Whalen, Jamie
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Jamie Lee Michael Whalen announce his death on February 18, 2014. Jamie was born in Wynyard, Sask. on April 21, 1976 to Cindy and Vernon Whalen where he lived until 1995. He moved to Saskatoon where he held various jobs in the entertainment industry, which was his passion.
Jamie will be greatly missed by his children Delane (16) and Seth (13) and his wife Sacha of 11 years. Also left to cherish Jamie’s memory are his mother Cindy Whalen (Vern Linn), father Vernon Whalen (Elsie Lamber), sister Amber Vey (Nathaniel), maternal grandparents Mike and Eleanor Solohub, parents-in-law Rhonda and Jud Wunsch, and sisters-in-law Treana Wunsch (Josh Evans), Stacey Hertz (Mike) and Lindsay Wunsch (Mike Dale) and nephews and nieces Brandon, Tyhlar, Sam, Shaye, Gemma and Rhys, as well as numerous aunties, uncles and cousins. Jamie was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Bruce and Eureka Whalen, great baba Anastasia Lysyk, and cousin and good friend Jason Wolfe.
All his friends and family will remember him fondly as the life of every party with his quick wit and great sense of humour. The memorial service for Jamie was held at Saskatoon Funeral Home (338 4th Ave. N, Saskatoon) on Saturday, February 22 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu flowers, donations can be made to The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Henryk

Sept. 25, 1921 – Mar. 8, 2014

Russell Henryk, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully at Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility in Imperial, Saskatchewan on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
Russell was born September 25, 1921 at Young, Sask., to Pearl and John Henryk. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 66 years Joyce; his children Jay (Kelly), Diane (Darryl), Valerie (Reed); grandchildren Jordan (Richard), Lindsay (Ryan), Meaghan (Derek); great-grandchildren Miller, Sydney, Colbie and Kaleb.
Russell farmed his entire life 17 miles east of Kenaston. Farming was not only his occupation, but his passion. Improving the land and growing a good crop were goals that Russell strived towards each year. There weren’t too many rocks that did not end up in a rock pile by Russell’s hand. In addition to farming, Russell loved the grand game of golf. He was as precise with his golf game as he was with farming. He was also an avid curler and bowler throughout his life, beginning in Kenaston and Davidson then continuing in Watrous after his retirement from farming. Russell and Joyce shared a lifetime together: but few days were they ever apart. Always best friends and supporters of each other, they built a life together based on hard work and co-operation in every facet of their lives.
A Celebration of Russell’s Life/Memorial Tea will be held in Watrous Civic Centre, 404 Main St., Watrous, Saskatchewan on Thursday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Watrous Cemetery at a later date. Friends so desiring may contribute in Russell’s memory to Watrous Community Health Foundation, Box 831, Watrous, Saskatchewan S0K 4T0. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com.

