Hot off the press! The July 2, 2018 edition of The Davidson Leader.
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Don Schmiedge announces his passing. Born October 20, 1943 Don passed June 11, 2018. Predeceased by parents Ted and Annie and brother Ken, Don leaves to mourn wife Nola, sons Trent (Andree), Chad (Kris) and grandchildren Ben and Kate, niece Rachelle (Tina and Kelly) brother Gary (Lana) and many more nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Don farmed, raised purebred Herford cattle, raised and raced standardbred horses, hunted and fished summer and winter. He served 18 years on Davidson Town Council and several years as a director and President of the Saskatchewan Standardbred Horse Racing Association.
The centre and love of his life was his family. Don followed wherever the family took him be it the hockey rink, soccer field, night clubs to hear the Blue Mules, dance recitals to see his Katie dance or building in the backyard – forts, birdhouses, or whatever his kids or grandkids wanted. When Grandpa and Ben made a building supply run, GPS in hand, we never knew when they would be back or what they would be back with. Greatly loved and sadly missed by all.
Marj was born on 17th July 1931 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. In 1932 she arrived in Bladworth, Saskatchewan and was adopted by John and Lottie Mathers. Marj was raised on the Mathers family farm a mile and a half south of Bladworth along Highway 11. At the young age of 4 Marj lost her mother Lottie. Marj attended school in Bladworth where she graduated in 1948. In November 1953 Marj married the love of her life George Gust. They resided with John on the Mathers farm where they raised two children Rick and Kae. In 1967 John passed away. According to Marj the Mathers farm was lost because the highway was about to go through the living room. The family then moved to 407 Toronto Street in Davidson. Marj lost her husband George in January 1992. Marj was able to stay at the house until 2008 when she moved to the Manor and then to the Davidson Health Center.
Marj enjoyed being at home to raise the children and take care of the home. From an early age she enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. Her passion for this was evident in all of her family members’ homes. For many years Marj was an avid Avon salesperson. Marj and George were always up for entertaining. Whether it was another couple over for a game of cards or 30 or 40 people to play music and dance the night away. Backyard gathering were a favorite for Marj as well. George and Marj spend many nights in their motorhome either camping or attending other small town fairs. Marj was also well known for her memory of dates and the cost of any purchases. She never lost her wit or sense of humor.
Bernadine Barbara Anderson was born to Magdelena and George Sperling, April 17, 1923, on her parent’s homestead near Aylesbury, Saskatchewan. Her parents were of German heritage who immigrated to Canada in the 1900s. Bernie passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday, June 18th., 2018. Bernie was the last surviving, and, youngest sibling of eight – three brothers, Joseph, John, George; and four sisters, Agatha, Rose, Anne and Emma.
Bernie is survived by her loving family, Vida Anderson (Orest Gulaga), Roger (Rosemarie) Anderson, Glorianne Jones, Janine (Lorrie) Webber, Brent (Judy) Anderson, Shelley (Tim) Kreutzer, Aileen (Harry) Kutcher, Dean (Susan) Anderson, Darcy Anderson (Bev Rausch), Kea Rempel; 28 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Bernie was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; son, Ian and great-grandson, Kristian Giddings.
Mom’s childhood was filled with memories of life on the farm including horse and buggy transportation, picking eggs, gardening, herding cattle, pumping water, wandering aimlessly, and homemade ‘everything’.
Mom attended most of her school years at a one-room building called Willow Bluff. She often talked of her competiveness in lessons and activities including geography, spelling, singing, reciting poems and baseball.
Mom graduated from grade 12 and went on to complete a credential from Reliance Business College in Regina.
Mom learned from both her parents, the importance of a deep faith in God. Mom always used her love for and faith in God as a means to everything she did. Regardless of life’s challenges, Mom had a fierce warrior spirit and always tried to stay positive.
Mom was active in gardening, walking and riding her bicycle, right up to when she was about 90 years old.
Many have shared that Mom was an inspiration. Even though we have lost her physically, memories of her will prevail in our hearts and minds as she continues to live on in each of us.
Here is the June 25 edition of The Davidson Leader.
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DAVIDSON—Police are looking for information to help find the person responsible for stealing a Ford pick-up truck in Davidson.
Craik RCMP report that on Sunday, June 10, sometime between 3 and 7 p.m., a late 1990s Ford F-150 black, regular cab pick-up truck with a step-side box was stolen from a residence on the 200 block of Government Road in Davidson.
The suspect in the theft of the truck is described a First Nations female, in her early 20s, of average height and weight with shorter hair. The truck’s owner, prior to the theft, invited the unidentified suspect to the residence.
One wheel short
Craik RCMP is seeking the public’s help in its investigation of the theft of some rally wheels in Girvin.
Sometime between Saturday, May 26 and Thursday, June 7, three 15-inch factory rally wheels were stolen off a pick-up truck parked in a field at Girvin.
Craik RCMP report that the suspect(s) took the unusual step of lifting the truck and placing it on top of other wheels so that the vehicle would not be left sitting on the ground.
If anyone has information about these crimes, they are asked to contact the Craik RCMP at 1-306-734-5200 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
