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WILLIAM A. SILCOX
Mr. William Albert Silcox of Moose Jaw and formerly of the Eyebrow district, passed away on Saturday February 26, 2005 at the age of 96 years. William was born at Eyebrow on January 16, 1909; he grew up and farmed in the district until 1967. Bill sold the farm and moved to Moose Jaw in 1968 with his sister Margaret and has resided her until the time of her passing. He is predeceased by his parents; John (1942) and Mary (1944) Silcox and his only sister in 1977. For the last two and half years Bill has enjoyed living at the Bentley Retirement Community in Moose Jaw. He is survived by several cousins in Canada and the United States. Bill has requested that there be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place and memorialization will follow in the family cemetery plot at Eyebrow Cemetery at a later date. In living memory of William A. Silcox, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ERIC JOHN ALLEN
On March 8, 2006, Mr. Eric Allen passed away suddenly, shortly after his 78th birthday. Until retirement, Eric was employed at Pioneer Grain in Winnipeg. Despite his handicap, Eric enjoyed carpentry work and as a young man, he was an exceptional pool player. Eric took great pleasure in driving his car and on weekends enjoyed attending garage sales. For the last 21 years, Eric struggled with emphysema. He was a very independent man who valued the support of his family and loved ones, especially his brother Roy, who aided him without hesitation in his times of need. Eric’s zest for life and sheer determination to face each day set an example for all who met him. In July 2005, Eric moved from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw to be closer to Sheila Morris, who he considered a daughter, and his granddaughter Tammy Morris. Eric will be sadly missed by his brothers: Roy (Melba) of Winnipeg, Don (Dawn) of Belleville, ON; and his sister Doreen Graham (Herb) of Renton, Washington; as well as nieces Shanley Anglin (James), Sarah Bercier (Marc), and nephew Dale Allen (Janice); and many friends in many places. At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral service. Cremation will take place with memorialization to follow at a later date. The family wishes to thank the Union Hospital Emergency staff for their caring and assistance. A special thank you to Dr. VanZyl, who Eric considered not just a Doctor, but a friend. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. In living memory of Eric, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BRIDGET KELLY
Dec. 16, 1905 – May 11, 2004
Bridget Kelly (nee McCullagh), passed away in Moose Jaw on May 11, 2004 at age 98. Born in Ranafast, County Donegal, Ireland, Bridget came to Canada in 1926 and married Jack Kelly in 1931. They raised their family of four on their farm in the Coderre district. Shortly after Jack’s passing Bridget moved to Coderre where she resided for many years. In 1991 she moved to Moose Jaw where she spent her remaining years. Bridget had a life long love of her native Ireland. She enjoyed music, time spent with family and many important friendships. She is survived by her four children: Kathleen (Bill) Young, Pat (Trudy) Kelly, Sheila (Richard) Marceau, and Jacqueline (David) MacPherson; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews in Canada, Ireland, and Scotland. Bridget is predeceased by her husband Jack in 1954; son-in-law Adelard Brin in 2001; brothers, Con, John, Jim and Desmond; and sisters, Mary and Alice. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 10:00 am. Father Gerry Bauche will be Mass Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Coderre Cemetery. An Evening Prayer Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday May 14, at 7:00 pm. In living memory of Bridget, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HETTIE SAVAGE
Mrs. Hettie Savage of Regina and formerly of Caron and Moose Jaw passed away on Thursday January 16, 2003 at the age of 84 years. Born in the Caron district Hettie married Charles Savage in 1941. Hettie resided in Moose Jaw until moving to make her home in Regina in 2000. For many years she made drapes for Artex Draperies and the Eaton Co. in Moose Jaw as well for many individuals and family members. She is predeceased by her husband Charles, step-son Kenneth, her parents, Kate and Charles Willhoft, sisters; Margaret, Gertrude, Dorothy, Lil and also a brother; George. Hettie is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Tim) Smith – Halifax, Nova Scotia; a son, Richard (Cheryl) – Regina; step-son, Melvin (June) – Regina and Vivian Savage – Moose Jaw . Her grandchildren: Darren, Kevin, Douglas, Shannon, Dale, Teri, Jodi, Scott, Leah, Michael, Larry, Bradley, Mary and numerous great and great – great - grandchildren. Four sisters: Elizabeth, Edna, Myrtle, Charlotte and one brother Robert. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel on Wednesday January 22, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Della Ferguson will officiate. Memorialization will follow at Rosedale cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. In living memory of Hettie Savage, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
