Category Archives: Davidson

Stephenson, Robert

Dec. 4, 1941 – Nov. 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Stephenson announce his passing on November 23, 2018 at the Davidson Health Care Centre.

Robert is survived by his loving family: Sister Grace (Lloyd) Surkan of Regina, aunt Elsie Pearn of Calgary and uncle Walter Sander of Drumheller.

Robert also leaves to mourn his extended family; Gary and Nancy and family, Kelly and Shelley and family and Clint and Sheila and family, all of Regina, Sherry Shick of Calgary, Gail Carleton of Ontario and Candy and Mike Roach of Saskatoon, as well as numerous cousins.

Robert was born in Davidson in 1941 and attended Cherry Grove School. He worked with his parents on the farm, land kept in the family for three generations. Robert enjoyed farm life, raising livestock as well as grain farming. He finally retired in 2008 and moved into Davidson.

Robert enjoyed sports, and could be found watching local hockey and curling games during the winter. He was also fond of coffee and dinners and never missed Agribition in Regina.

As well as supporting local sporting events, Robert supported local businesses. He would often say there was no need to go to the city, “I can get that in Davidson.”

A Celebration of Robert’s Life Funeral Service was held at the Davidson United Church on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. and Robert was laid to rest with his parents at the Davidson Community Cemetery. Donations in memory of Robert may be directed to the Davidson Junior Athletic Association or the Davidson Health Trust Fund.

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

Schilling, Sandra Joan nee Lucki

Sandra was born on February 6, 1951 in Outlook Saskatchewan and passed away on November 25, 2018. Sandra is survived by her husband of 47 years, her two children Alison (Tom) Douglas and Clayton (Trish) Schilling and her six grandchildren Austin, Riley, Quinn, Lucas, Jacob and Ethan. Brothers Dennis (Pat) Lucki, Gerry (Rhonda) Lucki, Sisters Betty (Murray) Lloyd and Alice (Lynden) Zimmer. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Margaret and Clifford Lucki, sister Sheila and brother Donald, granddaughter Sidney Rae and parents in-law Jacob and Leah Schilling.

Sandra moved to Davidson in 1968. She met Milton Schilling and they married on October 8, 1971. Over the next 47 years they built a life together. She began her career life at the Davidson Hotel as a waitress. After an education upgrade she worked as a home care aide, later moving into the laundry position for the Davidson Hospital, Prairie View Lodge and the Davidson Health Centre. She was fortunate enough to take several years at home to be with her children, later returning back to work until she succumbed to health issues, leaving on disability. She battled COPD for 30 years. She beat lung cancer in 2011 and was diagnosed with congestive heart disease in 2017.

She passed away peacefully with family at the Davidson Hospital.

A Celebration of Sandra’s Life Funeral Service was held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson. Sandra was laid to rest in the family plot at Davidson Community Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Sandra may be directed to the Lung Association or a charity of choice.

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

Andreas, Stephen

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen David Andreas on November 8, 2018 at the age of forty seven. He was predeceased by his mother Jacqueline, his father Frank and his mother-in-law Bernice Jaremicki, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Stephen is survived by his partner Cindy, daughter Paige, son Jaden and his three brothers Kelvin, Trent, Robin and their families. Born September 1, 1971 at the Craik Union Hospital, Stephen was raised on the family farm, east of Girvin. Educated in Davidson, Stephen went on after high school to further his post secondary at SIAST in the field of Heavy Duty Mechanics, before returning to the Girvin area to be involved in the farming operation. The farm would eventually expand to become a livestock venture. Stephen’s passion for helping people would ultimately be the driving force behind him establishing a second business, Dark Knight Towing. Stephen was a generous and loving person who touched many in the short time he was allowed to be here with us. As a loving partner, great father, loyal friend, helpful neighbour and little brother, Stephen’s passing leaves a deep wound in all who knew him. With arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home in Davidson, funeral services were held on November 14, 2018 with the interment following at the Girvin Cemetery. Those wishing to do so, may make donations to a trust fund set up for Paige and Jaden at the Credit Union in Chamberlain, Saskatchewan.

Hot off the Press!

Nov. 19, 2018 edition of The Davidson Leader


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Tool stolen during Halloween B & E

DAVIDSON—Craik RCMP are investigating two separate occurrences of theft that took place overnight between Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Thursday, Nov. 1.

Sometime on Halloween night a vehicle on the 300 block of Government Road in Davidson, was broken into. A passport and other personal documents were stolen from the vehicle.

On that same night, police received a report that an outbuilding of a business on Highway 11 at Davidson was broken into. The suspect(s) stole a substantial amount of tools and equipment valued at more than $5,000.

If anyone has information about these or other crimes, they are asked to contact Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. They may leave an anonymous tip.