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Bladworth, Obituary

PALMER

John Lewis Palmer of Bladworth, Sask. age 76 passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2019. John had fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He finally succumbed to his illness at the Davidson hospital with his family by his side. John is survived by his loving family: wife Darlene; children Lana (Steve), Lenny (Richelle), Michelle, and Lorie; grandchildren Raila, Justin, Kelsey, Madison, Autumn, Pierce, Macy, and Mason; great-grandchildren Elena, Jaxtyn, Madison, Zaine, and Phoenix; brother Bob (Monette); sister Lois (Irv); sister-in-law Sylvia; also numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. John was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Hazel Palmer, and brother Larry. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Bladworth, Sask. Cemetery followed by a social gathering at the Bladworth Community Hall. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Jack may be directed to the Bladworth Cemetery, Bladworth Hall or the Bladworth Elks. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Bladworth, Davidson

Goldfish race for Telemiracle

Kinsmen members Jason Low (left) and Kevin Farden load goldfish into the starting blocks for the first race of the night.

The Davidson Kinsmen Club and the Bladworth Elks teamed up to put on a fish fry and goldfish races Feb. 8 at the Bladworth Community Hall.  The Elks cooked a fish fry supper before the auction and races. They fed a large crowd, serving 113 meals of steelhead trout.

The goldfish races have become an annual tradition for the local Kinsmen. It’s a fun event that is entertaining for the family.

This goldfish auction raised $6,055 for Kinsmen Telemiracle 43. sport. The telethon takes place March 2 and 3 in Saskatoon.

 

 

Bladworth, Davidson, Obituary

WALKER, Leland Claude

October 18, 1927

January 1, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Lee Walker, of Davidson, wish to announce his death. Lee passed away peacefully at home, on the evening of January 1, 2019 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife Mary to whom he was married for almost 65 years and his children Pam (Greg) Wetterstrand of Kelowna, B.C. children Spencer, Courtney, and Lindsay; Joanne (Dan) LePoudre of Davidson and their children Philip, Christa, Jocelynn, Garett, Rachel, and Nathaniel; Nora (Garry) Jackel of Blind Bay, B.C. Stephen and Jamie; Lori (Les – deceased) Weigel of Saskatoon, Adam, Andrew and Ashton; Alex (Brenda) Walker of Cudworth. Also left to mourn his loss are all of the grandchildren’s spouses and many great-grandchildren.

Lee was predeceased by his parents Sarah and William Walker and by his siblings, Thelma, infant brother Lyle, Doreen, and Muriel. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law Babe Alix and her husband Jack and his mother and father-in-law Charlie and Evelyn Stewart.

Lee farmed in the Bladworth area for most of his life with Mary by his side. He loved his family, his friends, and his community. He lived his faith and was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He was passionate about history and valued education. He was an active member of his community and generously volunteered his time and resources to help others. He was a member of the Bladworth Elks and enjoyed restoring tractors and vehicles. Lee loved farming, gardening, reading and traveling. He enjoyed being a member of the Davidson Seniors and playing crib with Mary as well as with their many friends.

Lee lived a wonderful life surrounded by those who loved him. We cherish our unforgettable memories of him.

Lee’s life was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Parish, Davidson, SK. Lunch and interment followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson.

Bladworth

Elks host Hall raising good time

Loretta Thunstrom keeps track of the sales while Dave Marcotte shows the crowd the cake that’s up for auction. Luke Palmer, grandson of Neil and Sharon Palmer works as the ringman, keeping track of the bids.

A large crowd filled the Bladworth Hall on Oct. 20 for the Bladworth Elks annual Steak Fry and Hall Fund Auction. The Elks barbecued and served 200 steaks to feed the hungry crowd. After the meal, a small and large item auction provided the entertainment as people paid top dollar for homemade buns, pies and bread.

Local businesses donated items giving people a variety of goods on which to bid. Agricultural services and inputs were also auctioned off, helping to bump off the auction tally. The auction raised more than $16,000, proceeds will go towards completing renovations of the hall, which are nearing completion. The hall is much improved with new drywall, windows, doors, siding. A new suspended ceiling has also greatly improved the building’s acoustics. 

Bladworth, Davidson

Hall renos impress steak-fry crowd

Dan Campbell dropped by the Leader office with a toy tractor that was made from a Singer sewing machine. A similar tractor was auctioned off at the Bladworth Elks Steak Fry in memory of the late Albert Seifert.

BLADWORTH—The Bladworth community got to show off some of the renovations at the community hall April 14 at the Bladworth Elks Steak Fry.

The fresh paint, bright interior and new ceiling tiles were a hit with the large crowd that gathered for the annual fundraiser.

The acoustics in the hall are much improved thanks to lowering the ceiling height and the installation of acoustic tiles that helped deaden the sound made by noisy crowds.

More than 200 steaks were served at the Steak Fry, which is an annual fundraiser. This year’s event featured a local small item auction that brought in just over $3,000.

All proceeds from the auction will go towards the hall fund.

A featured item of the auction was replica John Deere toy tractor made from parts from an old Singer sewing machine. The Seifert family donated the tractor to the auction in honour of Albert Seifert, a long-time member of the Bladworth Elks, who passed away in July 2017. Bladworth Elks member and friend of Albert’s, Greg Brkich, bought the tractor.

“That was Albert’s last contribution to the Elks,” says Dan Campbell, Albert’s brother-in-law.

Dan had the tractor made for Albert just before he was diagnosed with cancer. Dan, who is married to Albert’s sister Heimke, lives in Calgary and he knew of a fellow there who makes these unique tractors from pieces of old Singer sewing machines as a hobby. The gas engines in the tractors come from broken weed eaters. Campbell says when he first saw the tractor, he knew Albert, who was a farmer, would appreciate it, so he had one made for him.

“Papa (Bruno) liked it, so I got one for him too and I got one for me,” Dan said.

The tractor auctioned at the Elks Steak Fry was the one that belonged to Albert. Dan said they wanted to auction it off in his name to honour his service to the Elks.