July 31, 1948 – July 12, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce the loss of Don. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He was married to the love of his life, Dot (Hudson), for 52 years. He was a devoted Father to his kids Clint (Kara) and Chantel (Jamie Connolly) and an amazing Grandfather to Hunter, Addisyn, Anika, Bryttin, and Korven.

His grandkids were his whole world, his pride and joy and they had him wrapped around their fingers. Grandpa Don would do anything for them and was always eager to spoil them.

Don knew everyone and loved to visit. It was hard to go anywhere without him running into someone he knew and needing to catch up with old friends or acquaintances (or make new ones). Everyone that met him loved him.

He was always willing to help others or lend a hand… as long as he could be the boss! He loved to be the boss!

He was a role model and mentor to many. He loved to shape little minds, much to the dismay of many parents. His nephews and nieces always looked up to him, he was the fun Uncle.

He was a father figure to many. He was an “adopted” Dad/Grandpa to many kids over the years.

Don was always joking around, laughing and telling stories. He loved to be surrounded by family and friends. He loved spending his spare time at the cabin or doing anything outdoors. He loved fishing,
hunting, quadding, snowmobiling and golfing. He could not sit still; he was always busy doing something (unless it was to sneak in a quick nap).

He was always up for a holiday whether it was Vegas, Disney or on a beach somewhere hot.

Don was a tough, dedicated, hardworking man. He grew up on a farm in Davidson and moved to Saskatoon in 1967 to become a Journeyman Carpenter. He worked in construction for a few years
before starting his own company, ATEL Concrete in 1980 with his brother Barry. Don was a perfectionist and would not leave a job half done. He had an amazing memory and could remember every detail of every job they ever did. He also farmed full time until 1999.

ATEL was his whole life but his heart was always on the farm and riding in a tractor.

Don loved life, family and friends. There are many stories and loving memories of him over the years.

We will forever treasure the time we had with him.

There will be a private family interment entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.ca

A big thank you to Dr. Shaw and his team at RUH.

Donations can be made in honour of Don’s memory to RUH Foundation’s Mission Possible: Operation New O.R. (103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon SK S7N 0W8).

Mrs. Genevieve Scott (Hammerer) beloved wife of John (Jack) passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 at the Davidson Health Center at the age of 85.

Jenny was born in Humboldt on July 11, 1935 to parents Eugene and Emma Hammerer. She was raised on a farm north/west of Carmel, along with her 2 brothers: Donald and Eugene Jr. and sister Deanna.

After she finished school, she applied for a job at the Davidson Hotel and off she moved to Davidson.

Jenny spent some time in BC with a friend picking strawberries. She met Jack while working in Davidson and they married on April 25, 1958.

Jenny was a fulltime homemaker and together they raised 3 children: Wade, Tammy and Robert. Unfortunately, Robert passed away in 1972.

Jenny was an active community member. She belonged to the Kinettes, was a leader in the 4-H Club and was very involved in the Davidson Agriculture Society. Her love was horticulture.

In 1977, Jenny was hired as a page at the Davidson Public Library. She worked with Myrtle Matchett until Myrtle passed away in 1978. Jenny then took on the role as head librarian and worked with Janet
Lloyd. Jenny loved working in the library. She was a passionate reader and loved visiting with all the patrons. Jenny and Janet were very dedicated to their work at the library, decorating it up for every season.

Jenny loved crafting. She was noted for all the dough dollies in Davidson and area. She also started oil painting. She painted on everything imaginable from canvas to eggs to rocks. Soon woodcarving caught her attention. Nothing stopped Jenny from
trying something new. Her birds and animal carvings won a couple awards at some of the shows in Saskatoon. She even convinced her friend Eileen McRae to join her in the basement to carve. You could always find the two of them carving, playing cards, painting their carving or just having coffee.

While doing all her crafts, she was also busy with her beautiful yard full of colourful flowers and a bountiful garden. Nothing stopped her, not even as her mobility got worse.

Her love was visiting and sharing a coffee with all her close friends. There was always time for a visit. She looked forward to the holidays when the whole family would appear. We all squeezed in the house
some place as the family grew and grandchildren and great grandchildren appeared.

Jenny is predeceased by her parents: Eugene and Emma Hammerer; son Robert; brother Eugene Jr.; grandson Aaron; sisters-in-law Elsie Scott, Margaret McPherson, and Elaine Scott; brothers-in-law: Bernie Faucon, Gordon Scott and Lloyd McPherson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband John (Jack). Son Wade (Susan) and their children Monica (Farren) and John (Yvette) and great grandson Owen. Daughter Tammy (Wesley) and their children: Deidre (Tyson), Michael and Marisha and great grandchildren :Kyla, Keastyn and Brynnlee.

She is survived by her brother: Donald (Lorayne) Hammerer; sister: Deanna Faucon; brother-in-law: Dale Scott; and many nieces and nephews.

We will miss her beautiful smile and wonderful laugh.

