Category Archives: Davidson

Davidson welcomes Dr. Shereika Warren

By Kevin Gilby

Dr. Shereika Warren will start working at the Davidson Health Centre in October.

Davidson welcomed a new doctor to the community on July 17. Dr. Shereika Warren spent the day meeting members of the public, touring the Davidson and Craik Health facilities, and exploring what the community offers. Dr. Warren’s busy day began with an informal meet-and-greet at the Town Office in Davidson at 8:30 a.m. While at the office she met with representatives from the towns and RMs of Davidson and Craik. Welcoming committee members Denise Brecht and Victoria Martin spent the remain- der of the morning giving Dr. Warren a tour of Davidson to view some living accommodation options and highlight the community’s offerings. Shortly after 12 p.m., the group stopped at the Kal Tire Customer Appreciation BBQ for a quick lunch and more casual introductions to community members. Her afternoon was all business as she met with Saskatchewan Health Authority representatives before viewing the health facilities in both Davidson and Craik. “Everyone was friendly and very welcoming,” said Dr Warren. “I especially loved the cards the children made for me. That really warmed my heart. “The community feels like a great place where I can see myself living and working, and I am really looking forward to it.” Dr. Warren will be in the community of Arcola for the next six weeks as she finalizes her ‘Assessment’ required to practise in Saskatchewan. She is expected to begin working in David- son in October.

Dr. Warren said she “especially loved the cards the children made for me. That really warmed my heart.” They are hanging at the Town Office. (Photos by Kevin Gilby)

MICHAEL SCOTT RUPCICH (1968-2025)

May 14, 1968  – May 25, 2025

Scott passed unexpectedly on May 25, 2025. Scott spent his early years in Kenaston and graduated from Luther High School in Regina in 1984.  After studying and working in Vancouver and Toronto for several years he returned to the family farm and lived his remaining years in Bladworth SK.

He was predeceased by his father Paul in 2016. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou, his brothers Timothy (Sasicha), Gregory (Brittany), their children Jasey, Lydia and Preston; Aunts Agatha Rupcich, Peggy Ludlow, Betty Mitchell, and many cousins. 

He will be remembered for his genius, pleasant nature, sharp wit and passion for poker, economics, and politics.

 A celebration of his life was held on Saturday July 19, 2025, in St. Andrews Catholic Church, Kenaston,

SK. In lieu of flowers, tokens of remembrance may be made to the Kenaston Library in care of the Village of Kenaston, Box 129, Kenaston SK, S0G 2N0. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Vincent Gabriel Beckie 1935-2025

May 4, 1935 – June 16, 2025

Vincent Gabriel Beckie died peacefully on June 16, 2025, at age 90. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Cecilia and Nicolas, both of whom had immigrated as children with their parents from Croatia.

Vince was the fourth of seven children. He grew up on the family farm in Bladworth, Sask. district, and attended Briggs Country School. He left home at 16 to finish his last two years of high school at Campion College in Regina. Vince met the love of his life, Hilde, and married on July 2nd, 1960, and would have shared the grand celebration of 65 years of marriage in 2025.

Vince is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Ken and Sam, and sister Dorothy. He is survived by his siblings, Lawrence, Gerald, and Mary, his wife, Hilde, and children Bernadette, Roger (Jean), Vernon (Gerry), Noreen (Mike), Jeanette (Jeff), and Nicole (Marc-Andre). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

Vince’s funeral service is being held July 5th, at St. Plus X Catholic Church, North Vancouver. 

Class of 2025: Davidson School grads celebrated

Davidson School Principal Crystal Johnson presented 2024 Graduate Ava McIvor with the prestigious Governor General’s Award. The award is awarded to the student graduating with the highest-grade point average, and is presented a year after the recipient graduates.
The grads are (back row left to right) Lily Schneider, Addison Doell, Madalyn Fahlman, Seth Johnson, Tyce Farden, Johan Bezuidenhout, Max German, Jaxzen Wightman, Sydney Shaw, Anne-Mari Brits, Naya Breker, and Aliana Worman. In the front row are Keeley Pedersen, Jade Ulmer, Tessa Nelson-Schneider, Aimee Killoh, Jade Bellerose, Aubrey Gray, Emilee Smith, and Sharlotte Chidzungu.
Aimee Killoh, Aubrey Gray and Aliana Worman had everyone in stitches as they hilariously predicted where their peers would end up as they took ‘A Look to the Future.
Valedictorian Addison Doell shared advice for her peers as they turn the page and start a new chapter in their lives.
Sharlotte Chidzungu and Anne-Mari Brits concluded the ceremony, acknowledging those that helped along the way.

