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DORIS BABICH
MRS. DORIS MAGDALENE BABICH (nee Zinn) of Moose Jaw, passed away at the Union Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the age of 86 years. Doris was born November 13, 1918 in Listowel, Ontario. She moved west to the Marquis area and attended South Lake School. Doris later moved to Moose Jaw and worked at Evan’s Florist. She married Steve Babich in 1945 and together they made their home on the farm. In 1960 they moved to farm in the Pasqua district where they lived until 1979. Doris then moved to Moose Jaw where she resided until her passing. She enjoyed traveling, especially south in the winter months and visiting friends and family. Her enjoyment was china painting, gardening and cooking. Predeceased by her parents, Valentine and Margaret Zinn; sisters: Ruby Clark and Lillie Lyons, and brother-in-law, William Lyons. Doris is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family: son, Grant (Beverly); grandchildren: Byron (special friend, Kerri), Brandon (special friend, Kelly), Tamara (special friend, Jimmy) and special niece, Gloria Johnson and her family – all from Moose Jaw, as well as many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Linda Owens will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. For those so wishing, memorials may be made to Ina Grafton Gage Home, 200 Iroquois St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 4T3 or to Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., S6H 5G5. In living memory of Doris, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HARRY ROBB
It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Alexander Robb announce his passing on January 25, 2003 at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw. Harry was born on a farm near Boharm February 12, 1911. He attended Westview School and worked hard on the family farm at Archydal. Harry married Edythe Barrett in 1934 and they farmed in the Marquis district until 1945 when they bought land at Stony Beach. They continued farming until they retired to Moose Jaw in 1975. Harry served as a municipal councilor for many years in the Pense municipality and was proud to serve his community. Harry and Edythe traveled extensively with their many friends and relatives. Dad enjoyed curling, visiting and playing cards. He was a loyal friend. Harry had a keen mind and would willingly recite Robert Service and Robbie Burns poetry, with little prompting, all his life. During his lifetime, he observed many changes ranging from farming with an eight-horse hitch to watching men land on the moon. Dad was an excellent horseman and took great pride in his skills. He had an abiding faith in God and raised his children to know the Lord. On cold, wintry Sunday evenings, it was common for the family to gather around the piano as Mom played and the rest us the family made “a joyful noise unto the Lord”. After he lost his life companion, he continued to live on his own until failing health caused him to move into Pioneer Lodge in 1998. The staff were so special at the Lodge, and the family will never forget the loving home they created for Harry. Harry will be remembered as a sensitive, loving and generous man who was always willing to help and loved to be needed. He is predeceased in 1988 by his beloved wife of 54 years, Edythe; his parents, Alexander and Helena; and four sisters. Harry leaves to mourn his son, Barrett (Helene); daughters, Patricia (Henry) and Yvonne; brother, Russell (Agnes); eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11:00 am. Henry Murray will officiate. Harry will be buried next to his beloved wife, Edythe, at the Caron Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday evening 7 – 9 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pioneer Lodge, 1000 Albert Street, Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2, would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Harry, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ADELINE "ADA" MACDIARMID
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Baba and Sister on July 2, 2003 at the age of 80 years. She was born in Moose Jaw, on June 10, 1923, and grew up in the South Hill area attending Westmount and Ukrainian Schools. On November 21, 1943, she married Norman Macdiarmid and continued to live on South Hill, with Norman working for the CPR, and Ada raising 3 children, Doug, Barry and Debbie. In 1962 they moved to the farm in the Mayberry District, 25 miles south of Moose Jaw. Ada remained there until moving into Moose Jaw in 2000. Predeceased by her parents, Nellie and Paul Gregor, her husband Norman, sisters Mary Knight and Annie Storozuk. She is survived by Doug (Lynn) of Dorintosh and their children Sterling (Tahnie), and Aaron; and Barry (Patty) of Briercrest, Debbie (Calvin) Westgard, of Mayberry District and their children Ashley and Britney; and one brother Slow Gregor and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Special Needs Unit at Extendicare, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 5G5. In living memory of Adeline, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
LAURA FORSYTH
Mrs. Laura M. Forsyth passed away on October 14, 2007 at the age of 57 years. Born at Gull Lake Saskatchewan. Survived by her husband Alex. Funeral services will held on thursday October 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Herbert Minnonite Brethern Church. Pastor Ken Epp will officiate. Interment at the Herbert cemetery. Prairie Memorial Funeral Home - Chaplin - Herbert in care of the arrangements.
