Helen Remmen
April 25, 1925 – October 30, 2013
Helen Remmen passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 30, 2013.
Left to mourn are her husband of 59 years, Rolf; daughter Marilyn (Gerald); son Arnold (Wendy) ; daughter Betty (Derrick); daughter Cathy (Dwight); son David (Tammy); and son Murray (Cathy); 16 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister Nellie Ballard; sister-in-law Lillie Schultz; brothers-in-law Allen (Lil) Toles, Patty, Ivar and Punch Remmen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen was predeceased by her parents, Ernie and Rosa Harbor; her parents-in-law, Tom and Anna Remmen; her brother Stanley (WWII); her sisters, Doris Toles and Catherine Suttie; her sisters-and brothers-in-law, Lyle Ballard, Jim Suttie, Stella (Sveinung) Trulsred, Torger (Bertha) Remmen, Irene Remmen, Harold Schultz, Marie (Cliff) Doncaster and niece Ann Archibald. A funeral service for Helen was held on Nov. 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Hanley Lutheran Church. Pastor Kristin Soveran officiated.
Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson were in charge of arrangements. Her cremains were laid to rest at the Sunny Valley Cemetary.

Goodsman, George Edward
October 18, 1917 – October 26, 2013

George Edward Goodsman was born at home on his father’s homestead on October 18, 1917. He took his schooling at Bermuda School and completed grade eight before leaving school to assist his father on the farm. He remained a farmer all of his life. He grew up in the age of horses and always loved them. He owned and enjoyed horses throughout his lifetime. He chose to serve his Lord and Master in 1933 at the age of 16 and was faithful to this choice to the end of his days. He married Jean when he was 35 years old and was married for almost 61 years. He died peacefully in the Davidson Health Centre on October 26, 2013 at the age of 96. In his younger days, George loved to have fun and was known to be a tease. He had a wonderful memory for numbers, names and events until his final illness. We have lost a link with the history of this community as well as the history related to friends and family. In the last stage of his life his caregivers remarked on how thankful he was.

He is dearly loved and fondly remembered by his wife Jean of Stalwart; three sons; Gordon of Thailand (Brenda); Gary (Bonny) and Glenn of Stalwart ; and his daughter Gayla of Lethbridge, Alta., as well as grandchildren Devin, Tanna and Jeric and step-grandchildren Sheena, Chelsea (Tyler, Kale) and Sean. He is survived by one brother, Frank (Helen) of Lumsden and brother-in-law Albert (Olive) of Viking, Alta.; sisters-in-law Edna of Saskatoon, Marie of Stalwart, Ellen of Regina, Marg of Maple Ridge, B.C., Ella of Calgary, Alta., Audrey of Kelowna, B.C. and Phyllis of Viking, Alta. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
 

The funeral service was held in Imperial Community Centre, Imperial, Sask. on Friday, November 1 at 2 p.m. conducted by Jim Atcheson. A private family interment preceded in Imperial Cemetery. For those so wishing donations to Long Lake Valley Foundation or Davidson Health Centre would be appreciated. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com

Schneider
Lucille Veronica
Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on October 15, 2013 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Lucy married Ray Schneider in 1949 and bought their own farm in Young where she worked hard milking cows and raising chickens. In the late 50s they moved to Bladworth and Lucy took over the chores and raised her children while Ray worked away from home. She loved being in her garden, playing cards, visiting and cooking for her family and friends. There were always cinnamon buns in the oven, pies cooling on the counter and a pot of soup on the stove. A few years later Lucy went out to work and was the custodian at the Davidson Schools for many years. Lucy retired when Ray’s health failed and she was devoted to taking care of him until he moved to the Davidson Health Centre. She looked forward to cooking his favourite meals when he came home on weekends. The coffee pot was always on and the house was always full of company, either playing cards or Yahtzee. She loved to play Bingo and go to the casino but her greatest joy was her children and grand kids. She kept up with their lives through many visits and phone calls. She was right by their side through the good and the bad. She was an angel on earth.
She will be lovingly remembered by children Michael (Carol), Stanley, Debbie, and Dean (Heidi); grandchildren Jason (Tamara), Scott (Melissa), Janelle (Jason), Roxanne (Nick), Heather (Dan), Brittany (Greg), Joshua (Stephanie), and Jordan (Katelyn); great-grandchildren Eric, Paige, Logan, Teagin, Tessa, Lachlan, Brooke, Hailey, Kassidy, Shaye, Bruin, Carter, Jayla, Cohen, Chloe, and plus one; sister Esther Irvine; brothers Clifford (Elaine) Irvine, Roger (Lorraine) Irvine, Richard Irvine and Stewart (Roxanne) Irvine; sisters-in-law Marcella Mitzel, Emelia (Lawrence) Pavelich, Theresa (Edward) Haberman and Grace Schneider; brothers-in-law Pius Schneider and Lawrence (Kay) Schneider; uncle Vincent (Pat) Pavelich and aunt Shirley (Dale) Weisner; also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Lucille was predeceased by her husband Raymond; mother Frances Irvine; son-in-law Jose Vicente; parents-in-law Michael and Kathryn Schneider; sister and brother-in-law Cecilia and Vern Pinceman; brothers- and sisters-in-law Andrew (Shirley) Schneider, Elizabeth (Ken) Christopher, Jerome Schneider and Peter Mitzel.
Funeral services were held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Davidson, Sask. Lucille was laid to rest at the Bladworth Community Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home.