Holswick
Marianne Holswick, née Trickett, was born on March 29, 1924 in McLean, Saskatchewan to Herbert and Louisa Trickett. Herbert and Louisa came to Canada from England on the land scheme in 1921. Louisa had been a teacher in the UK and engendered a love of learning and academic discipline in her children, all three of whom also became teachers. Marianne grew up in the Depression years with her older brother Douglas and her younger sister Gywneth on the family farm, where she learned life-long habits of thrift and perseverance and making do. It was a hard life on the farm, but Marianne had many memories of good times and of family loyalty. She went to a country school with her siblings and took her Grade 11 by correspondence. She attended Scott Collegiate in Regina for Grade 12 and then got her teaching certificate from the Teachers’ College. Her first teaching position was in a rural school near Indian Head, where she taught grades one to ten. She taught for a few years, but felt a need for a change and became a telephone operator. She then completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Saskatchewan and worked in the Regina Public Library. Marianne met John Holswick and married him in 1953. Johnnie had come to Canada initially in 1929 from the west coast of Norway, but after the Wall Street crash, there was no money to send him home. He fought with the Norwegian Air Force in WWII but then returned to Canada. After they were married, Johnnie and Marianne moved to Flin Flon, where Johnnie operated a garage. Their two children Judith and Ivar were born there. Because of her mother’s ill-health, Marianne and Johnnie moved back to Saskatchewan in 1961, when Johnnie took over a business in Davidson. In 1962 Marianne returned to teaching in the Davidson High School and taught there for 29 years. She began with English in grades 9 to 11, but soon became senior English teacher. She taught many generations of Davidsonians and was a beloved and popular teacher. Many testimonials throughout her teaching career provide evidence of the respect and affection with which she was regarded by her students. She was tough, but fair and was always prepared to give her students the benefit of the doubt. She was involved in Drama, Oratory, and Yearbook activities, as well as running the library. Outside of school, Marianne was involved in the many activities of her children, as well as being an active member of the Library Board, the Arts Council and the Women’s Institute of the Anglican Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting and reading in her spare time. She also loved to travel. In 1962, the four Holswicks made a trip to Norway to meet the members of Johnnie’s large family. It was a trip never to be forgotten. Summer holidays after that were always spent camping, in northern Saskatchewan, in Alberta and BC and the western States. In later years there were trips to the Far East, Cuba, Hawaii, Venezuela, England, Scotland, Germany, Norway as well as many places in North America. After her grandson Johannes was born in 1988, she spent every Christmas in Germany. When she retired from formal teaching in 1991, she continued to teach and supervise English courses for Carlton Community College. She was still teaching English as a second language at the age of 85. Her love of knowledge never deserted her and after she retired she took a course in accountancy for small businesses, just because she was interested. In later years she crocheted literally dozens of afghans, most of which she donated to charitable causes. She was very involved with the catering operation Women’s Institute of the Anglican Church – the “A-Team”. She found particular joy in her grandson Johannes, even more so after he came to live with her to do his Grade 12 in Canada. She was always very involved in the lives of her niece Margaret Gould (Mick) and nephew Keith Bligh (Carol) and their children and grandchildren. Aunty Marianne will be missed very much.

She will be remembered as a loving and supportive wife, mother, aunt and grandmother and as a committed and dedicated teacher and member of the community. Her contributions will be greatly missed.

Marianne was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Louisa Trickett, her brother Douglas in the last days of WWII, and her husband John in 1981, parents-in-law Ragnhild and Martinus, brothers-in-law Ragnvald, Ivar and Harald, and sister-in-law Clara. She is survived by her daughter Judith Lindenbaum (Ian Livermore), son Ivar Holswick, grandson Johannes Lindenbaum, sister Gwyneth Bligh (Warren Wilson), niece Margaret Gould (Mick), nephew Keith Bligh (Carol) and many great and great-great nieces and nephews, both in Canada and Norway.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Davidson United Church. Arrangements were in the hands of Hanson’s Funeral Home (306) 567-2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Regency Manor, Central Butte or the Davidson Health Foundation, Davidson.

Marianne Holswick
It is with deep regret the family of Marianne Holswick (née Trickett) announces her death on March 7 in Regency Manor, Central Butte. Funeral arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home. Announcement to follow.
Judith Lindenbaum and Ivar Holswick

Joseph David Masich
February 25, 1928 – March 1, 2014

Joe Masich, a long time farmer in the Bladworth and Davidson districts, passed away in Davidson on Saturday, March 1 at the age of eighty-six.
Joe’s parents Joseph and Mary (Balen) Masich homesteaded near Bladworth in 1914. After a tornado in 1948 destroyed the Bladworth farmstead, the family moved southwest of Davidson to the Herb Stewart farm. The early years were filled with hard work, neighbours helping neighbours and strong family values.
Joe was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Kathleen (Kay) Meints and Josephine (Jo) Duchscher. Joe is survived by his sister Emilie Dougans, three brothers Dan (Elaine), John (Ivy) and Larry; as well as many nephews and nieces and their children.
We are deeply grateful to the staff at the Davidson Health Centre and to Dr. Lang for the exceptional care given to Joe. For friends so wishing memorials in memory of Joe may be directed to the Davidson and District Health Foundation or to a charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Service Ltd.

