Thode
Evelyn May Thode
February 19, 1921 – January 8, 2013
Evelyn May Thode, 91, peacefully passed away in Nanaimo, B.C.
Evelyn grew up in Bradwell, Sask. She attended Saskatoon Normal School but taught school only briefly. She married Bill Thode in 1942. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Dundurn United Church. She was a loving ‘super mom’ as well as partner in Thode Hereford Ranch.
After moving to Saskatoon, they attended Grosvenor United Church. Evelyn loved gardening, sewing, piano-playing and bridge. She played many sports but was passionate about curling and golf as an active member of Holiday Park and Greenbryre courses.
They enjoyed their southern U.S. winters as well as many other international trips. Evelyn and her family very much appreciated her sister, her golfing friends and others who helped her continue activities during her later Saskatoon years. Her last seven years were spent in B.C. at the Nanaimo Seniors Village. Evelyn will be remembered for her selfless dedication to her family and friends as well as for her spirited ways.
Evelyn is survived by her six children: Judy (Tony) Zerr and Margaret (Bruce) Tew of B.C.; Janie (Fred) Jardine and Barbara (Larry) Cufino of Ontario; Kathy Thode (Bill Millier) of Moravia, NY; and Tom Thode of Saskatoon; her two siblings: Yvonne Lindberg and Gerald (Fran) Harnett of Saskatoon; her eight grandchildren: Bruce (Carolyn) Jensen, Kathy (Richard) Robinson, Dennis (Paula) Tew, Michael (Amber) Tew, Jeff and John Jardine, Jennifer Cufino and Andrew Millier and 12 great-grandchildren.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband William ‘Bill’ Thode; her brothers Don (Laura), Jim (Marg) and Harold (Barb) Harnett; her brother-in-law John Lindberg; and her grandson Rudy Zerr.

A Celebration of Evelyn’s Life will occur at 1 p.m. on January 21, 2013 at the Saskatoon Funeral Home.

Miller, Thomas
Thomas Peter was born on May 7, 1929 in Aylesbury, Sask. and passed to a better place at the age of 83 on December 25, 2012 at the Regency Manor in Central Butte, Sask. Tom is survived by daughter Valda (Francis); son Don; daughter Carol (Roger); daughter Trudy (Troy); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was predeceased by son Gordon.
A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Craik, Sask. followed by a gathering at Craik Community Legion Hall. All donations in memory of Tom may be made to Iver Main Place Care Home, Box 550 Central Butte, Sask., S0H 0T0.
Arrangements were in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

EMIL WILLIAM BAHT

Emil passed away peacefully early on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 after having spent the previous day visiting with each of his children and other members of his family.
Emil was born February 8, 1925, at Imperial, Sask. As a young man, he worked at Clarkson’s Garage where he met his future bride Anne Clarkson, whom he married in 1949. While helping Anne to raise their family of seven, Emil farmed his parents’ land, worked at the rink, and owned the Etter’s Beach store. The work nearest his heart, though, was farming, from which he retired only last year.
Emil was proud of his family and looked forward to the family gatherings.
He really enjoyed the game of cribbage and, right up to a few hours before his passing, played each game with enthusiasm.
Emil was predeceased by his parents George-Emil and Louise; his wife Anne (1984); four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his children Robert (Faye), David (Merlane), Jeannette Anderson (Garry), Murray (Louise), Garnet (Francine), Joanne Romich (Darwin), Micheal (Myrna); his brother William (Lucy); his brother-in-law Lynn Clarkson (Margaret-Anne); his sisters-in law, Joy Baht and Ethel Clarkson; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Emil’s memory, may be made to Chip and Dale Homes Inc., (granddaughter Amanda Baht’s special needs home) 75 Kress Street, Regina, SK, S4N 5X8.

Catton, Alta Pearl
Alta Pearl Catton was born on Dec. 16, 1916 on the Silverdale Stock Farm near Hanley. The sixth of nine children of Brooksbank and Lila Alta Catton, she spent almost her whole life in and around Hanley.
She went to school at Crescent View and Hanley schools then helped out on the family farm until she married Russ Richardson on Mar. 24, 1941 and moved to his farm near Strong Siding.
In 1944 they moved into town and remodeled a barn into a very comfortable, modern home where they lived and raised three strong, independent children. Alta was a full-time homemaker during these years, cooking and cleaning (her house was always spotless). She loved gardening and spending time in the yard. In later years she especially loved crocheting and won many awards at the local fairs for her precise work.
In 1957 the family moved to Hemet, California for a year, where Russ took on a building project to complete 15 small rental homes.
Alta and Russ divorced in 1970 and in the fall of 1972 Alta traveled all the way to Australia to spend a year with her son Ron and wife.
She moved into the seniors housing units in Hanley as soon as they were completed in the late seventies and lived there for more than 30 years.
Failing health forced her to move into Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon in 2010, but her health continued to deteriorate until she passed quietly on Dec 9, 2012, just one week short of her 96th birthday. A memorial service was held in Hanley on Dec. 14.
Alta is survived by her youngest sister Arlene and by her three children, Ron with wife Libby, daughter Linda, and son Don, as well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Vandenaweele, Kenneth
With unconditional love and sadness, the family of Ken Vandenaweele announces his passing. Ken was born on July 8, 1960 in Imperial, Saskatchewan. He passed away on December 29, 2012 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Ken was survived by his mother Alma and his wife of 28 years, Laurie-Lyn. Ken and Laurie-Lyn raised two daughters together, Charla and Cayla. He has a sister Theresa who is married to George.
Ken was predeceased by his father Jerome and his mother-in-law Olive Dean.
For the past 10 years Ken co-owned an auto body shop. He loved his work. Ken enjoyed building furniture for his family and he was the one to see when having computer problems.
Laurie-Lyn, Charla and Cayla would like to thank the staff at the Davidson Health Centre, with a special thank you to the head nurses. Thanks also goes to Dr. Lang and Hanson’s Funeral Home. Last, but not least, a thank you goes to the people who supported and stuck by Ken’s family from the very beginning.

Slade

Paul Slade passed away after a lengthy illness with family by his side, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at the Union Hospital at the age of 57. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Paige Norman. Paul is survived by his parents Arnold and Audrey Slade. Loving father of Kerri Norman (Eric), Sarah Towriss (Cory), and Nicole Slade. Cherished grandfather of Shaelyn, Brody, Javen, Dawsey, Owen and Slade. He will be missed by his brothers Phil (Brenda), Pete (Wanda), and Pat, by his sister Cathy, and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Paul was born in Portage La Prairie, Man. to Arnold and Audrey Slade on Jan. 11, 1955. Being an Air Force family they lived in several places, but he spent most of his growing-up years in Moose Jaw. After graduating from Vanier Collegiate, he began working at CP Rail in 1973. He worked faithfully there as a conductor until he retired in 2008. Paul enjoyed summer camping trips with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors, baseball and photography. He also spent many years collecting and sharing his love of music. In the last few years Paul enjoyed his home, gardening and wildlife. A Celebration of Paul’s Life was held at Parkview Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Blair and Kelly Scott, Funeral Directors. (306) 694-5500. Please sign our online book of condolences at www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca