Monthly Archives: February 2016

Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Pederson, Marlow

Marlow Pederson
Marlow Pederson

Pederson, Marlow
Nov. 20, 1962 — Feb. 4, 2016

It is with shattered hearts our family announces the passing of Marlow Pederson, at his home on Feb. 4, 2016 in Coquitlam, B.C. Surrounded by his family, he left this physical world to join the family that waited for him on the side of Heaven.

He was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer just a short year ago and fought a valiant, courageous battle to the end. Never complaining or wanting anyone to fuss or worry about him, he always made sure everyone else was okay. Marlow was only 53 years young.

He was born the sixth of seven children to Raymond and Joyce Pederson. He arrived at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask., on Nov. 20, 1962. He entered this world with a huge impact, weighing in at 9 lb., 15 oz.

For the rest of his life he continued to make this same kind of impact with his presence with family, friends and all those he met along the way. He was loved, adored, respected and admired by all those who knew him.

Marlow took his elementary schooling at Estey School in Saskatoon. He played baseball, playing on a provincial team and was a great buddy and brother to his siblings. The million memories and good times we shared with this guy will give us comfort for the rest of our days.

In 1976, the family moved to Kenaston, Sask., to a farm just north of town. Here he continued his education at Kenaston High School.

He quickly learned to drive a tractor, do field work and look after a few farm animals. Quite a change from the city life! He also worked beside his brothers and dad doing water well drilling for his dad’s business, Pederson Drilling.

It never mattered what job he tackled, he always gave it his all. He had an awesome sense of humour with a strong loyalty to family and friends. If you needed him for anything, he was always there for you. He’d do anything to help anyone in an instant. Their home was always open and he took a special interest in each one of our lives, making all feel loved and welcomed.

He met his wife Lynn Trumble in Calgary while working there doing gas testing. They were married on June 30, 1990. After the birth of their daughter Amy, they moved to Anmore, B.C., where their son Tyler was born. The following year they settled and remained in Coquitlam.

In 1991, Marlow started working in the movie industry with his brother Bryan for the IATSE Movie Union. He was very talented as a carpenter, metal fabricator, welder or whatever skill needed for the film and television productions. He also started his own company, Talym Services, Ltd.

He worked for 24 years in the movie industry until his health started to fail. Along life’s journey he made many close lifelong friends.

Together Marlow and Lynn were blessed to have two beautiful kids. As a dad, he was loving, protective, and very proud of the adults they had become.

He was honoured to have walked his little girl Amy down the aisle at her wedding in Las Vegas on May 7, 2013 and thankful he was able to see her become a mother.

His son Tyler was the apple of his eye. They spent countless hours on rebuilding, restoring and fixing vehicles, hanging out and working together in the movie industry.

His love for his wife never shone so strong as when she stood by him caring for him at home until his last breath. He was so grateful for all she did for him and their kids throughout the years. Last year, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Kenaston, Sask., with over 70 of his siblings and their families, as well as a few cousins in attendance. To Marlow, family always came first and was the most important thing to him in the world.

Marlow will be sorely missed by his wife Lynn; daughter Amy (Kyle) Banman; and son Tyler Pederson, all of Coquitlam. He also leaves behind his very cherished little grandson, Kieran Marlow Banman. Grandpa fought with fierce determination and an unbelievable strength to stay around long enough to meet his first grandchild, born Jan. 2, 2016. This little guy brought him such tremendous pride and joy in his final days. They spent each and every day together.

Also sharing in his family’s grief are his brothers, Tom (Pat) Pederson of Oshawa, Ont.; Bryan Pederson of Port Moody, B.C.; his sisters Patsy (Jake) Wiebe of Calgary, Alta.; Sherry (Clinton) Haduik of Kenaston, Sask.; and Kathy (Dan) Mailer of Calgary, Alta; sister-in-law Julie Tenning of Saskatoon, Sask.; extended brother Dan (Kim) Guskjolen of Tofield, Alta.; Lynn’s parents Richard and Norma Trumble of Calgary, Alta.; siblings Sharon Row (Dr. John Row Jr.) of Madera, Calif., and Ken (Shelly) Trumble of Calgary, Alta.; plus numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Marlow has now joined his parents Raymond and Joyce, brother Carlos, nephew Jim Wiebe, along with his grandparents, Hans and Borghild Pederson, and August and Della Lenz, as well as all those special ones who had gone on before him.

At Marlow’s request a wake will be held in their home and then a family gathering to celebrate his life will be held in Kenaston, Sask., at a later date.

