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REV. ANNE GRIGG
REVEREND ANNE E. GRIGG (Hannon) of Moose Jaw, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2005. Born March 31, 1921on the farm at McCord, Saskatchewan, Anne received her education at Milly and McCord Elementary and Assiniboia High School. She attended Moose Jaw Teachers College, University of Saskatchewan, Centre for Christian Studies, University of Montana (BA Elementary Education) and Vancouver School of Theology. As a teacher, she taught in various schools including Lark Hill, Kincaid and in Moose Jaw (Lindale, Alexander and King Edward). Anne also taught home-bound students in their homes or in hospital. As Diaconal Minister, she helped with the founding of St. John’s United Church, Regina, and served as minister in Moose Jaw for twelve years at Trinity and Grandview United Churches and at Minto United Church. Predeceased by her parents, Mae and John Hannon and by one sister, Emily (Lorne) Besley. Anne married Earl Grigg of Moose Jaw July 3, 1952. They have a daughter, Reverend Darilyn Grigg of Moose Jaw and a son, Glen Grigg, M.A. (Andrea) of North Vancouver; grandchildren: Barry (Julie) Davis of Edmonton, Heather (Ghislain) Demers of Montreal, Andrew (Sharla) Johnson, Ryan Johnson of Moose Jaw and Heidi Johnson of Whistler; great-grandchildren: Adam & Jamie Davis of Edmonton, Morgan Demers of Montreal and Brayden Johnson of Moose Jaw; brother, Gordon (Vera) Hannon of Swift Current, brother-in-law, Lloyd Grigg and sister-in-law, Mildred (John) Tuplin of Moose Jaw, as well as many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend Peter J. Calhoun and Elinor Cox will officiate. Cremation will take place with memorialization at a later date. For those so wishing, memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. In living memory of Anne, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
GERTRUDE COLE
GERTRUDE ANNIE COLE, age 90, of Moose Jaw, formerly of the Parkbeg District, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Predeceased by her father, William Cole, mother, Annie Cole; sisters: Ethel, Hilda and Doris and partner, Milt Hampton, Gertrude is survived by her brothers: Bill, Albert and Frank; sisters: Mabel and Laura, as well as several nieces and nephews, and her special friend, John Cooney. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will take place at Mortlach Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Gertrude may be made to the Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 5G5. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Extendicare for the excellent care Gertie received during her stay. In living memory of Gertrude, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
VIOLET BENSON
BENSON, Violet (Campbell), 93, passed away peacefully at Pioneers Lodge, Moose Jaw on March 20, 2003. Her life was filled with caring, loving and compassion and many sacrifices for her family. She was a teacher by heart, always willing to share with others. Her quick smile and the sparkle in her eyes endeared her to those who knew her. She was active in several sports and enjoyed tennis into her senior years. She was born in Bridgeford, SK, and moved at a young age with her family to Assiniboia where they operated the Campbell Hotel. She married Ervin of the Lisieux area and he operated a bulk fuel dealership initially in Lisieux and later in Moose Jaw. Together they raised four sons - Garry, Lyle, Roy and Dennis. Violet is now reunited with her loving husband Ervin, son Roy, grandson James (Jamie), brother Richard (Bud) and sister Mary (Marie) Fears. Remaining, to celebrate her life, she leaves Garry and Donna, Lyle and Linda, Dennis and Linda, of Moose Jaw, and daughter-in-law Crystal (Roy) of the Edmonton area; grandchildren - Lorraine (Gord) Knox, Christine (Ivan) Lissel and Sherri, Steven, Loralee, Jason, Mark and Scott; great-grandchildren - Carly and Vanessa Knox, and Joelle and Kienna Lissel; and sisters Lillian Laframboise and Cecile Slough, both of Victoria. Your sparkling blue eyes will long be remembered. We love you. Funeral Services will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends Sunday evening, 7 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pioneers Housing, 1000 Albert Street, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2Y2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Violet, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ROBERT CHESTER
