at Sunset Cemetery . Memorials to the Moose Jaw Union Hospital Foundation 455 Fairford St. E. Moose Jaw Sk. S6HG 1H3 would be appreciated. In living memory of Lloyd Brown, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROBERTA GARDNER
ROBERTA MILDRED GARDNER (McCoy) of Tuxford, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw. Roberta was the loving wife of Bill Gardner who predeceased her in 1996. She was also predeceased by her parents, George and Ethel McCoy; sisters: Elizabeth McCoy, Anna Bentley, Molly Newsham; brother, Bill McCoy; grandsons: Joey Gardner, Christopher Gardner, Jacob Cozma-Hatfield; nieces: Dixie Young, Maureen Norman and Jeanne Leipert. Roberta is survived by her sons: Bev (Deborah) Gardner of Regina, Bob (Lorette) Gardner of Moose Jaw; daughters: Brenda (Don) Hanson of Moose Jaw, Elizabeth Gardner/Cozma of Regina; grandchildren: Annette Gardner-Frank (Rob Frank), Charleen (Mike) Gregorash, Jennifer Gardner, Shona Relland, Jim & John Hanson, Bettina (Ian) Welsh, Willis Cozma (Andree Hatfield), Chad Cozma; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters: Norma (Albert) Gardner of Moose Jaw and Eileen (Robert) Young of Moose Jaw; brother-in-law, Art Bentley and several nieces and nephews. Roberta was born on March 2, 1929 in Moose Jaw and was raised on the McCoy family homestead near Tuxford. She attended Normal School and became a teacher and taught at Old Wives Lake, Dysart, and other schools. In 1950, she married her beloved husband Bill Gardner in Zion United Church. They farmed in the Keeler and Marquis districts until they finally settled on the McCoy family homestead in 1960. Roberta stayed at home and helped with the farming whilst lovingly raising their four children. She was a member of the Tuxford St. Paul’s United Church and for a few years was Choir teacher. She also kept involved in various Tuxford community functions. In 1969, she worked at the Providence Hospital, then took a business course at STI and took employment with Lloyd Realty. She then worked at Provincial Social Services as a Clerk III Auditor for several years. Roberta continued to alternate living on the family farm and in Moose Jaw even after her husband’s passing. Roberta loved the farm life and also enjoyed reading, playing cards, baking, gardening and sports. She especially treasured the wonderful visits with family and friends. Roberta loved God and it showed through her own commitment and loving devotion to her family. Funeral Services for Roberta Gardner will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend Molly Kitchen will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Providence Place Foundation, 100 2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104, 2301 Ave. C. North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5. In living memory of Roberta, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