Although we will no longer see his smiling face or hear the laughter in his voice, he will remain close in our hearts throughout the years until we are all together again.

In the words he’d always tell us, “It’s all good!”

 

My Brother,
Our souls were joined before you were born
Together we laughed and we played.
The years flew by, faster than we could count
but it didn’t change us anyways.
No matter where this journey has taken us
through the places we dared not go
My love for you my dear, sweet brother
with you will always go.
There are no words to tell you how much you’ve always been
so very close in my heart, from a beginning with no end.
I’ll always be forever with you, as your sister loving you
and pray you’ve now found the strength
to see your journey through.
So day by day, our family bond
will continue to grow with you.
For it’s a love that can never be broken
cause its power has always been with you!
We’ll miss you forever,
your sis, Sherry.

Davidson, featured, Sports

Campbell skips Regina rink to provincial Scotties title

Celebrating their win at the Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Prince Albert on Jan. 31 are, from left, lead Ashley Williamson, second Callan Hamon, third Ashley Howard and skip Jolene Campbell, with coach Russ Howard standing at the rear. (Photo courtesy of CURLSASK)
Celebrating their win at the Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Prince Albert on Jan. 31 are, from left, lead Ashley Williamson, second Callan Hamon, third Ashley Howard and skip Jolene Campbell, with coach Russ Howard standing at the rear.
(Photo courtesy of CURLSASK)

By Joel van der Veen

REGINA — Jolene Campbell’s oldest daughter stepped onto a curling sheet for the first time this past season. To no one’s surprise, she can’t wait to try it again.

Four-and-a-half-year-old Stella accompanied her mother to a recent practice, and Jolene says she’s asked to come along virtually every time since.

Her nieces and nephews are also starting to pick up the sport, Campbell added, saying, “It’s pretty neat to see the family tradition carry on.”

In this case, the family tradition includes plenty of time at the curling rink, as well as some excellent results on the ice.

Campbell set the bar a little higher last weekend as she and her teammates from Regina’s Highland Curling Club captured their first Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts provincial championship in Prince Albert.

Jolene is the daughter of Perry and Ronna McIvor, formerly of Davidson. Her teammates are third Ashley Howard, second Callan Hamon and lead Ashley Williamson.

The team played three games in 11 hours on Jan. 31, defeating Regina’s Michelle Englot 7-5 and then winning 6-4 over North Battleford’s Robyn Silvernagle in the semi-final.

Saskatoon’s Stefanie Lawton — who had the last two provincial women’s championships to her credit — was their challenger in the final. The Campbell rink came out ahead with a 7-4 win.

The win may have struck some observers as an upset, but Campbell chalked it up to a combination of skill, dedication and hard work.

“This team just really clicked well together right off the start,” she said, adding that they were “at the rink all the time.”

She also gave a share of the credit to coach Russ Howard, who is Ashley’s father. A prior men’s world champion and Olympic gold medallist, he currently works for TSN as a curling analyst.

“We went into provincials believing that we could come through winning the championship, and it worked out for us,” said Campbell.

At 34, the wife and mother of two — with a third child on the way — is a decade older than most of her teammates, who range in age from 22 to 26.

“I always joke to them that they are my other three kids,” said Campbell with a laugh, adding that she has felt comfortable taking on a leadership role with the younger players.

Of her teammates, she said, “They’re all mature beyond their years when it comes to getting out and working hard.”

Campbell and her team will represent the province at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Grande Prairie, Alta., from Feb. 20 to 28.

She began curling around the age of nine, taking part in the school program in Davidson. Campbell said that teacher Diane Taylor and her husband Gord were both sources of encouragement and support.

Previously, Campbell won the provincial junior title in 2002 and finished in third place at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships. She also won the Schmirler Curling Classic in 2007.

As the alternate for the Amber Holland rink, Campbell played in three past national Scotties tournaments, winning in 2011, and went on to take the silver medal at the Capital One World Women’s Curling Championship in Denmark that year.

Though she’s lived in Regina for the last decade, Campbell said she still feels the support of her hometown in spirit. Going a step further was the local Home Hardware shop, which helped by sponsoring her team this year.

Campbell can also rest assured that she’ll have her family watching and cheering her on at every step.

Her mother Ronna, speaking to the Leader from their home in Regina on Tuesday, said they watch the Scotties every year, but it will have an added appeal this time around.

“It’s going to be extra special to have our own daughter in it,” she said. “We’ll enjoy watching every minute of it.”

Craik, Davidson, featured, Kenaston

Mayors connect at SUMA convention

Clayton Schneider
Clayton Schneider

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — In the words of Clayton Schneider, it was like gathering the cities, towns and villages from across the province, and putting them together in one place.

