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Murray Winston Peddle

May 20, 1943 – March 18, 2013
It is with great sadness and some relief that we announce the passing of Murray Winston Peddle on March 18, 2013.
Murray was the best friend and husband of Shirley and together they have three children Michelle, Kevin and Wanda. Murray was born on the family farm outside Cupar on May 20, 1943. He was the youngest child born to George and Ethel. He was a precious blessing to his parents and his brother John, who was 22 years old when his baby brother was born. As a child Murray was an excellent trumpet player and often played O’ Canada for the radio broadcasted hockey games in the area.
Murray and Shirley met in grade one at the Cupar School and they were together for 64 years at the time of his passing. They were married on July 28, 1962 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last summer. They began their married life in Regina, where their daughter Michelle was born in April of 1963. Then in the next 16 months came a move to Radville and then Shaunavon where son Kevin was born in September of 1964. They followed this with a move to Melville, and finally in December of 1968 they moved to Craik where their daughter Wanda was born in January of 1972.
In making the move to Craik to become the General Manager of the Co-op, Murray, at age 26, became the youngest General Manager in Saskatchewan Federated Co-op history. During his time with the Co-op, he was a part of many building projects and expansions. The new grocery store and offices, the key lock at Girvin and storage additions to the lumberyard are just a few of these projects.
In 1980, Murray and Shirley built and started Peddles Place at the Craik Regional Park. It was here that Murray earned the nickname “the Candy man”. After eight years they gave the building to the park and it continues to provide candy, ice cream and food to the campers and swimmers.
Murray and Shirley opened the Prairie View Restaurant in 1988. People came in for Shirley’s good homemade cooking and in winter months a good game of crib with coffee. After the closing of the restaurant, Murray went to work at the Husky in Davidson. He also worked as caretaker of the Manor and as a bookkeeper for various community clients. He continued to work until illness forced his retirement in 2008.
Murray was a member of the Craik Curling Club for many years, the Golf Club, Town Council as well as a great announcer for many, many fastball games.
Murray was predeceased by his father George on April 23, 1978; his brother John on July 29, 1978; his mother Ethel on April 24, 1979 and five infant siblings.
Shirley will greatly miss her “Mur”, as will his children Michelle and husband Henry, and their children Sarah and husband Devan, Kane, Joseph and wife Sarah, and David; Kevin and wife Joy, and their children Kandis and husband Grant, Jordan, and Jesse and fiancée Jessica; Wanda and husband Shawn, and their children Shaelyn, Brittney and Sydney; his great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews and friends.
It is a great comfort to us to look around and see the footprint of Dad’s life in the people and places we see every day.

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Pederson
Marjory Mae Pederson passed away on March 26, 2013 at the Central Butte Regency Manor. Marjory was born June 26, 1922, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ector of Elbow. She received an education at Wild Lily School and Elbow High School. Marjory had to forfeit further education to help her father on the family farm. On November 6, 1948 she married Sverre Pederson, second oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Peder Pederson. Sverre and Marjory farmed 18 miles east of Elbow. In 1978, they moved to Elbow and their son Melvin took over the family farm. Marjory was a member of Bonnie View United Church and later she joined the Elbow United Church and served on the Session. She was also a member of the Woodmere Sunshine Club, the Friendship Club and the Elbow UCW.
Marjory is survived by a daughter Mary Anne (Dennis) Depper and their family: Jeanette (Brent) and children Jayden, Kohl, Trey, and Ryder; Darrell (Sherri) and children Avery and Sam; Blaine (Wendy) and new arrival, Alyvia; son Melvin (Kilmeny) and their family: Ryan and his daughter Emily, and Allescia. She is predeceased by her husband Sverre, brother Archie, and sisters Robena Chernick, Wilma Peil, and Myrtle Laybourne.
The funeral service took place at the Elbow Civic Centre on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Ursula Wiig will officiate. Interment will take place at the Elbow Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to the Elbow United Church, Iver Main Place or Regency Manor in Central Butte would be appreciated. In living memory of Marjory, a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Funeral director Gerry Mitchell, W.J. Jones & Son. Phone 693-4644.

Sulz
Darrell Robert Sulz passed away March 21, 2013 at the age of 69 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. He is survived by his loving companion Lana Cavalcanti and his five children Bev Evans (Daryl), Colton and Kyle; Brenda Scott (Adam), Tyson and Justin; Barb Klenk (Darren), Walker; Brandy Sulz; and Bob Sulz. He is also survived by his sister Irene Jorgenson (Harvey) and his brother Allan Sulz. He was predeceased by his parents Bob and Gladys Sulz.
He will be dearly missed by all. A private memorial service was held March 27 in Davidson.

