Amelia Olga Robertson
August 20, 1909 – March 26, 2011
Amelia was the seventh living child born to Fred and Amelia (Yetcha) Schumacher in Kronau, South Russia on August 20, 1909. Her mother and a twin sister died at birth. Her father was left with five sons and two daughters to raise. In November of 1909, Fred married Rosa Stulberg. While still in Russia, they had one son. They immigrated to Canada arriving at Halifax, Nova Scotia in August of 1912 – Amelia being three years of age. They journeyed to Young, Saskatchewan to farm. There were eight more sons born making a total of 16 children in all.
Amelia helped out at home looking after her younger siblings. At age 13 she went to work for people in their homes with the expectation that she give her earned money to her father and stepmother. At times she worked for just room and board. Eventually she was able to keep her hard earned money for herself. With her strong faith and determination she made a life for herself.
On November 16, 1938 she married Clarence Robertson and they farmed eight miles west of Liberty. Amelia was happiest in the kitchen cooking and baking all sorts of wonderful things. She also loved her large garden. They raised chickens, turkeys, pigs, and cattle so their table was always filled with fresh or canned vegetables and meat. She made sure no one went hungry as she had in her younger days. Amelia milked cows, fed and slaughtered chickens, canned numerous amounts of food, helped in the field at harvest time, as well as taking meals to the fields and doing the chores. She sold eggs and cream to help bring in some extra income.
Clarence and Amelia had two children: Keith, born October 16, 1941 and Irene, born December 26, 1945. In November of 1976, they moved into a new home in Liberty built by their then son-in-law, Wayne Pickering. Finally running water, flush toilets, automatic washer and dryer, dishwasher! In March of 2000 they moved to a house in Davidson to be closer to her daughter, Irene and husband Vic Krassman. At age 93 she and Clarence moved into the Davidson Health Centre where she remained until her death at over the age of 101 and a half years.
Amelia loved visiting; also keeping in touch with her family. She rested easy when she knew everyone was all right. The simplest things in life were her greatest pleasures. She will be remembered for her great sense of humour and the kindness and compassion she showed everyone; as well as how she handled what was dealt to her with quiet dignity. She was truly a treasure.
Amelia was predeceased by her mother and twin sister at birth; father and stepmother; one sister; fourteen brothers; and her husband, Clarence. She leaves to mourn: her son, Keith (Darlene) Robertson; daughter, Irene (Vic) Krassman; grandchildren Rod (Cheryl) and Pat (Theresa) Robertson, Rick (Myrna) Pickering and Lori (Chad) Horn; nine great-grandchildren Kyle and Blake Robertson, Gavin and Kirstyn Robertson, Brendan, Ryan and Kaeden Pickering and Calyn and Maryk Horn.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in charge of the arrangements.