March 20, 1943 – August 26, 2021

It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Shirley was surrounded by her family as she was reunited with her beloved Mur.

Shirley was born in Southey, Saskatchewan on March 20, 1943.
She was the third child born to Walter and Orma Murray. She grew up on the family farm in Cupar, Saskatchewan with her siblings Clarice, Jim, Brian and Alvin.

Shirley was a quiet, shy child. In grade one she met her best friend, a boy, named Murray Peddle (her Mur).

They were together 64 years and celebrated 50 years of marriage before Murray passed away in 2013.

Shirley and Murray were married on July 28, 1962. They began their
married life in Regina where their daughter Michelle was born in April of 1963.

In the next 16 months, Shirley and Murray made moves to Radville
then Shaunavon, where son Kevin was born in September of 1964.

A move to Melville came next, and then in 1968 Shirley and Murray moved to Craik where daughter Wanda was born in January of 1972.

Shirley enjoyed life in Craik and made many life-long friends with her neighbours.

Shirley worked in the office at the Coop during their early years in Craik.

She was a curler and the occasional golfer. She belonged to the Willing Workers Club and became known for her cooking skills.

In 1980, Shirley and Murray built and started Peddles Place at the Craik Regional Park. After 8 years they donated the building to the park, which continues to provide ice cream and treats to everyone who visits.

In 1988, Shirley and Murray opened the Prairie View restaurant. People came from miles around for some of Shirley’s great homemade food. After they closed the restaurant in 1993, Shirley continued to feed the people of Craik. She catered to many events
in town; whether it was a wedding, graduation, community or family event, everyone enjoyed Shirley’s fabulous food.

Shirley was a devoted wife and best friend to Murray. Together they raised their 3 children and watched their family grow with each new member being welcomed with unconditional love.

When Murray became ill in 2008, Shirley faithfully cared for him. A stroke in 2010 started Shirley’s own gradual health decline.

After Murray’s passing, Shirley with the help of her children, remained in the family home. A major surgery in 2015 necessitated her move to the Craik Health Centre where she resided till her passing.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff that went above and beyond with providing her care, becoming her second family.

Shirley was predeased by her mother Orma (1985), her father Walter (1993), brother Jim (2018) and husband Murray (2013).

Shirley will be remembered for her compassionate, generous and kind heart… and her amazing popcorn balls.

Shirley was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family.
Michelle and Henry, Sarah and Devan (Zhack, Cree, Gabbi, Alexx, Annia, Draye, Lynne, Anthon, Honour, Zinnaya), Kane, Joseph (Jonathan, Boaz), David and Katie (Odin, Archer), Kevin and Joy, Kandis and Grant (Deis, Jade, Sage), Jordan and Brianne, Jesse and Jessica (Kaebri, Kace, Winston), Wanda and Shawn, Shaelyn and Damian (Cali), Brittney and Logan (Brynlee), Sydney and Christopher, Sister Clarice, Brothers: Brian and Alvin (Angie), Sister-in-law: Sheron, many nieces, nephews and their families.

A family service for Shirley will be held and she will be laid to rest beside her husband Murray.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be directed to the Craik Health Trust Fund.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Mr. John W. Scott (Jack), beloved husband of Jenny passed away suddenly on August 13, 2021, at the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 88 years.

Jack was born in Davidson on March 29, 1933 to parents Adam and Henriette Scott. He was raised on a farm east of Davidson, along with his brothers Gordon and Dale and sister Margaret.

Jack’s parents passed away when he was very young. His grandmother, then raised him.

Jack started working as a young man. He worked for John and Kitty
Lockwood, helping with the farm work for a couple of years. He also
worked at Smith’s Sawmill in Northern Alberta for a winter, and at logging in British Columbia for another winter.

Jack started working for the R.M. of Arm River in the spring of 1955. He continued to work for the R.M. for 47 years, and helped out as needed after his retirement.

