Mrs. Ida Dorothy Barlow, 97 years young, passed away in Davidson Health Care Centre Oct. 14, 2018 after a short fight with cancer.

Ida was born on the farm in the Strongfield area May 2, 1921. She was the fourth in line of six children. She was the last remaining member of her family and also the longest surviving Amrud.

Ida was predeceased by her loving husband Percy in August of 1990.

Mrs. Barlow leaves to mourn: son Royce (Ruth) Barlow of Regina, Sask.; daughter Sandra (Augie) Korchinski of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; son Bruce (Joan) Barlow of Lloydminster, Alta.; daughter Joan (John) Vopat of Sidney, B.C. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Special mention also to niece Mary Ann Chomyshen and nephew Dale (Carol) Barlow who were very close to mom and played a major role in her life.

Ida had a love for life. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends, the Arizona lifestyle and was an ardent fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Blue Jays.