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COLIN MIEDEMA
Colin H. John Miedema died, instantly, just shortly after 11p.m. Sunday night by his own hand.
Colin turned 24 in April. He loved practical projects and activities. He was helpful, inventive and so generous to friends, neighbors, family and at work.
Colin readily gave of his time and effort and loved his work and customers at Peavey Mart. He was reserved but assertive and was cautious but always friendly and inviting. Colin loved you once he knew you.
All of his friends, family and co-workers past and present are shocked. He would never have wanted to upset or hurt anyone. He was honest and conscientious to a fault.
Colin learned readily, mostly by self-teaching, reading or thoughtful analysis. He was organized, methodical and very tidy.
He had been in Moose Jaw for eight years with his Dad – Gerald and step mom – Betty Rawlyk.
Colin has helped, joked with, listened to, enjoyed the company of and visited with many people. He was a very practical worker and hobbyist; enjoyed visiting with good, entertaining company and sitting by an outside fire. He enjoyed sharing the many practical items he had often painstakingly repaired or made.
We all miss him so much. His family, step-family, extended family, neighbors, friends, customers and co-workers (past and present) are overwhelmed and crushed.
We are so sorry that this happened. We would all have done anything to have helped him more. We now must all closely examine which symptoms of Depression Colin had – that we so obviously missed.
An informal, casual dress, Commemoration will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Family Centre, 262 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw Monday evening (September 20) from 7p.m. – 9p.m. with a small formal program at 7:30p.m. (Come and go format) for all who wish to grieve for this smart, sensitive young man who met an obstacle he could not over come.
Please write down and leave with us your memories, feelings and experiences of Colin for all of us to read and share. In living memory of Colin, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ANNE SAIGEON
Anne Marie Saigeon (nee Grunwald), of Moose Jaw, passed away in the Moose Jaw Union Hospital on March 25, 2005 at the age of 85. Anne was born in Morse, Sask. on April 30, 1919. She came to Moose Jaw in 1948. Anne was active in sports at Morse and curling in Moose Jaw. She will be remembered for her enduring love and devotion to her family. Anne resided at Crestview Manor for the past 21 years, where she was very active in the social programs and made many special friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Bert in 1976; her parents, Edward and Marie; sisters, Martha, Ella and Jennie; and brother, Ed; nephew, Jim Mann; and nieces, Dorothy Pederson and Helen Wilson. Anne is survived by her son, Larry (Faye) Saigeon – Estevan; daughter, Donna (Bill) Doney – Boharm district; five grandchildren, Scott (Simone) Saigeon – Estevan, Rochelle (Aaron) Anderson – Regina, Jason (Stephanie), Kurtis and Amber Doney; and great-grandchildren, Quinn, Meg, Sara, and Tyler. Anne is also survived by sister-in-law, Della Grunwald and special nephew and niece, Raymond Mann and Fay Olson; and many other loving relatives. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday March 30, 2005 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Morse Cemetery Fund, would be appreciated. In living memory of Anne, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
AMY McRAE
Amy McRae of Moose Jaw passed away on Friday March 12, 2004 at the age of 91 years. Amy was born on May 19, 1912 in the Parkbeg district. In 1935 she married Alex McRae in Mortlach where they farmed and raised their family. She became the Rural Municipal Administrator for the RM of Reciprocity #32 in Alida, Saskatchewan where she worked for seventeen years. Retiring in 1977 she moved to Moose Jaw where she became active in the Scandinavian Club and the Multicultural Council. Predeceased by her parents: John and Mary Ellingson, her husband, Alex; one brother, Milton and a sister Iva. She is survived by her daughters: Irene (Fergy) Ferguson – Winnipeg; Mary (Don) Bennett – Regina and Joan (Al) Schwinghamer – Moose Jaw, nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. The Funeral service will be held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Thursday March 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. John Carley will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, 60 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0L2. In living memory of Amy McRae, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
NEAL SCHWENNEKER
J.E.Neal Schwenneker, born February 24, 1916 in Moose Jaw, SK. passed away peacefully at Providence Place at the age of 89 years on March 28, 2005. Neal attended many schools in Moose Jaw, including High School at Ross School and Central Collegiate. He took Manual Training and a Commercial Course, typing and short hand upon the opening of the Saskatchewan Technical institute in 1931. Neal began his working life at Swift Canadian and worked his way into management there. In 1943 he joined the Canadian Airforce where he graduated as a Pilot Officer Airgunner. He was sent overseas in 1944 and returned home 2 years later. After returning to Swifts for some tine Neal ventured into his own business. He leased the National Flour Mills and bought and shipped grain and ran a Feed Plant at the same location. He and a partner purchased a farm 2 miles west of Mortlach and raised a few cattle and started a Turkey Farm, raising up to 50, 000 turkeys. They had a turkey hatchery called the Sunshine Turkey Hatchery. In 1960 Neal started as a Sales Representative for Investors Group. He became a Division Manager for 7 years and then a Senior Account Executive until retiring in May of 1990 after 30 of what he referred to as the "Best years of their lives". Neal was very involved with sports. This is how he met the love of his life, Irma Coll. Irma played fastball with the Coburg District team and after meeting at ball tournaments and courting for a year they were married on June 29, 1940. Neal was talented in many sports and enjoyed them all. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #3 as well as being an active member of the Lion’s Club for many years. Neal and Irma were long time members of Zion United Church. They were well known for their dancing in and around Moose Jaw. They were the envy of all as they twirled around the room and they didn’t stop until Irma died in 1998. