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.

Arend, Joseph
Joe was born March 3, 1924 to Mary and Frank Arend in Handel, Sask. Dad was raised in the Davidson area. He attended Star and Kohl schools.
He worked as a hired man stooking and threshing for local farmers. Dad bought land and started farming. In the winter he went to Ontario and worked in the bush.
Joe married Erna Manz, Nov. 24, 1948. Dad and mom did mixed farming west of Girvin. They raised five children, Pat (Don) Old, Randy (Val) Arend, Joanne (Dennis) Lowes, Brian Arend and Bonnie (Barry) Kerpan.
In 1974 dad started custom combining in the States and Canada.
Because of mom’s failing health they moved to Davidson in 1994. Dad retired in 2010 at the age of 86, after he had health problems.
Dad was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always loved to visit with them and have a game of crib.
Dad loved combining, crib tournaments, auctions and collecting old cars. He belonged to a car club and travelled around Saskatchewan.
Dad passed away Oct. 2, 2013 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Rest in peace. We love you dad.

Arnie Wright
October 14, 1930 – September 9, 2013
It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Arnie Wright occurred at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 82. Arnie is survived by his loving wife Barbara (nee) Howarth of 58 years; two daughters, Maureen, Cheryl (Lloyd) Meshka, son Kevin (Debbie); nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephew; his brother Frank and mother-in-law Bella Howarth.
He was predeceased by his parents Arlo and Clara Wright, sister and brother-in-law Etta and Andrew Simon, grandson Douglas Hadden and sister-in-law Muriel Howarth.
Arnie was born, raised and educated in Craik, and farmed until 1990. He was an avid golfer, curler and in younger years played baseball, and was a past president and past secretary of Craik Lions. Ill health prevented him from enjoying the last few years of his life and he succumbed to heart failure on Sept. 9, 2013.