Preparing for the big melt

In spite of last weekend’s bone-chilling temperatures, spring is coming and people should start preparing for the big melt.
Last week Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency released its March forecast and outlook on spring runoff, advising folks that based on the amount of snowfall this winter, above normal runoff is expected for much of the province, with some parts having the potential for very high runoff and flooding.
The amount of snow in and around Davidson is more than normal.
Citizens could help prevent spring runoff from flooding streets by clearing snow and ice from storm drains near their homes, says Davidson’s town administrator Gary Edom.
“If people notice water building up in front of houses, they should let us know. Some people are really good and they try and open the storm drains themselves,” Edom said.
This is what June Wankel did last Thursday. She used an axe to chop ice from plugging the storm drain in front of her Railway Street home. This will help stop water from flooding Railway and Francis streets.
The potential for flooding will depend on how quickly the snow melts and if the area receives more snow or rain. The ground was fairly dry heading into winter, thanks to a hot dry summer and fall, with below normal rainfall in the area in 2012.
Provided the snow melts slowly, people may avoid the flooding and seepage problems experienced in 2011.
Still they could help prevent water from entering their basements by moving piles of snow away from foundations, ensuring downspouts are clear and draining away from their house and checking that sump pumps are working, Edom said.
People should note that damage to basements caused by water seeping into homes is not covered in Home Paks.
Damage due to melting snow and ice on a roof may be covered depending on the homeowner’s insurance policy. Insurance agent Jason Shaw advises people to check with their insurance broker to see what type of coverage they have.

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McJannet, David Ian
passed away peacefully Wednesday night, March 6, 2013 with family around him and has gone to be with the Lord. Ian was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan and migrated to Ontario in the 1960s. He and his wife Kay purchased and operated the very successful Love Printing in Ottawa, from which he retired as President and CEO. He was passionate about many things, not least of all his love of flying, having earned his private pilot’s license in his 40s. He loved time spent at the cottage in Quebec but beyond all, his family was the centre of his life. Lovingly remembered by his wife Kay (nee Sweet). Dearly missed by his children Cheryl, Dean (Martha), Cynthia and Melanie (Paul). Beloved brother to Reed (Valerie) and Mary. Adored and missed by his grandchildren Andrew, William, James, Ashley, Nicole, Benjamin and Grace. Dear nephew of Max (Joy), Eleanor and Grace. Loved by brother-in-law Ernie Murray (Sandra). Predeceased by his loving parents David and Rose Marjorie, his brother James William Roland, and uncles and aunts Agnes (Lenard), Jean, John (Helen), Annie (Charlie), Teddy, Isabel, Flip (Bert), Mary (Harry) and Dorothy (Tom). Also predeceased by loving uncle and aunt, Jack and Inez Howland. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, as well as grand nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Ian’s life took place at the Irvine Memorial Chapel at Roselawn in Maitland, Ontario on Monday, March 11. In remembrance, memorial donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged. Visit an online memorial at www.irvinememorial.com. For all who knew and loved him; he is flying with the angels and this is Gulf Alpha Zulu Quebec signing off.

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Edwards
Douglas Grant

February 22, 1929 – February 16, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather. Surrounded by his family, Doug passed away on February 16, 2013 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital.
Dad was born on February 22, 1929 at the Edwards Homestead in Craik. He was predeceased by his wife, Eunice; his parents, William and Maggie Edwards; his brothers, Bill and Bob Edwards; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Edwards, Freda Edwards, Faye Seiveright, Evelyn Dezotell, Doris Renaud, Shirley Manz, Laurie Craib; brothers-in-law, Cecil Dezotell, George Renaud, Bill Bearss, George Byrd, Martin Manz, Bob Craib, Warren Bogart and niece, Hilda Manz.
Doug will lovingly be remembered by his children, Rob (Norene) Edwards, Gail (Lawrence) Prill, Brenda (Colin) Reich, and Doug Edwards; his grandchildren, Heath Edwards (Christie), Laird Edwards, Tyler Prill (Lauren), Tristine Prill, Katelyn Reich (Jordan), Allie Reich, Levi and Selina Edwards. He is also survived by his sister, Peg Bogart; sisters-in-law, Anne Bearss and Audrey Byrd and by many nieces and nephews.
Dad married our mother, Eunice Craib September 26, 1955 and they made their home on the Edwards Homestead where they farmed and raised cattle. Mom passed away October 14, 2003. In November, 2010, due to health issues, Dad moved off his farm and into Craik where he made his home at the Craik Manor.
A funeral service was held February 22, 2013 at the Craik United Church with Anne Marie Francis presiding. Interment was at the Craik Community Cemetery.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.