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LOVELL GULLACHER
On August 5, 2003, LOVELL GULLACHER peacefully passed away. His faithful love for God led him safely home. He was born at Imperial, Saskatchewan in 1912. In Lovell’s younger years on the farm he was always remembered for his love or horses. His team was dressed out with the best harnesses and tack. Stories his granddaughters were told when cuddled up on his knee were of horses. In 1940 he met the love of his life, Mable. They were married within six weeks and weathered many storms and good times. They endured sickness and enjoyed health together. The greater of their days were poorer rather than richer. Together they loved each other for 55 years. They lived in Regina for many years working at various jobs. They had seven children, four of which died in infancy. They moved to Outlook, Saskatchewan to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Life for them was filled with roses and fragrance of good times. In 1996 they were moved to Moose Jaw in the care of their youngest daughter, Roberta. Mable passed away in 1998 and was greatly missed by Lovell. He desired to be with her. Lovell is predeceased by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his daughter Darlene (Ernie) Sakundiak and their children: Marla (Thomas) Pollard, Rachel and Jordan. Cheryl Sakundiak and Kevin Sakundiak. Daughter Roberta ( Lynn ) Nelson and children, Marsha Maisonneauve and Kari Berg. Son Robert Gullacher, sister Vi (Lloyd) Dunnington and his brother Jim Gullaher.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw. Lloyd Kneesch and Jim Atchison will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In living memory of Lovell, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
CARL ELLIS
Arthur Carl Ellis passed away at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on March 2, 2003. Mr. Ellis was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on Feb. 25th, 1917. His father Arthur John was a railroader, and his mother Rosalie was a seamstress. Carl had one brother, Roy Ellis. It was in Moose Jaw that Carl attended school, and later was employed by the CPR. In 1939 Carl was awarded the Associate of the Toronto School of Music diploma for piano as a solo performer. His employment was interrupted by active service in the Canadian Army between 1942 and 1946. In 1943 he was transferred overseas and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers Corps Band as a clarinetist and pianist, touring England and the theaters of war in Italy and northwest Europe. Upon his return from overseas he married his fiancé Alice Wanlin. In 1979 Carl ended a 40 year railroad career as a conductor. He is predeceased by his loving wife Alice and his brother Roy. To mourn his loss, he leaves his son John (Christine), daughter Mary Jane, and two grandsons, Adrian and Mark Ellis. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady, Moose Jaw on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 2p.m. Reverend Father Gerry Bauche will preside. Memorialization will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Providence Place, 100-Second Ave. N.E. Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8 would be gratefully accepted. In living memory of Carl, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
JOSEPH SHELSTAD
Joseph H. Shelstad, formerly of Coronach, born September 6, 1911, passed away March 12, 2004 at the Coteau Range Manor, Avonlea. Joseph is survived by his wife, Lucille; step-children: Audrey (Wilbur) Torgerson – Swift Current; Ronald (Denise) Layne – Calgary; Diana (Brian) Hillier – Regina; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday March 17, 2004 at 1:30 pm. Reverend John Patterson will officiate. Cremation, with memorialization at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Coteau Range Manor, Avonlea, S0H 0C0, would be appreciated. In living memory of Joseph, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HELEN BRUNSDON
HELEN BRUNSDON of Moose Jaw, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 with her husband by her side. Helen was born in Moose Jaw on May 26, 1927 to Sam and Edith who immigrated to Canada about 1918. She was an only child. Helen attended Empire Elementary School, Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw and also attended Davidson Business College. She was employed at the Royal Bank in Moose Jaw from 1949 – 1951, then at the CPR as a stenographer and Timekeeper from 1951 – 1960 and as Registrar at S.T.I. from 1961 – 1985 when she retired. On June 21, 1957 Helen married Douglas Brunsdon at Moose Jaw Trinity Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Melissa Anne and two grandchildren, Jared and Jenna. Helen belonged to the Canadian Club, the Prevention Walking Club, and Nature Moose Jaw. She always loved walking, especially in Wakamow Valley, her garden, the lake, and her pets. Helen came to stay at Providence Place in July, 2002. Funeral Services will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials for the Alzheimer Association, #301-2550-12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1or to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658, Moose Jaw, S6H 7K7 would be appreciated. In living memory of Helen, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MABEL GAMBLE
Mabel Irene Gamble passed away peacefully at Pioneer Lodge on July 17, 2004 with her husband Arthur at her side. Mabel was born on October 8, 1911 and grew up in the farming community of Abbey, SK. She came to Parkbeg in 1946, where she met Arthur. They were married in 1947. Mabel graduated from Normal School in Regina and taught in several one room schools, finishing her teaching career in Mortlach where she retired in 1971. Mabel will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Arthur; son, Grant (Barbara) MacDonald; daughter, Bonnie (Bob) Drake; three grandchildren: Derek (Karen), Chris (Alex) and Erin; two great-grandsons, Benjamin and William; brother, Orval (Marg); sister, Mary Dean; four sisters-in-law, Margie Weedon, Jacquie Braaten, Iona Peterson and Audrey Reynolds; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Mabel’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday July 21, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Private family memorialization will take place at the Mortlach Cemetery. Memorials to the Mortlach United Church, or the Mortlach Cemetery Fund, would be appreciated. In living memory of Mabel, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DONNA DUKE
DONNA NORENE DUKE (nee Camplin). It is with great sorrow that the family of Donna Duke announce her passing on February 9, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer which she fought with grace and dignity. Donna had a very rewarding and successful teaching career in Moose Jaw with assignments at William Grayson, Prince Arthur, King George and Peacock. She also taught at S.T.I. (S.I.A.S.T.) for two years. She was highly respected by her colleagues and students alike. Donna was a forty year member of Beta Sigma Phi and was an active member of the Hillcrest Sports Centre. She was also very involved in community service, volunteering her time with the Moose Jaw Dance Festival, two World Curling Championships and the 1996 Saskatchewan Summer Games. Donna enjoyed playing golf and bridge, walks in Wakamow and was an avid gardener. Donna and Claude were fortunate to travel to many parts of Canada, Hawaii, Europe and the British Isles. Donna will be greatly missed by her family and all her many friends. She will never be forgotten. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert, her parents Eileen and Sydney Camplin, her grandparents, Blanche and Ross Schlosser, an aunt, Ruth McLeod, an uncle, Wayne Schlosser, cousin, Vernon Schlosser and her mother-in-law, Emily Duke. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of forty years, Claude, son, Scott – Yellowknife, daughter, Karen (Hugh) – London, U.K. and a very special grandson, Scott. Also surviving are her uncles, Glen Schlosser – Saskatoon, Bill McLeod – Lombardy, aunt, Pat Schlosser – Kerrobert, sister-in-law, Elaine Duke – Vancouver, brother-in-law, David Duke (Mary Jane) – Vancouver, Laura and David as well as numerous cousins. A ‘Celebration of Donna’s Life’ will be held at Zion United Church 423 Main St. N., Moose Jaw on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 1:30 p.m., celebrated by Linda Owens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 0E1. In living memory of Donna, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MICHELE CARPENTER
MICHELE CAROLYN CARPENTER of Moose Jaw, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2003. Born in Calgary, October 20, 1966, she is survived by her daughters, Mellisa and Allana Rydberg of Moose Jaw, her father, Frank (Christel) Carpenter of Moose Jaw, mother, Callie Fredricksen of Charlottetown, P.E.I.; sisters: Natasha of Charlottetown, P.E.I., Samantha of Winnipeg, MB, and her brother, Scott of Winnipeg, MB. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate. Cremation will take place with memorialization at Prince Edward Island at a later date. In living memory of Michele, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
