Gladys Lillian Kergen passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 83.

Gladys was born in Davidson on Sept. 7, 1931 to Jim and Selina Mercier along with her brother Sid and sister Marlene.

Gladys married the love of her life, Paul on June 9, 1956 and together they raised three children, Brad, Pat and Sid. Gladys had 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who she absolutely adored. When she passed away the family recalled many wonderful memories of time spent with grandma and grandpa at the farm. The coffee pot was always on for friends and family and food was abundant. Grandma made the best macaroni and cheese, cinnamon toast and had the best snack cupboard ever. Summer days were spent playing outside (but not on the bales!), riding horses and driving motorbikes. There was never a shortage of cousins to play dress-up or have sleepovers with at the farm.

Gladys defined what it was to be a grandma and being on the receiving end of that kind of love was something exceptional. Her face lit up whenever her great-grandchildren visited and she loved them dearly. She will be loved and missed everyday.

The celebration of Gladys’s life was held Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish with Father Joseph Gyim-Austin officiating. The choir was in attendance with soloist Karen Reich singing Ave Maria. Pallbearers were grandsons Andrew, Jarrett, Dustin, Billy, Adrian and Nic. A tribute was written and read by granddaughter Kandra Kergen who shared memories of Gladys and what she meant to each and every one of us who shared in her life.

Gladys is survived by her family: son Brad (Kathy) and family Kandra (A-Jay Buhay), Paige (Daris) Rink and Ryan; daughter Pat (Stuart) Dougan and family Erin (Billy) Gust and children Will, Eva and Georgia, Andrew and Jarrett (Chandra); son Sid (Charlene) and family Shayla (Adrian Diakow) and children Brooklyn, Nevan, Dawson and Ryden, Michelle (Marc Valois), Ashley (Nic) DeGoede and children Hannah and Ava, Dustin (Kalee Davis) and daughter Emma. Gladys is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Gladys was predeceased by her husband Paul, her parents Jim and Selina Mercier, brother Sid and sister Marlene and a granddaughter Tia Avery Kergen as well as other family members.

For friends so wishing, memorials in memory of Gladys may be directed to the Davidson Swimming Pool (Town of Davidson) or to the Health Centre Activity Fund (Heartland Health Region) or to a charity of your choice.

Interment was at the Davidson Cemetery and arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.

Ruth Evelyn Meshke (née Stone)
Dec 10, 1925 – Mar 16, 2015
Ruth, the sixth child of Peter and Thea Stone of Strongfield stopped “galloping to 90” on March 16, 2015 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Mike Meshke of Craik, Sask on January 12, 1986.
Left to fight over “who Mom loved best” are her sons Gerry (Donna), Geoff (Val), Jim (Margo) and her daughter Jan (Ray). Leaving a void in their lives and left to reminisce are her siblings Marjorie, Jim, Maureen and many cousins. Her grandchildren, Riley, Ronna, Sean, Jaclyn, Leighton, Derek and Tyler will recall her intriguing stories, adventurous outings as well as miss her homemade cookies. There are also numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will remember her warmly.
Now gathering dust are her crossword puzzles and scrabble board, fishing rod and golf clubs, bird feeders and pickle jars, knitting needles and crochet hooks.
While struggling with her pain, the doctor came in and asked “Ruth, do you know where you are?” Her vehement reply “It SURE isn’t paradise!” She left us with a wee smile on her face. Maybe she found her paradise? Gallop on Mom, gallop on!
A funeral service will be held at the Craik United Church on June 6, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Craik United Church or the Craik Golf Club. Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.

Bildfell, John
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John on February 13, 2015. He was born at Foam Lake on September 21, 1922. John is lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Sharon (David), Shelly (Sue) and Heather (Gordon); seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; five brothers Kris, Oli, Lawrence, Clarence and Marvin. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne; sister, Vala and three brothers, Gisli, Torfi and Albert. He joined the Royal Bank in 1940 at Invermay. In 1942, John became a flying officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained pilot navigators. After the war, he returned to the Royal Bank. He was the Bank manager in Hanley from 1968-1977. A Celebration of John’s Life was held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Luther Special Care Home, 3rd floor, 1212 Osler Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s name may be directed to Luthercare Communities (1223 Temperance Street, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0P2) or a charity of your choice.

