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GERALD BATESON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Bateson on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the age of 74. Gerald was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He will be truly missed. Born August 20, 1930, Gerald is predeceased by his wife, Betty; his parents, Harold and Hazel Bateson; and his infant daughter, Catherine. Gerald is survived by his children: Nancy, Dwayne, Ross (Cheryl), and Lynn (Tim); grandchildren: Sean, Graham, Patrick, Blair, and Brian; brothers, Clare (Joy) and John (Darlene); sisters-in-law, Eldeen Farwell, Donna Voisin, and Ann (George) Holman; brothers-in-law, Warren (Bev) Pederson and Gordon Leonard; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at Central Lutheran Church, 27 Hochelaga St. W., Moose Jaw, on Thursday October 14, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 4420 Albert St., Regina, SK., would be appreciated. In living memory of Gerald, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROGER HOULE
I do not want to be remembered by someone else’s definition of well. I want to be remembered right. That is why I wrote this obituary. My life journey on this world came to an end on August 19, 2003 . To my friends in the amateur radio community I am now a silent key. I was born January14, 1953 in Morris, Manitoba. Along the journey of life I ended up becoming an electrician. It paid the bills, the work is honest and worthy of doing but I doubt that it was my calling. I was not a Scout, nor a KKK member, nor did I win the Nobel Peace Prize, nor was I awarded the Companion of Canada medal; I was however blessed to meet a beautiful woman who became my wife August 23, 1980. We are bestowed with two beautiful, talented children, a son Dustin and a daughter Renée. I shall miss them more than they know. If I am to be remembered for one thing, let it be known I tried to walk quietly on this earth and tried to hate no one. For many people God takes sanctuary in the churches of the world, but for me I found Him in the beauty of nature, in the awe inspiring view of a prairie sunset, and especially while I fished. I loved meeting people, traveling, fishing, gardening, the sound of wind-chimes and provoking the self-important. I hated broccoli, Sunday school, and self-righteous bureaucrats. I am predeceased by my mother and father Marie and Wilfrid Houle. I leave to mourn my wife Judy, my son Dustin, my daughter Renée; and two brothers, Arthur and Albert. A Memorial Service will be held at Minto United Church, 1036 Seventh Ave. N.W., on Saturday August 23, 2003 at 1:30 pm. Garry Johnson will officiate. At some future date my ashes will be scattered at a sacred site. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu I would ask you to make a donation to Minto United Church. Those of you who I met along the journey know what I looked like and to those who do not know me you care little of how I look so I will forgo the picture. In my memory, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FRED BRADFORD
Fred Bradford passed away peacefully in Moose Jaw Union Hospital on Thursday January 19, 2006 at the age of 96 years. Fred was born on July 25, 1909 to Bowyer and May Bradford at Moose Jaw and grew up on the homestead south of Lawson, SK. Fred started his farming life driving an eight horse outfit seeding at the age of ten years, along with his mother, when his Dad suffered poor health for a few months. He went on in a farming career in the Central Butte district until harvesting his last crop at the age of ninety years. He met and later married Alice Voisey on November 10, 1935. Together they farmed and raised a family of four boys. Fred had a great love for his Creator, the Lord’s creation and for his family. He is predeceased by his wife Alice on March 30, 2005; his parents, Bowyer and May; brothers, Arthur, Dave, Frank, and Lloyd; and sister Nellie; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Alice Voisey; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; three nephews and two nieces. Fred leaves to mourn his passing, sons: Mel (Ferne), Doug (Karen), Lyle (Louise) and Cecil (Nancy); grandchildren: Denise (Lonnie) Smith, Kelvin (Lori) Bradford, Lynne (Jim) Kosma, Colin Bradford, Wendy Bradford (Darren Mitchell), Kara Lee (Stacy) Lund, Wayne (Heather) Bradford, Mark (Danneilia) Bradford, Neil Bradford, and Andrew Bradford; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother, Bud (Irene) Bradford; sister, Thelma (Harold) Dunn; sisters-in-law, Esther Bradford, Mildred Colwell, Marion (Egon) Neilson, Torchy Voisey, and Mona Voisey; many nieces, nephews and many friends. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Monday January 23, 2006 at 11:00 pm. Lloyd Kneesh and Anne Malcolm officiating. Interment will follow at the Central Butte Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Memorials to the Sask. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Fred, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BERNICE BEST
Bernice Isabelle Best was born February 12, 1931 and died July 17, 2008 . She is survived by her life long partner of 59 years, Raymond; her sons Steve of Edmonton; Kelly (Deb) of Saskatoon; her grandchildren Laura and Jeff (Monica) of Airdrie, Caitlin of Calgary and Connor of Vancouver; and also her two little great-granddaughters, Emily and Hailey of Airdrie; sister Helen (George), and brother Rob (Joyce), and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Madison Lena Bruce of Tuxford, her sister Dorothy Durrant of Tuxford, her father and mother-in-law Will and Katie Best of Moose Jaw, her daughter Laura and her daughter-in-law Dale of Edmonton. She will be fondly remembered by many close friends who so affectionately called her Bubbles, Auntie Beanie and the Sugar Cookie Lady. She loved to spend time with family and friends, enjoyed a good laugh, a game of cards or Dirty Marbles. These past number of years were hard on Bernie who suffered from respiratory problems. Her strength and strong will to overcome this ailment is a testament to her character. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend. She was so proud of her family. Bernie was born in Tuxford, Saskatchewan. She attended public school at Blofield School and lived with her Aunt Emma in Moose Jaw while taking her grade 11. In Grade 12, she lived with her sister Helen, in light house keeping (as her father would always say, " very light house keeping"). Upon graduating from Grade 12, she found employment with Joyners Department Store in Moose Jaw. In February 1949, she married Raymond Best. During their marriage they travelled to many parts of the province and met life long friends. They lived in Lenny, Keystown, Central Butte, Keeler, Hearne and Belle Plaine. In July of 1986, they retired to Moose Jaw. In retirement they enjoyed traveling south and always looked forward to visiting with family. The Celebration of Bernie’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday August 15, 2008 at 1:30 pm. A private interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. No flowers please. In living memory of Bernie, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
