Category Archives: 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.

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

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.

Weber, Tom

Tom passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in Unity, Saskatchewan, at the age of 84. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Georgina of 57 years; daughter, Shelly Horsman and family Melissa and Courtney Horsman; son, Stan (Myrna) Weber and family Ashley Weber and children Macyn and Chesney; Michael (Brandi) Weber and children Aria and Jaya; Cory (Sheena) Weber and children Willoh and Kaegen; son, Bruce (Roberta) Weber and family Stephanie (Jared) Lowe and children Jonathon and Alexander; Kelly (Madison) Weber; son, Brent (Lucy) Weber and family Jessica and Kayla Weber; siblings, Marie Miko, Albert (Betty)Weber, Mag Mandin, Ben (Irene) Weber, Jean (John) Wirachowsky and Rita (Norman) Stifter; sister-in-law, Alice Weber; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, George and Odelia Weber; two infant daughters; siblings, Bill (Irene) Weber, Luke Weber, Margaret (Bruno) Cey, Amelia (Joe) Schwab; brother-in-law, Ted Miko and Ted Mandin.

A Funeral Mass has taken place at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Unity SK. Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be directed to Prairie Branches or Unity KidSport.

Lloyd, Murray

The family of Murray Lloyd, a longtime resident of Davidson, are saddened to announce that he passed away on June 15, 2019 at Davidson Health Centre.

Murray was born on Dec. 19, 1936 in Cutknife, Sask. His parents Walter and Margaret farmed at Adanac and Pense before moving to Davidson in 1948 to open a service station. When the highway changed in 1954 they opened Macleod’s Store. Murray started in the store at that time. After the retirement of their parents, Murray and brother Harold continued operating the store until 1985.

Murray was very community minded. He was a member of the Kinsmen Club and Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was a volunteer driver and enjoyed curling. He also fixed many sewing machines and bikes.

Murray leaves to mourn Betty, his wife of 59 years; children Glennda (Paul) Maatman, Melody Rostie, David (Jan) Lloyd, Vaughn (Richelle) Lloyd; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; in-laws Dennis and Pat Lucki, Alice and Lynden Zimmer, Gerry and Rhonda Lucki and Milton Schilling as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friends.

Murray was predeceased by his parents Walter and Margaret Lloyd, his brother Harold, sister-in-law Janet, in-laws Cliff and Margaret Lucki, brother-in-law Don Lucki, sisters-in-law Sheila Lucki and Sandra Schilling.

The funeral service was held in Davidson Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 21, 2019. Bishop David Ashdown officiated assisted by Rev. Tracy Taylor. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Murray may be directed to Davidson Fire Department.

Reeves, June

I am sad to announce the passing of June Reeves on June 22, 2019 at the Tofield extended care facility in Alberta. June was born in Czar, Alberta in 1931, raised in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan and moved to Imperial, Saskatchewan where she met and married Clifford Reeves in 1952.

They farmed for many years retiring to Watrous in 1976. She moved to Tofield in 2014 to be closer to  family. She is survived by son Lee, his wife Doreen and her grandchildren Ashley and Nick. June was predeceased by her brother Jack Whitcomb and sister Joyce Bethge. She is survived by her brother Gary and sister Evelyn and numerous nieces and nephews. A family service was held in Tofield.