Julius Paul LePoudre
Julius LePoudre of Annaheim passed away suddenly on January 21, 2015.
He is survived by his loving family: partner, Madeleine; children Paul (Shyra), Angela (Kevin), Jeff (Cindy); stepchildren Nicole (Daryl), Jennifer (Clint); 12 adored grandchildren; mother-in-law Doris Nixon; brother-in-law Gary Nixon; brother Daniel (Joanne), sisters Shirley (Harvey), Deborah (Clarke), Darlene (Wayne) and numerous other family members.
Julius was predeceased by his loving wife Sharon, parents Paul and Gabrielle, father-in-law, Floyd Nixon, numerous other family members and several fellow musicians.
Julius was born on September 26, 1946, the oldest child of Paul and Gabrielle LePoudre. He grew up on a farm east of Davidson enjoying his childhood years with his four siblings. It was during his childhood years that Julius was taught to play the guitar which would be one of his greatest passions throughout the remainder of his life.
On July 26, 1968 Julius married Sharon Nixon from Craik and they set up their home on a farm near his parents. Julius and Sharon loved the farm where they enjoyed the many aspects of farm life.
In March of 1979, a three-month-old baby boy came to stay with Julius and Sharon and became their precious son Paul. Soon a baby girl was hoped for and in July 1982 she arrived – just five days old- their beautiful Angela Marie. Throughout the years Julius and Sharon opened their hearts and home to so many children. They had so much love to give and were always reaching out.
In April of 1994 Sharon was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly she lost her courageous battle and passed away September of 1996. Julius found work outside of farming at Doepker Industries in Annaheim. After completing their school year, his children followed him and Annaheim became their home. Several years later he met Madeleine. Life was full. Julius had many great passions: his family, his friends and sharing his love of music with so many people throughout his lifetime.
Prayers were held Monday, January 26. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 27 with Rev. Father Joseph Gyim-Austin officiating. Interment followed in the family plot, Davidson Cemetery. Lunch was served by the CWL. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Memorial Mass was held in St. Ann’s Church in Annaheim, Saturday, January 31, Father Richard Meidl OSB officiating. Lunch and Musical Celebration followed in the Annaheim Town Hall.
If family or friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to: The Sask. Music Educators Assoc., the Sask. Music Festival Assoc., or to a charity of choice.