Patricia (PAT) Anne (Russell) Pavelich
August 9, 1936 – February 15, 2014
The family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Mother and Grandmother Pat Pavelich on February 15, 2014 at Davidson Health Centre.
Pat was survived by her husband of 54 years Vincent Pavelich; daughters: Anne (Wayne) Willner, Sonia (Les) Howells, and Trudy (Shawn) Smith; eight granddaughters: Crystal (Josh) Inwood, Cassandra (Randy) Cerniuk, Cayla (Art) Grasby, Candice Howells, Chelsey Willner, Aleah Willner, Jasmine Smith and Bailey Smith; great-grandchildren: Madyson, Matt, Brooklyn and Mason Cerniuk, and Cole Inwood; sister, Linda (Dennis) Huck; brothers, Gene (Joyce) Thompson and Lynn (Catherine Thompson); aunts, Joan (Leroy) Arnst and Patricia Wilson; life time friend Ruth Book as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and in-laws. Pat was predeceased by mother Anne Russell, father Fred Russell, stepmother Joyce Russell, sister Sandy Siemens, brother Kenneth Thompson and special aunt Eva Schiller as well as many other family members and in-laws.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Kenaston, Sask. Celebrant was Rev. Fr. Joseph Gyim-Austin. Music was provided by organist Mary Jane Morrison and the St. Andrew’s Choir directed by Patti Hertz. Active pallbearers were Pat’s granddaughters, urn bearers Crystal Inwood and Bailey Smith. Pallbearers were Cassandra Cerniuk, Cayla Grasby, Candice Howells, Chelsey Willner, Aleah Willner and Jasmine Smith. Interment was at the Family Plot, St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask.
The following is the tribute presented by Susan Anholt:
Patricia Anne Russell was born to Fred and Anne Russell in 1936 in Rouleau, Sask. Pat’s mom, Anne Russell was a school teacher and her career had taken her to Cactus Lake where she met Fred Russell.
Fred joined the army in 1939 and served until the end of the war. Fred and Anne were divorced in 1942, only to reunite and remarry in 1946. Anne Russell died in 1952 shortly after the birth of Pat’s only sibling Sandra. As a widower with a tiny infant, Fred later married Joyce, a widow and mother of four, Gene, Lynn, Linda and Ken. Joyce assumed the role of mothering baby Sandra. Pat was 15 and soon was away from home to finish her grade 12 in Francis Sask., living with her Aunt Eva and Tony Schiller. Clearly these formative years were to have a great influence over Pat.
Following the completion of high school, Pat was hired as a study supervisor at Kerrobert School. Pat worked in this capacity for one year until the time of her eighteenth birthday, when she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Pat was stationed in St. Jean, Quebec for basic training from November 1954 to February 1955. After training she was stationed in Ottawa and worked in the army dental corp. as a dental assistant. Pat was discharged in 1957, ready to move on to a new career.
Pat then attended Teacher’s College in Saskatoon; at that time a one year program. Upon graduation she immediately accepted a teaching position at Briggs School east of Kenaston. This rural school held familiarity for Pat as she had experienced living in a teacherage with her mother. Pat taught at Briggs School from 1958 to 1960.
Now in 1958 when a new, young, single teacher arrived to a farming community, the young farmers were quick to check out the new teacher. This was true for Vincent Pavelich and in 1959 Pat and Vincent were married. Apparently that charming Croatian won her heart!
Their first daughter Anne was born in 1960, followed by Sonia in 1962. The family was completed by the birth of Trudy in 1967.
During her time in the Kenaston community Pat has been a homemaker, a farmer’s wife with all that entails, a very competitive pitcher with the Kenaston Kuties, teacher, long-serving bus driver, bartender and co-manager of Traveller’s Service from 1986 – 1994.
Through these years Pat and her accordion were a familiar team at a house warming, birthday party, Christmas carolling, trail ride or ladies bonspiel. We could always count on Pat to lead a singsong long into the evening; many of us have fond memories of “Oh Me, Oh My”, “Oh Good Bye Blues” or my favorite “When Moses Was”. Over the years Pat’s repertoire evolved to Praise choruses and she used her gifts to entertain at the Seniors Center, Prairie View Lodge and AGlow events along with Idelle Westman and Connie Chomyshen. Pat enjoyed this so much she had her favourite choruses printed onto overhead transparencies so everyone could take part…
In 1993 Pat opted for the peaceful existence of town; moving first into the low rental units on Central Avenue then in 1994 purchasing her home at 609 – 4th Street. This residence was easily recognized due to the “Pat’s Reflexology” shingle hanging at the front of the house. For Pat, reflexology was another form of healing and whether it was the deep massage or the prayer that went along with it, clearly she was successful!
