Category Archives: Obituary

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Gourlay, Harold Robert

Harold Gourlay
Harold Gourlay

Harold Robert Gourlay
1946 — 2016

Harold Robert Gourlay of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lynn (Hillis) Gourlay, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Harold also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Kelley (Kyle King); his sons Brent and Michael (Shiela), all of Medicine Hat; and his grandchildren Maralynn Sasse, Kelvin King, Robert Gourlay and Stephanie Gourlay. He also leaves to mourn five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was predeceased by his parents Hugh and Gertrude (Danielson) Gourlay; his mother and father-in-law, Arthur and Maizie Hillis; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Harold was raised on the family farm at Davidson, Sask. He spent several years as a truck driver in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He also spent 10 enjoyable years on Vancouver Island where he and Lynn ran a family business before relocating to Medicine Hat in 1993. Harold then returned to truck driving until his retirement. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Wong and Dr. Bao Dang as well as the nurses on 5West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A come-and-go reception will be held at Saamis Creekside Centre, #11 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial gifts in Harold’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com, subject heading Harold Gourlay. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, “The Chapel in the Park,” Medicine Hat, Alta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

Craik, Obituary

Obituary: Nixon, Doris

Doris Nixon
Doris Nixon

Nixon, Doris Norma (Cook)
1921 — 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Nixon, aged 94 of Craik, Sask. Doris was born on July 6, 1921 and died on Jan. 12, 2016 at the Craik Health Centre. Her son Gary and close friends were by her side at the time of her passing.

Doris was predeceased by her parents Alice (Funston) Cook and Lawrence Cook; her brother Stanley and her beloved daughter Sharon (Nixon) LePoudre; husband Floyd Nixon on Dec. 31, 2001 and her son-in-law Jules LePoudre.

Doris leaves to mourn her passing her son Gary; her grandsons Jeff Schindler (Cindy Nordmarken) and family; Paul LePoudre and family; granddaughter Angela (Kevin) Berglund and family, as well as friends at the Craik Health Centre and in the Craik community.

A service of remembrance will be held at the Craik United Church on Jan. 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Worship leader Hilda Dale will preside. A time of fellowship will be held at the Craik Community Hall immediately following the burial at the Craik Cemetery.

Gary would like to thank the staff at the Craik Health Centre for the excellent care they gave Doris. Special thanks also to Cathy Sperling for her thoughtfulness and for the care she gave Doris in ways too numerous to mention. Thanks also to the Lee family for their visits and the many acts of kindness shown to Doris. Thank you as well to Dorothy and Pete Livingstone for the help they gave Doris over the years.

Doris grew up in the Rose Hill district east of Craik where her parents farmed. She attended Rose Hill School. Doris’s grandmother Alice (Barber) Cook lived with Doris and her parents for many years and was a great influence in her life. Doris helped her parents on the farm and worked for a time as a hired girl.

Doris met Floyd Nixon at a community dance when he came to Craik as part of a threshing crew in 1934.

Floyd joined the army in 1940 and was posted overseas for 4 and a half years. He returned to Canada on New Year’s Eve in 1945. Doris and Floyd were married on March 27, 1946, shortly after Floyd’s return.

Their daughter Sharon was born July 1, 1947 and their son Gary was born on March 4, 1953. Floyd and Doris purchased 13-23-28 W2nd through the Veterans Land Act. They also farmed the land of Daisy and Ben Arnold for 25 years. When Sharon was old enough to start school, the family moved to 11-23-28 W2nd where Gary now lives.

Doris was a member of the Foxbury United Church and later joined the Craik United Church when she and Floyd moved into Craik. She was also a member of the Hospital Aid and the Craik UCW. Doris enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbours and was especially overjoyed when her grandchildren and their children came to visit.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Craik Health Centre Foundation and the Craik United Church or the charity of your choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Craik, Obituary

Obituary: Wood, Shirley Belle

Shirley Wood
Shirley Wood

Wood, Shirley Belle
March 31, 1935 — November 29, 2015

Every so often tragedy strikes. Heaven has decided to take our mom/nana in a tragic accident on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Just goes to show you that the Angels on the other side needed a new angel to shake things up and make things more interesting (and that she will do). Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Jean Thurber and brother, Don Thurber. She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Lorraine (Neil) Songer, Ev (Glen) Fiske; brother, Dave (Yvonne) Thurber; sisters-in-law, Jeanie and Donna Thurber; daughters, Kathy (Garnet) Hjelsing, Connie (Chuck) Brazel, Diane Songer and Brenda Baskerville. She also leaves to mourn seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A celebration of Shirley’s life was held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Craik Community Legion Hall. For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be directed to a charity of choice.

