Meiklejohn, Ilene
Ilene Joyce Meiklejohn of Hanley, SK
December 3, 1935 – June 25, 2014
Ilene married George Meiklejohn on Nov. 4, 1955. They have two children Greg (Michele) and Vicki (Kevin) and four grandchildren: Steven, Jordan, Shelli and Shawn. Ilene was predeceased by her daughter Shelli in February 1980.
Ilene requested that no funeral service be held. A family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Rae, Robert
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert George Rae, age 73, of Imperial, Sask. on June 9, 2014. Robbie was born on June 28, 1940 to George and Mary Rae at Simpson, Sask., and was the eldest of six children. He grew up on the Rae family farm, nine miles west of Imperial and his family moved to town in 1951. Robbie met the love of his life, Margaret Burkitt in 1962 and in January of 1964 they were married and have resided in Imperial ever since. Robbie worked for Mel-Cam industries for 10 years and in 1975 began a 25-year career with Cameco, working at the Collins Bay Uranium mine. He retired from the mine in 2000 and during his retirement years, Robbie worked for local farmers during seeding and harvest. Robbie enjoyed spending his summers at the family cabin at Etter’s Beach. He also enjoyed his grandchildren’s activities and spent hours in the rink watching their hockey and ringette games and many other activities. Robbie stayed busy working around the yard in town and at the lake keeping them in immaculate condition. Robbie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Margaret; four sons, Dean (Shirley), Trent (Cindy), Steven (Charlene) and Michael, and seven grandchildren; Carter, Katrina, Josh, Luke, Maria, Max and Ben. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters; Jim (Diana), Glen (Lynn), Daryl (Debbie), Jean (Jim) Baird, Judy (Dave) Symington. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Lil Burkitt, brother-in-law Gilbert (Gail) Burkitt, sisters-in-law Barb (Brian) Potts, Eileen (Roy) Lamarsh, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Robbie was predeceased by his parents Mary and George Rae, father-in-law Arnold Burkitt and brother-in-law Donald Burkitt. Robbie’s family thank you for attending. For those so wishing donations to Long Lake Valley Health Foundation, Box 88, Imperial, Sask., S0G 2J0 would be appreciated.
The funeral service for Robbie was held June 14, 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Imperial, Sask. with Dr. Kathleen James-Cavan officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Robbie’s family and friends. Bob and Audrey McCallum attended the register, Doug Burkitt and Alan Rae were the ushers and Sharon Crittenden was the organist. Pallbearers were Josh Rae, Luke Rae, Carter Rae, Maxwell Rae, Kevin Rae and Scott Lamarsh. Dean Rae delivered the eulogy. Interment took place at Imperial Cemetery. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com

Morrow
Florence Mary Morrow (Lehmann) died peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Ann’s Nursing Home, Saskatoon. She leaves to mourn son Todd (Val) of Stanford, Montana, daughter Gayle (Travis) Frandsen of Bozeman, Montana; grandchildren Aaron, Malorie, Kris Morrow, and Austin, Colin, Jadin Frandsen; great-grandchildren Armari and Krmari; sister Agatha Rupcich of Kenaston; nephew Mark Rupcich, niece Maria (Scott) Rupcich and many more family members.
She was predeceased by her parents Phil and Mary Lehmann and husband Don Morrow.
Florence was born in Estevan, Sask., July 5, 1939. As a daughter of a CNR railroader, the family lived in many locations in Saskatchewan. Parents Phil and Mary, sister Agatha and Florence finally settled in Davidson in 1953.
Florence was a free spirit. As an adult she worked in the restaurant industry – Weighill’s Café and Sekulich Café. After her marriage in 1962 to Don Morrow of Holdfast, Don’s occupation with Power Companies took them to Swift Current and to Montana communities, settling in Stanford, Montana. Florence was a busy homemaker for Don, Todd and Gayle. Her friendly, happy, helpful personality brought joy to many.
Her challenge with health problems brought her back to Davidson where she cared for her mother until her mother’s death in 1995. Then she moved to a smaller residence in Davidson where she made friends, cared for neighbours and volunteered. As her health declined, Florence moved from Davidson to Craik to Saskatoon Care Homes settling in St. Ann’s Nursing Home. During this time she received special care from dedicated caregivers. St. Ann’s staff became her extended family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held in Davidson Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Celebrant Rev. Father Eugene Warnke OMI. Tribute was given by cousin Pat McFarlane.
Arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.