Jack and Jenny raised three children, Wade, Tammy and Robert. Unfortunately, Robert passed away in 1972.

Jack enjoyed seeing the world and made a couple trips out to Ottawa, Ontario to visit his brother, Gordon and his family. Jack even travelled to the east coast to meet family that Gordon had located. Gordon and Jack also travelled to Scotland to visit the area where the family had originated from and then to England to see the sights.

He loved that trip and the time spent with his brother.

Jack was a gentle and kind person, always willing to help out a friend, especially something in the mechanical field. If they needed a part made or an extra set of hands to do something, he was happy to help.

Jack spent a lot of time woodworking in the basement or puttering in the yard. He was always waiting for that next project that the
kids brought home for him to make.

His love was going for coffee to the coffee shop and visiting with all the guys.

Jack is predeceased by his parents, Adam and Henriette; wife, Genevieve; son, Robert; grandson, Aaron; brother, Gordon; sister, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Elsie Scott, and Elaine Scott; brothers-in-law, Lloyd McPherson, Bernie Faucon and Eugene Jr. Hammerer.

He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Wade (Susan) and their children, Monica (Farren), John (Yvette) and great grandson, Owen. Daughter, Tammy (Wesley) and their children, Deidre (Tyson), Michael, Marisha and great grandchildren, Kyla, Keastyn, and Brynnlee.

He is survived by his brother, Dale; brother and sisters-in-law; Donald and Lorayne Hammerer and Deanna Faucon and many nieces and nephews.

We will miss his quiet humor and wonderful smile.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Davidson Health Centre for their loving and compassionate care during Dad’s last year.

Hanson’s Funeral Service of Davidson, SK in care of arrangements.

Oct 17, 1924 – August 11, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean, August 11, 2021 at the age of 96.

Jean was born in Davidson to Julia and David Miller. She grew up in Davidson with her brothers Hugh and Don.

Upon completion of High School, Jean went to business school in Moose Jaw, then returned to Davidson and worked as a book keeper.

In 1946, Jean married Robert Sampson and raised their 3 children on a farm near Davidson –David (Connie) Sampson, Guy (Colleen) Sampson and Julie (Ernie) Brock.

Robert passed away October 1966. Jean and her children continued to run the family farm.

Jean married John Frizzell March 1974 and they resided in Albany Oregon and later moved to The Dalles, Oregon.

Upon retirement, Jean and John moved back to Davidson in 2000. Jean and John sponsored a Vietnamese family, to come and start a new life in the United States.

Jean was always known to the whole extended family as “Mother”.

Sadly, John passed away in September 2004.

Jean was the Matriarch of the family and was active in the community for many of her younger years. She was a talented pianist, organist, seamstress and knitter.

Although she never could quite grasp how to operate a computer, she could take apart and reassemble a 10,000 piece knitting machine like nobody’s business.

She was a wonderful cook and the love of good food was passed down to her family. She will always be remembered especially for her Brownies.

Jean is survived by brother Don (Elaine) Miller, her 3 children, 7 grandchildren Robert Sampson, Lisa Oaks, Tony Sampson, Curtis Brock, Kelly Katalinic, Justin Sampson and Kristin Sampson and, 14 great grandchildren.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, brother Hugh Miller, sister in law Carol Miller, and granddaughter Laura Sampson.

Jean was loved and will be missed by all her family. Her greatest joy was all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

A private family internment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Davidson Communities in Bloom.

Special Thank You to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at the Davidson Health Centre for the wonderful care and Thank you to Todd Lockwood at Hanson’s Funeral Home.

April 24, 1963 – July 15, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brian Samuel Gust at 58 years.

He passed peacefully with his best friend Sharon Gust and daughter Lacey Allard (Gust) by his side.

Brian was predeceased by his father Robert Gust and sister Sandy Manz.

