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DOREEN DAILEY
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doreen Dailey, October 10, 2003, in Moose Jaw, Sask. Doreen was born Muriel Maud Doreen Jeffrey in 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She grew up and was educated in Regina, Sask. and over the years contributed greatly to the business and cultural communities in Regina. Doreen attended Connaught school in west Regina and obtained office and secretarial training at Scott Collegiate and at Balfour Technical School when it first opened. Doreen had a varied business career in the City, at one time or another with Smeeds Moving and Storage and with the law firm of Alan Embery and Associates. Importantly, Doreen was for many years the Corporate Secretary at IPSCO. In fact, Doreen was the company's first employee and helped develop IPSCO from its conceptual stage through its early days as Prairie Pipe and into it's emergence as a major industrial company in Canada. She could tell many stories of the companies' formative days, including the first blush of an idea which occurred around a table in the Assiniboia Club. As an executive of Buffalo Oil Co. and President of Desk and Derrick organization, Doreen contributed to the growth and maturation of the women employees and principals involved in the oil industry in Western Canada and the U.S. She travelled extensively throughout the western states and Canada supporting the industry and its female participants. Regina benefited from her caring and her energy when Doreen was chosen as the first woman to serve as Chairperson of the United Appeal in the city. One of her life's loves was the time she spent assisting in the early development of Buffalo Days. She enjoyed every social event, decked out in period dress and dancing till the late hours. Doreen also served on the committee supporting Rick Hanson's World Journey. Doreen was widowed in 1955 with the premature passing of her husband Phillip. Her parents Sydney and Minnie Jeffrey as well as brother Alan and sister Audrey have all passed on before. Doreen is survived and remembered loving by sons Alan (Anita), of Moose Jaw, and Patrick (Verna), of San Diego, and by grandchildren Phillip, Sean, Patrick, Erin, and Colleen and by six great-grandchildren. As well, she will be missed by two nieces and two nephews in the U.S. A Memorial of Doreen's Life will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 3337 15th Ave. Regina, on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 PM. Reverend Claude Schroeder will officiate. Her ashes will be interred by the family at Riverside Memorial. In lieu of f1owers, donations to the Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. In living memory of Doreen, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HECTOR BARBER
HECTOR GEORGE BARBER passed away with family by his side on May 23, 2006 at the age of 93. He was born August 6, 1912 at Archive, Saskatchewan and was the oldest of Harry and Mary Barber’s eight children. Hector served in World War II, contracted TB, and was sent to Fort San. At the time of retirement he worked at Patterson Motors. He married Ruby Wells on April 8, 1942 at St. George’s Church in Moose Jaw. Hec will be remembered for his teasing ways and for his great love of his family. In his early years he enjoyed sports and had a passion for horses. Hector especially liked to teach his grandchildren and great-grandchildren his hand pantomime games. Predeceased by his parents; his brothers: Les, Bob and Jack, sister, Mag Symenuk; brothers-in-law: Eric Wells, Phil Marshall, Al Hayes and Stout Johnson; sisters-in-law: Olive Hayes, Gertie Barber, and Ev Barber. Hector leaves to mourn his wife of sixty-four years, Ruby and their three children: Vicki (George) Berger – Calgary, Garry (Joanne) Barber – Moose Jaw and Ken (Christine) Barber – Calgary; grandchildren: Doug (Brenda) Berger, Sherry (Rob) Bickford and Steve (Kathy) Berger – all of Calgary; Charity (Darren) Jones – Moose Jaw, Tanya (Brad) Gaida – Calgary; Kelly Barber – Vancouver, Lindsey (Jason) Ross, Karlie (Fred) Neal – all of Moose Jaw; ten great-grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by a sister Isa Johnson – Moose Jaw; brothers: Mac (Greta) Barber – Saskatoon, and Gord (Monica) Barber – Armstrong, BC; brother-in-law, John Symenuk; sisters-in-law: Agnes Barber and Dorothy Wells – all of Moose Jaw, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Hector’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate. Private family memorialization will take place at Sunset Cemetery at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 – 8th St. E., Saskatoon, S7H 0S5. In living memory of Hector, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
KATHERINE DUZAN
