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OLGA ANGELA KOCH (MAIER)
1916 - 2004
It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Mom, but there is happiness knowing that she is resting and at peace in her eternal home; and peace for those yet on the earth, knowing that our loved ones who died in Christ are safe in the arms of Jesus. Olga was born in the Fox Valley, Saskatchewan area to Bertha and Adam Maier on November 27, 1916. She moved with her family to the Kayville, Saskatchewan district in 1924 where she resided until her marriage to Frank Koch in 1935. Olga and Frank moved to Ormiston in 1936. She loved company and her door was always open for a cup of tea and a taste of her baking or preserves. Her former boarders will agree that she tried to make everyone welcome and made sure that they were well fed. Olga was always ready to help friends and family and was particularly capable when illness was a factor. Prior to better roads and snowplows she was the Florence Nightingale of Ormiston, answering many wake up calls by people requiring “the nurse”. Olga was very active in the Ladies Community Club and in many aspects of Christ Lutheran Church at Ormiston. Olga and Frank moved to Moose Jaw in 1978, where they continued with old, and made new friendships; playing cards and eating being the prime functions. Olga was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, enjoying the fellowship of the LWML and the companionship of the New Beginnings Group. Olga died on May 2. Olga was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1991 and her brother Waldemar in 2002. She is survived by her son Edwin (Deanna) of Calgary; and her daughter Angela (Glen) Helson of Moose Jaw; grandchildren Robynne Koch of New York, NY; Meagan (Brock) Schroeder of Calgary; Kingsley (Sabrina) Koch of Calgary; Todd (Pamela) Helson of Calgary; great-grandchildren Alexa and Nicholas Helson of Calgary; sister Alma Hillis of Regina; brothers Arthur (Wilhemina) Maier and Sigmund Maier, both of Saskatoon, Edwin (Remona) Maier of Penticton; and several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. We wish to thank the many caregivers who have been so kind to Mom, the Staff at Oxford Place, where Mom truly had a home for three years, and to the Staff at Providence Place, who have been so compassionate and caring for this last year. Private interment will take place at the family plot, Rosedale Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw. Reverend John Kreutzwieser will officiate. Memorials to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360-2nd Ave., Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 1A6 would be appreciated. In living memory of Olga, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ALEX MITCHELL
ALEX MITCHELL, of Moose Jaw and formerly of the Cardross district, passed away peacefully at Pioneer Lodge on Saturday, July 26, 2003 . He was one day short of his 91st birthday. Alex was born at the homestead July 27, 1912 . He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Jessie, two sisters Verena and Christine, brother Colin, and Mary (his wife of 51 years). He is survived by his sister-in-law Eileen Mitchell, a numerous cast of cousins, and three generations of nephews, nieces and grand-nephews and nieces scattered across Canada . Alex was married to Mary Gall in 1935 and farmed the family homestead in the Cardross district for over 50 years before Mary’s passing in 1987. Alex gradually and reluctantly retired to Moose Jaw in the 1990’s. He was well known throughout the Cardross district as a hardworking, efficient farmer and a dedicated community leader. Alex took flying lessons, earning his pilots license and owning and flying his own aircraft by the late 1940’s. He and Mary were active members of the Saskatchewan Flying Farmers Association for over 30 years. He was also active in the Masonic Lodge, the Shriner’s and Mossbank Elks Club. He was in politics and was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature for Bengough from 1965 to 1971 as a member of the governing Liberal Party. Alex was a giant man packed into a small frame. He had a lot of energy and was a social character. His presence was felt and respected wherever he appeared. Active in sports in his youth he later enjoyed dancing, telling jokes and stories, and engaging in political argument. He had a long, memorable and meaningful life which touched many people. Alex will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his family and friends. Our shared memories will be celebrated at Hillcrest Apostolic Church, 1550 Main Street North, Moose Jaw at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2003. Reverend David Peebles will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery . Memorials may be made to the Cardross Community Hall or to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, c/o Jones Funeral Home, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 0L4 . In living memory of Alex, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FLORENCE CHOW
Mrs. Florence (Setu) Chow of Moose Jaw, passed away at home on Monday January 10, 2005 at the age of 93 years. Born in China on August 17, 1911, Florence married Harry Chow in China. In 1949 she joined him in Moose Jaw, where Harry was the owner of the Modern Café. In 1957 she and Harry opened OK Foods which they operated until Harry’s passing in 1991. Predeceased by her husband, Harry, she is survived by children: Philip (Betty) – Moose Jaw; Freeman (Sandra) – Moose Jaw; Donna (Peter) Tang – Vancouver; and Gordon (Mary) – Vancouver; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday January 15, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Gale Chow will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Florence, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
STAN DELORME
