Schmaltz, Gerard Francis
April 23, 1959 – December 1, 2014
It is with deep sorrow the family of Frank and Emily Schmaltz announce the sudden death of their son and brother, Gerard at the age of 55 at Wanham, Alta.
Gerard leaves to cherish his memory his mother Emily Schmaltz, siblings: Ray (Gail), Pat (Bill Thomson), Cecil (Betty), Donna (Jim Siroski), Sandi (Lorne Zentner), Cyndy (Darren Lutz), and Gary (Tammie).
He also leaves nieces and nephews: Joel (Shannon) Schmaltz and children Tyler and Luke, Mike (Kathy) Schmaltz and children Sierra and Kaleah, Tim (Lisa) Thomson and children Taylor and Matt, Sheri (Neil Whiting) and children Colton, Wyatt, Dustin and Dallas, Lori Biggs and children Ernie, Josh and Danyka, Annette Smith and children Tristan, Michaela, Cheyanne and Jesse, Cory (Krista) Schmaltz and children Denovah, Cassidy and Breanne, Jason Schmaltz, goddaughter Stacey (Rosaire Belisle), Brett (Brenna) Siroski and children Reagan and Nolan, Kent Zentner, Kristine (Monty Koopman) and children Bronx and Emerson, Lauren (Tyler Murray), Jordan Schmaltz, and goddaughter Cheyanne Schmaltz (cousin).
He also leaves to mourn, his step-grandchildren Jackson and Kole whom he loved dearly, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends.
He was predeceased by: his father Frank Schmaltz, sister Terry Schmaltz, and brother Donald Schmaltz
The Prayer Service was held Dec. 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, # 1 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alta.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health society, Edmonton Region Suite 300 5th Street Place, 10010-105 Street NW, Edmonton Alta. T5J 1C4; Spirit River Minor Hockey Association, Box 533, Spirit River Alta. T0H 3G0; Wanham Plowing Match, 780-694-2233, or any charity of your choice. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home, Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com

FRANK LLOYD TAYLOR
Jan 6:20 – Dec 1:14 – John 3:16
Jesus said, in Matthew 11:28, “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I WILL give you rest.”
Monday, December 1, 2014, near the end of his 95th year in this world
FRANK TAYLOR, of Davidson, Saskatchewan, entered his Eternal Rest.
A celebration of Frank’s life was held in Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014; Pastor Al Pinno, Bethlehem (AFLC) Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment followed at Davidson Cemetery.
For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory Frank may be directed to a charity of choice. Todd Lockwood, Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, was in care of arrangements.
For the full obituary, please see the Dec. 15, 2014 print edition of The Davidson Leader.

Wade Melvin Jones – age 56 of Craik, Sask., passed away suddenly on November 30, 2014. Wade was born in Davidson, Sask. on October 2, 1958 but grew up with his many siblings and beloved parents in Craik, Sask. He was actively involved in sports from a young age and helped coach many hockey and baseball teams. He spent several years as a Partsman at #11 Farm Equipment and Saskatoon Farm Equipment and enjoyed dealing with his many clients. Wade was a gentle, kind-hearted, fun-loving man who always had a kind word for everyone. He enjoyed performing and was known widely for his passion of music and singing. His pride and joy were his three children and six grandchildren and he took every opportunity to travel and spend time with them. He was predeceased by his mother Donna Mae, father Melvin, and brothers Ronald and Kenneth. He is survived by his loving family – his children: Jennifer (Todd), Jessica (Aaron), and Bryce; his grandchildren: Tessa, Keira, Colton, Caide, Ethan, and Ellia; his siblings: Carole (Les), Bill (Marcia), Marcia, Keith (Marilyn), Brent (Wanda), Rodney (Patty), Monty (Phyllis), and Melody (Owen), and his many extended family members. A memorial service to celebrate Wade’s life will be held at the Craik Memorial Hall, Craik, Sask. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 3 p.m. Friends and family wishing to send donations may direct them to Craik Memorial Rink, 201 Fourth Street, Craik, Sask., S0G 0V0 in his honour.

Francis Albert Alexander “Happ” Branson was born on April 27, 1932 at Oxbow, Saskatchewan. He passed away on November 6, 2014 in Camrose, Alberta at the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his wife Florence; two daughters Patti-Jo (Allan) and Vicki Lynn (Eugene); numerous grandchildren, family and friends.
Happ was predeceased by his daughter Bonnie Lee and granddaughter Heather Jean.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Weber`s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, Alberta. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow at a later date in Saskatchewan.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association.
Weber Funeral Home, Camrose, Alberta, 780-672-3131.

Donald Vere Gust passed away on October 27, 2014 peacefully at the age of 87 with his wife by his side after a several-year struggle with Parkinsons. Don was born June 22, 1927 to Gottlieb (Leo) and Charlotte Gust. He was survived by his sister Phylis Amerongen, his wife Suzanne, his daughters Connie (Art), Joanne (Les) and Judy (Mike). He has five grandchildren, Don (Shirley), Jolene (Suren), Keeya (Khalil), Jackie (Tyler) and Kyle. He also had four great-grandchildren, Jalil, Kayden, David and Anthea. Don was predeceased by son David.
Don Gust was a resident of Davidson Health Centre where he received excellent care from March 2013 until his passing.
His life was celebrated on November 1, 2014 at his funeral at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was surrounded by friends and family.
The Don Gust family wants to express their gratitude to all those who have been so supportive in the last few years and the days up to and including the funeral. Life was made much easier by their support, care and compassion.
Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.