FERDINAND (FRED) SANHEIM
FERDINAND (FRED) SANHEIM, age 82, passed away after a short battle with cancer on June 16, 2003. He was born February 12, 1921 to Ludwig and Mary Sanheim in Mutrie, Saskatchewan. He married Elsie Kolbe on May 17, 1945. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Elsie, son, Neil and grandson, Rob; his parents, parents-in-law; brothers: Charlie, Bill, Tony, Jack, Joe, Rudolph and George; sisters: Dora, Katie, Elnora and Albina; brothers-in-law: Adolph Seitz, Roy Smiley, Ernest Kolbe, Albert Kolbe, Adolph Kolbe, Art Vindevoghel; sisters-in-law: Katie Sanheim, Annie Sanheim, Bertha Sanheim, Ella Kolbe, Gertie Vindevoghel and Mary Shotter. Fred leaves to mourn his daughter, Joyce (Keith) Bartley, Curtis and Shawn; Son, Glenn (Peggy) Sanheim, Jackie and friend, Jamie; Neil’s family: Kelly (Marcie) Sanheim, Amie and great-granddaughter, Larissa, brother, Adam (Jeannette); sisters: Leona Smiley and Rose Seitz; sisters-in-law, Johanna (Ray) Taylor, Margaret Hilsendeger, Helen Kolbe, Florence (Emil) and Roy, brother-in-law, Maurice Shotter as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the Riverhurst Community Hall on Friday June 20, 2003 at 1:30. Reverend Helen Reid officiated. Pallbearers were Wayne Trowbridge, Larry Trowbridge, Jake Penner, Ben Penner, Ken South and Dennis Hart. Donations of remembrance may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. In living memory of Fred, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home.
LENA KEEPER
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our Mom, Lena (Helen) Keeper, on April 7, 2005 at Extendicare. Beloved wife of the late Eli Keeper, cherished mother of Vera Horatchka, Elsie Graff – Moose Jaw, Freddie Onofreichuk – Calgary, Doreen (Mike) Pylychaty – Tuxford, Lawrence (Bev) Onofreichuk – Gorlitz, Sylvia (Hermas), Lance - Hanna, AB, John (Sylvia) Keeper – Yorkton, and Roseann (Keith) Davidson. She is predeceased by her first husband, Louie Onofreichuk; one daughter, Mary Onofreichuk and three sons, Jimmy and John Onofreichuk and Bill Keeper. She is also survived by brother, George (Vicki) Delesoy; sisters, Mary Savluik and Betty Wice; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their profound thanks to all of the staff at Extendicare for their thoughtfulness and their superb and loving care. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Monday April 11, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Cory Steinson and Pastor Randy Rohrick will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Sunday evening 7 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home. Memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 Second Ave. Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Lena, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JACK MATHIESON
It is with great sadness the family of John Phin “Jack” Mathieson announces his passing on February 12, 2003 after a brief struggle with leukemia. Jack, the fifth child of Agnes and William Mathieson, was born on April 30, 1920 on the family farm near Tuxford. Jack was an active member of St. Andrew’s United Church in Moose Jaw and served on various committees and boards; at the time of his passing he was Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Jack worked for 20 years with the T.Eaton Company in sales and management, and then went on to a successful career in real estate as owner/broker of L.J.Agencies. For 18 years he and Pat operated the Moose Jaw Health Supply Store. Jack was an avid reader, curler, golfer, and gardener. He and Pat especially enjoyed the time spent dancing and spending time with family and friends at their Buffalo Pound Lake cottage. Jack is predeceased by his first wife, Clara, and infant daughter; sisters: Frances, Jean, and Beryl; and brother, Hugh. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat; sons: Fred (Dawn-Nica) and their children, Peter (Colette) and Caroline; Larry (Shirley) and their children, Richard, Kyla, and Jared; Blain; daughter, Cheryl (Rob) Chartier and their children, Jenny, Amy, Matthew, and Starla; one great-grandson, Tristan Mathieson; brother, Charles; sisters-in-law, Norma Hopps and Jean Mathieson; brother-in-law, Dick (Vera) Hopps; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 Athabasca Street East, on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Peter Calhoun will officiate. Family memorialization will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials to St. Andrew’s United Church Board of Trustees, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford Street East, Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1, would be appreciated. In living memory of Jack, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