Magdalena “Maggie” Nadeau
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of “Maggie” Magdalena Nadeau on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the age of 82.
The following tribute was written (with help from family members) and presented by grandchildren Jurrai Nadeau and Rylan Urban. We thought it would be nice to share Grandma’s Life Story.
Magdalena (Schwab) Nadeau, better known as Maggie or Lena, was born on May 6, 1932 in Revenue, Saskatchewan. Her parents, Wendelyn Schwab and Magdalena Hager raised her along with four brothers and seven sisters.
Maggie met her future husband Lawrence Nadeau at her brother Frank’s wedding on July 12, 1954. And as it turns out – Lawrence was the brother of Frank’s wife. Together Lawrence and Maggie had seven children: Angie (deceased) (Tom) Sharla and Owen; Larry (Marie) Kailin and Jurrai; Marlow (Sharron) Alissa, Megan, Dylan and Kallie; Owen (deceased); Wayne (Darlene) Michael and Matthew; Connie (Teresa) Robbie, Chantelle, Sheldon, Emily, Melissa and Nicholas; and Arlene (Ken) Rylan, Kiley and Ashley.
From the time of their marriage in 1954, until the time of Grandpa’s passing in 1994, Grandma and Grandpa were inseparable. They would get groceries, mail, run errands and even cut and stack wood together. Many times Grandma went to work with Grandpa just to be with him.
Maggie’s children remember growing up with ‘Pancake Fridays’, homemade macaroni and cheese, homemade Chinese food, treats like suc la crème and butter, Christmas sock stockings and large amounts of halva at Christmas time.
Grandma looked forward to special holidays like Thanksgiving, Easter and birthdays, as she would get to visit with her 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Christmas Eve was a significant event for Grandma and her family. We would gather either at someone’s home or at the hall to exchange gifts, eat and visit. This became to be known by some as NadeauEve.
Grandma enjoyed doing things with her hands, including knitting, crocheting, puzzles, sewing and mending, and painting. Grandma spent lots of her time making afghans, mittens, toques, scarves, lap blankets, baby blankets, doll and baby clothes, dish cloths and many more items for family, friends and the hospital. Grandma was more than generous with the items she made; she rarely kept anything for herself. There isn’t a person likely here today that doesn’t have something hanging from their stove, worn on their hands or feet, or slung over their chesterfield that was made with love by Grandma.
Grandma also enjoyed her weekly National Inquiry magazines, Harlequin Romance books, sweets including chocolates, and lottery scratch and win tickets.
Throughout the years, Grandma has had special friends in her life. She enjoyed playing cards with Jenny Scott every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and having Audie Cool pick her up every Saturday for groceries. Audie also picked Grandma up for her favourite trip out to A&W for coffee and a burger. Another friend of Grandma’s was Carole Dube, whom Grandma enjoyed visits with, be it near or far.
Some great memories we have of Grandma are: the numerous wedding cakes she designed and made for nieces, nephews and other family and friends. The cakes were amazing in different shapes, sizes and colours. This may be why a few of her children can still eat cake icing from the jar; the beautiful wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses she made from scratch; her little green car; sleepovers at her little yellow house; her amazing ability to bounce back after bad health; going for drives with her and Aunty Mary in Aunty Mary’s big red car; playing with the butterflies and the big stuffed caterpillars at her old house; her bin full of toys at the old house, yet never having enough drawing paper; riding the bus to Lloyminster with her; her bringing chocolate-covered raisins for Ashley and pennies for Rylan when visiting Lloydminster; birthday cards with the same amount of money as your age, taped in the same shape as your age in loonies and toonies; and the chain on her glasses.
Emily Forman, one of Grandma’s great-granddaughters who is nine years old wrote this soon after Grandma’s passing and wished to share:
Hello everyone and thank you for letting me write this speech. Grandma was a very important person in all of our lives and when I heard she passed away, I was very extremely upset. I want you all to know that I know it will be a big loss in your lives but also in mine. I, Emily Elaine Forman, promise that I will never ever have perfectly curly hair again because the only one that can do it perfect is Grandma Maggie. My parents and I will really miss the warm blankets that she made for us. Last but not least, we need to be happy because a lot of years ago Grandpa Lawrence died and now she can dance and talk with him, and seeing him will make her very happy. Thank you.
One of her children also wished to share:
It was hard to believe the last few times I visited mom, as I knew these precious visits that I had with her were coming to an end. Never would I have thought that I would have been with her when she chose to join Dad, Angie and Owen and all her other family and friends in heaven. I believe that everything happens for a reason and I do believe last Saturday was chosen because I was there and I got to tell mom I loved her, one last time. You will always be in all of our hearts, forever.
Finally, our family wished to share one last thing. On the Saturday that Grandma passed, she was taken out for Chinese food for lunch. And as usual, she received a fortune cookie – but never got the chance to read it. It wasn’t until last night that we got together as a family and opened the cookie. The fortune read as follows: “You will soon bring joy to someone.” The first, and only ones that we could think of were those waiting for her in heaven; Grandpa, Angie and Owen.
Maggie is survived by five children, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members as well as special friends Audie Cool, Jenny Scott and Carole Dube.
Vigil of Prayer Service was Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson.
Interment was in the family plot in Davidson Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, Davidson Health Centre Trust Fund or charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.