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RUSSELL "Bud" ROBB
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of our dear husband and uncle, RUSSELL NELSON “BUD” ROBB who left us on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at the age of 85 years. Russ was born March 16, 1921 in Moose Jaw and farmed for all his life in the Archydal district. He had a love of animals, especially dogs and was a dedicated farmer to the land he loved and will be dearly missed by his family, neighbours and friends. Russ was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Lena, and all his siblings: Ann, Hazel, Ida, Harry and Eva, in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Agnes (Graas); nephews and nieces, Barrie (Helene) Robb, Pat (Henry) Barbier, Gary (Susan) Clark, Yvonne Robb, Phyllis Pritchard, Pearl (Ron) Bushell, Elaine (Bernie) Shein, Bob (Pauline) Graas, Betty Lutz (Tris Trueman), Joanne (Wayne) Clarke, Lana (Scott), Irwin, Brenda (Darren) Dyck, Todd (Debbie) Graas and families, also special friend and neighbour, Jim Spence and family. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw . Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 – 8th St. E., Saskatoon, S7H 0S5 . In living memory of Russell, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
THELMA BEXSON
THELMA BEXSON of Moose Jaw, passed away on May 27, 2008. Thelma was born on September 30, 1910 in Minot, North Dakota to John and Kari Thorsen. She came to Canada in 1920 with her parents and three sisters: Dagny, Thilda, and Violet. Thelma’s father was a farmer and carpenter and her mother a housewife. Thelma had two marriages; the first on September 5, 1927 in Islay, Alberta to John Kinshella who was a farmer. Together Thelma and John had three children: Edna, Leo, and Wayne. There are presently eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Thelma’s second marriage was to Joe Bexson who was a soldier. She has had many leisure interests in her life; pets, baking, crafts, gardening/outdoors, Bingo, needlework, sewing, along with listening and dancing to music. Thelma retired in Marwayne, Alberta and came to Moose Jaw in 2002. She had many special memories of farming, visiting relatives in Montana, anniversaries, weddings and of the many grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren. Prior to coming to Pioneer Lodge on August 31, 2005, Thelma resided in Moose Jaw with her son, Wayne and wife Judy. She kept busy by attending the social club at the Maguire Centre in Providence Place. Predeceased by her parents, John and Kari Thorsen, John Kinshella and Joe Bexson; three sisters: Dagny, Thilda, and Violet, Thelma is survived by three children: Edna (Arnold) Barstad – Heinsburg, Alberta, Leo (Mary) Kinshella – Lloydminster, Alberta, and Wayne (Judy) Kinshella – Moose Jaw. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Marwayne Community Hall, Marwayne, Alberta. Interment will follow at the Marwayne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Alzheimer Association, #301 – 2550 – 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1. In living memory of Thelma, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Marion Isabel Cole (nee Goatcher)
January 28, 1922 – September 7, 2008
Marion Cole passed away to be with the Lord and beloved family who have gone before her on Sunday, September 7, 2008. A dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marion was a wonderful Christian lady who was always there for her family and friends. She will be remembered as a woman who by example showed us how to live with great patience, kindness and a positive attitude. Marion was born in Regina, Saskatchewan but grew up in Montreal where she met and married her soul mate Victor. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. In her younger years Mom had been a schoolteacher in a one-room schoolhouse. After their marriage, Vic and Marion lived in Argentina for 2 years before moving back to Canada to make their home in Moose Jaw. Upon retiring they enjoyed winters in Arizona for many years. Mom was very active in the Moose Jaw Kinette Club and loved to entertain, play bridge with friends, spend time with her grandchildren, read (a life-long passion) and, later in life, paint. Her many oil paintings are something of which she was very proud. Throughout the years Marion and Vic were able to travel to many different areas of the world, sometimes to visit a scene that she had painted from a picture or postcard. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Daisy and Philip Goatcher, sister, Margaret Beavis, brother, Jim Goatcher and infant brother, Philip Goatcher. She is survived by her loving husband Victor Cole, son David (Yvette) Cole of Ottawa and their children, Theresa Cole (Tommy Vavougious) and Barbara Cole (Guy Marcoux), son Chuck (Jeannette) Cole of Moose Jaw and their children, Curtis Cole and Jasmine (Kent) Strom, daughter Christine (Mike) Ward of Moose Jaw and their children, Matthew Ward (Hailey), Marshal Ward (Amanda) and Cody Ward (Bobbi), great-grandchildren George, Nicholas and Alexandria Vavougious, Tristan and Emma Marcoux, Tylar Strom; sisters, Hazel Hibbard and Doris North of the Toronto area; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:30 pm, with Rev. John Carley officiating. Mom's wishes were to be cremated and a private interment will be held in the Cole family plot at Rosedale Cemetery at a later time. Mom had been struggling with various pains and ailments in her later years and put up a very brave and strong fight until her final days. Her stay at Pioneers Lodge was brief but was a comforting end to her life and she passed away peacefully. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pioneers Housing, 1000 Albert St., Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 2Y2 or a charity of your choice. In living memory of Marion, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MARGE HEUCHERT
Marjorie Heuchert of Rouleau, Saskatchewan passed away on January 8, 2004 at the age of 85. Born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan July 22, 1918 to parents Joe and Bella Hall. She is survived by one son : James Hall, Saskatoon. In keeping with Marge's wishes there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place. Memorialization will take place at a later date.
