January 14, 1946 – June 10, 2024

With heavy hearts and much sorrow, the family of Linda Rae Kearns (Lindstrom) announce her passing on June 10th, 2024.

Linda was born January 14, 1946, to Glenn and Lida (Forbes) Lindstrom and was raised on a farm in the Lake Valley area. She was the oldest of five siblings: Patti (Joe Harvey – dec), Jackie (Terry Leggott – dec), Bobbi (Keith Mitchell) and Ken Lindstrom and their families, and Ward (stillborn).

Linda moved to Craik to complete high school and she graduated in 1964. While in school she worked at George and Aileen Carveth’s restaurant and service station. When she completed school, she immediately got a position at the Royal Bank in Regina, and in 1965 she received her transfer to Victoria, BC, to join her soon-to-be husband Clifford (Butch) Kearns.

Butch and Linda raised four children: Vicki (John) Coulombe of Medicine Hat, AB, Brad (Brandee) Craik, SK, Todd (Jennifer) of Bermuda, Jodi Kearns (Travis Wolf) of Dundurn, SK.

Grandchildren: Paige Dulle (Joel), Chad (Brittany) Dulle. Austin Dulle (Mikaela), Carson Kearns, Samantha Kearns, Sophia Kearns, Tessa Kearns, Keira Kearns, Colton Kearns.

Great Grandson: Cooper Dulle.

Linda is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary Lynn (Merlyn) Sharp and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Butch and Linda returned to Craik to farm in 1977. Not one to let grass grow under her feet, for Linda this began a lifetime of various occupations!

Linda was very involved in the Craik community. She worked many years at the bank, then as Secretary-Treasurer at the Craik Community Hospital and when the hospital became a Health Centre, she was on the Board who succeeded in getting a new state of the art building to serve the community and district.

Linda was the temporary Town Administrator for Craik for a period of time. In her “spare time” she was Secretary Treasurer of the Craik Feeder Co-op for many years as well as Manager of the Craik Housing Authority.

She worked full-time in the Craik Doctor’s office until 2012 when the office closed and then she began a new stage of her life—retirement!

Her home was her domain, she loved to paint and every year at least one room got a new coat of paint.

Despite her busy schedule, Linda always found time for her yard! It was like a sanctuary in the middle of the prairie; she definitely had a green thumb. When she really wanted to relax, she would play the piano – all by ear! Linda had a talent that was exceptional; she would hear a tune and then could sit down and play it.

 Linda was not a world traveler but she managed trips to Bermuda, Las Vegas and many provinces in Canada. She was a hockey mom and an avid “chesterfield” curling fan. Once curling season began, she marked the entire schedule on her calendar; never to miss a game.

 Family played a significant part in Linda’s life. She and Butch were married for 56 years, raised four children and although their family was scattered, there were always good times when they all came home! Her Grandchildren loved to play cards and Yahtzee with her, and everyone enjoyed her famous butter tarts at Christmas.

A private graveside service will be held on July 13, 2024, at Craik, SK.

Donations may be directed to Communities in Bloom C/O the Town of Craik, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Services, Davidson, Sk.

While rain posed an ever-present threat to outdoor events, it had no effect on the exuberance and joy that is Davidson Days. From the fireworks on Friday evening to the Sunday multi-faith church services, there was something for every interest.

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Robert (Bob) William Lockwood was born July 12, 1943 and passed peacefully on July 22, 2022 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Bob spent 25 years as a dedicated educator, teaching across Saskatchewan before retiring as a Director of Education. Throughout his life, Bob loved fishing, golfing, playing bridge, travelling, and cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In his retirement years, Bob snowbirded in Arizona and spent the last six years happily exploring the desert with his partner Lorraine Swain.

Bob and Lorraine had shared passions for dancing and shuffleboard. Bob took great joy in growing the sport of shuffleboard, including mentoring newcomers and serving as Saskatchewan Director with the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association. He went on to win a team gold medal for Canada at the 2018 International Shuffleboard Association World Championships.

Bob was known for his energy, gregariousness, and sense of humour. As he shared with a wink to his four beloved children, “Just before I die, I am going to swallow a bag of popcorn kernels. My cremation is going to be epic.”

Bob is remembered by his loving partner Lorraine Swain; children Evan, Aaron, Andrew, and Alexis; siblings Glenys, Jill, and John; and his grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney Rink on July 16, 2022 in BC, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rod was the youngest child, born to Kenny & Happy Rink of Young, SK on June 7, 1969.

Rod leaves behind his Mom and Dad. Daughter: Daphne Rink. Wife: Shelagh. Stepchildren: Trent & Sophia Knjaschewitsch. Siblings: Brad Rink, Wes (Brenda) Rink, Della (Murray) Siroski. Nieces & Nephews: Garrett Rink; Everet Rink (Megan); Tyrel (Echo) & Inara Rink; Kendra (Kevin) Körting; Chandra Rink(Patrick); Blaine (Jamie) Siroski; Courtney (Daylon), Bryden & Kaysen Korolchuk. Cousins, friends & neighbours.

Rod spent most of his life farming with his Mom & Dad on the family farm. The nieces, nephews & cousins remember spending a lot of quality time with Uncle Rod on & off the farm.

He moved to BC and continued spending as much time as he could with his daughter Daphne. This is where he met and married his wife Shelagh and gained another daughter and a son. He worked at various jobs including dairies and Home Hardware.

Rod will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of His Life will be held August 13, 2022 at the family farm at 2:00 p.m. All Rod’s family & friends are welcome. Please bring your own lawn chair.

Phillp Marcial Desjardine passed away peacefully July 17, 2022 in Davidson, Sask. Phil is survived by his loving wife Pat, sons Brad and Marc, daughter Lisa (Wayne), daughter-in-law Julianne and grandchildren Cole, Jillian and Avery. Phil is predeceased by his son Clay.

Phil was a wonderful husband to Pat for 63 years and a devoted dad and grandfather. He was a hard worker all his life and an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He retired out to Elbow, Sask. where he spent his last years of his life doing what he loved the most, anything outdoors. 

Phil spent many hours out in his garage tinkering with anything he could find, either to fix or make. That’s where most people found him. He was one hell of a story teller and most of the stories were based on some part of his life.  If he had put his life in a book, it would have ended up on the best sellers list. Phil was a man who lived, laughed and loved with his whole heart. 

Phil fought many battles in his life and never stopped fighting. Sadly cancer won this round. Phil will be missed by many, mostly by his family. Rest in peace Dad. Say hi to Clay when you see him and give him a hug from all of us left behind.  Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care or arrangements.