William (Bill) Max Thomas
It is with profound sadness that the family of William (Bill) Max Thomas announce his passing on April 19, 2014 at the age of 68 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Melanie, his daughter Wendy (Gerry Broom) of Frontier, his son Jeff (Shauna) Thomas of Davidson and his beloved grandsons, Ryan Broom of Saskatoon, Christopher Broom of Frontier and Isaiah Thomas of Davidson.
Bill was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan on December 9, 1945, the oldest child and only son of Wendolin and Catherine Thomas. He was followed by two sisters, Barbara and Margaret. He attended school at Detchon School, a short distance from the farm and when it closed, he rode the bus to Davidson for classes. School did not appeal to Bill so he left the area in his late teens to work at various other opportunities, but did not stray long from the land. He returned to Davidson where he met a “new-comer” to the area, Melanie Marie Rice in 1965. On July 16, 1966, Bill and Melanie were married at St. James Church near Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan and they took up residence in a small yard site west of Davidson. Wendy was born a year later on July 13, 1967, then Wendel passed away shortly after, in August of 1967 and Bill moved his new family to the home place where he took over the farming and cattle operations. Jeffrey was born on September 5, 1968.
Bill and Melanie worked the land and raised cattle for many years, facing the day-to-day tribulations of the industry. Both of them spend endless hours driving and riding on buses attending many hockey tournaments as Jeff was very active in the sport. The Thomas farm was always busy with many friends stopping in at all times as Bill was never too busy to visit. They enjoyed winter ski trips with friends and relatives to various ski resorts in the United States and spent as much time as possible during the summer at the cabin on the lakeshore of Marean Lake. Spring and Fall always brought lots of activities on the farm with calving, then seeding, then finally harvest. Life was full and later on, Bill enjoyed travelling to Frontier to visit with Gerry and Wendy and occasionally helping out with their farming if the timing was right.
Bill’s pride and joy, other than the farm, were his grandsons – all three of them. He was proud to attend the graduation ceremonies of both Ryan and Christopher and enjoyed attending as many of their school and sports functions as possible over the years. He particularly enjoyed when he got to attend hockey tournaments and volleyball games to watch his grandsons play. With the arrival of Isaiah, he adjusted to a younger version and was happy to see Jeff and Shauna plan, build and move into a new home right in the farmyard.
For the past several years, Bill and Melanie ventured south to Yuma, AZ where they had purchased a trailer at an active little resort. They couldn’t wait to get there so they spent Christmases down South Frontier with Gerry and Wendy, then would leave shortly thereafter to arrive in Yuma on New Year’s Eve. This past Christmas saw Jeff, Shauna and Isaiah drive to Frontier to have the entire family together.
In January of this year, Bill and Melanie had their first flight in a jet when they flew to Cancun to attend Gerry ad Wendy’s wedding on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Even though Bill didn’t venture out and about much while there, he got to walk on the white sands and see the blue of the ocean.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Wendolin and Catherine, his parents-in-law Sidney and Marie Rice and sisters-in-law Dorothy Rice and Norma Gaillard.
He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Barb (Sonny) Weinberger of Creston, B.C., Margie (Ron) Bort of Saskatoon, Sask., many aunts and uncles, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish in Davidson, Sask. on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Hanson’s Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
Friends so wishing may make a donation to a local charity of their choice.

Russell, Calvin
1928 – 2014
Calvin Harding Russell of Davidson, Sask. passed away peacefully at the Davidson Health Centre on June 1, 2014 at the age of 85. Calvin is survived by his brother Grant, sister Kathleen Loseth, nephew Rick (Jan) Loseth, nieces Lori (Rick) Frank, Cheryl (Kent) Frank, Marilyn (Terry) Barros, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Calvin was predeceased by his parents, sister-in-law Eileen Russell and brother-in-law Victor Loseth.
The Celebration of Calvin’s life took place Friday, June 6, 2 p.m. at the Davidson United Church with Rev. Diane Eurig officiating.
For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Calvin may be directed to the charity of your choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Annetta (Nettie) Hodgins
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mom and Grandma on May 7, 2014, at the age of 86. Annetta Winifred Clark was born in Edam, Sask., to John and Louisa May Clark on August 21, 1927. She had two brothers, George and Charlie and three sisters, May, Edith and Ethel. Nettie received her schooling in the Fairholme district at Clarkville and Sybil Lake schools. At the age of 17 she moved to Battleford and got a job at a restaurant “slinging hash”. While working at a furniture and grocery store, she met a young man with a penchant for Harley Davidsons. Nettie married Stuart Hodgins May 26, 1951. For their honeymoon they rode Stu’s Harley all the way to Mexico City! Stu and Net moved from Saskatoon to the family farm near Bladworth in the late 1950s and built a new home in 1968. They were blessed with two sons: Wayne in 1956, Murray in 1966 and later four granddaughters. Nettie was very active within her community and the Davidson Kinettes. Stu and Nettie loved to travel, camp and fish. They sent many winters in Hawaii as well as southern California. Nettie loved to share her creations from the kitchen with her family, especially her pickles and baking. She remained on the family farm until her passing.
Annetta was predeceased by her husband Stuart in 2006. She was also predeceased by her parents and step-father, her brothers George and Charlie and her sister Ethel. Nettie will be forever missed and remembered by her loving family: her son Wayne (Brenda) and granddaughter Krystal (Chad) Marks; her son Murray (Tracy) and granddaughters Nicolette (Erik Johnson), Jordan and Paige Hodgins. Nettie is also survived by her sisters May Landry and Edith Connochie and sister-in-law Shirley Clark.
A celebration of Nettie’s life will be held Saturday, June 7, beginning at 2 p.m. with a Graveside Service at the Bladworth Cemetery, followed by a social at the Bladworth Hall. Donations in Nettie’s memory may be made to the Bladworth Elks.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.