Robert Francis Dulle
1922 – 2013
(Gopher)

With sadness we share the passing of our 90-year-old Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa which occurred on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Davidson Health Centre in Davidson, Sask.
Dad was born on April 17, 1922 in Veurne, West Flanders, Belgium to Florent and Camilla Dulle. He was a tiny little guy weighing two pounds at birth; his mom would often recall how she would wrap him up, put him in his dads’ wooden shoe then place Dad in the oven to keep him warm. In 1926, at age four, Dad and his parents immigrated to Canada and made a home in the Davidson district, later relocating to a homestead in the Simpson area.
Dad married Mom (Estella Luypaert) on October 23, 1944. They made their first home in a converted grain bin on Robert’s parents’ homestead. In 1945 they purchased land, started a family and were blessed with 12 children. Dad and Mom retired from farm life and built a new home in Davidson in 1975; Dad loved to talk about how with the help of the boys, family and friends they built the house in one day. Until his retirement Dad worked in the construction trade with Con’s Construction, he was always happiest when he was working and had a very hard time sitting still. Dad’s family was the most important thing to him; he always had time for the grandchildren, he loved every opportunity to spend time together catching up on everyone’s busy lives, the annual Reunion was the highlight of his summers. In his younger days he went to every sporting event his kids were participating in or just volunteered his time to organize the events. Dad enjoyed playing cards especially with his family and the “hit” he would get from his wife when she thought he was cheating! Dad was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Davidson Seniors; he really enjoyed the winter games, bingo, shuffle board, almost anything that would involve visiting with his family and many friends.
Dad was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Estella (2011); and his eldest daughter Florence (1995).
Dad leaves to cherish his memory daughter Eileen (Gordon), Davidson, Sask.; sons Ron (Audrey), Abbotsford B.C.; Jim (Diane), Medicine Hat, Alta.; Jerry (Valarie), Craik, Sask.; Dennis (Vivian), Medicine Hat, Alta.; Wayne (Mona), Saskatoon, Sask.; Larry (Debra), Regina, Sask.; David (Connie), Medicine Hat, Alta.; Randy (Lenore), Saskatoon, Sask.; Calvin (Tracey), Saskatoon, Sask.; Carmen (Kathy), Medicine Hat, Alta.; son-in-law Lawrence McRae (MaryLynn), Craik, Sask.; 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of remembrance was held on March 7, 2013, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Father Eugene Warnke officiated. For friends so wishing memorial donations may be made to either the Alzheimer Society or Cancer Society.
Interment in the Davidson Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were in care of Hanson’s Funeral Service, Davidson, Sask.

Van De Wiele
Acehiel “Ace”
Our father and grandfather, Ace, was taken to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 24, 2013 with family at his side.
He was born on May 16, 1938. He is loved and remembered by his children Doug (Nadine) Van De Wiele, Chuck (Terena) Van De Wiele; grandchildren Stephanie, Shalane, Christopher, Catlan and Kari; great-grandson Dominic; sisters Nera Thompson, Elaine (Larry) Cruise and Doreen Van De Wiele; brothers-in-law Vince (Shirley) Henry, Joe (Betty) Henry, Wayne (Marg) Henry, Victor (Judy) Henry and Leo (Diane) Henry.
Ace was predeceased by his loving wife Loraine, his parents Marie and Adolph, mother- and father-in-law Ted and Laura Henry and brothers Mike and Cyril.
Ace was a very kind, caring and strong man. He was very proud of his family and grandchildren and always there to give a helping hand. Ace worked for many people throughout the years, mostly as an agriculture mechanic. He retired working for Mainway Farm Equipment.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson, Sask. with Father Eugene Warnke OMI celebrant. Interment will take place in the family plot, Davidson Cemetery.
For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Ace may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Fund or to the charity of your choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Dulle, Robert
It is with heavy hearts that Robert’s family announces his passing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Thursday, March 7 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish in Davidson, Sask. at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.

