Helen Dougan

Helen Margaret Dougan was born on Nov. 11, 1924 in Birsay, Sask., to Don and Lena Cameron. Helen grew up with her older brother Don and younger sister Marguerite. After graduating from Grade 12 in Birsay, Helen attended Normal School and then proceeded to teach in Moose Range and Hudson Bay, Sask.

On July 9, 1948 she married the love of her life, Wilmot Dougan, and moved to the family farm northeast of Davidson. Three children joined this union — Barbara, Stuart and Carol.

Helen was very involved in her children’s education and other activities such as ballet, choir, 4-H and Scouts. As her children graduated and began to leave home Helen continued her own education by correspondence. In 1983 she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan obtaining her bachelor’s degree in sociology.

In 1978 Helen and Wilmot retired from the farm and moved into Davidson. This enabled Helen to become involved in many organizations in town. When her grandchildren arrived she enjoyed teaching them to read, sew and do many crafts. She also enjoyed watching their sporting events whenever she could. Her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

After Wilmot passed away in 2007 she remained active in the Davidson Seniors and always enjoyed a great game of bridge. Helen lived independently until March 2015 when she moved into the Davidson Health Centre. Helen often commented on how glad she was to be living there and how well everyone was looking after her.

Helen passed away on Nov. 21, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Don and Lena Cameron, her brother Don and her husband Wilmot, along with other family members. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Barbara (Charlie) Goldie and daughter Leslie; son Stuart (Pat) Dougan and family Erin (Billy) Gust and their children Will, Eva and Georgia; Andrew and Jarrett (Chandra) Dougan; daughter Carol (Hugh) Jordan and family Ellis and Kalea; also her sister Marguerite Gallaway and sister-in-law Ruby Phillips.

The celebration of Helen’s life was held on Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Davidson United Church with Rev. Ursula Wiig preceding. Interment held at the Davidson Cemetery with Hanson’s Funeral Home in charge.

Evangeline (Angie) Emma Church
Dec. 21, 1935 — Sept. 12, 2015

Angie was the second of six children born to George and Christina Redl of Wakaw, Sask. She had many fond memories of growing up with her sisters and brothers. She started working in the food service industry, a long and fulfilling career.

She worked in many places, finally settling in Davidson, as this was where her husband Lloyd Church was from. She worked at J.V.’s Cafe and the Davidson Hotel, where she was employed for more than 25 years.

Angie enjoyed visiting with family and friends, gardening, playing bingo, watching sports, making perogies and cabbage rolls.

She moved back to Wakaw to care for her mother and lived there even after her mother passed away. She came back to Davidson in November 2014. She really enjoyed her time in Davidson.

In the middle of August 2015, she fell and broke her hip. She passed away suddenly while awaiting a second surgery at Royal University Hospital.

Angie is lovingly remembered by daughter Pam (Kevin) Webber; grandchildren Dawn (Tim) and Aaron (friend Doreen); great-grandchildren Bryanna, Quinnton, Joshuwa and Lillie; also sisters Georgina Baudais, Elaine Kurtenbach and brother Arnold (Marg) Redl and many nieces, nephew and great-niece and nephews; also brother-in-law Ken (Sharon) Church and their family.

She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; parents George and Christina; sister Eileen; brother Armand; and brothers-in-law Philip Baudais and James Kurtenbach.

A celebration of Evangeline’s life was held Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson. It was officiated by Rev. Father Joseph Gyim-Austin, with the tribute by Arnold Redl; readers Bryanna Webber and Kylie Redl-Gosselin; registers Betty McLaren and Eleanor Schollar; active urnbearers Bryanna Webber, Quinnton Lockton, Joshuwa Webber and Lillie Webber; organist Lyle Kowalski. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment will be held in the spring at Wakaw Cemetery.

Raymond Omer Kergen
Oct. 31, 1935 — Nov. 16, 2015

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raymond Omer Kergen, age 80, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

Ray was born in Davidson, Sask., on Oct. 31, 1935, to William (Bill) and Alberta Kergen. When Ray was five years old his family moved to the Maple Valley district, where he remained until his passing.

He took his schooling at the Maple Valley country school. He took Grade 11 in Meadow Lake and stayed with his sister, Sue Brander. For Grade 12 he went to Campion College.