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

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Folk, Mary

Mary Folk
Mary Folk

Folk, Mary
June 10, 1930 — Dec. 16, 2015

It is with sadness the family of Mary Folk announces her sudden passing.

Mary is survived by her loving family: children Janet Folk (Allan Burwell), Sharon Fowlie (Cyril), Don (Charlene), Lois Dueck (Larry) and Audrey MacDonald (Ken).

Mary also leaves to mourn her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Peter, sister Florence and brothers Clifford and Stanley.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at a later date in the spring of 2016.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Mary may be directed to the Davidson Swimming Pool Fund, cheques payable to the Town of Davidson.

Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

Davidson, Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Thurlow, Rudy

Rudy Thurlow
Rudy Thurlow

Thurlow, Rudy
Aug. 26, 1932 — Dec. 18, 2015

It is with sadness the family of Rudy Thurlow announces his passing.

Rudy is survived by his wife Val; daughters Marion (Ross), Fran (Tom) and Carol; son Chris (Stephanie); daughter-in-law Leanne (Steve); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his family from the Davidson Health Centre where he resided for the past 17 years.

Rudy was predeceased by his father Rodolf, mother Ruth, brother Geofrey, sisters Muriel and Leila and son Rudy Jr.

At Rudy’s request there will be a family service and burial at a later date.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Rudy may be directed to the Heartland Health Region Activities Department.

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

Hanley, Obituary

Chasmar, Dale

Chasmar,-Daleweb

1943 — 2015

Born on May 27, 1943, Dennis Dale Chasmar was the second son born to Gordon and Ida Chasmar. Dale passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Toni, son Chris (partner Lianna Lillies, children Julie and Ryley), son Cam (wife Melanie, daughter Addison), brothers-in-law Kolja de Regt (Audrey) and family, John de Regt (Laurie) and family, Uncle Leslie Chasmar (Pat) and family.

Predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Ida, brother Barry, in-laws John and Sonja deRegt, sister-in-law Linda de Regt, nephew Bob de Regt.

Dale grew up in Hanley, engaging for most of his life in the love of ball, pitching as often as possible. His second love was golf. He spent many years on the Hanley golf course, as well as the course at Dundurn Camp. He graduated from Hanley School in 1961, working after school at his parents’ BA Service station, pumping gas and fixing tires. He then worked for L. C. Duddridge selling farm equipment and vehicles. He continued being a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays during his life.

In 1966, Dale and Ivar Remmen bought the Melfort Motor Hotel. During his seven years in Melfort, he made many friends and was involved with the Melfort Board of Trade and the Melfort Elks Club.

In 1968 Dale married Toni de Regt. They lived in Melfort until 1973, when Dale and Ivar sold the hotel and moved back to Saskatoon.

Son Christopher was born in 1973. Dale started farming with his parents at Hanley in the summer of 1974. Cameron Gordon was born in 1977. Dale’s two sons were his pride and joy.

They lived in Saskatoon for 12 years, all the while he commuted to the farm at Hanley. During the winters, Dale worked at various jobs. In time, he was at the Army and Navy Store, The Bay, The Executive Hotel, the Elks club in Saskatoon, and finally getting into Saskatoon Real Estate market, working for Montreal Trust.

In 1985, they sold the house in Saskatoon and moved to Hanley.

In 1990, Dale traveled to Iowa to attend the auctioneering school there. “The Big Brown Bug Bit the Big Brown Bear” line was heard many times during that time. He thoroughly enjoyed auctioneering, working for several auctioneers over this time.

In 2000, Dale was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He continued to farm and auctioneer for several more years until Parkinson’s forced him to retire. During his final years, Addison Sonja Chasmar was born to Cam and Mel. She provided a spark to his life that was outstanding.

Dale and Toni continued to live in Hanley until his passing. We are so thankful for the outstanding care that was given to Dale by the Saskatoon rural home care workers. We will be forever grateful to them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hanley Fire Hall. Funeral services were held in Hanley Centennial Hall on Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.