VIOLA HARTLEY
Mrs. Viola Hartley of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully on September 14, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Viola was born at Eastend, Saskatchewan on December 26, 1921 and the family finally settled in the Petrolia District. In 1945 she married George Hartley where they farmed in the Briercrest District until 1976. Throughout her life, Viola loved to travel. They traveled through Europe, Asia and South Pacific. Viola was a seasoned traveler throughout the U.S.A. and spent 47 winters in Arizona. Viola and George were involved in square dancing for 32 years and she was a member of Trinity United Church. Viola always enjoyed her hybrid rose garden and having cut roses in her home. She was very proud at age 78 that she hiked the Grand Canyon, 6.5 miles down, and 9.5 miles out, with her son, Lyle. She was a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by son, Lyle of Arizona; her daughter Linda (Doug) Grant and their two children, Rylan and Marissa of Saskatoon; brothers Elmer of Shaunavon, SK, Roy (Happy) of Penawa, MB, Gord (Marg) of Medicine Hat, AB, Vern (Gail) of Moose Jaw, SK; and brother-in-law Art of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. She was predeceased by her husband George, sister Ethel of Calgary and sister-in-law Clara of Shaunavon, SK. The Funeral Service for Viola will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca Street East, Moose Jaw. Pastor Cecil Glover will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Humanitarian Aid Response Teams (HART) Foundation, #2, 317 – 37th Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6P6 or at www.hart.ca In living memory of Viola, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
PHIL BROOKS
Phillip Lockhart Brooks, of Moose Jaw, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the age of 87. Phillip was born on March 18, 1917 in Aneroid, Sask. He married Muriel Williams on January 3, 1942. He served in the RCAF during World War II from 1941 to 1945 and was stationed in England as a mechanic working on Lancaster bombers. After the War he and Muriel moved to Moose Jaw where he worked for the CPR for 35 years as a fireman and later as an engineer. Phil loved his family and had great fun at the many gatherings of his extended family. He was a cheerful, happy person with a big smile and an easy laugh. He loved to make fun of anything silly that happened to him if it would make others laugh with him. He always made himself available to help his many friends and family. Phil led an active lifestyle and enjoyed swimming, golfing, biking, cross-country skiing and walking until shortly before his death. He also enjoyed quiet time with music and reading. His great love was traveling. He and Muriel explored many parts of the world together. Phil is predeceased by his wife Muriel in 2002; his parents, Milton and Maud Brooks; his brothers, Hobart, Chap and Joseph; his sisters, Miriam, Lucille, Monica and Harriet. He is survived by his children: Robert Brooks (Holly Roy) of N.Vancouver, BC and Beverley Brooks (Max Baldwin) of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Daniel Brooks, Colleen Baldwin (Aage André Weider), Graham Baldwin (Nicole Pyett) and Teresa Baldwin; sister June Ruehs, sisters-in-law Gertie Green and Ethel Brooks; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Phil’s Life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday June 12, 2004 at 10:30 am. Della Ferguson will officiate. Memorialization will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Phil, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ARTHUR KWASNICKI
Arthur Joseph Kwasnicki, beloved husband of Jeannine, passed away peacefully at Regina General Hospital on February 23, 2008. Art was born in Maxstone, SK on December 5, 1926 to Michael and Michaelina Kwasnicki. Art grew up on the farm west of Scout Lake, and following his marriage to Jeannine Gaudry, they raised their family there, continuing to farm and ranch until his retirement in 1986. Art was always there to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbours and could do almost anything. He was an accomplished welder, mechanic, and carpenter. Following his retirement, he and Jean moved to Assiniboia and he took up a hobby of working on small motors, motorcycles and ATV’s. Art also custom combined in the US and Canada from 1952 until 1986. Art enjoyed getting together with his friends, having a few drinks and playing cribbage. Art and Jean moved to Moose Jaw in 1997. He was predeceased by his parents, three sisters Olivia, Mary and Rita, and two brothers Alfred and Larry. Art is survived by his wife, Jean; son Alan (Leanne), daughter Wendy; grandchildren Jesse and Stephanie; brothers and sisters: Anthony, Mickey, Richard, Carl, Raymond, Hilda, Cecile, Lavina, Freda, and Josephine; and many nieces and nephews. Art will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and lovingly remembered by all who shared a part of his life! An Evening Prayer Service will be held at the Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St., on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church on Thursday February 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Father Tony Sevali C.S.Sp. will be the Celebrant. Memorialization will take place at a later date. Memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Sask. Lung Association, would be appreciated. In living memory of Art, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