Davidson’s mayor was describing the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention, held Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 in Regina at the Queensbury Convention Centre.

“It’s always nice to be in a room with every community that makes up Saskatchewan,” said Schneider. “It’s a great, collaborative three days.”

Schneider represented the town at the convention, along with Coun. Mandy Tichit and assistant administrator Donna Bessey.

He said he would encourage all councillors to attend the event, calling it an excellent opportunity to network and learn about new ideas that can benefit the town and its residents.

The convention featured education sessions on a variety of topics, from fire service and public procurement practices to rail safety and property assessment.

The sessions are designed to be timely and topical; one on Monday afternoon focused on “Lessons Learned Through the 2015 Wildfires.”

The Municipal Marketplace trade show featured more than 180 booths advertising various products and services, while Toronto Star columnist and CBC panelist Chantal Hébert was the keynote speaker on Tuesday.

Social activities were also part of the schedule, including a welcome reception on Sunday night and a banquet and awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Attendees had the opportunity to enter dialogue with provincial cabinet ministers on various matters, along with the traditional “Bear Pit” with members of the Saskatchewan Party caucus on Wednesday morning.

Schneider said he appreciated the format of those sessions, at which delegates could ask questions, and “they basically answer you right on the spot.”

Most municipalities across the province are encountering the same challenges with basic infrastructure, including water and sewer systems, he reported.

Schneider said he was encouraged to hear confirmation that municipal revenue sharing will continue in Saskatchewan, despite projections of deficit budgets this year and next.

For 2015-16, the province had committed to distributing nearly $265.3 million to municipalities — equivalent to one full point of the provincial sales tax.

“Municipalities like ours really need that,” said Schneider, who added that he most appreciated having the chance to network with other delegates.

“There’s a lot of opportunities to collaborate,” he said. “To me, that’s the highlight.”

Kenaston Mayor ML Whittles attended on behalf of her village, along with administrator Carman Fowler, and said she also found it a beneficial experience.

One sesson in particular offered a look at “Keeping Council Out of Conflict,” looking at new legislation introduced in response to the provincial inquiry on the Rural Municipality of Sherwood.

The RM’s former reeve, Kevin Eberle, was removed from office in February 2015 after a report from the inquiry indicated significant conflicts of interest and violations of the public trust.

Whittles said some have found the new disclosure requirements for municipal leaders “invasive,” but she believes they are important for the sake of accountability.

“I think it’s necessary,” she said. “You’re a public figure . . . People need to know.”

Like Schneider, she said she appreciated the networking opportunities and being able to meet with other mayors.

“We all have the same problems, not matter what your size,” said Whittles, adding that the issues differ largely by “degrees.”

Craik Mayor Rick Rogers said his town usually sends a couple of councillors and the administrator to the SUMA convention, but opted not to this year for a couple of reasons.

With municipal elections coming up on Oct. 26, Rogers said several council members have already decided they would not seek re-election and believed the benefit of attending the convention would be limited.

Factoring in the cost involved and the busy schedules of councillors, Rogers said, “We all just decided none of us would go.”

Elbow, featured, Loreburn

Line 19 figure skaters host fundraiser at Loreburn rink

Members of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club — clockwise from top left, Emma Griffin, Jordyn Dorward, Bobbi Jo Snustead, Brooklyn Lemcke and Madison Snustead — skate around the Loreburn Arena on Thursday during a club fundraiser.
Members of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club — clockwise from top left, Emma Griffin, Jordyn Dorward, Bobbi Jo Snustead, Brooklyn Lemcke and Madison Snustead — skate around the Loreburn Arena on Thursday during a club fundraiser.

By Joel van der Veen

LOREBURN — A full hour of skating can work up quite an appetite.

Fortunately, organizers of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club’s skate-a-thon fundraiser had thought of everything.

A total of 13 young skaters, plus one parent, took part in the hour-long event on Thursday, doing repeated circuits of the Loreburn Arena as spectators tracked their progress.

When they were finished, the skaters and other attendees were served a hot, tasty meal consisting of perogies, ham, corn and coleslaw, along with a selection of tempting desserts.

The skaters had collected donations — either as pledges based on the number of circuits completed, or as a flat amount — in support of the club.

The youngest on the ice was Cedric McIvor, four-and-a-half, while Eli Hundeby and Emma Griffin, both Kindergarten students, were the youngest to remain on the ice for the whole hour.

