Gladys “Arlene” Holland (nee Farr-Catton) passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 16, 2020 at Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon at the age of 92 after a long battle with dementia.

Arlene was born on March 1, 1928 to Myrla Catton who passed away shortly after the birth of her daughter. Arlene was adopted by her maternal grandparents and was raised in Hanley with her Mom’s siblings (all of whom preceded her in death).

She had her first date with Jim Holland when she was in Grade 6 and married him on August 16, Together they raised five children and built a farm and a life in Hanley.

Before she was overtaken by dementia, Arlene was a vibrant, independent and feisty woman who did whatever she set her mind to. She spent 12 years working at the Royal Bank in Hanley and was very involved in the community. She was a member of the United Church Choir, Eastern Star, and Circle for many years where she was known to take on leadership roles. She loved being the centre of attention and participated in a number of Community Dinner Theatre Productions over the years.

Arlene enjoyed curling, gardening, golfing, travelling, socializing, and cheering loudly for the Hanley Senior Hockey Team that Jim coached for many years.

Arlene will be remembered by her 5 children: Betty Lynn (Lorne) Peek, Elaine (Barry) Klimosko, Rod (Darla) Holland, Jody (Darryl) Libke, and Leanne (Jerry) Rose; her 10 grandchildren: Craig,
Derek (Candice), Nash (Stacie), Evan (April), Shea (Stacy), Caylin, Kenzie (Dane), Robyn (Monty), Blake, and Avery. She also leaves behind her 8 great grandchildren: Grayson, Kassie, Bailey,
Fallyn, Thea, Charlee, Ali, Sterling, and Nyla.

Arlene will be reunited with Jim, her husband of 52 years at a small family service at the Hanley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanley United Church.

The family would like to thank the community of Hanley for the care and concern for mom the last few years she lived there. Thank-you also to the staff at Oliver Lodge for taking care of mom and helping her feel as comfortable and loved as possible these last three months and especially her last few days; it is truly appreciated.

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

Mary Sanderson (nee Crawley), 89, of Davidson, Saskatchewan passed away on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020.

Mary was born on May 31st, 1930 in Kamloops, BC. She received her teaching degree in Caronport, Saskatchewan, and taught for many years. On July 11th, 1953, she married her soulmate John Sanderson. They raised two daughters, Terry and Patricia.

Mary is predeceased by her husband, John Sanderson and her mother, Dagmar Crawley (nee Christopherson). She is survived by her children, Terry Sanderson and Patricia Diebel; son-in-law, Perry Diebel; grandchildren, Kenneth and Danika (Philemon Nussbaumer) Diebel; great-granddaughter, Clair Diebel-Walter; brother-in-law, George (Joan) Sanderson, sister-in-law’s, Lorraine (Jon) Harder and Esther Neill and cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mary may be direct to the Davidson Health Care Foudation, Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church or the local charity of their choice.

Celebration of Mary’s life will be determined in the future.

The passing of Gregg Rustulka, of Kenaston and formerly of Prince Albert, Sask., occurred peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Royal
University Hospital in Saskatoon, with his loving wife of 45
years by his side.

Gregg loved His Lord and Saviour and he loved people. This led him to a life of service as a missionary and pastor. He loved to serve people and did so every chance he got. A day didn’t go by where
he wasn’t checking in with those around him. He lived this way till the very end and one of his very last statements was “just make sure that every- one knows how much I loved them!”

The world lost a terrific husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend this week. His legacy will live on and many will enjoy heaven with Gregg because of his work here on Earth.

Gregg is lovingly remembered by his wife, Lynn; his family: Scott (Desiree) Rustulka and their children, Savannah, Skye, Dellan & Delilah; Cherie Rustulka; and Keli (Greg) Rosenquist and their
children, Hayden & Mia; his brothers, Blair (Marti), Kenton
and David (Lisa) Rustulka; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank & Hertha Rustulka; and by his brother, Charles.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to: Gideons International.

Arrangements are in care of the Outlook Funeral Chapel 306-867-8255.

Joy Reed of Davidson, Saskatchewan passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Davidson & District Health Care Centre, Davidson SK.

Joy was predeceased by her husband George Maxwell Reed and she is survived by her loving family: children: Richard (Naomi); Perry (Diana) and grandson Russell and great-grandson Kenneth; Kirk; Todd and granddaughters Samantha (Brandon), Alesha (Josh), Marissa (Dustin); Arlene (Andrew) and grandson Tristan and
granddaughter Kami and sister in law Grace McVitti and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Joy was also predeceased by her parents Charles and Cora Colenutt; her brothers Cecil (Alma), Edgar (Birdie), Roy (Mabel), Orville (Jean), Basil (Bessie), Howard (Ethel) and her sisters Joan (Ralph) Tanner and Leona.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private graveside memorial service was held on May 30 th , 11:00 a.m. at the Davidson Cemetery, Davidson, SK with Ursula Wiig officiating.

A Celebration of Joy’s life will be held at a later date. For friends so
wishing, memorial donations in memory of Joy may be directed to the Davidson United Church or to Davidson Health Trust Fund (cheques payable to the Town of Davidson) or to a charity of
choice.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Health Care Centre for their care that their mother received while she resided at the home.