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

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

In the early hours of May 29, 2021 Polly – surrounded by her children – peacefully passed in to eternity.

We’re sure she’s already walked in to the party, hugged everyone at least once and passed a plate of food (for the second time!) to all.

Polly was born the 6th of 9 children to Justinus Ubell and Mary Wagner in the Kerrobert Hospital on March 15, 1937.

Raised on a farm in the Luseland area, and speaking only German until she started school, she was always very connected with her siblings.

In 1958 she moved to Craik to work as a nurse’s aide and soon after, Davidson – which proved to seal her fate as a resident of the community and later (in ‘retirement’) the town. Shortly after arriving in Davidson she met her future husband Ray and they were married 6 months later (October 21, 1959).

The union stood strong for 55 years – in part for sure because he loved her Flapper Pie – until his passing (2015).

She continued to work as a nurse’s aide off and on throughout her married life until retirement in 2000. Polly made this community her home and her heart in so many ways – by contributing endless baking for sales at the Davidson Seniors Centre, Catholic Women’s League or her parish, caring with a thoughtful card or phone call, providing whatever you needed when camping (at Craven it’s said her 1968 14 foot Scamper camper must have been the ‘basement model’ as she seemed to have anything you needed in that thing), and just adding to the caring atmosphere of this community.

It has been said that no one will know what time of year we are
in without Polly’s seasonal decorations.

She was not fond of being on the water or boating and she may not have had a passion for the family fishing trips, but would never be left behind. She did enjoy the time alone and could be found sweeping the wood steps of the cabin and eating sunflower seeds when we returned.

When not in her garden, yard or kitchen, Polly could be found at the card table adding up your points before you’d laid your last card or, barring that, she’d be out in a field trucking grain, providing a tailgate meal (turkey and all the fixings, never less), or both – at the same time.

Polly wanted everyone together, all the time. Nothing brought her more satisfaction and pleasure than to see her family greeting each other with a hearty hug.

Polly is survived by her four children – Grace (Ian; and their children Adrian [Caitlin, great grandson Tristan], Nicole [Dave], and Erik), Arlene (Doug), Nonie, Mike (Susanna; and their children Geena, Jacob and Reggie).

Polly is also survived by sister Rose and brothers Adolph and George. Predeceased by an infant daughter – Betty Catherine (1962) and her husband, Raymond Deidrich (2015). She is also predeceased by sister Wilma and brothers Jacob, Joseph, Justinus Jr., William.

Wherever she is, we know she’s not joined the party empty handed – likely she’s providing the cinnamon buns and is dancing to Charley Pride. Don’t ask her to turn down the volume – she won’t.

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

January 11, 1937- May 16, 2021

Eleanor passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband Glen Schollar, her mother, Elsie Gillespie, and her father, Herbert Gillespie.

Eleanor is survived by her children: Mike (Diane) and their children: Chris (Ashlyn), Hayden and Rail, Justyn (Mandi), Rory and Milo; Blair (Sue) and their children: Shireen (Toby), Colton (Miranda), Madison and Emmett; Garth (Dianne) and their children: Kayla (Darcy) Emmett and Atlee, Shane (Chalcey); Donna (Rick); her brother, Andy Gillespie (Joyce); her sister, May Lindquist; her brother-in-law Chris Heathcote; her sister-in-law, Ellen Schollar, as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.

Eleanor loved visiting with family. Family gatherings were one of her greatest joys. She also enjoyed meeting with her friends for coffee, and having a glass of wine now and then.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Davidson Health Care Centre for the care and compassion shown to Eleanor.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11am at the Craik Cemetery family plot. Arrangements in care at Hanson’s Funeral Home, Todd Lockwood, Funeral Director.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Eleanor, may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Helen Kretsch currently of London, Ontario and formerly of Elbow, Saskatchewan passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at the age of 83.

She was a pillar of the community helping with her Church, donating to causes and always with a helping hand.

She loved to go to craft shows, the market and making jams. She taught many the lost art of tatting.

Many Christmas trees have her angels and snowflakes on them.

She moved to London to be with her family after Milton’s passing. She was so happy to be there and got to meet her first great granddaughter Elizabeth and spend time with family.

She will be missed by many friends and neighbors. She is survived by:
Dianne (Ernie), Mel (Tracey), Murray (Lori), Jeany (Harald). Grandchildren: Alex, Daniel, Christina, Erika, Megan and Great-granddaughter Elizabeth, and many relatives on the Kretsch side.

1930 – 2021

Florence Pillipow passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021 at Saskatoon Sask.

She was born October 02, 1930 at Young Sask.

Florence leaves her son Brian (Betty), daughters Sharon Pillipow, Debbie (Garry) Dubyk, nine grandchildren and nine Great grandchildren,

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Florence will be laid to rest in the family plot in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon Sask. at a later date.

For friends so wishing, memorials in memory of Florence may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan.

Hanson’s Funeral Home Davidson in care of arrangements.