Craik students honoured at ceremony

Kindergarten grads Kynlee Ehrhardt (left to right), Deacon Erlandson, and Madilyn Bakken stole the ceremony with their smiles and excitement.
Mrs. Dolman (left) and Mrs. Millington acknowledged Jaimen Pihrag and Morgan Stephens for their performances at the district track meet at Guthridge Field in Moose Jaw. Pihrag placed fourth in the 3,000 metres. Stephens placed third in the 1,500- and 3,000-metre races.
Mrs. Stinsen presented (from to right) Kurstyn Vibert, Sophia Kearns, and Taun
Dorsett with their Academic Merit Awards.
Honour Award winners (from left) were Adrian Fraser, Autumn Dermody, Morgan Stephens, and Addison Miedzinski.

Joan Carole Gower (Hamre) 1936-2025

Joan Carole Gower (née: Hamre) passed away on Tuesday, May 27th,

 2025 at the age of 89 years, after a short stay in hospice care.

 Joan was born on March 20th, 1936, to Harry and Ruby Hamre in

 Swift Current, Saskatchewan. As a child of a Royal Bank

 manager, she spent her childhood moving to different towns and

 cities and had many fond memories of the friends she met and

 communities she lived in along the way.

 Joan’s parents moved to Craik, SK in 1951 and she completed her

 high school there. She met and later married Ronald Ivan Gower

 on July 1st, 1955 at the Craik United Church. They went on to

 raise their three children in Craik as well as running the

 family hardware store on Main Street. Joan became the SGI Motor

 License Issuer for Craik for a time, as well as being a full

time homemaker.

 Joan was involved in many community and church groups, including

 the UCW, Order of the Easter Star, L.O.B.A., Willing Workers and

 spent many years leading the United Church Choir and singing

 with the Sweet Adelines and her Sweet Adeline Quartet group she

 helped form. She loved spending time each summer at the family

 cabin at Emma Lake as well as travelling with Ron when time

 allowed, making memories in Hawaii and Florida. She also

 travelled to Tanzania for a family visit and Safari that she

 really enjoyed, as well as travelling to see family in

 Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

In the fall of 2020, Joan moved into Westminster Care Home in

 Regina, SK where she happily lived as a resident until recently,

 when health concerns had her moved to Grace Hospice.

 She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Ruby Hamre;

 husband, Ronald Gower; and brother, Douglas Hamre. Joan is

 survived by her children: Colleen (Allen) Spencer, David

 (Christine) Gower, and Bruce Gower; grandchildren: Steven

 (Jennilee) Spencer, Keith (Kadria) Spencer, Nicholas and Jayden

 Gower, and Brice (Flor) Gower and Brick and Shayla Gower; as

 well as great-grandchildren: Fayth and Brandt Spencer, Aidan and

 Kieran Spencer; as well as many other family and friends.

 

The family wishes to send out a huge Thank You to all the staff

 at Westminster Care Home in Regina for all the love and care

 they provided Joan during her last few years, as well as staff

 and doctors at Pasqua Hospital and Grace Hospice in Regina who

 provided exemplary care in the last few weeks of her life.

 The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at

 11:00 AM at Craik United Church in Craik, SK. Michelle Rohde

 will officiate, and lunch will be served at the Craik Community

 Legion Hall following the service. A private family interment

 will take place in Craik Cemetery. As an expression of

 sympathy, donations in Joan’s name may be made to Craik United

 Church, 440 1st Ave, Craik, SK S0G 0V0. Arrangements are

 entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

 Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550

 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com