Category Archives: Obituary

Obituary

Gust, Erin

Erin Jolene (Dougan) Gust, 38, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Erin was many things to many people in her short, well-lived life. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, cousin, aunt and the most loyal, beautiful friend anyone can ask for. Erin surrounded herself with good people throughout high school, university and beyond. Many have remained an important part of her life.

Erin and Billy were married on June 24, 2006. In their life together they travelled to many parts of this world experiencing different cultures and adventures most of us only dream about. Some of her favourite destinations were India, Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, New Zealand and the many sporting events with friends in the United States.

Before the travel bug bit, Erin completed her Masters of Accounting Degree at the University of Saskatchewan. She enjoyed her time working with Virtus Group in Saskatoon before becoming a mom. Erin became an integral part of Gust Farms working from home while raising their children. Billy and Erin were blessed with three amazing children, William, 9; Eva, 7, and Georgia, 5.

Three years ago Erin was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Her determination to win this fight became her legacy. Erin organized three walks in Davidson and raised thousands of dollars for brain tumour research. One of her wishes was for her walk to continue, raising awareness for this cause. Her family has promised Erin that her wish will happen. One day Erin’s efforts will be rewarded.

Erin lived life with no regrets and was truly fearless. She lived life to the fullest every single day. Erin will always be remembered for her infectious laugh and beautiful smile. She truly loved her family with her entire being. Leaving them was the hardest thing she ever did in her life. The greatest gift we can give Erin is to share her stories. To keep her alive in our hearts. To talk about Erin to her kids, and tell them all the amazing things she’s done. Talk about how she impacted your life and the lives around you.

A beautiful Celebration of Erin’s Life was held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the AGT Centre. An unbelievable gathering of family and friends came to say goodbye and surround her with love.

Erin will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband Billy, son Will and daughters Eva and Georgia; her mom and dad Pat and Stuart Dougan; her brothers Andrew and Jarrett and Chandra (Ryan and Miles); her mother and father-in-law Lorraine and Steve Gust; brother-in-law Gerrid and Monica Gust (Hannah, Heather and Rhett); sisters-in-law Erin and Craig Kinder (Sam, Ivan and Mary) and Aileen and Aaron Martin (Lincoln and Gwen).

Erin is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Erin was pre-deceased by her grandparents Paul and Gladys Kergen, Helen and Wilmot Dougan, Bill and Kay Gust and Noe and Eva Lefebvre.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or Swimming Pool Playground Equipment Fund (cheques payable to the Town of Davidson). Hanson’s Funeral Home were in charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment was at the Davidson Cemetery.

Davidson, Obituary

Fay Ann (Zoerb) McJannet

Fay passed away on September 21st, 2019 at the Davidson Health Center surrounded by her loving family.  Fay was born on September 20, 1948 in Delisle, Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Davidson in her Grade 12 year.  She married John B. McJannet on November 20th, 1968.  John and Fay raised three children (John M, Greg and Correne) on the family farm north of Davidson.

Fay was very involved in many organizations including the Women’s Institute, the Figure Skating club and the local Musical Festival committee.  She supported the farm, her children’s activities and always found time for family. Fay worked for Gordon Taylor at his clothing store before opening her own sewing/fabric store in Davidson which she operated until her Multiple Sclerosis no longer allowed her to do so.

Fay spent the last twelve years living at the Davidson Health Care center where she received excellent care from all of the staff.  She spent countless hours in her last few years being with family, attending her grandchildren’s sporting, arts and musical events.  She took frequent day trips with her husband to the city, to the casino, to the farm and following her busy grandchildren around.  She valued family, education, reading, writing and journaling.  She valued family above all else.

She is survived by her loving husband John B McJannet; Son John M (Susan) and children Aiden, Elise and Liam; Son Gregory (Shannon) and children Hannah and Ben and daughter Correne and her children Taylei, Keeley and Trystan.

Siblings: Lloyd (Trudy), Bart (Sandra), Karen (Wayne) Neil (Lorraine) and Terry (Ralph)

Sister-in-law Dianne (Gordon) and brother-in-law Robert (June);

As well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Her parents Milton and Lucille Zoerb; father-in-law John R. McJannet and mother-in-law Helen McJannet; and sister-in-law Donna Spilchak, predeceased Fay . A service was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on September 27 at 2:00 p.m. and this was followed by lunch at the community hall. The family would like to thank all of those who took part in this beautiful service and for all of those that attended. Memorial donations may be directed to the MS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.  We would like to thank all of the staff at the Davidson Health Center for their excellent care and friendship.  We would also like to thank Hanson’s Funeral Home for the great care in making all funeral arrangements.

Kenaston, Obituary

McVeigh, Glenn

1930 – 2019

On behalf of our family we are saddened to announce the passing of Glenn McVeigh on his family farm September 9, 2019.

Glenn was born in Kenaston October 2, 1930 to Ray and Katherine (Blackstock) McVeigh and is predeceased by his three sisters Doris Howells, Jean Holdner and Orva McVeigh.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Evelyn (Westman) McVeigh, Glennys McVeigh, Brent and Faye McVeigh, Jacqueline and Grant Jewell, Tracy and Duane Delainey along with 7 grandsons, 7 granddaughters and 7 great-grandchildren.