After his schooling, in the winter months he worked for his brother-in-law Hugh Brander in Meadow Lake, transporting freight to Green Lake, Beauval and Île-à-la-Crosse on the ice. One time the truck went through the ice but they managed to get out safely.

On June 14, 1958, Ray married Stella Marie Hamel. They began farming, raising cattle, sheep, pigs and grain. They raised six children, four boys and two girls.

Ray worked off the farm at various times, including Con’s Construction for a few years and 17 years at Davidson Equipment (John Deere) as a salesperson. After that he took a job with Ian McCreary, driving the tractor, etc.

Ray spent 10 years as a Scout leader, taking boys to Guelph, Ont., and Prince Edward Island, enjoying his time Scouting.

Ray was never consumed by material things. His family and friends were the most important things in his life. One of his favourite sayings was, “Don’t let things that you can’t do anything about consume you.”

Ray was famous for his Nora Roberts pie (from a book he was reading); cornbread (Johnny Cake), and hollandaise sauce. He taught all his grandchildren how to make cornbread.

His 12 grandchildren will continue to talk about the countless cookie parties they had with Grandpa.

Ray was predeceased by his mother Alberta (Kieffer), father William Kergen, son Scott, brother Paul, sister-in-law Gladys Kergen, sister Sue Brander, and brothers-in-law Hugh Brander and Lorne Shirley.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 57 years, Stella; his children Grant (Norma), Craig (Sheryl), Curtis (Sondra), Veronica, Valarie (Daryl); 12 grandchildren: Kyle (Krissy), Lindsey (Michelle), Tyler (Erin), Alexandra (Mike), Graham (Alysia), Jayne (Mason), Craig, Shawn (Jay Lee), Owen (Meredith), Shayla (Brandon), Declon, Shontel and Jagger; great-grandchildren Kasch, Haylee, Jaredan, Averly, Elliot and Willow; and sisters Jean Shirley, Rita (Gus) Hoffart, Margaret Anne (Lawrence) Beckie and Frances Kergen.

Interment was in the family plot at the Davidson Community Cemetery. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

George Scheidt
May 18, 1924 — October 26, 2015

George passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years in the Davidson Health Centre. He was born to August and Lydia Scheidt on the family farm near Salvador, Sask.

George had fond memories of growing up around horses, especially his very own Prince. He took all of his schooling in Salvador.

It was at a high school dance where George met his long-loved sweetheart Dorothy and they were married on July 8, 1947 at Hearts Hill Lutheran Church. This was the beginning of a loving relationship of over 68 years.

George and Dorothy started their married life farming in the Salvador (Luseland) district. George decided to become an elevator agent, starting with Federal Grain and moving on to Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for many years, most of that time spent in Mikado, Sask. He completed his grain-buying years in Davidson with United Grain Growers.

Among the many joys in his life, the greatest was his love for his wife and family. He was a truly gentle and kind husband and father, as well as so loving and proud of all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter.

In Davidson, George took an active role in the church, on council, in choir and helping with maintenance. He enjoyed the seniors centre, playing cards and socializing. In his younger years he enjoyed curling and after coming to Davidson he was an avid bowler.

George is lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy; his children and grandchildren: Bob (Dorothy) Scheidt, Trevor, Heather (Curtis), and Garner; Janet (Fred) Ellersiek, Cinnamon (Erik) Dagsvik and Chris (Shaylene) Rudy; Shirley (Bob) Bender, Justin (Ninja) and Carla (Jared) Shaw; Stephen (Jan) Scheidt, Graham, Evan (Teaghan) and Neal (Laura); great-grandchildren Jessica, Brittany, Erika and Nik (Cinnamon); and Gracelyn, Jayne and Peyton (Carla); and great-great-granddaughter Sophie (Brittany). Geroge is also survived by two brothers, Donald (Margaret) and Art (Vi), as well many nieces and nephews.

George was predeceased by his parents August and Lydia, sister-in-law Marion and nephew Walter.

The celebration of George’s life was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Davidson on Friday, October 30. It was officiated by Pastor Sonje Finnestad; eulogy by Rev. Stephen Scheidt; organist Carol Dieno; readers Carla Shaw and Heather Scheidt; ushers Lee and Mary Walker; register Joyce Doyle and Nina Gust; active pallbearers Trevor Scheidt, Garner Scheidt, Chris Rudy, Justin Bender, Evan Scheidt and Neal Scheidt.

Interment was at Davidson Community Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home.