Skaters were given a break at the half-hour mark to allow them time for a drink of water, and then returned to the ice.

Club treasurer Carmen Heinrichs said this was the second time they have held this event, the first being in 2014.

The club has a total of 58 skaters registered this year, drawing from a large area that includes Strongfield, Loreburn, Elbow and Davidson, and reaches as far west as Macrorie.

Many of the skaters had commitments with other sports and activities on Thursday, said Heinrichs. The club members range in age from almost four to 15.

The Line 19 club’s carnival is coming up on Feb. 28 and will feature performances set to music spanning the 1970s through the 1990s.

 

Bladworth, Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Loseth, Kathleen Elizabeth

Loseth, Kathleen
Loseth, Kathleen

Loseth, Kathleen Elizabeth
1930 — 2016

On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Kathleen Elizabeth Loseth (nee Russell) of Saskatoon, peacefully passed away with her children at her side, at St. Paul’s Hospital. Born on July 24, 1930, in the Bladworth area, she was raised on a farm with her parents, Alexander and Jean Russell and older brothers, Grant and Calvin. At the age of 16 months, Kathleen (Kitty) contracted polio which throughout her life never slowed her down. In fact, it gave her strength and tremendous will power to accomplish anything she put her mind to. She ventured out to the big city of Saskatoon to attend Robertson Secretarial School in the early 50’s followed by work at Fish and Wildlife, Medical Services, Western Development Museum and for years helped with Vic’s business. She met Victor Loseth in Saskatoon and was married on May 24, 1955, where they resided all their lives. Blessed with two children, Richard and Lori, Kathleen was a very active participant and supporter of their various activities and lives. This support extended to her children’s spouses Janet Park (Richard) and Richard Frank (Lori) and her nieces Marilyn and Cheryl and their families. She was widowed in 1987 yet maintained the family home for over 20 years on her own until she moved to the Primrose Chateau where she lived until her passing. She thoroughly embraced the role of “Nannie” to Richard and Lori’s children beginning in 1991 with the birth of her only grandson, Christopher, and then in 1995 with the birth of her twin granddaughters, Brooklyn and Alexandra. She carried on the role of supporter, cheerleader and mentor in their lives and did so until the day of her death. Many of Kathleen’s friends are people that she met from all aspects of her life. She proudly cherished those lifelong friendships. Kathleen loved to laugh, play cards, shop, garden, cook and was a great listener. She was strong willed, a quality that served her well with her many health challenges over the years. She always held her family members and others in her life accountable and made us all better for it. Anyone that encountered mom over the years will recall a strong spirit, her twinkling eyes and big smile. Because of her physical disabilities, she excelled at being resourceful and a problem solver. She was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Jean; father-in-law Halvor; husband Victor; brother Calvin and sister-in-law Eileen. She will be remembered as cheerful, remarkably strong and a loving daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend. If you were lucky enough to meet her, you will know what we mean. She will always be loved and never forgotten. A Funeral Service to celebrate all the good memories and her life will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Saskatoon Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home (244-5577).

Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Sagen, Mary

Mary Sagen
Mary Sagen

Sagen, Mary

Mary Sagen, aged 101 years, passed away peacefully at Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon, Sask. Monday, January 25, 2016.

Mary was born December 12, 1914 to Sam and Anna Horbach in the little village of Ochrimovitz in western Ukraine. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 1928 and settled in Redfield, Saskatchewan.

On November 23, 1939 she married Mike Sagen. They lived and farmed in the Kenaston area. They were a devoted couple and enjoyed over 58 years of marriage. Mary loved farming and was always interested in it, even the many years she was no longer on the farm. She was no stranger to hard work and could always be counted on to help Mike whenever he needed. Her big, well cared for garden was always one of her pleasures and she continued to garden well into her 90s. But nothing gave Mary more pleasure than people. Her hospitality was well known and no one ever left her home without being well fed and having coffee. Mary’s perogies were the best!

With Mike’s help, Mary taught herself to read. This was an accomplishment she was very proud of. She often spoke of how happy she was that she learned to read. Her Bible was certainly a well read book and you could see that just by looking at it. Her reading of the Scriptures and her long time association with Jehovah’s Witnesses helped her gain a knowledge of her Creator and faith in his promises for a better world.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Mike, her sister Dora, her brothers Bill, Ray and Pete. Mary is survived by her sister Jean Pidwerbesky, sister-in-law Mary (Jim) Maynard and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was loved and will be missed by many. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a generous, loving and wonderful lady.

A funeral service will be held for Mary at Kenaston Place, Kenaston, Saskatchewan on Feb. 8, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.