NEVILLE WEBB
John Neville Webb, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday May 15, 2003. Neville was born north of Morse in the tiny village of Glen Kerr on September 15, 1915. He was a long time member of the UCT and the Royal Canadian Legion. Neville served in the Army until 1945, but did not make it overseas until a visit to the Normandy Beaches in 2001. He was a machinist with Bowman Brothers until his retirement at age 65; it was his craftsmanship as a machinist coupled with his caring attitude that quickly turned clients into lifelong friends. Neville was an avid fisherman who also curled, bowled, played cards, and supported Moose Jaw’s hockey and baseball teams. In retirement, he and Elsie travelled extensively, continued to play cards and had a wide circle of friends. A very caring man, Neville never forgot those dear friends who cared so much for him. He is predeceased by his parents and an infant brother. Neville is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elsie May (nee: Charleton); daughter Frances (Gary) McLeod; one granddaughter Heather (Kevin) Shalley and their children Hannah and Zachary of Regina; and two grandsons, Dr. Scott (Debbie) McLeod and their children Connor and Liam of Germany; and Geoffrey McLeod of Vancouver. He also leaves sister-in-law Emmie Rogerson of Moose Jaw; niece Ev (Randy) Schmitt and their family of Calgary; and niece Marge (Stan) Gardner and their family of Mortlach. Funeral Services will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday May 21, 2003 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Cremation will take place with memorialization at Rosedale Cemetery. At the family’s request, and in lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sask. Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, S6H 4P2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Neville, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
OLIVE WELLS
Olive Edna (Thomas) Wells, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Pioneer Lodge, Moose Jaw on October 29, 2009. Her Service of Remembrance will be at W.J. Jones & Son Chapel, Moose Jaw on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Robert Kitchen presiding. Memorialization will be at St. Columba Church Cemetery east of Tuxford. Olive was predeceased by her youngest son, Kenneth and husband Carl. She is survived by her sister, Iva Ashton, son Stanley Wells of Australia and daughter Joyce Wells of Regina, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Born in Tuxford in 1912, Olive lived on her parents’ (John & Effie Thomas) farm near Tuxford until a stroke at age 91 sent her to Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw where she received loving, professional care for her last six years. Olive and Carl Wells were married in 1936 and a year later moved to the Thomas farm. A beloved and respected rural school teacher for 28 years in 12 country schools, Olive was a founder of the Sask. Teachers Federation, active in provincial politics in the Tommy Douglas era, and a community leader throughout her life. Olive’s most special memories were editing and producing Heritage of the Wheatlands a community history book, traveling around the world, and hosting a farm visit and tea for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in July, 1959. Memorabilia of that visit is now exhibited at the Moose Jaw Art Gallery & Museum. Her kindness to young NATO Airforce boys training at 15 Wing air base at Moose Jaw in the 1950-60s is remembered to this day. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Council of Canadians or to Pioneer Lodge c/o W.J. Jones & Son, 106 Athabasca St. E. Moose Jaw, S6H 0L4. In living memory of Olive, a tree will be planted by the funeral home in Besant Park.
RALPH DUZAN
MR. RALPH DUZAN, age 76, passed away peacefully at Home on Friday, July 11, with family by his side. Ralph was predeceased by his wife, Corrinne, a brother, Walter, sister, Joan Domes, mother, Mary, father, Winfield and a granddaughter, Crystal Savoie. He is survived by his children: daughter, Colleen (Dale) Gilbert; grandsons: Jeremy and Nick (Cymric); son, Dale (Wendy), granddaughter, Michelle (Jarett) Deitz; great-grandson, Kaden, grandson, Dalton (girlfriend, Whitney) and great-grandson, Drew, grandson, Derek Duzan; daughter, Valerie (Richard) Savoie, granddaughter, Nicole, great-grandson, Austin and great-granddaughter, Madison, granddaughter, Kimberley; daughter, Colette (Clint) Ramsden, granddaughter, Melissa Miller, grandson, Travis Miller, granddaughter, Shelby Miller; son, Greg (girlfriend, Sinceree); grandsons: Keith, B.J., Justin and Levi. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Pastor John Klassen will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1. In living memory of Ralph, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