In recent years Pat has been a member of Kenaston Seniors and she was happy to spend time visiting and laughing with her peers.
Pat was a Christian who worshipped in the Roman Catholic tradition. She felt that she was fortunate to have the opportunity to study with various faith groups and Christian denominations. This experience gave her a working knowledge of the Bible and a living faith. Pat’s love of music has extended into this church as over the years it has been a rare sight to see her usual spot in the choir empty.
Pat wanted to have the miracles of her life acknowledged to you, her friends and family today.
• Her first miracle was seeing each of her beautiful girls for the first time.
• Pat experienced the miracle of sobriety in 1980 when she joined AA; through this affiliation she finally addressed her lifelong anger at God for the loss of her mother during her teenage years.
• The 1986 miracle of receiving Christ as her personal Saviour, and it was very important to Pat to acknowledge that she received the gift of the Holy Spirit when a Catholic priest anointed her with oil.
• The 1988 miracle of the complete healing of an aneurism on her aorta through prayer and laying on of hands.
• The miracle of seeing each of her grandchildren for the first time; experiencing all of the joy and none of the pain. Each grandchild was so important to Pat; you had only to watch her face in their presence to see her pride, joy and love!
• The miracle of seeing her sister Sandy experience a remission from cancer in order to receive Christ as her personal Saviour before a recurrence finally ended Sandy’s life.
• The miracle of completing Lay Formation training at the age of 63 to 65.
She was very thankful to AA for giving her God, her dear friend Ruth for leading her to Christ, Patti for teaching confirmation, Bishop Halpin for confirming her, Father Peter Couglin for baptizing her in the Holy Spirit and Margaret Ann, Lawrence and Bea for witnessing her baptism, Kathy and Ivan Hitchings and George Rolheiser for lay formation, and to Sparky, Connie and Angie for nourishing her love of music.
Pat was very proud of Anne, Sonia and Trudy, each with their own achievement and gifts. Vincent remained her good friend and love of her life to the end.
Memories of the grandchildren:
• Candice remembers grandma riding her bike to their house and having grandma singing the “Going to the Garden to eat Worms” song.
• Cayla remembers grandma always giving thoughtful Christmas gifts and telling her that she was proud of her for becoming a teacher.
• Crystal remembers watching question period on CPAC with grandma along with Blue Jays baseball, and specifically their favorite short stop, the hunky Alex Gonzalez. Maybe 2014 will be their year!
• Chelsey and Aleah remember hot dogs for two weeks during swimming lessons, her amazing driving skills, grace, Cowboy Church in the shop at the family reunion, playing piano with her and singing “God loves You”.
• Bailey remembers asking Grandma to share her pink lipstick and finally Grandma Pat saying you might as well just have that lipstick!
• Jasmine reflected that Grandma’s faith and relationship with God was a beautiful thing. Jasmine stated “She never pushed her feelings on me, but would be the first to pray for me. She taught me that God loves me and she loves me and that’s the way it should be…Hallelujah!”
• Cassandra remembers that Grandma Pat instilled a love of music in all of her granddaughters, they all have memories of singing along as she played the accordion or piano with grandpa backing her up on the spoons and the kids with shaker eggs.
Pat was true to those who she counted as friends and would come to their defense in any circumstance. If you knew Pat at all you knew she was a character. You will also know that Pat did not leave much to chance. Pat asked me to do her eulogy many years ago. In true Pat style she concluded the request with the words “you know, you weren’t my first choice but Ruth said she wouldn’t do it!” I laughed at the time and have laughed about that statement so many times since!” We all need a friend like Pat, they keep you honest!
I will close with Pat’s message to you all, “I want everyone here to know I am happy in eternity. And thanks for coming.”
For friends so wishing memorials in memory of Pat may be directed to the St. Andrew’s Church Fund, Kenaston Sask.; Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Fund or to the Saskatchewan Diabetic Association.
Hanson’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.