Among many things Glenn enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends, watching and coaching his children and grandchildren in sports, reading and napping after a hard days work and farming the land that surrounded his home.

Services for Glenn were held at Kenaston Place on Sunday, September 15th at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, to continue giving back to Glenn’s community, donations can be made to the Kenaston Evangelical Church, and/or Kenaston Skating Rink – care of Kenaston Rec. Board. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Obituary

Dorothy Evelyn Storey

Dorothy passed away peacefully Friday, August 23, 2019, at the age of 93, in the Central Okanagan Hospice after a full life, well lived.

Dorothy was born January 29, 1926 at McDowall, Saskatchewan.  She was raised there, the youngest of nine children.   She went to school in McDowall and then started working for the Saskatchewan Telephone company.  She later transferred to Davidson, Saskatchewan,  where she met and married Lorne Storey in 1952.

Dorothy and Lorne farmed south of Girvin, Saskatchewan for many years.  Dorothy was active in the Community and the Church, she enjoyed many close friendships and led a busy life.  Lorne and Dorothy had a custom harvesting   business and combined in the US and Saskatchewan over 30 years.  They later became “snowbirds” and travelled south for the Winter.

After Lorne’s passing, Dorothy moved to Kelowna in 2009, to be nearer family.   She enjoyed her years living at Missionwood and made many new friends.  Dorothy will be always remembered as a kind, wise and wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her daughters Ione (Douglas) Colville of Calgary and Jennifer (Eugene) Thompson of Kelowna, and by her grandchildren Veronica McKitrick, Andrea Thompson and Michael Thompson and her great-grandchildren Rosemary McKitrick and Kyler Thompson.  She is also survived by her sister Ethel Johnstone of Lloydminster, sisters-in-law Milan Puckett, Bonnie Storey, Irene Storey and brother-in-law Randy Storey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband Lorne, son-in-law Thomas Irvine, parents Adam and Janet Johnstone, her siblings Janet, Mary, Jean, James, Alexandria, Andrew, Jessie and their spouses.

A Celebration of Life was held in Davidson, Sk. Saturday September 14, 2019  at 2 PM in the Catholic Hall, preceded by a small graveside service in Saskatoon at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, at 10 AM where she will be laid to rest beside Lorne.

The family would like to thank Dr. L Pavan and the staff at the Hospice in Kelowna, IH Homecare, We Care and Bayshore Nursing for their excellent care and kindness. For friends so wishing, donations can be made to the Davidson Health Center or charity of one’s choice.

Davidson, Obituary

Margot Theresa (Tress) Gregg

July 13, 1950 – August 18, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margot Theresa (Tress) Gregg of Grande Prairie, Alberta. She passed peacefully on August 18, 2019 in Prairie Lake Hospice.

Tress was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan, the third child of Ken and Georgina Sampson and grew up on the family farm in rural Davidson.  She attended Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Art and Science, where she graduated with her diploma in Nursing. Later in life she went on to become a Nurse Practitioner.

Tress moved to Calgary, Alberta where she met Monte and they were married in 1977.  During their 42 years of marriage they adopted 2 children, Darren and Corrine and the family lived in Calgary, Rainbow Lake, Lloydminster and then retired in Grande Prairie to be near their children.

She was always very involved in the community, always volunteering for a variety of community organizations. When she wasn’t volunteering, she enjoyed quilting crocheting, gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She also enjoyed the yearly vacations she and Monte took to Mexico.

Tress will always be remembered for her loving heart, her compassion towards others and her infectious laughter. She is survived by Monte, her husband of 42 years, son Darren Gregg (Grande Cache), daughter Corrine Gregg (James) Grande Prairie, brother Norman Sampson (Lynne), Davidson, Saskatchewan, brother- in- law Warren (Bonnie) Gregg, Guelph, Ontario and many other family and friends.

Tress was predeceased by her father, Kenneth Sampson, mother Georgina Sampson, sister Karen Sampson and her mother and father-in-law John & Mildred Gregg.

A Celebration of Life for Tress will be held on Friday, September 6th at 1 p.m. at Bear Creek Funeral Home 11802 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Donations in memory of Tress may be made to Prairie Lake Hospice, 11460 104 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3G9; the Canadian Cancer Society, 201, 9452 51 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6, or to a charity of your choice.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.comhttp://www.bearcreekfuneral.com

Obituary

Deyenberg, Harold Elmer

June 16, 1945 – July 23, 2019

Harry passed away peacefully in the Davidson Health Centre.

Harry was born in the Davidson Hospital. He lived in the Elbow District all his life on the farm south east of Elbow. He loved farming, raising livestock and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was also a member of the Legion since 1987 of which he enjoyed their activities. Harry was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Emmaline Deyenberg as well as his brother – in – law Robert Wankel.

Harry is survived by his sister June Wankel of Davidson, SK as well as many cousins and special friends. A Graveside Service was held at the Elbow Cemetery on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. with lunch and fellowship to follow at the Elbow Civic Centre. For those so wishing donations in Harold’s memory may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice. Hanson’s Funeral Service of Davidson, SK in care of arrangements.