March 2, 1948 to October 14, 2025

Allen Ernest Lindstrom passed away on October 14^th in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, after struggling with some health issues for a few years. We as a family are very reassured by the fact that he is now at peace and with no pain in the arms of his Lord and Savior.

Allen was born March 2, 1948 to Vandel and Marion Lindstrom in Wadena, SK. He was the youngest of 2 children. He grew up on the family farm a mile north of Wadena, and attended school at Wadena Composite High School until grade 11. He worked at the Sask Wheat Pool elevator, as well as helping on the family farm. After a couple of years, he decided to go to the University of Saskatchewan for the Vocational Agriculture diploma program. 

He met his wife in high school, and they were married on March 28, 1970.   They moved to the farm and began their lives together working along side his parents.  During his time at the farm, he was involved in the Credit Union board, as well as the Farmer’s Union. On the Farm is where they raised the first 3 of their daughters before moving to Caronport in 1992, to attend Briercrest Bible College.  They rented out the farm and started a new chapter, which included the 4^th of their daughters and the beginning of his stint as Mr. Mom as he was referred to, as he was the main caregiver for the first couple of years while Judy took her schooling.  He then earned a Masters in Ministries degree.

He met his Lord and Savior at the age of 32 which led him to join the Full Gospel Businessmen group and the Gideons where he sought out to learn more about his Lord and led to many good friendships. 

He spent much of his life driving, which he also loved.  That was a large part of his working life, including tractors, semis, ambulances and even a taxi for a time. After retiring he bought himself a motorhome and spent as much of his time as he could traveling about the countryside finding what he called the best kept secrets of Saskatchewan.

Allen is survived by his wife of 55 years Judy, daughters Elaine (Charles Zosel) Stokes and children Lyle Kushner, Janelle (Riley) Klinke, Braden Bagu, Kristopher Bagu; Sheri (Rob) Warkentin and children Joshua and Erika; Gayle Basky; Allison (Sheldon) Hinchey and son Mason, great-grandchildren Talia and Ezra Klinke; Sister Margaret Anderson, Brother-in-law Jim (Isabelle) Milne, Sister-in-law Ann (Doug) Richards, many nieces, nephews and their families. 

He was predeceased by his Brother-in-law David Anderson; Son-in-law Brad Kushner; Sister-in-law Ferne Kendall; and niece Carla Richards.

A funeral was held on October 20, 2025 at the Davidson Community Bible Church at 2:00. Interment took place in Wadena Sask. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada.

December 13, 1930 – September 1, 2025

With love and sadness we announce the passing of Olga Mary Affleck (nee Brewer) age 94 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Olga was born the third child of Nellie and Sidney Brewer in a log house on the family farm near Shell Lake, Saskatchewan. Her father was a WWI veteran and had homesteaded Sec.16, Tp.9, Rg8, W.3. Her mother had emigrated from Norway to tend their widowed brother’s family. Olga grew up on the farm doing chores with her two brothers and younger sister. She was close with her local cousins. Olga went to school across the road at Heart of Wheat School for nine years (she skipped ahead to grade 2 soon after she started). She went to school in town for Grade Eleven and boarded with a family. Her family moved to Willow Street in Saskatoon in 1946 and she and her sister attended Nutana Collegiate. The summer after graduation she went to Normal School (Teacher’s College), then began teaching in rural schools. Olga taught in one room schools in Wolf, Cando, Springwater and Oban. She wasn’t much older than some of her students and met many good people in the rural communities. While boarding at the Affleck farm near Orban she met a handsome, shy polite boy who would become her husband.

Jim and Olga were married in 1953. Their partnership would last 71 years. Olga’s teaching career ended when she became a homemaker. Jim got a job with Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and they moved to Herschel in 1954. Caroline, Martin, Ross and Stuart were born there. Seven years later the family moved up Highway 31 to Stranraer where Elaine and Janice were born. Olga said these were the best years of her life. Herschel and Stranraer were thriving villages back then. She made many lifelong friends and was active in the community while she raised her family. In 1969 the family moved to Davidson where Graham was born. Again, Olga made everything work as she and Jim adopted a new community. After four years the family moved to Humboldt for three years, then Weyburn for eighteen months. Through each of Jim’s promotions and the subsequent moves Olga managed the home front efficiently and economically. In 1977 Regina became their home for the next forty-seven years.

Olga started working part time once the last kid started school. She worked full time at Woolco in Regina in the fabric department. A self-taught but expert sewer, she enjoyed the perks of the job. Olga was a great cook. She had to be, and a child of the 30’s never wasted anything. Jim and Olga loved to camp. They started camping with the whole family in a tent and finished in a motorhome with Good Sams. Church was always part of Olga’s life. She actively supported the United Church in every community. Jim and Olga loved to dance. Mom longed for one last dance with Dad. She bowled, curled, traveled, camped, sewed and canned. She supported the family in every way possible.

The last year was hard for her, as she missed Jim terribly.

Olga was predeceased by her husband Jim in January, by son Martin in infancy, daughter Janice, son-in-law Gordon, daughter-in-law Dawn, brothers Chuck and Lloyd, sister Dorothy, Jim’s brothers Donald and Robert and Jim’s sister Ellen.

She is survived by daughters Caroline and Elaine (Roland), sons Ross (Carol), Stuart and Graham (Michelle), son-in-law Don, and 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A service will be held in Davidson United Church on October 4 at 11:00 a.m.

A graveside service for family will be held on October 5 at Rosemount Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Palliative unit of St. Paul’s Hospital.

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

Low, Marlene Goldie

October 12, 1943 – September 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marlene Goldie (Boyd) Low on September 2, 2025.       

Marlene was born on October 12^th, 1943 at the Rabbit Lake Union Hospital, the first child of Violet and Earl Boyd. She grew up on the family farm near Medstead, SK, along with her siblings; Audrey, Gerry and Donna. Marlene graduated high school in 1962 and left the farm shortly after to attend Saskatoon Business College. She remained working in Saskatoon until 1969, when she met and married William Low, a farmer from Davidson.

They enjoyed a wonderful life together, raising their four children on the farm. In 1992, with the nest almost empty, Will retired, and they moved into Davidson.

Marlene enjoyed aquasizing and gardening in the summer, being an active member of the United Church, going on adventures with the Red Hat Ladies and spending time with the Davidson Seniors Group. However, her greatest joy was her grand (and great grand) children.

She will be sadly missed by her three sons, Warren, Steven (Lana) and Ryan (Michelle); daughter Andrea (Kenny); grandchildren, Raila, Justin, Dylan, Dalton, Keiran and Will; great grandchildren; Elena, Jaxtyn and Aelin; sisters Audrey Boyd and Donna (Charlie) Littlemore; sister-in-law Shirley Boyd; brother-in-law Leslie Taylor and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Marlene was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, William Low; parents Earl & Violet (Blixrud) Boyd; Will’s parents, Alex & Ella (McNaughton) Low; brother Gerry Boyd; Will’s sisters and husbands:  Jean Taylor, Dorothy & Howard Moore, Kathleen & Arthur Morrison and Margaret & Gordon Crawford; also 4 nephews.

A celebration of Marlene’s life was held on September 6, 2025 in the Davidson United Church. For those wishing, memorial donations can be made to the Davidson Health Trust Fund or Davidson Child Care Inc. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

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