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

April 8, 1931- May 23, 2020

Gerald Stanley Muirhead passed away at the age of 89 at Pioneer Lodge Moose Jaw SK.

Gerald was born in Davidson, SK and was raised on farms west of Craik, SK. He had many fond memories of riding horses to school at Craik. As an only child all the neighbouring families became his closest friends and family.

He loved riding the horse to town to play pool with the other neighbour boys. Gerald was an avid sports enthusiast, loved his dogs, horses and cattle.

He married the love of his life and faithful companion, Helen Gertrude Duff (from Davidson, SK) on Nov 21, 1953. Gerald and Helen lived west of Craik where they raised their two sons Ken and Dennis.

Gerald was very involved in the 4-H program as a member and a leader and was also a member of the Craik Lions Club. Gerald was heavily involved in Church activities where he also became an Elder.

He was a counselor for the R.M. of Craik for several years until 1978 he had to resign due to a conflict of interest when he chose an additional career to farming and became an M.L.A. for the Arm River Constituency from 1978-1995. He served with passion and tried to help as many people as he could. Gerald had a gift of remembering dates and events which were always a part of his stories for years
to come.

After retirement they resided at the farm west of Craik until moving to Moose Jaw in the fall of 2012. Gerald will be missed by his loving wife, family and friends.

Gerald was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Gertrude Muirhead and his in-laws Frank and Blanche Duff, numerous Aunts and Uncles and Cousins and many friends.

He leaves to Mourn his wife Helen and their two sons Ken, Dennis and their families. Ken & Valerie Muirhead, Trevor & Beckie Muirhead, Eli, Sam, Nicole & Trevor Radfelder, Kianna, Gavin, Harrison, Kenley, Vaughn, Laura & Shane Smith, Curtis, Austin, Blake, Grandchild Christian McArthur, his siblings Marcus & Jade.
Dennis & Lorrie Muirhead, Taylor Muirhead & Emily Krilow, Adrian, Rebecca & Jordan Phillips, Kayson, Cassidy Muirhead & Tanner Kobly.

A grave side service for the family will be held at the Craik Cemetery (Due to respecting the Covid-19 restrictions).

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

(1922 – 2020)

Our dear mother passed away peacefully May 8, 2020. As her breathing slowly shifted to a gentle wisp, her daughter Susan held her hand and passed on her families’ love. Leona’s family David, Diane and Daphne were virtually present.

Leona will be lovingly remembered by her family –  Daphne Anne (Murray) Steeves (Kunkel), Diane Lynne Farquhar (Vopni), John David (Gilles Poirier) Vopni and Susan Jean (Blair) Edwards (Kunkel). Her grandchildren – Jay (Crystal Junk) Steeves, Laura (Kelly) Oster (Steeves), Wade (Sharlene Hanlon) Farquhar, Wesley (Pamela May) Farquhar, Jillian (Luke) McIvor (Edwards), Kate (Brendon)
Lee (Edwards), Lucas (Joell Tiffin) Edwards & Matthew Edwards, also her 15 great grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter, 17 nieces & nephews along with many extended relatives and friends. 

Leona is survived by her sister Phyllis Eileen (Albert) Mills, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Margaret (Ellwyn) Amundrud (Burhart) and Celestina (Cletus) Amundrud (Krassman).

Leona was predeceased by her husbands John Harold Vopni and John Wesley Kunkel,  her son-in-law William Brian Farquhar, her mother and father, Joseph and Ada (Pratt) Amundrud,  her siblings and their spouses,  Addis Bernhard (Mary Cawsey ), Lela Fern (Ron McInnis), Ellwyn Joseph, Dale Pratt (Daisy Elizabeth), Cletus Erling.

Leona was residing at the Davidson Health Center. She moved to the Health Center in April 2004 following the death of her husband, John Kunkel. She felt very comfortable in her “home” and often expressed her gratitude toward the staff who contributed to keeping her, not only healthy, but happy as well.

Leona was raised on a farm & completed her schooling in Aylesbury, SK. In 1941, in the midst of WW2, she travelled by train to study at the School of Nursing in Toronto, ON. She returned home to work as an RN at the Davidson Union Hospital.

In 1947 she married John Vopni in Regina,SK. Leona worked with her husband managing the Davidson Hotel and Grill. They settled into family life raising their 2 children, Diane & David. In 1959, a week after Susan was born, Leona’s life was shattered with the sudden death of her husband. As a single mother with 3 children,
she built a new home, enrolled in a Nursing Refresher course and returned to nursing at the Craik hospital then at Prairie View Lodge in Davidson.

In 1961 Leona married John Kunkel. Daphne, John’s daughter, joined her family. Leona along with John enjoyed many winter vacations overseas, North America and locally. In the early eighties, Leona and John chose to move to the warmer climate in Abbotsford, BC. However, the desire to be closer to family and the call of the prairies had them return to Saskatoon in 1992.

Leona continued her involvement with family, friends and the Lutheran Church. She enjoyed entertaining, participating in local community activities and weaving projects with Prairie Wool
Weaving Guild. 

The  family wishes to extend sincere gratitude, for the extraordinary compassionate care, to all the caregivers at the Davidson Health Center. 

Hanson’s Funeral Home is managing all her memorial arrangements. If you wish, Leona’s family would like Memorial donations given to the Davidson Health Care Center or a Charity of One’s Choice.