ROBERT EDWARD CHESTER born January 21, 1936 to Robert Leonard and Catherine Margaret in Galt, Ontario, Robert (Bob to his friends and family) was the oldest of nine children. He moved to Craik, Saskatchewan in 1958 and for the next several years worked for Art Wildfong and then Charlie Peckover while renting his Uncle Gordon’s land. After several years of hard work, he purchased the land and, with a loan from Charlie, an adjoining quarter. In 1964 he purchased a half section where he lived and farmed for the next thirty years. During that time, he acquired another section of land (half of which he later sold). Bob also worked for several other farmers over the years. In 1972, Bob met and married Dorothy (Dolly) Greggains. They lived in Bob’s old house until January 1980, when their new home was finished. They raised three sons: Gregg, Leonard and Robert Joseph. In 1995, Bob moved into a house in Craik and began working in Kenaston. When commuting from Craik proved too expensive, he rented a house from Reg and Joanie Zdunich, who became good friends of his and who we, his family, would like to thank for everything they did for Dad when his health began to fail. Bob left us on July 31, 2005 at 3:30 a.m. after suffering strokes in June and July. He died at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital with his sons by his side. We will always remember the things he taught us and we will miss his good-natured teasing and his boisterous laugh. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Craik Legion Hall. Interment will follow in Craik Cemetery. In living memory of Bob, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CATHARINA MALECH
Catharina Malech a resident of Valley View Centre passed away o Saturday June 11, 2005.The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 16, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Valley View Centre Activity Centre. Stephanie Molley, Parish Priest at Church of Our Lady, Moose Jaw will officiate. Interment will follow at the Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Catharina Malech a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
GEORGE HENRY DAVIES
In sorrow, the Davies family announces the passing of their beloved George on Friday, August 11th 2006 at the age of 82. He was a wonderful husband to Mary and a much loved father of George Jr. and daughter Katherine (Richard); his grandchildren Alisha, Joshua and Elijah dearly mourn his loss. George was born and raised in Moose Jaw and proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. George was employed at the Liquor Board for over twenty-five years. George's hands assisted to build the St. Michael's Church and the S.S.W.A. building. As an active church member, he was on the Vestry at St. Michael's Church and was a greeter at St. Aidan. His passion was nature and conservation and his lifetime encompassed many accomplishments in these fields. He spent many years as a Director of the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association and on the board of the Wakamow Valley Authority. His many projects included the re-population of the wild turkey, the planting of thousands of oak trees through out the city and province and the Wakamow Valley reclamation project. George pioneered the conservation of the burrowing owl population for which he traveled to England 's Buckingham Palace to receive a conservation award from Prince Philip. In celebration of George's life a memorial service will be held at St. Aidan Anglican Church Wednesday, August 16th at 2:00 pm. The family welcomes the community to W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Home for a time of visitation Tuesday, August 15th 7 -9pm. Memorialization will follow at the Rosedale cemetery. Funeral Rites will be conducted by the Royal Canadian Legion Moose Jaw Branch #59. In living memory of George, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
WINNIE ACOTT
WILHELMINA ANN (WINNIE) ACOTT, born January 26, 1913 at Palmer, Saskatchewan, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003. She was raised on a farm northwest of Palmer, along with her younger sister, Frances, by their parents, Frank and Margaret Burnett. The farm was called Happy Hill Farm. She attended school at Flaxton School. Later in life she met Charles Acott, a grain buyer for Consolidated Grain in Palmer, Saskatchewan. They were married on September 1, 1937 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Moose Jaw. They purchased a store and post office in Constance, Saskatchewan and started operating it in September 1937. Winnie had a son, Charles Keith Francis Acott, born September 4, 1938. Winnie enjoyed meeting and talking to people and received great enjoyment working in the store and post office. She had many friends around the country and corresponded with all of them on a regular basis, never forgetting a birthday or anniversary. They sold the business in 1966 and moved to Nanaimo, B.C. for a short period of time, returning to Assiniboia, Saskatchewan in 1967 where they resided until moving to Moose Jaw in 1982 to Victoria Towers. Predeceased by her parents, her husband, Charles in 1988 and her sister, Frances. Winnie is survived by her son, Keith of Moose Jaw; grandson, Richard (Patsy) and their children: Jesse and Janelle. In keeping with Winnie’s request, a private family service will be held with burial at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials to Pioneer Lodge, 1000 Albert Street West, Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2 would be appreciated. In living memory of Winnie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