KATHERINE (KATY) DUZAN (nee: Schoffer) of Moose Jaw, formerly of Ormiston, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2004, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her loving husband, Earl in 1988, parents, five brothers, one sister, one granddaughter and two sons-in-law, Katy leaves to mourn her children: Dorothy Brand, Jean (Bill) Schnitzler, Robert (Joan), Elaine (Wes) Ludwar; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Katy’s Life will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Pastor John Klassen will officiate. Interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 – 8th St. E., Saskatoon, Sask., S7H 0S5 would be appreciated. In living memory of Katy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DOROTHY DEVLIN
Dorothy Elizabeth Devlin, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 17, 2008 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 96. She was predeceased in 2006 by her husband of 60 years, George Devlin. She is survived by her daughter Mary ( Roy ) Shewchuk, and three granddaughters: Tasha (Rick) Tams, Mandy (Scott) Wojtowicz – all of Taber, Alberta and Krissy (Greg) McKenzie of Chicago, Illinois. She was also blessed with six great-grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 2 pm in St. Andrew's United Church Chapel where she was actively involved throughout her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. WE LOVE YOU MOM! GOD BLESS YOU! In living memory of Dorothy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOYCE LEBLANC
Joyce Leblanc, nee Priest, of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully May 21, 2007 at the age of 74. Joyce was an ongoing member of the Cosmo Centre, Moose Jaw & District Seniors and the Anavets, and was quite active in the Downtown area. Joyce will be sadly missed by her three children, Alain, Mark, and Chantal; brother, John Priest, and sister, Claire Ladouceur; many friends, relatives, and especially her best friend of 40 years, Cathy Wilson. At Joyce’s request there will be no funeral service. For those so wishing, memorials can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104 – 2301 Ave. C., N., Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5, or to the CNIB, 2550 Broad St, Regina, S4P 9Z9. In living memory of Joyce, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
AMY LANCASTER
Amy Todd Lancaster of Moose Jaw, passed away April 11, 2004 at the age of 99 years. Amy was born in Gilcrux, Cumbria, England to Sarah and Henry Johnson and they moved to Moose Jaw in 1913. Amy was the second of seven children and is predeceased by her husband, Roger Lancaster and by her brothers, Joe Johnson of Moose Jaw, Tom Johnson of Regina, Jack Johnson of Victoria, and by her sisters, Winnie Johnson of Moose Jaw, Beth Horsman of Reading, England, and Mabel Perry of Moose Jaw. Amy taught grade one at Ross School for 32 years. She loved music and sang in the Zion United Church choir for over 70 years. She was active in many other aspects of Zion throughout her life. Amy will be sadly missed by her friends and relatives including: nieces and nephews, as well as their children and grandchildren. Her surviving nieces and nephews include: Pauline (Vern) Hobbs – Edmonton; Dale (Bev) Johnson – Winnipeg; Marlene (Orest) Porayko – Vancouver, Janet (Don) Shabbits – Sherwood Park; Louise Johnson – Calgary; Roger Horsman of Reading, England; Shirley (Hershell) Hall – Georgia, U.S.A.; Sue (Shann) Evans – Perth, Australia; Pete (Gail) Johnson – Victoria; special friends, Gloria Erickson and family – Regina and Gert Dilsner and many other friends in Moose Jaw. Amy lived most of her life on Wolfe Avenue, but has enjoyed her time at Ina Grafton Gage Home for the past few years. Following cremation and interment at Rosedale Cemetery, a Celebration Tea to remember Amy will be held at Ina Grafton Gage Home, 200 Iroquois Street East, on Wednesday April 14, 2004 at 3:30 pm. Memorials to Zion United Church, 423 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, S6H 0W5, or to Ina Grafton Gage Home, would be appreciated. In living memory of Amy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
WERNER STEINER
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of WERNER FRANCIS STEINER at home with his family at his side on September 27, 2007 at the age of 81 years, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Werner married Eileen October 25, 1954. They moved to Moose Jaw where he was employed at Canada Packers for thirty-four years. He had a great retirement, spending most of his time at the cottage at the lake. Werner was a member of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and was an avid sportsman. He was predeceased by his parents, Louise and William; brothers: Carl and Florian; brothers-in-law: August, Ed and Paul, and a sister-in-law, Marianne. Werner is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen, daughter, Sharon (Darcy), son, Kevin and grandchildren: Tyson, Sage and Cole. Werner is also survived by his brothers: Matt (Eileen), Danny, and Bill (Carol); sisters: Everetta, Armella, Leonilla and Louise (Paul) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Werner’s Life will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will be the Celebrant. Private memorialization will take place in the Prairie Memorial Columbarium. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, S4T 7T1. In living memory of Werner, a tree will be planted by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