McLaren, Dorothy May
Oct. 28, 1920 – Sept. 15, 2013
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and auntie.
Dorothy was born in Girvin on Oct. 28, 1920 to Dave and Euphemia Low. She was raised and got her schooling in the Girvin District.
She married Peter Alexander McLaren on July 25, 1944. They lived in the Girvin area where they farmed and raised their five children until 1985 when they moved to the Craik manor.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Peter on July 23, 1993. She continued to live in Craik for awhile then moved to Davidson.
Dorothy was also predeceased by her son Jim in June, 2009. She leaves to mourn her children, son Larry of Girvin, daughters Betty of Davidson, Donna (Gerry) of Coronach, son Doug (Cindy) of Davidson and daughter-in-law Sharon of Bladworth. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Dorothy loved sports like curling, playing ball and later golf. She enjoyed music, reading, jigsaw puzzles and crosswords. Her favourite thing to do was going out for coffee with family and friends – they also came first in her life. Mom, until we meet again, we love and miss you forever. Your loving family.

Beecher, Lavina
Sept. 2, 1921 – June 27, 2013
“It is not sorrow that lasts forever – it is love”.
Lavina is survived by her loving family: sons Amel and Malcolm Beecher; nephew Mark Wessley; niece Alison Wessley and son Lucas. Lavina was predeceased by her parents William and Mary Anne Wedow; husband Clarence; daughter Ardice; as well as cousins and other family members.
For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Lavina may be directed to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Lavina’s life funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. from the New Life Pentecostal Church, Davidson, Sask. with Pastors John Slemming and Russell Sparks officiating. Interment was in the family plot, Craik Community Cemetery, Craik, Sask.

McLean, Velda Gayle
1936 – 2013
Velda Gayle McLean was born on Dec. 1, 1936 and received into the waiting arms of her daughter Diana on Sept. 17, 2013. She will be lovingly missed by her husband and friend of 50 years – Dalton; her daughters Linda (Ron) Book, Laurie (Ed) Niska, Joanne (Aime) Brochu, Beverly (Randy) Rusing, Jeannie (Jason) Coutts; son-in-law Joe Kretsch and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her daughter Diana Joy Kretsch, her mother Gladys Meshka and her brother Ken Fraser.
As a homemaker, she passes on many favourite recipes; with her hobbies we all hold a treasure that she found or made; her nostalgia leaves us with many memories around the holidays and birthdays; her gardening leaves many flowers a bloom; her helping hands will not be forgotten by the community or by her family; the fish stories will live on; and her countless hours on the beach leave footprints that will never wash away. Velda spent her life looking after family, volunteering her time to many service clubs including Willing Workers, the Elbow Quilting Club and Wellness Clinic She enjoyed helping out at the Elbow rodeo, building of the Elbow playground and so many other community projects. She spent many happy days on the beach and loved to watch and teach all the kids to waterski and tube. Boating and fishing were some of her favourite pastimes. She enjoyed any activity her family and friends took part in.
Velda will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her love will live on at every special occasion, the memories cherished, her laughter heard, her smile seen and her strength forever remembered!
We would like to thank all those who have paid tribute to Velda. Donations are gratefully received by the Elbow Quilting Club, the Palliative Care Unit at the Davidson Health Centre, the Canadian Cancer Research Fund or the charity of your choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.