Ladimer Pavelich
It is official. The last surviving sibling, and baby of the family of Mike and Eva Pavelich, the “cowboy” from the hills left us at the age of 85 on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Predeceased by his wife Mildred Pavelich in 2007, he is survived by six kids, Clayton, Lammie, Cindy, Annette, Virginia, Michael and their families. As per his request, there will be no service.
Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson in charge of arrangements.
HAROLD STANLEY DOYLE
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Harold Doyle, our father, grandfather, brother and uncle on Nov. 7. Harold was born March 3, 1931 and lived his life in Davidson where he proudly farmed for most of his life.
He will be missed by his seven children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his brother Lorne and Marianne, nephews and nieces and extended family.
In honour of our Dad, the family is planning a celebration of his life next summer with a gathering at the family farm. Date will be announced later.
John Kenneth Krpan
Ken was born September 6, 1941 in Kenaston to proud parents John and Mary Krpan. He was raised on the family farm east of Bladworth along with his five sisters Helen, Ann, Kay, Cecele and Isabelle. He resided there until his passing.
He started farming with his dad at an early age. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a great love of horses raising them in his younger days.
In 1964 he married a local girl Valerie Bessey and they made their home on the farm where they raised their four children Brian, Marcia and twins Mark and Michael.
In 1966 he started driving the school bus and drove for 42 years. Like it was said, “You could set your watch by him.”
Over the years, he went on many hunting, fishing and skidooing excursions with family and friends and we enjoyed many family camping trips. We took trips to Nevada and Arizona and for the last eight years spent part of the winter in Osoyoos, B.C.
His children were the centre of his life and the farm was the gathering place for many family functions. His children and grandchildren will always have great memories of being at the farm. It was the place to be on weekends and visitors were always welcome.
He passed away at the Davidson Health Centre on September 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Ken is lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie; children: Brian (Karen) Krpan and their children Rachel (Jack and Makenna), Johnny (Bobbi), Luke (Victoria) and Jarred; Marcia (Jim) Kimmerly and their children Raylene and Ryan (Carlyne and Maverick); Mark (Charlene) Krpan and their children Tyson, Quinn and Kendall; Michael (Diana) Krpan and their daughter Sarah; sisters Ann Kowalski, Kay (Bill) Burgess and Cecele Cebuliak; brother-in-law Paul Kerpan and sisters-in-law Lorna (Orest) Marusiak and Darlene Bessey (Ken Pontikes); also numerous nieces and nephews and their families, aunts and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Krpan; in-laws Fred and Amy Bessey; sisters Helen Kerpan and Isabelle Duda; brother Lewis and brothers-in-law Les Kowalski, Ivan Duda and George Cebuliak.
The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Ken was on Friday, September 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment took place on October 1 in the family plot in Bladworth Cemetery.
Rest in peace Ken, we love you and miss you. “The world will never be the same.”
Sandy Manz (nee Gust)
Sandy Gust was born in Davidson to Robert and Nina Gust on January 20, 1955. She is the oldest of eight children. She met Vernon Manz in Sunday School and they started dating in Grade 9. They were married on March 3, 1973. They began their life together in Davidson and soon gave birth to their first daughter Pam. They moved to Saskatoon in 1975 and had their second daughter Krista. Not even one year later, their son Perry arrived. They lived in Saskatoon for 10 years during which time Sandy enjoyed running a daycare out of their home. In the spring of 1984, they moved back to Davidson and she began a long career of working at the local grocery store for 23 years and most recently she was employed with the Town of Davidson for seven years.
Sandy enjoyed playing and watching various sports including volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball, golfing and track. She also enjoyed 4-H, sewing and crafting. She loved singing and for years was in the Lutheran Church choir as well as Harmony Suite, and sang numerous solos at weddings and funerals. She had a beautiful voice.
In 1998, after their children left home, Sandy and Vern went on a tropical vacation to Manzanillo, Mexico and soon realized they loved the weather, beaches, snorkeling and meeting new people. They continued to go to various destinations in the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Mexico. They thoroughly enjoyed these holidays and looked forward to them yearly, especially the last few with Tory and Nikki and Bill and Joan.
In 2014, Sandy began to experience health issues and ultimately, she succumbed to cancer. Sandy was spiritual, inspirational, graceful and strong-willed until the end. She never complained about her failing health and was always more concerned about others than herself.
