It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes on Sunday June 14, 2020 at the age of 96 at the Craik Health Centre where she had resided since 2016.
Agnes Louise (Purves) Faul was born March 27, 1924 in Saskatoon to Marguerite & George Purves. She grew up on the family farm west of Craik with her 6 brothers & sisters and attended the Holmsdale School. In 1944 she moved to Calgary and worked in a laundry and the National Bakery. In January of 1946 she married George Faul in Belleville, ON. A son Wayne Douglas was born in Calgary on March 21, 1952. In March of 1954 they returned to Craik to assist Dad Purves, who was in failing health, with the farm. In 1960 they purchased the Kemsley farm where a new home was built in 1966. Agnes was very involved in activities in the area, belonging to the Craik United Church, Sweet Adelines, and Birthday Club. Her yard and garden were a masterpiece. She loved to crochet and had many doilies. Even after George’s passing she remained on the farm for 13 years until no longer possible. She moved to Mulberry Estates in Moose Jaw where she resided for 6 years until it was necessary to go into the Craik Regional Health Centre where she resided for 4 years until her passing.
Agnes was predeceased by her parents George & Marguerite Purves, her husband George in 1993, brothers Edward (Evelyn) Purves, Ken (Martina) Purves, sisters Joey (Andy) McCall, Sister Margaret, and Bernice (Bunny) John Stulberg. Agnes is survived by her brother John (Mary Ann) Purves, also her beloved nieces and nephews Joan Brooks, Doris (Glen) Dieno, Todd (Soraya) Purves, Tanya (Craig) McLaughlin, Diane (Bill) Stevenson, Sharon (Matthew)
Bruce, Brian (Sandi) Purves, Glen (Marla) Purves, Marlene Purves, Irene Purves and many great nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid-19 a memorial service will be planned at a later date. If desired memorial contributions to the Craik and District Health Centre or the Craik Cemetery Fund would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Thank you to Hanson’s Funeral Home for taking care of arrangements. A huge thank you to Staff at Craik Regional Health Centre for the excellent care over the years. We are extremely grateful to Jane Ward and Sharon & Ralph
Schollar for their friendships and many visits and assistance in taking care of Agnes’ needs in the past years. Your visits meant a lot to her and her family appreciates all that you have done. We are happy that you were able to have outdoor visits with her the week before her passing!