Anne Frances Elizabeth Libke
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our mom, grannie great-grannie, sister, aunt and friend on February 12, 2013. Mom was born February 11, 1929 on the family farm near Kenaston to Roza (Milic) and Nicolas Zdunich. She was the second youngest of a family of 12. On June 30, 1947, mom married Elmer (Tom) Libke. They farmed west of Hanley until 1967 when we moved to town. In 1977, mom went to Prince George, B.C. where she worked with her sister Rose for two years. She then went to northern Saskatchewan for 15 years where she worked at Dawn Lake and Cluff Lake first as a cook and then as a camp attendant. Mom retired in 1994 in Hanley living in her own home until the spring of 2011 when she moved into the senior units in Hanley. Mom enjoyed reading, gardening, baking, crocheting, but most of all visiting with family and friends. She never missed a chance to attend her grandchildren’s events.
Mom was predeceased by dad, her parents, two brothers in infancy, brothers Joe, Jack, Tony, Nick, John, sisters Tillie, Theresa and son-in-law Nic Prosofsky.
Mom leaves to mourn sisters Rose Munro and Helen Chapin; in-laws Marie Zdunich, Lloyd and Gwen Libke, Hazel Libke and Ann Libke; children Diane (Bill) Byrd, Carol Prosofsky, Darryl (Jody) Libke and Cindy (Ron) Townsend. Mom is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren Tanya and Jeff Kolbeck (Dustin, Drew, Drayden), Travis and Cyndi Byrd (Trace, Kailey), Twila and David Livingstone (Parker, Mason); Crystal and Bob Wick (Kegan, Ransom), Troy and Deidra Prosofsky (Cash), Shane Prosofsky and Teghan Lowe; Derek and Candice Libke (Kassie), Evan and April Libke (Grayson, Bailey), Robyn Libke; Dion and Andrea Townsend (Taylor, Peyton) and Melissa Townsend and Travis Yuzik.
The Vigil of Prayers were held Sunday, February 17, 2013 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Kenaston, Sask. at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on February 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. also at St. Andrew’s Church in Kenaston. Interment will be at the Kenaston Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Centennial Hall in Hanley.
For friends so wishing, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

Hilda Ann Manz
October 11, 1957 to February 4, 2013

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda. Suddenly, but peacefully, she passed away in her Davidson home.

Hilda started her schooling in Girvin and graduated from Davidson High School. She attended STI at Moose Jaw for one year, then commenced employment with the Royal Bank at Craik. From there she worked in various communities, ending up in Regina.

She retired from the Royal Bank, moving to Saskatoon with family. She kept busy with volunteer work at the Heart and Stroke foundation and Canadian Mental Health Association.

Davidson was her next move, where she enjoyed being involved in the community, church, volunteer work and caring for her mother.

Hilda was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Shirley Manz.

Left to mourn are Owen, Justin and Jessica Manz, and her aunts and uncles, John and Nola Manz, Joan Manz, Joe Arend, Annie Bearss and Audrey Byrd, as well as many cousins and friends.

Hilda touched the hearts of many and would greet everyone with a smile, wave and always a chat.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson, with Pastor Ron Bestvater (Lutheran) presiding.

Hanson’s funeral home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Joan Marie Schmit July 15, 1928 to February 12, 2013

The family of Joan are saddened to announce her passing Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C. Joan was born in Winnipeg, MB and grew up in Vancouver, BC. She married William E Schmit in June of 1950 and began her life on the farm in Saskatchewan. She was kept busy with the farm, raising six children and volunteering with the school board and swimming pool. Upon Bill’s passing in 1991, Joan moved back to the coast residing at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Here she was able to renew and strengthen friendships with school girl chums. Joan was predeceased by her mother and father Harold and Alice Craig; brother Bill Craig; and husband Bill Schmit. She and Bill leave a legacy in their children Craig Schmit, Morinville, AB; Michael Schmit (Margaret), Regina, SK; Tracy Schmit Schnurr (Doug), Victoria, BC; Doris Colson (Barry) Emerald Lake, SK; Lisa Schmit (Grant) Shaunavon, SK; Mark Schmit (Monica), Chilliwack, BC; grandchildren Stacey, Shannon, Stephanie, Darrell, Ashley, Brittany and Dylan and great grandchildren Brett, Tre, Deegan and Leah. Interment to take place in Davidson Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in memo designate Palliative Care or Davidson Swimming Pool – Town of Davidson Box 340 Davidson, SK S0G 1A0