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and taught us all by his example. Many people were touched by his gentle, kind ways and he will be sadly missed by both friends and family. Neal is predeceased by his parents Lincoln F. and Sadie Schwenneker; wife, Irma; three brothers, I, incoln, Alvin and Hughie; and sister, Annette. He is survived by son, Gregory Schwenneker (Elaine); daughter, Brenda Shabbits (Gord); grandchildren, Corrie Shabbits, Jackie Shabbits, and Breanne Schwenneker; nephew Larry Schwenneker (Gloria) and sisters-in-law, Jean Kirkness (Jim) and Mina Black; as well as other nieces and nephews. The Funera1 Service will be held at Zion United Church on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 2:00pm. Rev. Molly Kitchen and Linda Owens will officiate. Arny, Navy and Airforce Veteran's Rites will be conducted by Moose Jaw Branch #252. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion United Church would be appreciated. In living memory of Neal, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BERNIE (BERNARD) STEPHEN LASLO
(1938-2004)
Bernie died in Regina General Hospital on May 31, 2004 after a long and courageous fight with Aplastic Anemia, a blood disorder. Bernie was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish as well as indulge in an occasional game of golf. He was also a great musician and had played guitar from age twelve and onwards. He played in various bands throughout his life in Northern Alberta and for twenty years in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas. Bernie was predeceased by his parents; two sisters: Gezella Laszlo and Betty Lloyd and beloved dog, Bear I. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Sandra, son, Travis (Jackie), son, Darryl (Patti), daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Abbott and grandchildren: Stephanie, Mitchell, Brittany, Devin, Steven and Amber; three brothers: John, William and Maynard Laslo; three sisters: Irene Daily, Rose Lloyd and Margaret Liebel, and his dog, Bear II. Following cremation, A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Pastor Dave Moore will officiate. Memorials to the Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada, 23 Hamills Cres., Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S 1C1 would be appreciated. In living memory of Bernie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HATTIE HAMMER
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of HATTIE ELIZABETH HAMMER on January 6, 2004. Hattie was born in Chaplin on March 14, 1924 to Goldie and Jesse Hallett. She attended Chaplin School and worked as a telephone operator for the Chaplin Exchange before marrying Oswald Hammer on November 17, 1944. Hattie and Oswald resided on the farm north of Valjean where they raised two sons: Henry and Francis. She was secretary of Bothwell Valjean Telephone Co. for many years. She loved gardening, cooking, curling, camping, fishing, Bingo and football as well as traveling through the northern part of the Prairie Provinces and in her later years was actively involved with the Chaplin Senior Citizen Organization. Predeceased by her parents, Goldie and Jesse Hallett, an infant grandson, Warren (Aug.25, 1983), her son, Francis (July 4, 1989), her husband, Oswald Hammer (Dec. 3, 2001), sisters: Cynthia, Eva, Vera, Nina and Ruth; brothers: Glen and Ray. She leaves to mourn her son, Henry (Lorna) and their children: Jason and Devon, Tamara (Ryan) Ekstrom and their children: Braelynn and Emma-Rae, daughter-in-law, Gwen Hammer and her children, Connie and Nikki Hammer, her sister, Goldia Glass; brothers: Judson (Joyce), Carl, Norman (Delores) Hallett; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and friends around Chaplin and Moose Jaw. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2004 at 1:30 pm in the Chaplin Community Complex. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate. Memorialization will take place at a later date. Memorials to the Chaplin Cemetery Fund would be gratefully accepted. In living memory of Hattie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by Prairie Memorial Funeral Home, Chaplin, Sask.
PETER BARTEL
October 12, 1933 – January 7, 2004
It is with great sadness and shock we announce the passing of our dear dad, grandpa Pete, brother and uncle. Peter was born on October 12, 1933 in Arnaud, Manitoba and sadly, suddenly passed away in Regina General Hospital on January 7, 2004. Peter was the fourth of six children. He had served in the Canadian Forces for twenty-five years including the Korean Conflict. Pete returned to employment at C.F.B. Moose Jaw for another sixteen years as a civilian equipment operator. Peter and his wife, Millie travelled around the world to many places including Germany, France and Wales. He enjoyed telling his grandchildren about his job chasing snowflakes as he kept the runway open for the planes. After retirement from the service, he enjoyed many long hours or days as she traveled places on his motorcycle. He was an active member of the Moose Jaw Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59 for twenty-nine years, Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Jaw Cycle Association and took great pride each year in participating in the toy run with one of his grandchildren behind him and his son Mike and daughter beside him. Predeceased by his wife, Mildred (Millie) of 33 adventures years, his parents: mother Anna, father Peter, brother Dave, sister Ann, sister Rene and brother Abe. Peter is survived by his dearest sister Mary Hooper, his only son Michael “Mike” (Marlene), his favorite ‘apple of his eye’- grandchildren: Annie and Amanda; two dear friends, Marie and Norma, as well as several nieces, nephews and many other people and friends Peter knew. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladstone United Church, Gladstone, Manitoba. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by the Gladstone Branch. Interment will follow in the family plot, Gladstone Cemetery. A Memorial Gathering for Peter will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 561 Home Street West, Moose Jaw, on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. In living memory of Peter, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