Sandy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 25, 2016 at the Davidson Health Centre. Her family will be forever grateful for the outstanding care and compassion shown by the entire staff during her brief stay.
Sandy will be fondly remembered and forever missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her husband Vernon, her children and grandchildren, Pam and Wyatt, Krista (Shaun), Skye, Ryker, Sierra, and Ryder and Perry (Carol), Brooklyn and Luke She is also survived by her parents Robert and Nina Gust as well as siblings Les (Tammie) Gust, Sharon (Rob) Trimble, Gloria (Alan) Gieselman, Brian (Samantha) Gust, Carleton (Carol) Gust, Brad (Tammy) Gust, Trevor (Vanessa) Gust, Maxine (Ted) Skibinsky, Crystal (Neil) White, Marvin (Donna) Manz, Darwyn (Bernie) Manz, Dana Gayle (Les) Dahl, Marcia Palmer, Marla (Marvin) Dezotell and Darryl (Noreen) Manz, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren, nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Vernon’s parents Leonard and Joyce Manz, and brother-in-law Gary Manz.
In lieu of flowers, Sandy wished any donations be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Canada, the Davidson Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Davidson Health Centre.
In Loving Memory of
Verna Maryetta Willner
October 28, 1928 — September 15, 2016
Verna Willner (née Wightman) was born in Davidson, Sask. on October 28, 1928, the oldest of three children of the late Kenneth and Mary Wightman of Craik.
Verna was predeceased by her husband Arthur Willner in 1977 and her brother Lyle Wightman in 2016.
She is survived by her sister Nola Manz and her children:
Linda (Gary) Osmachenko, Scott (Elaine) Osmachenko, and Amy (Derek) Hoiseth;
Gordon (Laura) Willner, David (Marisa) Willner, Don (Karielle) Willner, Jessica (Jeff) Foster, Hayley Willner, and Sydney Willner;
Jerry (Heather) Willner, Courtney (James) LaFramboise, and Tyler Willner;
Nancy Quenell, Barbara Morrison, and Harley Quenell.
Verna also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The most important thing in Gramma’s life was family. In her last moments she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Raised through the ‘30s, she knew the value of hard work and being resilient: moving from Girvin to Pelly to survive two dust bowls, living with uncles and aunts to complete her schooling, from Girvin to Craik and finally working at Morrisons’ to pay for her room and board, so she could complete her Grade 12 and graduate in Davidson.
Her marriage to Art Willner in 1949 gave her the life of a busy farmer’s wife: raising four kids, growing huge vegetable and fruit gardens, chickens, fresh baked bread and basement shelves packed with preserves and jams, and in her “spare” time caring for her flowers, glads and lilies.
Mom and Dad moved to town in 1974 but with Dad’s passing in 1977, Mom’s resilience took her back to work, first at J.V.’s Restaurant and then to the Prairie View Lodge.
Retirement didn’t slow her down. Her door was always open to family, friends and neighbours. Gramma’s was the go-to spot for her grandchildren. If you had an after-school sport or 4-H, or if you just missed the bus, there was always something to eat at Gramma’s. Even the occasional babysitting for family and her young neighbours kept her spirit young.
Trips to hot spots with friends, senior games and the centre kept her social calendar full. She stayed in her home almost until the end, with the help of home care, meals-on-wheels and the silent army of volunteers who drove her to her “appointments.” Thanks.
She has left us with a great legacy of family!
Morhart, Shelly Jean
April 28, 1967 — September 26, 2016
Shelly passed away after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her spouse of 27 years, Kevin; her son Tyler (Rosalyn); and daughter Danni (Steven). She is also survived by her father Lyle Sunley (stepmother Gwen); brothers Gregg and Dean (Wanda); as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Jean Sunley. She was raised in Craik where she went to school. She received her education as a Psychiatric Nurse at SIAST, Wascana Campus where she met her spouse. She had a love for her family, camping, travel, nature, baking and her dog. She was an amazing mother and partner. She was also a great support in the community to seniors as she worked as a community mental health nurse for the past seven years. She had a beautiful spirit and was quick witted. Words cannot express what she meant to her family and friends. What a tremendous loss to them and her community. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on October 1, 2016 at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Saskatoon. The Rite of Committal was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.