Manz
Shirley
It is with sadness but also with a sense of relief that mother Shirley Manz passed away on July 25, 2012. Shirley was the youngest child born to Robert and Mary Jane Craib and was raised in the Sprattsville district.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Martin, 1999; godson Darcy Peterson and other family members. She is survived by her daughter Hilda; sisters Anne Bearss and Audrey Byrd; brothers-in-law Doug Edwards, Johnny Manz (Nola) and Joe Arend; sister-in-law Joan Manz and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Living on the farm she was kept busy helping out wherever she could. This carried on even when they moved to town with gardening, making pickles and wanting her jars back. Later she kept busy being part of the coffee club and the bingo games at the manor. She also liked to carry her camera and get pictures of anyone who would pose for her. On April 13, Shirley left her home and became a resident at the Davidson Health Centre until her passing. Some of the staff are going to dye their hair as of Shirley’s request, purple was the colour of choice. Ha! So don’t be alarmed if you see some bright colours. The loving care she received was greatly appreciated by the family.
The funeral was held on Monday, July 30, 2012. Rev. Ron Bestvater officiated. The pallbearers were Chad Dezotell, Rylan Dezotell, Jordan Dezotell, Laird Edwards, Johnny Renaud and Ira Renaud. Interment was in the family plot, Davidson Cemetery, Davidson, Sask.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanson’s funeral home, Davidson, Sask.