Vincent Gabriel Beckie died peacefully on June 16, 2025, at age 90. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Cecilia and Nicolas, both of whom had immigrated as children with their parents from Croatia.
Vince was the fourth of seven children. He grew up on the family farm in Bladworth, Sask. district, and attended Briggs Country School. He left home at 16 to finish his last two years of high school at Campion College in Regina. Vince met the love of his life, Hilde, and married on July 2nd, 1960, and would have shared the grand celebration of 65 years of marriage in 2025.
Vince is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Ken and Sam, and sister Dorothy. He is survived by his siblings, Lawrence, Gerald, and Mary, his wife, Hilde, and children Bernadette, Roger (Jean), Vernon (Gerry), Noreen (Mike), Jeanette (Jeff), and Nicole (Marc-Andre). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Vince’s funeral service is being held July 5th, at St. Plus X Catholic Church, North Vancouver.
Mom was the third child and second daughter born to Andrew and Eleanor Storey on January 6, 1928. She was the only child of the five not born on the farm east of Girvin. Mom never asked her mother why, but there were obviously medical issues at birth. She attended Girvin School through to graduation in 1945. The farm was less than two miles east of Girvin, so she and her 4 other siblings usually walked to school. In the winter, her Dad used horse and sleigh. Mom attended Normal School in Moose Jaw in late 1945 and in January 1946 was assigned to teach at a one-room school house near Kisbey, Sask. My Mom and Dad started dating in early 1942 and then Dad joined the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1943. They wrote each other often and Mom waited for Dad`s return in late 1945. They were married in December of 1946. Mom kept sub-teaching at the local rural schools and working in retail stores in Davidson. On St. Patrick`s Day 1958, Lorna came along and on Valentine`s Day 1962, I suppose I (Clark) came along… I don`t recall! Dad and Mom lived in Davidson and grain farmed 6 miles east of Girvin. I recall only the happiest of memories growing up amongst the Davidson and Girvin communities. When Lorna and I were well into our teens, Mom, always very strong and independent, became the first lady to drive a 60 passenger school bus in this area. She then joined Davidson Town Council in the mid 1970`s followed by serving as the first lady Mayor of Davidson from 1980-1988. She believed in progress for Davidson and achieved many improvements. She was a devoted, loving and truly a great Mom and later grandmother and great grandmother. Her cooking was the best in western Canada! She kept a spotless home while also being a great member of many community boards and charities. She was our everything… a tower of strength… a shining light of the greatest generation. God bless you Mom….
Davidson School Principal Crystal Johnson presented 2024 Graduate Ava McIvor with the prestigious Governor General’s Award. The award is awarded to the student graduating with the highest-grade point average, and is presented a year after the recipient graduates.The grads are (back row left to right) Lily Schneider, Addison Doell, Madalyn Fahlman, Seth Johnson, Tyce Farden, Johan Bezuidenhout, Max German, Jaxzen Wightman, Sydney Shaw, Anne-Mari Brits, Naya Breker, and Aliana Worman. In the front row are Keeley Pedersen, Jade Ulmer, Tessa Nelson-Schneider, Aimee Killoh, Jade Bellerose, Aubrey Gray, Emilee Smith, and Sharlotte Chidzungu.Aimee Killoh, Aubrey Gray and Aliana Worman had everyone in stitches as they hilariously predicted where their peers would end up as they took ‘A Look to the Future.Valedictorian Addison Doell shared advice for her peers as they turn the page and start a new chapter in their lives.Sharlotte Chidzungu and Anne-Mari Brits concluded the ceremony, acknowledging those that helped along the way.
Kindergarten grads Kynlee Ehrhardt (left to right), Deacon Erlandson, and Madilyn Bakken stole the ceremony with their smiles and excitement.Mrs. Dolman (left) and Mrs. Millington acknowledged Jaimen Pihrag and Morgan Stephens for their performances at the district track meet at Guthridge Field in Moose Jaw. Pihrag placed fourth in the 3,000 metres. Stephens placed third in the 1,500- and 3,000-metre races.Mrs. Stinsen presented (from to right) Kurstyn Vibert, Sophia Kearns, and Taun Dorsett with their Academic Merit Awards.Honour Award winners (from left) were Adrian Fraser, Autumn Dermody, Morgan Stephens, and Addison Miedzinski.
Dorothea Exelby, age 91, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Moose Jaw. She was born September 17, 1933 in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. She graduated high school in Richmound and from RN Nursing at Grey Nuns Hospital, Regina, in 1955.
Dorothy and Ross Exelby married in 1956 followed by 7 children arriving 1957-1966. Dorothy lived, nursed and raised her family with Ross at Craik until 2002 when the two retired to Moose Jaw. They enjoyed a neighbourhood of many retired farmers. After Ross passed, she moved into Points West where she made more good friends.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Ross Exelby and her son, Dennis Exelby.
She is survived by her children Terry Smith (Jim), Willie Exelby (Dianne), Dan Exelby (Kati), Gail Quinn (Stu), Margo Exelby and Tom Exelby (Kim).
Granny was adored by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister Rose MacPhail and sister-in-law Esther Exelby.
A graveside service will be held at Craik Cemetery, Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2pm. A social will follow at Craik Community Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to one of her preferred charities, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