JEANNETTE WARN
Jeannette Elizabeth Warn passed away suddenly with her family by her side on Thursday January 22, 2009. Predeceased by her parents George and Leona Warn, Jeannette is survived by her sons, Ivan (Denise) Warn, and Bradley (Sharon) Warn; grandchildren: Stephen, Amanda, Jessica, Desiree, Ariana, and Josh; sister Shirley (Louis) Proulx, brothers: Ken (Doreen) Warn and Gerald (Darlene) Warn; nieces and nephews, and special friends Wynn (Bob) Billings and Joan Ransom. A Celebration of Jeannette’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 11:00 am. Reverend David Moore will officiate. Following cremation, memorialization will take place at a later date. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Jeannette, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
THELMA ROBB
THELMA IRENE (TIA) ROBB of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully at her residence, The Bentley, on Monday, September 29, 2003. Born June 14, 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut, Tia spent most of her early years in Halifax where she met and married Lt. William Robb on May 1, 1943. Following the War, Bill and Tia began farming in the Mossbank district where they farmed until 1974. In 1966, Bill and Tia moved to Moose Jaw soon after establishing W.B.Robb Income Tax Service – a business they operated together until retirement. Tia had a great fondness for all the people she encountered throughout her life. She will long be remembered for her loving, generous spirit and her wonderful, quirky sense of humour. Tia lost her husband and best friend in March of 1991. She was also predeceased by her parents, Percy and Amelia Arnold, sisters, Dorothy and Edith and her brother, Jack. Tia is survived by four daughters: Heather (Tom) Sluchinski of Victoria, Barb (Barry) White of Moose Jaw, Bev Robb of Regina and Wilma (Les) Shoemaker of Mossbank; two sons: Bill (Puck) of Saskatoon and Don (Bertha) of Calgary; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Isabel Mossman of Calgary and Gladys (Jack) Eatock of Ottawa, as well as many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 – Third Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw on Friday, October 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Father Alex Osei will preside. Evening Prayer Services will be held in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Private family memorialization will take place at a later date. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1 would be appreciated by the family. In living memory of Tia, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EMILY RICHARDS
Emily Martha Harriet Richards passed away peacefully on July 31, 2003 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Sask. Emily was born March 13, 1913 in Loreburn, Saskatchewan. She had resided in Moose Jaw since 1941. Emily belonged to the Grace United Church and for many years was very active in the life of the church. Her faith sustained her all her long life. She loved all her family and friends, the staff at Ina Grafton Gage Home and later at Providence Place. She will always be remembered as a loving, cheerful woman. Emily was predeceased by her husband, Henry Richards; parents Ralph and Annie Ham; grandson, Gordon Richards; brother and sister-in-law Tom and Nita Ham; sister and brother-in-law, Zeta and Glen Capeling; two brothers-in-law, Albert Van Moorleham and Jake Glover; sister, Betty in childhood and two nephews, Jerry Ham and Wayne Van Moorleham. She is survived by her children: Ron (Shirley) Richards – Moose Jaw; Yvonne (Bill) Hughe – Shellbrook, Sask.; Rev. Lyle (Joan) Richards – Edmonton; Doug Richards - Calgary; Anne (Dennis) Brentnell – Belle Plaine; Tom (Diane) Richards – Florida, USA; and Ray (Liz) Richards – Edmonton. She is lovingly remembered by eighteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, her faithful sisters: Anna Glover – Moose Jaw, Lorena Van Moorleham – Saskatoon, Gertie (Lester) Mercer – Moose Jaw and June (Mel) Savage – Regina. A Celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday August 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Her son, Rev. Lyle Richards will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Palliative Care at Providence Place, 100 2nd Ave. N.E. Moose Jaw S6H 1B8 would be appreciated. In living memory of Emily, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