MERVIN “STANLEY” DELORME (December 7, 1934 – April 1, 2005). Predeceased by his parents, Jim and Harriette Delorme, sister, Pearline McHughe, brother, Joseph “Mannie” Delorme. He is survived by sisters: Rose Alma Delorme, Rose Acoose, Ivy “Babes” Vinish; brothers: Norman (Vi) Delorme and Wilfred (Terry) Delorme. Also surviving are his dear stepdaughter, Janice (Steve) Gaunt and grandchildren, David and Janelle, stepson, Mark (Sheryl) Anderson, Brody and Chelsea and his dear friend, Lynnette Landwer. Arrangements are pending. For those so wishing, memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army Community Living, 175 First Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw or to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank, 305 Fairford St. W., Moose Jaw. In living memory of Stanley, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
KENT FANCOURT
It is with great sadness that the family of KENT PRESTON FANCOURT of Moose Jaw announces his passing. Kent passed away suddenly in a hunting accident on Monday, November 8, 2004. Born July 29, 1966 in Victoria, B.C. Kent was a long time employee of M & T Feedlot after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1989. The cattle business was very important to him. Kent was goalie for the Park Hotel Bullets in the Moose Jaw Men’s Recreational Hockey League. He enjoyed time with the team at the Park after the games. Kent was a virtual encyclopedia of sports stats – if you wanted to know who drafted to which team and when, he could tell you! Golfing in the yearly hockey wind-up party was also an adventure. Predeceased by his grandparents, Jim and Jean Fancourt of Glentworth, Charlie and Agnes Rycroft of Kincaid, an uncle, Charlie Fancourt and aunt, Linda Sabo. Kent is survived by his wife, Stephanie and their new baby son, Ryan; his dad, Bill (Mae), mom, Dianne Rycroft; two sisters: Heather and children: Crystal, Duncan & Marina; and Leanne; his brother, Paul; mother and father-in-law, Bryan and Glenda Hagerty; two sisters-in-law: Jackie (Jim) Beattie and their children: Jarred & Jordan; and Amy (Cody) Greenwood, an aunt, Nettie Thomas and cousin, Dave Thomas; his special mom and dad, Merlin and Sharon Thompson, as well as all the people in the cattle business and all of his hockey buddies. Kent will be missed by all, especially his faithful four-legged friend, Meggie. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alliance Church, (corner of 9th Ave. & Thatcher Dr.), Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Kent, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
WILLIAM "BILL" PURDY
Mr. William (Bill) Purdy of Moose Jaw and long time farmer in the Belle Plaine/Pasqua districts passed away on January 24, 2003 at the age of 87 years. Bill was born in Barrie, Ontario and at the age of three came with his parents to make their home on the family farm. He married Phyllis Coulter on January 23, 1943 and they just celebrated their 60th anniversary on Thursday, one day before Bill’s passing. The couple farmed in the Belle Plaine/Pasqua area for many years while living in Moose Jaw, until Bill retired at the age of 72. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Anne Purdy; and an infant son, Robert. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Purdy – Moose Jaw; son, Dennis (Diana) – Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Tracey (Barry) Taylor – Courtice, Ont. and their children, Hudson and Dalton; Kim (Kevin) Brown – Moose Jaw and their son, Colton. Following cremation a private family service will be held at a later date. No flowers please. In living memory of Bill, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
VERA BULLIED
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Vera Eileen Bullied (nee Fysh). Born in 1917, Vera was raised in the Crestwynd district where, along with five brothers and sisters, she attended Wyndcrest School . In 1942, she married Jarvis Bullied and together they farmed and raised a family of nine children. Vera was a hard working farm wife, homemaker and mother, active in the Crestwynd community until moving to Moose Jaw . Her passion and talent for baking, gardening, and handcrafts was apparent to both friends and family alike. She was a generous hostess and always welcomed people into her home with the utmost of hospitality. After the death of her husband, her pioneering spirit and love of the farmlife led her back to the original homestead where she lived until retiring to Moose Jaw in 1995. Vera was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Eileen Fysh, her husband, Jarvis, and her sister, Patricia Crosbie. Her generosity, kindness, patience, and determined spirit will always be appreciated and forever missed by her sons: Larry, Ken (Carol), Rich (Dorothy), Bob (Ruth), Harold and Travis; her daughters: Janet, Teresa McLeod (Marsh), and Marg Van Alstine (Greg); her brothers: Cliff (Bernetta), Cyril (Thelma), Barry (Maida) and her twin sister, Gwen Carter. She is survived by twelve grandchildren: Shawna, Tracey, Shannon, Lane, Kimberly, Deborah, Nicole, Christa, Lisa, Tyler, Russell and Erin; fifteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is an example of a life filled with love, creativity, hard work and family. We extend sincere thanks and appreciation to Vera’s many homecare workers, whom she looked forward to seeing and considered friends. We thank Dr. Ramadan for his special care and sense of humor; Dr. Van Zyl for his attention and care; all the residents of Regal Villa for their friendship and concern for Vera; and the Moose Jaw Union Hospital Nursing Staff and Workers. A Celebration of Vera’s Life will be held on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Pastor Henry Murray will officiate. Memorialization will follow at Rosedale Cemetery . For those so wishing, memorials may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 2550 Broad Street, Regina, Sask., S4P 9Z9. In living memory of Vera, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