Brian is survived by his mother Nina Gust; his siblings Les Gust, Sharon Trimble, Gloria Gieselman, Carlton Gust, Brad Gust and Trevor Gust; his children Lacey (Lyle), Brock (Erica), Tiffany (Michael), Joshua, Jocelyn, Jamie and Jennifer; and his grandchildren
Lisette, Dante, Cierra, Kellan, Dezaray, Madison and Colby.

Brian was born in Davidson SK by his loving parents Robert and Nina Gust.

Brian was a jack of all trades, whether he was tinkering on a car or renovating a house.

For most of his life Brian drove truck, which took him to the Lloydminster area and Northern Alberta. Brian also worked Seismic.
Brian last worked maintenance at the Davidson Hospital. One thing about him was he had an amazing work ethic.

Brian was married back in 1984 to Sharon, they had three children together. Although it did not end well, through all their ups and downs they did end up getting to spend some time together in the end and they both got the peace they needed. She spent his last day with him.

Two of his daughters, Lacey and Tiffany, were thankful to spend his last days with him and he was very happy that he got to spend time with all his children over the last few months of his life.

Over the last four years Brian spent his time raising his four younger children by himself and with the help and support of his mom and his many friends he had made in Davidson.

Brian lived a full life, he met so many people and made so many friends along the way. Many of those close friends he considered family.

Brian fought a battle with cancer and had been sick for a while.

There will be no funeral as per his wishes. Some of the family would like to do a Celebration of Life at a later time.

The family asks that no flowers be sent.

If you wish to do anything, please donate to the Cancer Society.

Beverly Jean Oakes (DeClercq), beloved wife of George Oakes, passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 11 p.m. with George, and son Murray by her side.

Bev was born in Imperial in 1952. She attended school in Imperial and married George on Aug. 23, 1969. They had two boys, Raymond and Murray.

She had four granddaughters who she loved dearly, Kendel Anderson, Haley Oakes, Reese Oakes and Blayke Oakes.

As everyone knows, she also had a bunny farm with about 250 rabbits that she went and cared for every day.

Bev worked in Imperial as the Co-op Store Manager for 40 years, until she retired.

Bev will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A service for Bev will be held at a later date, Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

December 18, 1949 – July 15, 2021

It is with sad hearts that the family of Marlene (née Prpic) Simonsen announces her passing, which occurred at Royal University Hospital,
in Saskatoon.

Marlene was the daughter of Joseph and Isobel Prpic.

She grew up in Kenaston, SK, with brothers Melvin (Pauline), Murray (Réjeanne), Merle (Dorothy), and sister Bette (Ernie) Matycio.

She married Larry Simonsen of Hanley, SK in 1968. Larry ran a
Shop-Rite grocery as well as an SGI agency.

Marlene quickly learned the ropes of both businesses and worked
alongside her husband. Marlene spent years volunteering as a member of the Canadian Royal Purple organization and as a member of the Hanley school board.

More recently, she gave her time to the Hanley Housing Authority.
Marlene and Larry had a son, Christian, in 1969 and a second son,
Craig, in 1971.

The boys played all the sports that a small town has to offer, and Marlene enjoyed watching them on the ice, on the ball diamonds, in the gyms – wherever.

Marlene had a passion for curling in her younger years. She was a tremendous cook and a green thumb in the garden. Marlene’s house was meticulously kept; she hosted hundreds of suppers and family holidays throughout the years.

Chris and wife, Jodie (Norrish), gave Marlene two beautiful grandchildren, Kirk (Rebecca) and Taylor. Craig and his wife, Dominique (Bouvier), contributed three more: Samuel, Sophie and Madeleine.

Grandma Marlene positively adored following her grandchildren’s activities. Be it dance recitals or volleyball tournaments, Hilltops games or hockey games, Marlene and Larry drove far and wide
to be present at the grandkids’ events.

Marlene was predeceased by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her siblings, children and grandchildren.

Marlene passed away of cancer after a courageous battle.

Donations to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency or the Hanley Fire Hall are greatly appreciated. A private ceremony for friends and family will occur at a later date.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.